Work & Recreation Services

Currently, we offer:

 

 


Social & Recreational Services

The Ascentia Social and Recreational Program provides Ascentia clients with wonderful opportunities based on a philosophy of “natural integration” of persons with disabilities into the non-labeled community.

Examples of activities are: 

  • Supper Club—meeting on Tuesdays at local restaurants.  Transportation can be provided.

  • Art Therapy—meeting weekly at the Commerce Park location.

  • Men’s Weightlifting—weekly.

  • Co-ed Water Aerobics with PLAN—weekly.

  • Aerobics—weekly.

  • Men’s Basketball with PLAN—weekly.

  • Friendship Circle, a social/recreational group—weekly lunch meetings.

  • Yoga—weekly.

  • Tennis (in season).

  • Swim and Supper—weekly.

 There are also dances, holiday parties, movies, and other activities on a regular basis.

 


Vocational & Employment Services

Ascentia's TAPP program (Training and Placement Program) focuses on assisting people with disabilities throughout the employment search process. Featured services include:

  • Testing and Evaluation - We help you assess your strengths, weaknesses, interests and abilities.
  • Computer Skills Training - We can help you develop marketable computer skills.
  • Job Seeking Skills Training - We'll assist you with interviewing techniques, resume development and job-search strategies.
  • Job Placement Assistance - We'll provide support and guidance during your job search.
  • Travel Assistance - Learn how to get to your new job using the various modes of public transportation.
  • Job Coaching - On-site and off-site support can be provided to assist you with learning and adequately performing job tasks.
  • Retention Services - We offer support and teach methods designed to help you keep your job.

Employers: Looking to hire? Click here to learn more about the background of some of our clients who are seeking employment.

TAPP/LEAP Collaboration

TAPP works with Linking Employment Abilities and Potential (LEAP), an organization affiliated with Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry to assist individuals with disabilities to find and obtain employment. The program receives funding from The Cleveland Foundation, the CCCMHB and private donations, with fees for service from the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC) and the CCBMRDD. Both programs offer employment services to individuals with physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, paraplegia, etc., individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with serious mental illness or individuals with a dual diagnosis. Contact Pat Price at 216.696.2716 ext. 118 or visit www.leapinfo.org.

 

 

Charlotte Goldberg Computer Center

The Charlotte Goldberg Computer Center offers clients the opportunity to enhance current computer skills or learn about computers from the ground up. Instructor led and instructor provided sessions are available for Windows Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet. In addition, two hour classes are available.

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

The YouthAbility Program is a unique program that integrates students who have a disability into their community through volunteer work. Service to the community is an excellent way to build life skills and improve job readiness. The YouthAbility Program is predicated on the philosophy that volunteering can serve as a bridge for people with disabilities to full inclusion and participation in our community.

The YouthAbility Program has been in existence since 2001. Since that time, YouthAbility volunteers have been referred to volunteer opportunities throughout the Greater Cleveland area. Participation in YouthAbility fosters civic responsibility, strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people and provides skills and job readiness training to those who commit to service.

YouthAbility is a grant funded program that works with individuals between the ages of 14-26. For more information, or to refer someone to YouthAbility, please call Heidi Solomon at 216.378.3434.

 

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