• We are committed to providing the best possible education and care to our
  Residents and Clients.
• We will conduct our business with integrity and professionalism.
• We will observe and respect the laws and regulations that control our residential and educational programming.
• We will provide a safe work environment for our employees and also the opportunity for career growth.
• We will deal with our referral and licensing agencies with integrity and fairness in all business activities.
• We will conduct ourselves as good corporate citizens in the communities in which we operate.

Mission Statement

The Mission of CLIMB is to design and deliver vocational, residential and community integration services to developmentally disabled individuals which will result in their fullest participation in all aspects of community living and the work force.

Entrance Criteria

• Visually impaired, ambulatory, developmentally disabled adults, 18-64 years of age.
• Possesses minimal toileting and personal hygiene skills.
• Medical conditions determined appropriate for placement by an Interdisciplinary Team.
• Manageable and trainable maladaptive behaviors as determined to be appropriate for respective placement levels by an Interdisciplinary Team.
• Possesses potential for travel training as determined by evaluation of the Climb Mobility Specialist.
• Demonstrates minimal pre-vocational, social/interpersonal and communication skills necessary for vocational or work related training.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in residential and workshop related activities.

Residential Services

Climb Inc. A private Corporation that provides residential services to adults challenged with developmental disabilities and visual impairment including blindness.

• Level 4-b Facility. Located in Alhambra, California, this facility serves 41 individuals with severe disabilities including behavior problems. Facility  programming emphasizes the learning of behavioral alternatives to inappropriate behaviors exhibited by respective Residents. Care, supervision and training are provided 24 hours.
• Level 3 facility. Located in Sierra Madre, California, this facility serves 40 individuals with moderate disabilities. Facility programming emphasizes Resident participation in activities of daily living and self help skills training. 24 hour care supervision and training is provided.
• Level 2 Facility. Considered a halfway house for Residents entering Independent Living, this facility houses 6 Residents who participate in advanced activities of daily living. 24 hour care, supervision and training are provided.
• Independent Living Training (ILS). This program provides training and support to our most capable Residents living in their own homes and apartments in the community of their choice.
• Speech and Language
• Mobility and Orientation 
• Administration
• Awards

Vocational Services

Climb Work Activity Center, Inc. A non-profit corporation founded in 1977 to provide vocational and community integration services to individuals challenged with developmental disabilities and visual impairment. The organization is governed by a nine member volunteer Board of Directors.

Day Programs. Two Behavior Day Training Programs located in Alhambra California serve multi-handicapped adults who exhibit behavior problems that require intensive behavior modification techniques and a high staff to client ratio (1:3) to develop prevocational, vocational and community integration skills. Training in these areas is conducted both in a facility-based environment and in a wide variety of community settings. After an intervention period, participants are usually able to participate in less intensive day programming and integrate into their local community with less and less restrictions.

Adult Day Program. This program serves adults who do not exhibit the frequency and/or severity of behavior deficits that require the more intensive staff to client ratio of the Behavior Management Programs. The Adult Day Program is staffed at a 1:4 ratio and develops skills in the areas of vocational training, community access and integration, money management, personal and social adjustment, orientation and mobility, assistive technologies and functional academic including Braille instruction. The training is provided in community settings and in center-based classrooms and
workshop facilities.

Specialists and Consultants

• A Primary Physician
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Mobility Instructor
• Psychologist
• Behavior Specialist
• Braille Instructor
• Psychiatrist
  
  

Caseload Characteristics

• 100% are adults who are developmentally disabled.
• 90% are visually impaired and/or legally blind.
• 100% exhibit severe to moderate deficits in vocational skills and activities of   daily living.
• 100% require mobility and orientation training.
• 30% will benefit from Braille instruction.
• 10% exhibit impairment in physical capability and mobility.
• 30% are dual diagnosed with a developmental disorder and mental illness requiring specialized medical management and behavioral intervention.

Program Referral

Each client's Regional Center Counselor under the administration of the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, controls the referral and ongoing funding of program participants. The duration of participation for any individual client is based upon presenting deficits at referral, type of intervention received, and the success accomplished as a result of meeting specific goals and objectives over stated time frames. All training objectives are specified in each Client's Individual Service Plan and progress is updated quarterly.