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Valley Haven School is a training and educational facility for infants/toddlers and adults who are developmentally disabled. The adult clients are significantly limited in two or more areas of development and function in the moderate to severe range of mental retardation. The Early Intervention Program serves children with special needs from Chambers and surrounding counties.

The year round program operates from 8:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. EST. Professional personnel and technicians are specially trained to serve the needs of students with handicapping conditions. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each student. The varied activities are broad in scope to provide an appropriate training experience for students of all levels. Valley Haven employs 24 full time, 4 part time and 4 contracted employees.

Valley Haven School provides a community-based service for individuals with retardation who previously were not receiving education, training, and other supportive services. It also serves as an example to the public regarding the needs as well as the abilities of this special population and what they can achieve in a structured, well-planned training program.

The training activities of the program are conducted within 12 classes. Objectives and activities for each client are individualized according to the client's abilities, and the grouping of the clients is as homogeneous as possible. Adult clients are rotated between ten adult classes.

The Multiple Abilities Class has 4 adults. These clients have severe physical limitations. Proper positioning and exercises are used to prevent problems and normalize movements. The staff works to promote the carryover of the physical therapy program for each person.

The Adult Basic Education Class provides an opportunity for the clients with academic abilities to become more functional and productive citizens by learning many basic educational skills.

The Pre-Vocational Class focus is to prepare the clients for jobs in our workshop or in supported employment. Work type tasks are used in this training.

In Workshop Skills Area, clients are exposed to a variety of real work tasks. Training with paid work is a big part of this area.

The goal of the Leisure-Crafts Class is to provide challenges that will stimulate and motivate the clients, regardless of disability, while having fun.

The focus of the Recreation and Community Living Skills Class is to teach the clients to function as independently as possible in the community. The clients also spend a part of their time in recreation.

The Recreation and Physical Activities Class focuses on physical development, sports and recreational games. This area is where specific training in PE-type skills takes place.

Hike/Bike/Run is the fund drive for Valley Haven School each year. The goal is to raise $100,000 for the locfont face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The training activities of the program are conducted within 12 classes. Objectives and activities for each client are individualized according to the client's abilities, and the grouping of the clients is as homogeneous as possible. Adult clients are rotated between ten adult classes.

The Multiple Abilities Class has 4 adults. These clients have severe physical limitations. Proper positioning and exercises are used to prevent problems and normalize movements. The staff works to promote the carryover of the physical therapy program for each person.

The Adult Basic Education Class provides an opportunity for the clients with academic abilities to become more functional and productive citizens by learning many basic educational skills.

The Pre-Vocational Class focus is to prepare the clients for jobs in our workshop or in supported employment. Work type tasks are used al match of the state and federal grants that operate Valley Haven School. This year Hike /Bike/Run was held Saturday, May 1st .

This volunteer effort brings together hundreds of committed individuals. Together they raise the necessary funds so that Valley Haven can get state and federal grants. It is an approach that works. A great team of area people generously volunteer their time to this cause each year. Hike/Bike/Run is one of the most cost-efficient and effective ways to meet the community’s need for services for children and adults with handicapping conditions.

On Hike/Bike/Run Day, participants hike, bike, run, ride or skate. They get pledges for their participation or can just make a donation to participate.

The dollars that are generously given through Hike/Bike/Run are handled very carefully. All contributions are overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the Valley Haven School takes its responsibilities very seriously and has all funds audited by a CPA each year.

For more information on Hike/Bike/Run or Valley Haven School call (334)756-7801 or 756-2868 or e-mail at HYPERLINK mail to: valleyhaven@mindspring.com. Check the website at HYPERLINK www.mindspring.com\\~valleyhaven/.

The Grooming and Hygiene Area concentrates on cleanliness, neatness and appearance. Clients practice grooming and hygiene skills.

The Socialization Program focuses on personal and social skills with group discussion, activities, and role playing. Clients learn to exhibit socially responsible behaviors.

In the Academics Class, clients are learning about basic history, geography, science and math as well as improving their skills in writing and vocabulary.

In the Domestic Skills/Family Living Area, skills such as housekeeping and maintenance are taught in rooms that resemble a home or apartment.

The Early Intervention Program is for children with special needs from birth to 3 years. Training is provided in the child’s home or natural environment. The staff includes 2 Instructor/Case Managers, a Physical Therapist, a Speech Therapist and an Occupational Therapist.

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