"Our son has been a client of WOI for over 25 years. The WOI staff has been instrumental in identifying his strengths and weaknesses and how to build on each one. They do this through classes and interaction with others. They have helped him build self esteem by involving him in the work force as well as in community activities. I would highly recommend WOI to anyone who may need this type of service. Thank you WOI for the outstanding job you are doing for our "Special People"."
~ Shirley Walker - ADVP Participant Parent

ADVP

Adult Developmental Vocational Program

The Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADVP) provides an organized program of developmental activities for adults 16 years of age or older, who have intellectual or other developmental disabilities. Included are services and activities designed to establish and/or maintain behaviors which are as culturally normative as possible. This is accomplished through a structured program adaptable to each person's individual needs. Based on a formal evaluation of each consumer, an individual habilitation plan is developed with trainee involvement. Training in:

Self-help skills
Communication
Social adjustment
Vocational adjustment
Functional community skills may be included as appropriate for each consumer
Small group (3-4) community involvement trips are made on a daily basis.

The Adult Developmental Vocational Program (ADVP) provides an organized program of developmental activities for adults 16 years of age or older. For admission, an individual must be certified as having a developmental disability. This is defined as a disability which leads to functional limitations in 4 of 7 major life functioning areas: self care, self direction, learning, language, vocational self sufficiency, independent living, or mobility.

All individuals must be referred through Smoky Mountain Center.