1. Heartstrings Community Foundation
Yes I Can Work!
Presented to
The International Fragile X Conference
July 2008

2. Heartstrings Community Foundation was established as a non-profit org. in 1999.
HCF is a unique approach to the traditional Day Service for adults w/DD
Goal is to provide opportunities for true participation with the community
3. Everybody works! - Employment in the Community
HCF assists adults w/developmental disabilities to live meaningful, productive and independent lives through interactions with the community.
Building successful & enriched business relationships using the unique expertise & practices of the HCF model to employ adults w/developmental disabilities
4.

HCF Principles

5. All people have talents & gifts to share 6. People with developmental disabilities can be valuable employees with proper training & support

Everyone benefits when employees are well trained

& supported
7. Differences between HCF& TraditionalDay Service
HCF
Traditional
Individual Personconsidered first abilities, dreams, goals, etc.
Limited choices available to participants - workshop or unpaid valuable activities
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Differences betweenHCF&Traditional Day Service
Traditional
HCF

Real work in the community

9. Not considered real work