Residential Program |
The residential program at Royer-Greaves School for Blind is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare 6400 regulations, as a Community Home for the Mentally Retarded. Residential program is centered around the Residence Hall, Activities Building which houses the gymnasium and indoor swimming pool, the School Grounds and the community.
Each Individual is encouraged to attend their annual Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting to discuss their needs, wants and programs of attendance. An individual Program Plan(IPP) is then developed based upon the team meeting's findings which specifies the Individual's residential goals and objectives.
Goals are designed to help individuals gain maximum independence. The program supports these goals by providing a continuous twenty four hour supportive, consistent and caring environment.
Three Primary Phases of Focus- Activities of Daily Living include those life skills and self help skills which an individual may need to address for independence. Self preservation skills and orientation and mobility are also addressed.
- Recreation and Socialization Skills focus on developing recreational interests and learning to interact with others through small and large group activities. Individuals are afforded the opportunity to choose activities of interest and build upon those interests for leisure time pursuits. Activities range from music appreciation, arts and crafts, the horticultural program, aquatics and modified athletics to reading and specialized interests.
- Community Life includes programs designed for each individual to learn and participate in community activities, which enhances their lives on an ongoing basis. Individual and group volunteers from the community participate in this program. The 'Windows to the World' program enables individuals to gain access to the community on a regular basis, whether it's to the post office, library or the mall. Activities also include dining out and trips to areas of interest such as the beach.
Individuals are afforded the opportunity to become members of Explorer Post #103, regardless of age or sex. They participate in scouting activities as a post and also with other local Scout troops.
The residential program is administered by qualified Residential Care Counselors and supervised by the Residential Program Director. Nursing services are provided twenty-four hours per day.
AdmissionBoth students and adults are eligible for residential placement and services. The residential program at Royer-Greaves School for Blind is in operation 365 days per year.
Respite services are also available by the day, week and month.
Please Contact the Business Office at (610) 644-1810 regarding information on applications, admissions/enrollments and tuition fees. The Business Office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am through 4:30pm.
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