Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis/STEP

A Program of The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

• BUSINESS ADDRESS: 333 N. Lantana, Ste. 287, Camarillo, CA, 93010; 805-987-5886; Fax: 805-987-7279
  
• EMAIL:alavigna@iaba.com
  
• DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: STEP is a community-based behavior training and day activity service for adults with developmental disabilities, including mental retardation and autism. STEP currently provides services to over 270 individuals in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties with a staff to consumer ratio of one staff member to three consumers, one to two, or one to one depending on individual needs. STEP provides a six-hour service day, which entails community integration and paid and/or volunteer work. Community integration involves increasing the person's participation in his/her home or work neighborhood in places such as stores, restaurants, banks, libraries, colleges, and recreational centers. STEP also provides services to increase participants' self advocacy and social skills and to decrease behavior problems that might interfere with an individual's quality of life. Teaching takes place at local area businesses where the participants work, as well as social and recreational places. Integrated volunteer experiences also are available at local non-profit agencies where many other community members volunteer their time. Employment opportunities include direct pay entry-level positions in food service, manufacturing, office, or retail settings. Training on the job is done individually or in small groups. Natural supports, or relying on the regular people and patterns of the workplace for training, feedback, and evaluations, are facilitated whenever possible.
  
• LIST OF SERVICES: Disability | Education and Training (Non-school) | Employment Services | Men | On-the-Job Training | Volunteer Opportunities | Women | Youth