Sycom GM RSS feed generatorFri, 08 Jan 2010 12:58:22 GMThttp://www.voa.org/default.aspxVolunteers of America empowers people with intellectual disabilities to be independent and involved in the community. We serve thousands of individuals with disabilities across the nation with specialized programs for mental retardation, autism, age-related problems and other challenges.Copyright 2009en-usTue, 16 Mar 2010 21:20:57 GMT1http://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Intellectual_Disabilities/Search-our-Intellectual-Disabilities-Programs.aspxFri, 08 Jan 2010 12:58:22 GMThttp://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Intellectual_Disabilities/Supportive-Living-Services.aspxVolunteers of America supports people with developmental disabilities in 24-hour residential settings. These settings range from single person apartment settings to group homes, which primarily serve 3 or 4 people in a home. All of our homes are located in communities, close to family members and friends. Each supportive living residence is licensed and certified through state agencies and operates under Medicaid guidelines. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:15:33 GMThttp://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Intellectual_Disabilities/Supportive-Living-Services/Featured-Story-Self-Determination-Is-a-Dream-Come-True.aspxJody, Bill and Tony were institutionalized as young boys and spent most of their lives institutionalized, most recently living in the Southwest Ohio Developmental Center. It was there the trio learned to control themselves and to make better choices. Because they were perceived as high-need men who were "risky" placements by supported living providers, they stayed even after they were ready to leave. But the three men had a dream. In August 2005, two other men from the same institution, housemates of the three men, also seen as high-need and risky placements, located a bi-level home in a nice neighborhood. It was Volunteers of America Ohio River Valley that was willing to take a chance on their success. When Jody, Bill and Tony saw their acquaintances' home and saw the rewards of making good choices, they were inspired to have a place of their own. They were highly motivated to make good choices and demonstrate that they were ready for a chance to live in the community. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:23:54 GMThttp://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Intellectual_Disabilities/In-Home-Support-Services.aspxIn-home support services provide assistance to children and adults who live with their families, as well as to adults who live independently. These services are on-going and are delivered according to the individual's support plan. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:05:14 GMThttp://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Intellectual_Disabilities/In-Home-Support-Services/Featured-Story-Angela.aspxBorn with multiple disabilities, Angela Reid, 27, has been cared for by her parents in Dallas-Fort Worth. "She's deaf and non-ambulatory," says her mother Donna Gotcher. "She has limited vision, she's non-verbal and incontinent.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:06:19 GMThttp://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Intellectual_Disabilities/MRDD-Initiative.aspxVolunteers of America began the ID initiative more than five years ago with the purpose of partnering with local programs to achieve growth and program excellence in the delivery of mental retardation and other disability servicesMon, 02 Nov 2009 21:58:51 GMThttp://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Intellectual_Disabilities/MRDD-Initiative/Featured-Story-Frankie.aspxVolunteers of America is proud of the opportunity to develop these services and the quality of support we have brought to people's lives, including Frankie Lowry in southern Indiana. Nearly 35 years ago, Margaret and Francis H. Lori, Sr. sent their disabled son Frankie to the Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville, Ind. "I was 41 and had a new baby. Frankie was getting disorderly and rough," said Margaret LoriMon, 02 Nov 2009 22:01:58 GMThttp://www.voa.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Intellectual_Disabilities/Specialized-Services.aspxBecause Volunteers of America is a multi-service provider, we have often been asked to develop specialized services for people with disabilities. Some of these services have included support for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome, medical oversight for people with extensive medical needs, programs for people with developmental disabilities and criminal histories, and services for children and adults with autism.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:54:18 GMT