Progressive Directions, Inc.
Programs
Description
PDI works to provide competitive integrated employment for the persons supported through our various programs.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Program Areas Served
Middle and West Tennessee
PDI works to provide competitive integrated employment for the persons supported through our various programs.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Program Areas Served
Middle and West Tennessee
Description
Progressive Directions Inc. offers day services in all locations supported. Individual's outcome measures are the criteria used to develop individualized service programs. Adult Day Habilitation Programs are available to adults age 22 and older with a diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental delay. Services include assessments, developmental and vocational training, behavior management, transportation, follow-along, community service employment contracts and federal contracts at Ft. Campbell.
Program Areas Served
None
Progressive Directions Inc. offers day services in all locations supported. Individual's outcome measures are the criteria used to develop individualized service programs. Adult Day Habilitation Programs are available to adults age 22 and older with a diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental delay. Services include assessments, developmental and vocational training, behavior management, transportation, follow-along, community service employment contracts and federal contracts at Ft. Campbell.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
The PDI Early Intervention Program serves children birth to three (3) years with a range of special needs. Early Intervention is a partnership between families and caring professionals working together to encourage natural learning which occurs during the early months and years of a child?s life. Services include developmental screenings and assessments, behavior management, center-based, home-based and community-based programs, family group activities, transportation and transition into the school system. Kids Depot, established in 1999, is a fully integrated preschool and child development center operated by PDI. The center allows us the unique opportunity to serve children with developmental delays in a natural environment and better prepare these children for life in the mainstream.
Program Areas Served
None
The PDI Early Intervention Program serves children birth to three (3) years with a range of special needs. Early Intervention is a partnership between families and caring professionals working together to encourage natural learning which occurs during the early months and years of a child?s life. Services include developmental screenings and assessments, behavior management, center-based, home-based and community-based programs, family group activities, transportation and transition into the school system. Kids Depot, established in 1999, is a fully integrated preschool and child development center operated by PDI. The center allows us the unique opportunity to serve children with developmental delays in a natural environment and better prepare these children for life in the mainstream.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Supported Living is a residential service providing what is needed to help an individual learn, keep or improve the skills necessary to live in a home as independently as possible. PDI staff assists with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, eating, meal preparation) and household chores essential to the health and safety of the service recipient. Budget management, help with attending appointments and interpersonal and social skills building are examples of individual needs that can be met as part of this service. PDI?s Supported Living service is solely funded through the state. If required, a subsidy is provided through agency funds. Personal Assistance Services provide direct care assistance to individuals with activities of daily living. PA Services may be provided in the homes of the individuals being served or in the community. These services are provided on an as-needed basis with the level of funding contingent on the individual?s level of need
Program Areas Served
None
Supported Living is a residential service providing what is needed to help an individual learn, keep or improve the skills necessary to live in a home as independently as possible. PDI staff assists with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, eating, meal preparation) and household chores essential to the health and safety of the service recipient. Budget management, help with attending appointments and interpersonal and social skills building are examples of individual needs that can be met as part of this service. PDI?s Supported Living service is solely funded through the state. If required, a subsidy is provided through agency funds. Personal Assistance Services provide direct care assistance to individuals with activities of daily living. PA Services may be provided in the homes of the individuals being served or in the community. These services are provided on an as-needed basis with the level of funding contingent on the individual?s level of need
Program Areas Served
None
Description
The Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic Program provides individuals who have a mental or physical disability the opportunity to play sports, regardless of their limitations. Buddy Ball helps individuals learn teamwork and promotes self-esteem and self-confidence as well as creates a support network for the athletes and their families. The Buddy Ball league is aware of the extra expenses incurred by the families of individuals with disabilities. Because of this, Buddy Ball does not charge any fees to participate. Buddy Ball offers individuals ages 3 through senior adults the opportunity to participate in several sports, including: Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Street Hockey and Water Polo. Games are held once per week during that sport's season and there are no separate practices. Teams are grouped primarily by age and then by ability level.
Program Areas Served
None
The Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic Program provides individuals who have a mental or physical disability the opportunity to play sports, regardless of their limitations. Buddy Ball helps individuals learn teamwork and promotes self-esteem and self-confidence as well as creates a support network for the athletes and their families. The Buddy Ball league is aware of the extra expenses incurred by the families of individuals with disabilities. Because of this, Buddy Ball does not charge any fees to participate. Buddy Ball offers individuals ages 3 through senior adults the opportunity to participate in several sports, including: Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Street Hockey and Water Polo. Games are held once per week during that sport's season and there are no separate practices. Teams are grouped primarily by age and then by ability level.
Program Areas Served
None
