The Adult Program at United Ability offers a range of services to provide life-enriching activities for individuals with disabilities. These activities encourage community participation and increase skill levels in activities of daily living. Participants are allowed to develop their own leisure and recreational interests.

Training classes are held to provide instruction in social skills and soft skills. Research indicates that these are the skills that often enable a person to secure and retain a job. The skills learned in these classes are applied in real-world settings through volunteer and paid community jobs. Trainees are also assisted in obtaining Non-Driver IDs and Food Handler’s Cards, if desired.

Adult Program at Dr. E’s Place Offers:

• Life Skills Training
• Community Outings
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Recreation and Leisure
• Pre-Vocational Skills Training
• Workplace Readiness Training
• Computer Training
• Work-Based Learning Experience

Professional Services Can Include:

• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Nursing
• Dental Clinic
• Vision Clinic sponsored in part by The Eyesight Foundation of Alabama

Recreational and Therapeutic Activities Offered:

• Music Therapy & Art Instruction

• Pet-assisted Therapy with Hand in Paw

• Fishing & Gardening

• Health & Fitness

• Special Equestrians

• Vocational Training

• Sports & Swimming

Employment Small Work Groups

Employment Small Work Groups are services and training activities provided in regular business, industry and commun

ity settings for groups of 2-8 workers. Trainees are integrated into the workplace where they can learn valuable work skills. The outcome of this service is sustained paid employment and work experience leading to further career development and community-based in dividual employment. During vocational training, participants have the opportunity to volunteer in various nonprofit settings. The skills developed in the vocational area are the soft skills needed to prepare individuals for future employment.

Our Goal

United Ability’s Adult Program is a person-centered program that supports individuals while they achieve their personal goals. Individuals are afforded daily opportunities to develop appropriate social skills while participating in small group activities. Our Adult Program’s goal is for each participant to have a full and meaningful day.

Get in Touch

The Adult Program at Dr. E’s Place is a quality and affordable option for adults aged 21 and over diagnosed with developmental disability. The Adult Program operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information or to schedule a visit, contact 205-943-5201.