Best Practices – Provider

Practice
The provider tapped into one individual’s interest in learning to do crafts. The woman was educated about various crafts (scrapbooking, beading, etc.) through the ADT program. From there, they supported her to be exposed to new craft ideas through craft classes in the community where she was able to enhance her skills. She was also afforded the opportunity to volunteer at a nursing home where she could put her skills to work. As a result she is now exploring the possibility of experiencing a paid position utilizing her skills (she is in the process of applying to become an activities coordinator in a nursing home).

Who Benefits?
How? The person receiving services benefits because she has been able to receive education, exposure and experience in order to make an informed decision about a paid position she wants to pursue that matches her interests.