Community Based and Individual Supports

Community Based Supports/Individual Supports are a variety of services that range from assisting a participant to effectively executing activities to get their day started, all the way to providing assistance at their place of employment The goal of these services is to achieve and/or maintain the outcomes of increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community. These services provide direct support and assistance for our participants individually or with a caregiver present. Examples of Community Based Supports/Individual Supports services include but are not limited to the following:

assistance with activities of daily living such as getting dressed, eating, personal hygiene, etc.
assistance with increasing community participation such as running daily errands, attending community events, going to restaurants, shopping, travel training, etc.
assistance with increasing independence helping the individual learn how to do laundry, cook, clean, grocery shop, pay for items, etc.
assistance with on-the-job support such as safety awareness, using the restroom, attending to tasks, lunch/breaks, etc.
assistance with learning activities such as basic tutoring – math, reading, writing; support in attending a class; etc.

Why choose Legacy Empowerment Services?

We are committed to empowering our clients through education. Our goal is that all our clients reach their maximum level of independence and live healthy, productive lives. And most importantly, become active members of their communities. At Legacy, we pride ourselves in delivering quality care. We understand that every client is unique in their own way, which is why we work hard to build on the strengths that are already there and not get hung up on the things our participants cannot do. We deliver our services by providing individualized support and encouraging the individual and their families to be included in the plan of care as much as possible to maximize our outcomes.

We are a mighty team of seasoned educators, social workers, psychologists, vocational counselors, and other professionals with a proven track record in our work with individuals of all ages. Our team has a thorough understanding of Community/Individual Based Supports and will work with your loved one to use many different approaches learned from schooling or their own experience. The skills learned through our Community/Individual Based Supports services are not only valuable but they are also transferable into adulthood and beyond.

How will we accommodate you?

Our team understands the hardships that the world is facing during this time. We know that COVID-19 has had a huge impact on all of us, especially individuals with disabilities. We offer 1:1 in-person and virtual services for a variety of activities such as:

Book Club
Dance Parties
Town Hall Meetings
Arts & Craft