Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC)

The Qsac day habilitation program is a person-centered program that helps develop individual choice and the skills necessary for people to learn to become active and participating members of their own homes and communities. Each participant's individual functioning level is continually assessed and programs and goals are developed that suit every individuals needs. Individuals in the day habilitation program work on targeted goals such as adaptive living, communication and food preparation skills and the elimination of inappropriate behaviors. Part of each individual's day is spent in the community where they develop a more productive role in society. (continued on schedule o)the day habilitation program is open to individuals 21 years of age or over who are diagnosed with autism or a developmental disability. The program operates monday through friday, year round, between the hours of 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Supervised transportation to and from the program is provided. Qsac continued to expand the day habilitation program by increasing capacity at various locations throughout nyc and long island.

Qsac's school and preschool programs provide children 5 to 21 years and 3 & 4 years of age with an appropriate education, implemented in the last restrictive environment. Each student in the Qsac schools receives individualized programming that is designed and implemented in conjunction with the committees on special education, the student's family, the student's teacher, therapists, and the director of the site. Each program is designed according to the principles of applied behavior analysis. The Qsac schools also provide related services, and offer family members the opportunity to participate in parent training workshops and family support groups. (continued on schedule o)the school and preschool sites are full-day, 12 month programs, with various student to staff class sizes of 6:1:2 through 12:1:2. Our preschool opened three additional classrooms during this year with additional expansion in process.

Qsac residential programs feature both supervised and supportive individualized residential alternatives and an intermediate care facility that offer home environments that foster independence, community integration, individualization and productivity. Each individual residing in a Qsac residence is provided with opportunities toparticipatein meaningful adult roles and develop social relationships while at the same time emphasizing individual choice. Each resident enjoys various recreational and social activities on a regular basis and is also involved in every facet of the home environment, including cooking their own meals, shopping for food and household supplies, and doing regular household chores. (continued on schedule o)the goal of Qsac's residential program is to create a nurturing environment that promotes personal growth and a sense of dignity in each individual. Qsac provides residential services to 194 individuals.

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