The
Developmental Training Program
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2009-2010 DTP Program Calendar
(pdf format).
The Ann Storck Center,
Inc. Developmental
Training Program (DTP)
is an adult day training
program serving the
needs of Broward County
residents who present
severe and multiple
developmental
disabilities. Generally
these services begin at
the age of age 22 when
an eligible person is
out of the public school
system or when they have
graduated from the
public school system,
receiving a certificate
of completion. The
Developmental Training
Program operates 6 hours
a day from 8:30 a.m.
until 2:30 p.m. for 242
days per year. Services
provided consist of
training activities
focused on a variety of
curriculum components
developed from the
likes, dislikes,
preferences and needs of
the Participants and are
age and culturally
appropriate which assist
with increasing
self-esteem and self
determination. Such
training services are
intended to support the
participation of those
receiving services in
daily, meaningful, and
valued routines. The
Developmental Training
Program maintains an
overall staff to
Participant ratio of 1:3
to facilitate physical,
nutritional, behavioral,
nursing, training, and
personal care needs as
prescribed by the
individual’s Personal
Enrichment Plan, and in
conjunction with the
Support Plan or
Individualized Centered
Plan as applicable.
Physical management
needs are implemented
on-site in accordance
with authorization from
a Physical Therapist or
Physician. Nutrition
services are overseen by
the Agency’s Licensed
Dietician, with
assistance from a
Registered Occupational
Therapist to provide
adaptive equipment,
under the guidelines of
Physician’s orders.
Behavioral interventions
including reduction
procedures and
acquisition skills
training are directed by
a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst (BCBA),
and/or Board Certified
Assistant Behavior
Analyst (BCaBA) in
compliance with the
Local Review Committee
of the Agency for
Persons with
Disabilities. Behavior
Assistant Services are
available when needed
and authorized by the
Agency for Persons with
Disabilities. Nursing
services are provided by
an on-site L.P.N. with
direction from the
Center’s Director of
Health Management
Services. Medication
administration and daily
nursing availability are
offered to any
Participant requiring
such service through the
authorization of a
Physician’s order.
Training opportunities
for Participants are
outlined according to
each individual’s
program plan, and are
executed by program
staff to assist
Participants in
achieving increased
independence,
communication, skill
acquisition, and
associated needs and
preferences. Individual
personal care routines
are achieved through the
assistance of program
staff to maintain or
enhance hygiene or
elimination needs.
To become a Participant
in the DTP or to find
out eligibility
requirements, contact
the Director of the DTP
at (954)584-8000
Health Services |
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Through physical management
activities, nutritional management, and nursing services, DTP
Participants receive the highest quality of health care service
possible. Each Participant has a prescriptive plan to assist
with the development of independence, choice-making, and general
health. A Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Dietician offer
services to Participants, train Staff members, and support
Participant needs on an on-going basis.
A nurse is always available to our Participants while attending
DTP to ensure their health and well being.
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Multiple
Learning Experiences |
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A new training curriculum
called “multiple learning experiences” (MLE) has been
implemented in the DTP with great success over the past year.
The MLE curriculum consists of sensory engagement,
self-expression through music and art, gardening, Micro
Enterprise opportunities, community outings, critical thinking
classes, daily living skill development, recreation activities,
self-advocacy, computer lab activities, along with social skill
development. Listed below is an explanation of each specific MLE
curriculum area.
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MLE
- Sensory Engagement |
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A wonderful relaxing
environment filled with colored lights, pleasant sounds, various
textures and aromas which help to enrich Participants’ life
experiences. Here, colorful objects can be touched and viewed in
an environment filled with soft music, gentle vibrations and
lotion massage that soothe the body and reduce stress. Textured
objects and various aromas are explored while enjoying this
relaxing environment.
The unique space is designed to stimulate all senses and
encourages exploration of the environment.
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MLE
– Self-Expression through Music and Art |
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Music fills the room as Participants stretch
and move while ringing
bells, beating drums,
shaking tambourines and
maracas. Participants are
exposed to various types of
music and are encouraged to
choose their favorite
instrument to play.
Easels mounted on walls and sitting on
tables are used to encourage
self-expression through
painting and drawing.
Participants are encouraged
to use fine motor and gross
motor skills which help to
keep muscles active and
joints loose. Participants
on occasion participate in
group projects and other
various types of expression
through art activities.
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MLE
– Gardening |
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beautiful world of flowers, vegetable plants and fruit trees exist in
an outside area where wind chimes make beautiful music and butterflies
abound. Participants learn how to pot and care for various types of
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MLE
– Micro Enterprise Opportunities |
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Participants who express the
desire to learn the
responsibilities of running
a small business are
encouraged to participate in
the Micro Enterprise
curriculum. Participants
are provided with training
in a variety of areas which
may include running the cash
register, taking inventory,
pricing items, stocking
shelves, counting total
sales, shopping for items to
sell, and greeting and
assisting customers. These
training opportunities help
Participants learn the
practical value of money,
increase self-esteem and
build on their existing
strengths.
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MLE
– Community Outings |
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Participants are given
the opportunity to attend various outings within their community which make them
aware of venues for their leisure time. These outings are crucial to training
specific social skills that are needed within the community and to assist
Participants with having life-enriching experiences. Some of the favorite
outing locations are the local aquarium shop, parks, and local retail stores.
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MLE
– Critical Thinking Class |
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The Critical Thinking
Class allows
Participants to engage
in discussions on
current events, review
newspaper articles and
discuss local and
national events. This
class is held by an ESE
Teacher through the
cooperation of Broward
County Schools.
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MLE
– Daily Living Skill Development |
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Daily Living Skill development is a critical
component of specifically
developed training sessions
that are designed
individually for each
Participant. Daily living
skills are important to
everyday functioning and
include a wide range of
training such as, personal
hygiene skills, tying your
shoes, buttoning your shirt,
folding and hanging up
clothes, setting the table,
using utensils, cooking
skills, house keeping
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MLE
– Recreation Activities |
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Individual and group recreation activities
are available to those that choose to participate in games such
as bean bag or ball toss, Nintendo Wii, spin art, bingo, plunko,
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MLE
– Self-Advocacy |
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Many DTP Participants enjoy
monthly Participant
Council meetings. These
meetings allow an
opportunity for
discussion of concerns,
interests, and issues
such as
self-determination,
aging, and rights.
Participants hold
offices on the Council,
choose topics of
discussion, and make
decisions about the
evolution of the DTP
Curriculum and special
events.
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MLE – Computer Lab Activities |
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Participants in the computer
lab enjoy activating switches to play special software programs,
write short stories, match and identify objects, or enter the
global community through the world wide web. Computer stations
are adapted to individual Participant strengths using adaptive
switches, buttons, and screens. Computer activities are taught
by the ESE Teacher through the cooperation of the Broward County
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MLE
– Social Skill Development |
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Social skills are learned behaviors that are necessary to get
along with others at home, in the DTP, and in the community.
Social skills include a broad array of training such as peer
relationships, expression of feelings, problem solving, decision
making, and appropriate communication with others.
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THANK
YOU!!! |
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DTP Participants and staff would like to
thank the following wonderful individuals and/or organizations
for their help with making the DTP a great place to learn,
create and enjoy:
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Ryan Slapikas
who completed an Eagle Scout project that provided a sprinkler
system along with planting various types of vegetation.
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Volunteers from the Ann Storck Center staff and the community worked together to paint and decorate the
activity rooms.
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Minto Homes Foundation
for their generosity in purchasing all of the items on the
gardening wish list.
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Volunteer Broward
and Home Depot for providing planting tables and pavers.
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Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon |
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The 2008 Thanksgiving Day
Luncheon was a very special event in which our families,
Participants, Staff, Volunteers, and Advocates enjoyed a
Thanksgiving Feast while catching up, giving thanks, and
visiting with those we haven't seen for awhile. After the
Luncheon, guests enjoyed a Musical Recital courtesy of the Arts
in Motion program and select Vocalists and performers among our
DTP Participants. A free raffle featuring holiday
scarecrows and candle decor rounded off the event with great
anticipation and cheer. A special thank you is due each of
those who attended and worked this event, this and every year.
Thank you also to each of our guests who join in this day of
Thanksgiving with us!
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Thanksgiving Day Luncheon Pictures
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How
You Can Help |
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Our Multiple Learning Experiences
environment needs equipment and activities to provide additional
training opportunities and new experiences for Participants.
If you want to help please review the needs list below and/or
contact Birgitt Spears, DTP Director at 954-584-8000 extension
329 or Pam Winder, Assistant Director at 954-584-8000 extension
363.
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Daily Living Room: help us create our living room learning and
activity area
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2 living room chairs
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Wall mountable 32-37 inch Television with built in DVD player
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DVDs of cooking lessons and other self-help skills
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Stereo with CD player
Gardening: help us relax to the sound of wind chimes and the
smell of fresh blooming flowers
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Potting soil
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Pots
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Wind chimes
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Garden decorations
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Music and Art: keep participants’ creative spirits flowing
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Keyboards
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Maracas
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Drums
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Tambourines
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Wrist bells
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Music CD
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Music DVDs
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Art instruction DVDs
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Table top easels
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Washable Tempera Paint
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Construction paper
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All types of paint brushes and rollers
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Wall mountable 32-37 inch Television with built in DVD player |
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Computer Lab: keep us up to date with technology
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Computer
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Printer
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Adaptive switches
Sensory Room: assist us in creating a wonderful stress free
environment
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Bubble tube
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Vibrating floor mat
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Wall projector
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Fiber optic lights
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Wall mountable 32-37 inch Television with built in DVD player
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Sensory light DVDs |
Micro Enterprise: assist entrepreneurs with the development of
the Micro Enterprise store
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Slushy machine
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Coin operated soda/snack vending machine
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Gum ball machine
Recreation: help us to continue
individual and group activities
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Adaptive switches
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Games that can be used with adaptive switches
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Large built games with big easy to hold pieces
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Wall mountable 32-37 inch Television with built in DVD player
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Nintendo Wii accessories
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