Residential Program

 

Residential Program Philosophy and Purpose

The Residential Program is a therapeutic, community-based program. The philosophy used in our treatment approach is that all of a client’s needs must be recognized and addressed in order to provide meaningful support and intervention. Therefore, the Residential Program is designed to assist each client in meeting his/her individual needs and achieving his/her full potential. The interaction between the client’s deafness and his/her emotional stability, cognitive functioning, personal relationships affects all areas of life. Therefore, if these problem areas are addressed therapeutically, the client’s overall level of functioning and capacity to function in a less restrictive environment should be enhanced.

 

Program Objectives

In order to adequately address the varied needs of each client, the program objectives must also be multi-faceted and interrelated. The program is designed to work in conjunction with the educational and vocational program. All program objectives are related to skill development and increasing the client’s ability to function in a less restrictive environment.