PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

 

Day Training Services

CDS' day training programs offer adults, age 22 or older, a variety of opportunities to enhance their personal, interpersonal and work readiness skills. Individualized training is based on the client's needs and choices.  Individuals may explore their interests in the areas of: life enrichment, personal hygiene, daily living skills and pre-vocational.  Day training services are offered at the following locations according to your county of residence:

 

   455 Hannings Lane                                                                                                    13345 Paris Street

   Martin, Tennessee 38237                                                                                          Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344

   731.587.3851                                                                                                           731.986.8913

   (serving Lake, Obion, Weakley and Henry Counties)                                     (serving Carroll County)

           

 

Sheltered Workshop Services

CDS’ sheltered workshops introduce clients to the working world where they learn skills necessary to obtain jobs dependent on their work readiness. Clients work Monday through Friday packing, assembling, heat sealing and inspecting products for local businesses sub-contracted through CDS’ workshops.  Clients earn a bi-weekly paycheck based on their production, giving them a sense of achievement.   As progress is made clients are placed in jobs in the community through the supported employment program.   Sheltered workshop services are available at the following locations according to your county of residence:

 

 Lion Junius White Workshop                                                               CDS of Carroll County Workshop

 152 Industrial Park Drive                                                                                 13345 Paris Street

 Martin, Tennessee 38237                                                                                Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344

 731.587.1955                                                                                                 731.986.8913

 

 

Supported Employment Services

The Director of Vocational Services and the Supported Employment Specialists work with area employers to develop job opportunities for CDS clients.  In cooperation with the Division of Rehabilitation Services, CDS offers a supported employment programs designed to provide individuals community based employment.  Supported Employment Services offer clients a variety of employment and career opportunities. Supported Employment Services are available by calling the Director of Vocational Services at the Lion Junius White Workshop located in Martin, Tennessee.  731.587.1955  For information on those companies and businesses that are Supported Employment Sponsors Click Here þ

 

 

 

Residential Services

CDS offers an array of residential options for individuals who are developmentally disabled.  This includes five houses, with live-in staff, providing a group home environment.  The group homes are located in Martin, TN., South Fulton, TN., and Union City, TN.  Other residential options include individuals living in apartments and supported living apartments that are located in Martin, TN., Paris, TN., and Union City, TN.  Each home has residential support staff assigned according to the needs of the individuals living in that home.  All residents either attend the day training center, the Lion Junius White Workshop, other appropriate day programs or are employed in the community.