Disability Resources Incorporated offers residential care and vocational training for developmentally disabled adults in a Christian environment. We offer a wide range of services, programs, therapies and activities to help our folks achieve their full potential. Our beautiful residences are managed in a family atmosphere by highly-trained, loving individuals. The staff is assigned specific training objectives for each resident from the goals and objectives set forth by the Interdisciplinary Team.

Disability Resources incorporated also provides Medicaid funded housing for developmentally disabled adults. Direct care staff is responsible for providing twenty-four hour supervision and training for the individuals under the supervision of the QMRP (Qualified Mental Retardation Professional). The staff is assigned specific training objectives for each individual from the goals and objectives set forth by the Interdisciplinary Team.

Many DRI folks enjoy the fulfillment that comes with a job. Whether in our full-time resident program or the day-only program, our folks may choose light assembly work, food service, food and candy manufacturing, landscaping/lawn maintenance, or janitorial positions for their work experience. All vocational programs are fully supervised by qualified, trained staff. DRI folks are paid a wage for the time they work, and each individual’s wages are placed into his/her personal account. The amount of spending allowance is determined by the parent/guardian.

All medical services are provided by community physicians.

Prescriptions and pharmacy services are provided to our residents as needed.

Dental services are provided by community dentists who work with our residents to maintain high dental standards.

Dietary services are provided on a contract basis. A registered dietician oversees meal plans as well as individual diets as needed.

In the event of an emergency, the family is notified immediately. Hospital services are provided by Hendrick Medical Center. Emergency Room services are provided by the Hendrick Medical Center Trauma Center. In addition, the DRI vocational and activity centers are equipped with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) devices.

Disability Resources Incorporated contracts with nurses who are available on an on-call basis.

Physical and occupational therapy are provided as needed on a contract basis. A fee may be assessed for these services if they are not covered by insurance.

The residential program provides individualized training in all areas of self-help skills, daily living skills, social skills, and educational skills necessary for integration into the community. All training and educational services of the residential programs will deliberately attempt to facilitate the intellectual, sensorimotor, and affective development of every individual.

The Gen. Chuck Yeager Activity Center is home to a full service cafeteria and commercial kitchen; activity room with ping pong, Nintendo Wii, Foosball, and more; an arts and crafts room; a media room/ library combination with theater seating, computers, and reading area; physical therapy room; and a ¾ size gymnasium with walking track, fitness equipment, basketball goals, volleyball, movie projection screen, and more. A huge covered patio with picnic tables provides an additional area for outdoor eating and special events.

New programming for this area includes physical fitness, nutritional education, and food service programs that will not only enhance the lives of those we serve, but could also extend their lives with better health. The Center is also home to parties, dances, movies, barbeques, and other special activities for the precious folks we serve. There is never a dull moment at DRI!