A program for Deaf+ adults at our Sacramento center that provides ongoing opportunities for participants to connect with their peers, learn new skills, and explore their community.
When given access to language and communication, Deaf+ adults can freely express themselves and become empowered towards independence and valued as members of their community.
Deaf+ refers to individuals receiving Regional Center services who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.
Our program uses American Sign Language (ASL).
With a 1:4 staff to participant ratio, EXCEL provides individuals with support, instruction, and community outings that promote independence and life skills through hands-on learning
SERVICES WE OFFER
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
American Sign Language (ASL)
Gestures, body language, facial expression
Picture tools, when needed.
Creative arts to express through visual, tactile and drama skills.
COMPUTER TRAINING
SELF-CARE
Basic computer skills
Email and text messaging
Video Relay Service (VRS) for phone calls
Basic self-care skills; safety, health, exercise.
Address medical needs.
Sex education, if needed.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
SELF-ADVOCACY
Basic math; telling time, etc.
Basic reading/writing skills.
Participate in volunteer work.
Personal Rights
Self-Determination skills
Accessing resources
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Community outings for social and safety skills.
To identify community resources
Days and Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday from 9:00AM – 3:00PM Friday from 9:00AM – 12:30PM We are open year-round except on holidays.
Are YOU interested in participating?
Program Criteria:
Age 18 or older receiving Alta California Regional Center services
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind
ASL (American Sign Language) user or relies on ASL communication.
Our request for participants to:
use restroom independently
self-medicate
refrain from harming themselves and others.
If you answer “yes” to above, you will need to:
1. Schedule a tour of our program
2. Get referral from Alta California Regional Center
3. Physical Examination from your Primary Doctor.
4. Complete and submit all admission paperwork.
After the completed steps have been approved: Transportation will be arranged by Alta California Regional Center.
CONTACT US
Questions? Or to schedule a program tour, you can reach out to:
Dyanne Olafson, Coordinator or Hugh Lafler, Manager