MISSION
STATEMENT
It
shall be the mission of All the Little Things Country, Inc. to implement
and promote programs and services of the highest quality that assist individuals
with mental retardation to develop skills and to access appropriate community
supports and resources in order to achieve their desired potential level in
vocational and personal pursuits while living with dignity as contributing
members of society.
CLIENTELLE
Services
are provided to school age children and adult individuals who have left the
independent school systems. All have some type of developmental disability.
Adult clients are over the age of 20 and usually under the age of 55. Services are
currently provided to individuals who have disabilities such as mental
retardation, Down syndrome, developmental delays, autism, seizures, mental
illnesses, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, vision and hearing challenges
and orthopedic impairments.
GEOGRAPHIC
AREA SERVED
All
the Little Things Count Inc. (located in Alvin, Texas) serves adults
and children with developmental disabilities and medical needs within Brazoria, Fort
Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, and Wharton counties.
Clients
come from many cities and towns in these counties including: Freeport, Lake
Jackson, Angleton, Alvin, Holiday Lakes, Pearland, Clute, Richwood, Sugarland,
Friendswood, Texas City, Rosenberg, Danbury and Houston.
SERVICES
FOR A VARIETY OF SETTINGS
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Ø Family
Home/Supported Home Living Ø Alternative
Residence/Supervised Living |
Ø Foster Care Ø Respite Care |
ORGANIZATIONAL
OVERVIEW
All the Little
Things Count provides Home
and Community Services (HCS) and Mental Retardation Local Authority Services
(MRLA) to individuals with developmental and medical disabilities.
Services
include:
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Adaptive Aids |
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Minor Home Modifications |
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Psychological Services |
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Audiology |
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Nursing Services |
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Residential Support |
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Case Management |
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Occupational Therapy |
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Social work |
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Dental Care |
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Physical Therapy
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Speech Therapy |
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All the Little Things Country is a non-profit [501(c)(3)] organization
that is a part of the All the Little Things Count network.
Services
include:
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Day Habilitation |
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Social Services |
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School Age Holidays Services |
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Supported Employment |
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School Age Summer Services |
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Vocational Training |
The Texas Department of
Human Services licenses these programs/services in accordance with the HCS/MRLA
Program administered by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental
Retardation (TDMHMR).
PROGRAM
SERVICES DESCRIPTION
All
the Little Things Country, Inc. provides services for individuals with
disabilities including home and community services, day habilitation,
vocational training and supported employment for developmentally disabled
adults and extended school services for minor children. This strengthens
families who are caring for their loved one with a disability at home. Clients also
come from area group homes and foster care homes.
There are more than 13,000 individuals on the HCS/MRLA waiting list in the state of Texas. These individuals need good day habilitation in addition to many other services. There are inadequate providers available to serve their habilitation needs which cause many families to leave employment in order to care for their challenged loved one at home. Day habilitation is an essential service for a developmentally delayed individual after completing public education. Individuals acquire, retain and/or improve self-help skills necessary to reside outside institutions and nursing homes in the community. All the Little Things Country, Inc. provides age appropriate training, experiences and activities that enhance self-esteem and maximizes an individual’s functioning level.