Work Activity Program

Services Provided.

Southwest Industries is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thorugh Friday. It is wheelchair accessible, and special jigs can be devised for consumers with physical handicaps. The following services are provided:

• Individual functional needs assessment.
• Social and work adjustment programs.
• Individual counseling.
• Group counseling.
• Activities of daily living instruction.
• Academic instruciton.
• Periodic progress reports and individual program plans.
• Interpreters for Spanish speaking and hearing impaired consumers.
• Recreation and social activities sponsored by The Arc.
• Job placement services; competitive employment.

Supportive services are provided through the Department of Rehabilitation, Medic-Cal sponsored speech therapy and Regional Center vendorized services (mobility training and behavioral specialists).

Consumers may learn the following work skills:

• operation of L-sealer
• drill press
• pressure dealer
• skin-pak
• small hand tools
• warehouse training
• assembly
• packaging
• inspection
• labeling
• stickering
• sorting
• collating

Admission Criteria Admission to Southwest Industries is limited to those who:

• Are over the age of 18 with developmental disabilities.
• Are independent in self-care skills.
• Are able to monitor their own medication.
• Are registered with Regional Center or Department of Rehabilitation.
• Are able to attend to work tasks with a 12:1 consumer/supervisor ratio.
• Are able to follow instructions and role models provided by line supervisor.
• Agree to follow workshop rules, regulations and grievance procedures.
• Do not exhibit self-abusive or aggressive behavior.

Accreditation

Southwest Industries is fully accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is licensed by the Department of Rehabilitation, State of California.