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Operating Budget 32 million support 1,500 individuals & families 850+ employees. Recognitions. SMEI Distinguished Sales & Marketing 2012 Community Impact 2012, First Energy Northcoast 99 top NE Ohio Employer 2011, 8 & 6 Smart Business Magazine, Visionary 2011 &
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Operating Budget 32 millionsupport 1,500 individuals & families 850+ employees
Recognitions SMEI Distinguished Sales & Marketing 2012 Community Impact 2012, First Energy Northcoast 99 top NE Ohio Employer 2011, 8 & 6 Smart Business Magazine, Visionary 2011 & World Class Customer Service, 2009 & 2010 Ohio Economic Development 2011 Annual Excellence
Hattie Larlham Agencies • Services for children & adults w/ developmental disabilities • Residential Care, Mantua Oh • Group Homes Cuy, Portage & Stark • Home Care • Vocational Services & Day Habilitation
Community Living Vocational opportunities • Budget 8 Million • Constant Companion/Doggie Day Care • Café food service • Garden program Bath Oh (organic foods) • Vending Services • Production assembly Little Tikes • Laundry services, school lunch • Bureau of Vocational Services- Readiness assessments to HS students w/ disabilities
8 locations: Cleveland- 1275 Lakeside Dr. Hudson Akron- downtown 6 sites Casual dinning w/ Meeting space, catering Employees with disabilities have supports: County Brd of DD job coaching shorter shifts 5-12 individuals in each location
Dog Boarding • Private rooms for your pet • Walked & cuddling time daily • Competitive pricing • Location: Cleveland Hopkins Akron/Canton Airport Twinsburg
Sensory Exercise • Was it awkward? • Could you still do the task? • Did you get more frustrated or were you more determined?
Developmental Disability • 100,000 new cases yearly or 3% of the US population • Mild- 87%, moderate, severe, profound • Causes: pregnancy complications complications at birth abuse neglect genetic
Types of DD • Autism 1 in 150 children • Asperger’s disorder • Down Syndrome-genetic condition (older mothers) • Retts • Prader-Willi Syndrome • Fetal Alcohol-150 infants (stop drinking 6 month before conception) • Shaken Baby/Traumatic Brain Injury
Stereo TypesPersonality vs Skills Person 1: likes computer work, good at math and figures, not talkative like to have a quite work space, likes to know what is expected daily. Person 2: Outgoing, loves to interact with people, can sell products, enjoys a job with variety.
The American Disabilities Act • Expand civil rights for people with both physical and mental disabilities • Equal opportunities for transportation, public accommodations, employment, state & local government services & telecommunication. • Accommodations: symbols/picture instructions, enhanced computer screen, adjustable desks, ramps.
Vocational Programs offered at Hattie Larlham • Café’s • Bakery • Garden • Assembly • Dog care • Pay minimum wage • Integrated with coworkers & general public
People with Disabilities are Reliable Loyal employee who comes to work: 95 % of employers satisfied w/ attendance 1990 DuPont study 9% of employees w/ disabilities rated better in job performance Natural Supports: Parents/Guardian, SSA, Group Home Manager, Counselors, Job coach for training. $41.50 per day from the County Board of DD 80% are still seeking employment
Myths • They will get hurt 1990 safety study DuPont records no difference in employees Expensive to make accommodations 51% cost $1.00-$5.00 15 % nothing • They will not be able to get to work they are more likely to be on time
Training • Positive reinforcement • Mentoring • Consistency • Be direct and set boundaries • Creates a team atmosphere with everyone in the team is counted on for their strengths.
Buy from US!! Gift Baskets, Cookies & Baked Goods Client Gifts: Tax season & Holidays Employee: Promotions Bereavement Birthdays Shop online: www.hattielarlham.org Let us design your next corporate gift Lauri Molnar 330.253.2655
Volunteer Opportunities Fundraising committee position for Golf Outing May & Annual recognition dinner gala Circle of Caring Oct . One time opportunities on our website & volunteer.com Group home projects decoration, repairs Birthday Card Buddy Corporate sponsorship for special projects