Center Services - Stevens County Developmental Achievement Center

Emphasizes skills necessary for independent living with the greatest emphasis on vocational training and job skills. The majority of clients are involved in supported community employment. Job placements include:

• Janitorial work

• Automobile detailing

• Nursing home assistant

• Laundry work

• Lawn care

• Dish washing

• Recycling services

• Retail crafts

• Food service industry

The DAC operates the following:

• Recycling center

• Ink pen and pin back button assembly station

• Retail craft industry

• Non-vocational programs

• Daily hot lunches, meals are prepared according to individual client dietary needs. Program serves meals for clients with chewing problems, choking issues, diabetes, food allergies, and cholesterol concerns.

• Medical monitoring and administration services in tandem with health care providers and client residential facilities

• Transportation to the Regional Fitness Center for work creating and meeting fitness goals, most clients qualify for free memberships to the center

Training in independent living skills and speech therapy are provided when necessary The DAC also provides job training and employment in various sub-contracted jobs

09/09/2024