Macdonald Training Center Inc

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LEAD THE LIVES THEY CHOOSE.

VOCATIONAL AND LIFE ENRICHMENT DAY SERVICES:INDEPENDENCE IS SOMETHING THAT IS IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE. OUR DAY SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN PREPARING TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND LEAD THE LIVES THEY CHOOSE.INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE CHOICE OF PARTICIPATING IN A VARIETY OF SERVICE TRACKS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES BASED UPON INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS.THE SERVICE TRACKS ARE DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O.EXAMPLES OF SERVICE TRACKS INCLUDE: JOB SKILLS, COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT, LIFE ENRICHMENT, ENHANCED AND SENIOR SERVICES.VOCATIONAL SERVICES OFFER INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP RELEVANT JOB SKILLS. INDIVIDUALS LEARN THE VALUE OF WORKING AND DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS FOR TODAY'S BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY. INDIVIDUALS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN GAINFUL JOB SKILLS TRAINING BASED ON PERSONAL INTERESTS AND ABILITIES IN ONE OR MORE OF THE AREAS DESCRIBED BELOW.INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN MTC'S ADULT DAY TRAINING WITH THE GOAL OF COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE THEIR CHANCES OF SUCCESS BY ENROLLING IN A VARIETY OF NEW EDUCATIONAL COHORTS AND EARN NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES NOT ENROLLED IN ADULT DAY TRAINING AND WERE DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE FASTEST GROWING SECTORS IN FLORIDA: TECHNOLOGY, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITALITY. EACH COHORT PROVIDES SERVICES, SUPPORTS, AND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES, WITH THE AIM OF ENHANCING SKILLS THAT WILL PREPARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO SUCCEED IN WORKPLACE AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION SETTINGS. COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS LEADING TO JOB PERFORMANCE; FINANCIAL LITERACY; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS JOB-SEEKING SKILLS; AND OTHER "SOFT" LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE INTEGRAL TO THE TRAINING PLATFORMS.- PACKAGING, FULFILLMENT AND SHIPPING CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS BUSINESSES STATEWIDE.- SUNPASS TRANSPONDER PACKAGING: MTC WAS AWARDED THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT TO PACKAGE AND SHIP SUNPASS TRANSPONDERS IN 2007. MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER IS THE SOLE PACKAGER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF SUNPASS TRANSPONDERS. MTC IS DEDICATED TO HELPING THE PEOPLE WE SERVE FIND AND RETAIN COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT BY THE ACQUISITION AND REFINEMENT OF BOTH TECHNICAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS. THE CURRICULUM AND TRAINING MATERIALS ARE UTILIZED TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ON CRITICAL EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AS THEY RELATE TO A PERSON'S ABILITY TO INTERACT EFFECTIVELY WITH CO-WORKERS AND CUSTOMERS. TRANSFERABLE JOB AND SOCIAL SKILLS ARE FOSTERED WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENT OF PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND QUALITY.CURRENT TRAINING CONTRACTS PROVIDE SERVICE TO A WIDE VARIETY OF BUSINESSES, INCLUDING FLORIDA TURNPIKE ENTERPRISES, NESTLE PROFESSIONAL, PIEDMONT NATIONAL, AND TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY MANATEE VIEWING CENTER. MANY LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS HAVE ENTRUSTED PACKAGING AND FULFILLMENT FOR THEIR PRODUCTS INCLUDING: BETTER BOAT, BOTTLE CREW, CONSCIOUS COCONUT, DOCKSLOCKS, GURUS' SANDALS AND YOGA MATS, IDEA TWINS' HAPPESEAT CAR SEAT COVERS, LOVE & PIECES, MOLLY'S SUDS, SUNJACK, AND VENTURE WIPES. RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA CAN ALSO DONATE THEIR ELECTRONICS FOR RESPONSIBLE REFURBISHMENT AND RECYCLING. EQUALITY RECYCLING SOLUTIONS IS AN R2 CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC RECYCLER AND A MICROSOFT REGISTERED REFURBISHER THAT WORKS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LIKE HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE FEDERAL AVIATION AUTHORITY, AS WELL AS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS GTE FINANCIAL AND BANK OF AMERICA. REFURBISHED COMPUTERS ARE SOLD TO CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES ALIKE THROUGH EQUALITY RECYCLING'S OWN EBAY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT ADHERES TO MICROSOFT'S STANDARDS. ALL RECYCLED COMMODITIES ARE THEN SOLD TO OTHER R2 CERTIFIED RECYCLERS SUCH AS STREAM RECYCLING.MTC IS DILIGENT IN PROVIDING REAL WORK TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WE SERVE, WHILE PROVIDING AFFORDABLE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR OUR BUSINESS CLIENTS. EVERY CONTRACT WE ACCEPT MUST HAVE A TRAINING COMPONENT THAT WILL ADVANCE THE SKILL SETS OF THOSE SEEKING COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. AN INDIVIDUAL HAS OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN GAINFUL JOB SKILLS EXPERIENCES BASED ON INTERESTS AND ABILITIES INCLUDING PACKAGING AND FULFILLMENT, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, OR GENERAL ASSEMBLY.JOB CLUB IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION IS FOSTERED THROUGH PEER INTERACTION AND TRAINER-LED INSTRUCTION. INDIVIDUALS ARE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OBSERVATION DURING OUTINGS WITH THE JOB CLUB COACH. WEEKLY MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE. SOME JOB CLUB ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: RESUME PREPARATION, MOCK JOB INTERVIEWS, EMPLOYER PRESENTATIONS, AND ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE THROUGH TIME-LIMITED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.LIFE ENRICHMENT SERVICES OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF EXCITING OPTIONS INCLUDING:- LIFE SKILLS- EPIC (EMPOWERING PEOPLE, INSPIRING CHANGE) CURRICULUM- FINE ARTS STUDIO- FITNESS CENTER- COMPUTER LAB- SENIOR SERVICES- ENHANCED SERVICESFINE ARTS HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY BASED UPON PERSONAL INTEREST AND ABILITY. INSTRUCTION IS GIVEN IN FINE ARTS, ART APPRECIATION, AND ART MARKETING AND PROMOTION. CLASSES ARE ADJUSTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RECREATIONAL ARTISTS, AS WELL AS THOSE SEEKING MORE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION IN SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES. ART APPRECIATION CLASSES VISIT LOCAL MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES FOR INSPIRATION.MTC FINE ARTS GALLERY, WHICH WAS A LEGACY PROJECT OF THE 2011 LEADERSHIP CLASS OF THE WESTSHORE ALLIANCE, IS A BEAUTIFUL SHOWCASE FOR THE AMAZING ARTWORKS BEING CREATED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE MTC FINE ARTS STUDIOS. MANY ARE DEVELOPING RECOGNIZABLE STYLES AND ESTABLISHING A STRONG FOLLOWING IN THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE MTC FINE ARTS GALLERY AND ANCILLARY MEETING ROOMS SERVE AS A COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE FOR MANY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND FELLOW NON-PROFITS.SENIOR SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ELDER INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO RELAX AND ENJOY A SLOWER PACE. INDIVIDUALS CHOOSE ACTIVITIES THAT BEST FIT THEIR NEEDS:- CURRENT EVENTS- INDIVIDUALIZED ACTIVITIES- DAILY LIVING SKILLS- DAILY EXERCISE ACTIVITIES- COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES- RECREATION/LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES- ARTS & CRAFTS- JOB SKILLS, IF DESIRED.ENHANCED SERVICES OFFER A GREATER LEVEL OF SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF A MORE STRUCTURED SETTING. THE BENEFITS AND ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY ENHANCED SERVICES INCLUDE:- ENHANCED STAFFING- DAILY LIVING SKILLS TRAINING- COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES- JOB SKILLS- RECREATION/LEISURE ACTIVITIES- BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT- COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING- SENSORY STIMULATION ACTIVITIES

SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL):THE TWO KEY SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES ARE SUPPORTED LIVING COACHING AND IN-HOME SUPPORTS.THESE SERVICES ARE DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE O.OUR SUPPORTED LIVING COACHES WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH INDIVIDUALS TO:- FIND AND RENT OR PURCHASE HOUSING- FIND AND SELECT A ROOMMATE OR ROOMMATES TO SHARE THE COST OF HOUSING- PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN SHOPPING FOR, COOKING AND PLANNING NUTRITIONAL MEALS- ASSIST WITH BANKING AND BILL PAYING- ASSIST WITH BUDGETING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT- HELP INDIVIDUALS MEET NEIGHBORS AND GET INVOLVED IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY- TEACH SAFETY SKILLS- ADVOCATE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHTS AND INDEPENDENCEFOR INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING MORE THAN SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES, WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES BY THE HOUR, DAY OR MONTH CUSTOMIZED TO THE INDIVIDUAL. OUR IN-HOME SUPPORT COMPANIONS ARE THERE TO:- ENSURE SAFETY- ASSIST IN SHOPPING FOR AND PREPARING MEALS- TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS- HELP OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE- ASSIST IN SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS- PROVIDE INFORMATION TO FAMILY MEMBERS, WITH PERMISSION- GIVE GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN ADVOCATING FOR PERSONAL RIGHTS

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:WITH A JOB COMES DIGNITY, RESPECT AND A BETTER INCOME. BETTER INCOME MEANS MORE CHOICES, AND MORE CHOICES MEANS GREATER FREEDOM. GREATER FREEDOM MEANS A MORE FULFILLING LIFE. FOR THESE REASONS, WE AT MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER HAVE COMMITTED OURSELVES TO BEING ONE OF THE PREMIER PROVIDERS OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN THE NATION.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDES:- EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING- RESUME PREPARATION- JOB DEVELOPMENT- WEB-ENHANCED JOB SEARCH- MOCK INTERVIEW SESSIONS- TRANSPORTATION TRAINING- JOB OBSERVATION- JOB FAIRS- JOB PLACEMENT- ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND SKILLS ACQUISITION- ADVOCACY AND JOB MAINTENANCE SERVICES- INTERPRETING SERVICES IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND SPANISH- ADA ASSISTANCE AND SENSITIVITY TRAINING- EMPLOYER CONSULTATIONTO FACILITATE THESE SERVICES, MACDONALD TRAINING CENTER, INC. HAS ADVANCED THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND COPYRIGHT OF A CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM: EPIC (EMPOWERING PEOPLE, INSPIRING CHANGE).EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CAN ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN OBTAINING AND RETAINING COMMUNITY-BASED COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. OUR EMPLOYMENT COACHES AND JOB DEVELOPERS WILL WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM:- ACQUIRE NEEDED JOB-SKILLS- DEVELOP JOB OPPORTUNITIES- SECURE A JOB- PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING- ASSIST IN LEARNING HOW TO GET ALONG WITH CO-WORKERS- DEVELOP THE NATURAL SUPPORTS NEEDED TO RETAIN THE JOB AND BECOME INDEPENDENT

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH OUR ADULT DAY TRAINING SERVICE AT BOTH LOCATIONS IN TAMPA AND SABAL PARK, BRANDON. ROUTES IN TAMPA CURRENTLY COVER NORTH, WEST AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. OUR FLEET OF MODERN VANS INCLUDES A NUMBER EQUIPPED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIRS.