Which disability support organization serves adults with developmental disabilities in Wilkes County?
Wilkes ADAP specifically serves adults age 19 and older who reside in Wilkes County. Life Alliance serves people of all ages with developmental disabilities and offers services across multiple western North Carolina counties.
What services can I look for through the NC Innovations Waiver?
Life Alliance lists Community Living and Support, Community Networking, residential supports, respite, supported employment, personal care, and in-home skill building among its NC Innovations Waiver services.
Where can adults with developmental disabilities get job training in Wilkes County?
Wilkes ADAP offers mobile work crews and supported employment, including work such as yard maintenance, housekeeping, janitorial services, baking, can crushing, and document shredding.
What daily-living skills are covered by local disability support programs?
Wilkes ADAP provides training in shopping, banking, money use, telephone use, self-care, and other community-living skills. Life Alliance lists in-home skill building and Community Living and Support.
Are these disability service providers licensed or accredited?
Wilkes ADAP is licensed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and accredited by the North Carolina Council of Community Programs and CARF International. It is also contracted with Vaya Health.