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332 <br /> III. Site Selection Considerations <br /> 1. Accessibility to physical resources in the communit <br /> A major purpose of this facility is to teach individuals with bandi- <br /> capping conditions skills that are needed to function within our society: <br /> skills such as shopping, banking, money management, home management, <br /> grooming, riding the bus, and participating in recreation activities. <br /> Basically, the adult is taught how to be independent in the skills of <br /> everyday life. The site should offer the opportunity to Learn these <br /> necessary life skills, This can best be done if the building is <br /> within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, the post office, <br /> etc. it would also be preferable to be near a bus line. <br /> 2. Potential for job placement sites <br /> Another major purpose of the facility is to teach individuals <br /> with handicaps how to work. Once certain skill levels are attained <br /> through training the w This meansothatsthe site should co mmunityy.. should preferably <br /> real jobs in the community. <br /> be close to other businesses, stores, gas stations, cafeterias, etc. <br /> Any of these and others could be possibilities for employment for the <br /> individuals being served. <br /> 3. Business District <br /> Orange Industries is primarily as place of work. Given its purpose, <br /> it is sensible to locate the building in an area devoted to business or <br /> industry. it does not belong in an area devoted to social service pro- <br /> jects or housing. <br /> Su-,mnary o£ location factors: <br /> --In or near a business area. <br /> -Accessible (via walking or bus route) to the population served. <br /> --Near to neighborhood resources (parks, buses,'post office, restaurants, <br /> shops, library). <br /> -Businesslike exterior and adult design. <br /> --The building should harmonize with the other buildings in the neighborhood. <br /> IV. Pro ram Discri tion <br /> The adult services center would provide a facility to meet community- <br /> wide needs for the handicapped. The catchment area would include all of <br /> Orange County. Components of the facility would include: <br /> -evaluation <br /> -developmental skill training <br /> -training in socialization and community integration <br /> -adult basic education <br /> -sheltered employment <br /> -support services; transportation, referral, follow-along <br /> -help with job placement in the community <br /> -coordination of services withother agencies and generic services <br /> (VR., health, Mental Health, medical, leisure time) <br /> -2- <br />