• Community Access Group

    Community Access Group (CAG) requires a 1:10 staff ratio in a facility-setting.  Groups are determined based upon the need of the individual.  CAG is designed to provide a learning environment ranging from teaching socialization, communication, skill building and daily living skills.  We do promote independent living, full participation in community activities and individual rights.   

  • Community Access Services

    Community Access Services are designed to help individuals acquire, retain or improve self-help, socialization and adaptive skills required for active participation and independent functioning outside the home.  The goal of services is to help the person learn or improve their skills in personal care, being independent, socializing with others, adjusting to community life, using resources in their community, and becoming independent outside his/her home.  Community Access Services are individually planned to meet the individual’s needs, wants and preferences. 

  • Community Access Individual

    Community Access Individual (CAI) requires a 1:1 staff ratio in a community-setting.  Transportation to different places in the community is included in the service.  CAI is designed to enhance teaching, modeling and coaching appropriate living skills in the community.  CAI assists the individual served in acquiring, retaining, or improving socialization and networking, and independent use of community resources.  We promote inclusion in the community.  CAI is not facility based. 

Employment Services

Employment Services help individuals obtain competitive employment in an integrated setting.  This means a permanent job for which anyone can apply, located in a community setting, integrating employees with and without disabilities, and paying at least minimum wage.  Integrated employment allows for regular interaction with co-workers without disabilities, customers and the general public.  Individuals are matched to jobs consistent with their interests and abilities.  BCIDD’s Supported Employment Specialists work with individuals to provide an array of supports specific to their needs and goals.  These supports may include: 

  • Pre-Placement

    Identifies an individual’s employment strengths and interests 

  • Job Development

    Including working with potential employers to develop competitive opportunities which meet the employer’s needs

  • Job Placement

    Helps individuals apply for and negotiate positions that meet the needs of the individuals and their employers; the Employment Specialist ensures that the position supports the individual’s immediate and long-term career goals, and that the employer provides reasonable accommodations if necessary

  • Job Coaching

    Helps the individual develop the skills needed to perform his or her job to the employer’s satisfaction

  • Follow-Along Supports

    Provides continued guidance, training, and supportive counseling to help the individual maintain continuous employment

  • Career Development

    Supports the individual’s long-term career goals and advancement opportunities

GVRA

We also work with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) to provide Traditional Supported Employment for individuals who are in need of intensive job coaching, ongoing supports, and extended supports in a traditional job setting.  Ongoing supports include periodic job coaching on/off site, regular observation or supervision of the individual, and contact with family, advocacy groups, or other suitable professional or stakeholder to reinforce and stabilize the job placement.  It further includes identification and facilitation of natural supports at the worksite, assistive technology when needed, and other supports as needed to ensure stabilization and job retention. 

Project Search

Project SEARCH is a nine-month internship program for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.  It is targeted for individuals whose goal is competitive employment.  The program takes place in a healthcare, government, or business setting where total immersion in the workplace facilitates the teaching and learning process as well as the acquisition of employability and marketable work skills.  Interns participate in three internships to explore a variety of career paths.  The interns work with a team that includes their family, an instructor, and local and state agencies to create an employment goal.  BCIDD’s current host business site is Shaw-Cartersville, plants 13, 94, and CX.  Shaw Industries supplies carpet, resilient hardwood, laminate, tile and stone, synthetic and commercial markets all over the world. They are an owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than 20,000 associates worldwide.  The headquarters is in Dalton, Georgia with salespeople and/or offices located across the United States, including 12 countries. 

Behavioral Support Services

Professional-level services that assist individuals with significant, intensive, and challenging behaviors that interfere with activities of daily living, social interaction, work or similar situations.  Individuals with both intellectual and psychiatric disabilities possess a higher risk for maladaptive behaviors. These individuals have a myriad of complicating factors that make it difficult for them to express their emotions at times. In order to meet the needs of these individuals, systematic behavioral management techniques can be implemented in their environment. Evidence-based treatment approaches have been proven effective for individuals experiencing an emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric disorder. Among these approaches, clinicians have used behavioral support plans. Behavior support plans are developed to reduce inappropriate behaviors and to teach adaptive skills.

Specialized Medical Supplies

Provides individuals with the ability to interact more independently with their environment.  These items are specified in the Individual Support Plan. 

Transportation Services

Enables individuals to gain access to community services, resources, and organization typically utilized by the general population.  BCIDD’s fleet includes two (2) 15 passenger buses, 1 handicap accessible van, and four (4) SUVs.