TECH Services for Adults

TECH Adult Services - individualized assistance for adults with disabilities based on the needs of the person.

Service Coordination
TECH’s Service Coordinators provide support to individuals with disabilities and their guardians and families to obtain and maintain needed services. TECH Service Coordinators work one on one with each person and their support team, to determine what his or her needs are and what services will assist them in meeting those needs. If you have questions about TECH’s service coordination, please call Service Coordination at (620) 663-2216.

Adult Life Skills
TECH�s Adult Life Skills is a broad based program that places emphasis on pre-vocational and self-care skills. ALS staff work with individuals to practice money recognition, reading, team building, community volunteering, using the local Rcat public transportation system, personal safety, and many other skills to live an enriched life.

TECH Training Center
	Individuals that participate in TECH's Training Center learn valuable work skills while building the self-confidence needed to create a productive and reliable employee. In addition to enjoying the benefits and amenities of a paycheck, their lives are also enriched by learning about how to advocate for their individual rights so as to enhance their opportunities to be successful in the community.

Community Based Employment
TECH's Community Based Employment service allows individuals to make the transition to a job in the community. TECH staff provide supports to ensure that a successful placement is made based upon the individuals interest, skills and talents. Services are provided under our funding from the Kansas Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Kansas Social Rehabilitation Services. Individual’s receiving employment services from TECH Inc. have achieved increased levels of independence and self-sufficiency as a result of their community employment. Individuals in TECH�s Community Based Employment services have proven to be outstanding employees in a variety of jobs throughout the community.

Residential Services
TECH�s Residential Services offer adults with disabilities the freedom to choose the level of support needed in their home. TECH provides services to individuals who choose to live in their own homes, rent an apartment, or live in a group home.

Computer/TECHnology Lab
	The Computer/TECHnology Lab at TECH provides individualized training to adults in utilizing technology for independence. This features training and exploration in the use of technologies to enhance communication, literacy and living skills along with developing basic computer skills and the use of office software.

Day Support/Transportation
TECH's Day Supports Services department helps individuals develop opportunities that will assist them to access community resources for the highest level of independence wanted and needed to become an active member of the community. This includes learning how to access the Reno County Area Transit (Rcat) to get to and from home and work, community activities and medical appointments. Safety awareness and training is an essential part of this training along with learning to use problem solving skills to identify and solve problems that might be encountered along the way.