INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY

Intellectual/Developmental DIsabIlIty servIces
Communicare Connections
Oxford, MS • 662-234-7521
Adult Day Services
Services to assist and support
individuals in retaining and/or
improving skills which afford the
greatest level of independence
possible. Numerous and varied
opportunities to participate in
activities in the community are
provided.
Behavior Supports Intervention
Provides assistance to
individuals, staff, and family
members to assist them in
implementing specific behavior
supports and intervention
programs.
Community Respite
Offers respite to caregivers and
provides the individual with a place
to go which has scheduled
activities to address preferences/
requirements and also provides for
the health and socialization needs
and community integration of the
individual.
Home Community Supports
Assistance with activities such
as personal hygiene, meal
preparation, eating, dressing, and
shopping,leisure activities,
community integration, and light
housekeeping provided in the
home. (over)
Job Discovery
Activities and exploration that
lead to the development of a
person centered career profile and
employment goal or career plan.
Supported Employment
Intensive ongoing support to
obtain and maintain an individual
not in competitive or customized
employment or self-employment.
Pre-Vocational Training
Meaningful day activities of
learning and work experiences,
including volunteer work, used to
develop general strength and skills
that contribute to paid employment
in an integrated setting.
Who Can Be Served
Communicare Connections serves individuals with a diagnosis of
intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families seeking assistance
with maintaining and developing skills necessary for greater independence.
Communicare’s Mission Statement
To provide mental health, substance abuse and intellectual/
developmental services that are accessible to all individuals seeking to
make positive changes and to enhance recovery through empowerment
by the provision of high quality, self directed services that address
individual needs and preferences.
Contact Information
Amanda Tedder Keel
Director, IDD Services
Telephone: 662-234-7521
Fax: 662-263-3071
Email: [email protected]
Sherry Styers
Supervisor, Adult Day Services
Telephone: 662-638-3567
Fax: 662-638-3568
Email: [email protected]