Contact Information
Spring Dell Center, Inc.
6040 Radio Station Road
La Plata, Maryland 20646
Telephone: (301)934-4561
FAX: (301)870-2439
E-mail:
Web Address: www.springdellcenter.org
Spring Dell Center, Inc.
Services Offered
Supported Employment, Transportation, Individual Support Services, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Respite Care, Behavioral Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, and Residential Services.
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Mental Retardation, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Spinal Cord Injury, Head Injury
Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 175
Ages Served: 18+
Home Region of DDA: Southern
Counties Served: Charles County.
Year Established: 1967
Mission Statement
Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community.
Unique or Distinctive Qualities
Spring Dell Center's day program serves people with severe and profound mental retardation. Spring Dell Center's day programs provide a framework of opportunities which individuals may access they proceed toward their optimal level of independence and productivity. All services are individually designed to meet each program participant's needs, abilities, and interests. Services are provided in the most independent settings available.
The Center based programs provide highly structured individualized programs with continuous evaluation of progress. The program recognizes its participants' may have limited daily living, communication, and/or social skills. The training curricula goal is to help develop positive, appropriate work habits, social skills, and attitudes which help them in becoming contributing members of their community. The program provides opportunities for participants to explore interests in vocational and educational prospects.
The Supported Employment program provides individuals with assistance they need to engage in productive, income producing work. The ultimate goal of the program is to secure competitive employment in the community. Individuals engage in a variety of work experiences, based on their individual needs and current level of independence. Spring Dell Center has recently developed a Job Readiness Classroom curriculum. This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for job placement, beginning with basic appearance and working up to the interview process. Once these job skills are developed, staff assist that person in locating and securing a job compatible with his or her interests and abilities. When the individual has been hired, a training specialist works side by side with them at the actual job site, training them on the job skills of the posistion. As the individual's skills increase, support fades until it only consists of checkup visits a few times a month. If the individual experiences problems, the support increases.
Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.
The Results are presented to the Quality Assurance Committee for review and discussions of strengths and weaknesses are held. Necessary steps all taken to ensure all individuals involved are receiving the best services possible and are satisfied with their services.
The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public.
Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations.
Spring Dell Center's Quality Assurance Committee consists of employees, outside members, and individuals who come together on a bi-monthly basis to meet and discuss QA reports, goal planning and action plans. The purpose of the committee is to assist the agency in maintaining a high level of individual satisafaction and advocacy. The committee monitors the quality of services, structural and procedural strengths and identifies areas in need of improvement. The committee is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of emergency evacuation plans and procedures. It also assesses safety policies and procedures. The committee reviews and investigates all incident and injury reports. Surveys are conducted annually and are mailed to individuals, family members, medical professionas, business associates, employment services and civic organizations. More specifically, incident reports, van evacuations, site inspections, disaster plans, fire drills, vehicle accident reviews, personnel file reviews, individual book reviews, behavior reviews and workmen's compensation claims are reviewed at the end of each quarter. In addition, the committee has the responsibility of monitoring the Quality Assurance plan and monitoring the goals set forth. The Quality Assurance Chair reports to the Executive Director. An annual summary report and new action plan are complted at the end of each calendar year and submitted to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
Individuals are encouraged to participate in activities of their choice. Individuals may participate in civic groups such as the AKtion Club, which is a subsidiary of the Kiwanis Club. Individuals are encouraged to give back to the community. The Aktion Club raised money for needy families, by conducting care washes, bake sales, etc. Individuals assist with local projects, such as food drives and provide clothing and gifts for families, especially during the holidays. Individuals are encouraged to participate in Neighborhood Associations. Many individuals have chosen to become involved in their church organizations, Community Theater, etc.
Special Olympics offers many different activities throughout the year, including basketball, bowling, track and field, skiing, swimming, and more. Community Services also offers activities including crafts projects and dance lessons. For those where there is age appropriate, participation is encouraged in local senior centers.
Spring Dell Center assists individuals with obtaining housing within the community. Individuals may choose to live in group homes, Alternative Livig Unit's apartments, etc.
Individuals desiring employment receive job readiness and skills training. On-the-job assistance is provided through Training specialists. Individuals may also select volunteer positions.
In addition to all the above, Spring Dell Center encourages social activities like movies, music, fishing, boating, mall walking, vacations, dining out, working, volunteering. If you can dream it, Spring Dell can help with it.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services
Referral from Resource Coordination
Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, County government, Private pay, United Way, Division Of Rehabilation Services
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