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Maps to Adult Development Centers
Disclaimer
In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Focus, Inc., accepts participants without regard to race, color, gender, age, or national origin, and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Adult Development Services
What is Adult Development?
The Focus Adult Development Programs are day activity programs operated by Focus, Inc. They are licensed, funded, and monitored by the State of Arkansas. The purpose of the programs is to assist adults with disabilities to grow and learn. These are some of the hallmarks of the programs:
*Program participants are encouraged to try new activities, to make new friends, and to broaden their horizons.
*Program participants are treated with the respect due to adults and adult behaviors are encouraged, including fulfillment of responsibilities and making as many choices as practical.
*Independent living skills are stressed, including self-care, adaptive behavior skills, and community integration.
*Focus tries to “teach by doing.” Most of our participants have spent many years in structured learning situations. We take our participants out into the community and other real-life situations, where they can learn functional skills in natural settings.
*Focus provides a relaxed atmosphere where participants can improve their socialization skills and enjoy their day.
Who Qualifies?
The State of Arkansas allows us to accept individuals with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and/or retardation. Disabilities in our program range from the mild to the profound.
In addition, most of our participants have Medicaid numbers, and all are at least 18 years old.
Focus is not equipped to deal with individuals who manifest violent behaviors.
Other Features
*Door-to-door transportation
*Free lunch
*High staff-participant ratio
*Field trips and restaurant meals
Where Are The Centers Located?
We are currently operating three centers in Paragould, Trumann, and Osceola. Their locations are:
In Osceola: 410 East Hale
Osceola, AR 72370
870-563-0012
FAX 870-563-8175
focus31945@sbc-global.net
Center Supervisor: Annette Thomas
In Trumann: 904 Speedway
Trumann, AR 72472
870-483-7942
FAX 870-483-7837
focus5@cebridge.net
Center Supervisor: Ruth Dunn
In Paragould: 70 Church Road
Paragould, AR 72450
870-586-8100
FAX 870-586-9194
focusparagould@bscn.com
Center Supervisor: Tina Chapple