WHAT WE DO
At Breaking Barriers, we assist our participants in enhancing their quality of life by taking a person-centered approach. We provide services with a high level of follow-through, quality, and support.
Community Integration
In Community Integration, Breaking Barriers supports participants to increase their skills, social interaction, and connect with resources in their community…. Learn more.
Paid Internship Program
Breaking Barriers Paid Internship Program offers the people we support the opportunity to gain valuable on the job training while earning a paycheck. Through Breaking Barriers business relationships, we will connect the focus person with an internship that matches their wants and needs.
Tailored services
Tailored Services is offered at a 1:1 ratio. This service is for individuals that need a flexible schedule. The days, hours, and length of time is determined by the person supported. Tailored Services are used to work on educational goals, vocational goals, and/or to increase skills in living a more independent and inclusive life.
Customized Employment (individual placement only, no contract work, no sub-minimum wage) (Coming Soon)
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Customized Employment may include employment developed through job carving, self-employment or entrepreneurial initiatives, or other job development or restructuring strategies that result in job responsibilities being customized and individually negotiated to fit the needs of individuals with a disability. Our service assists job seekers with finding jobs tailored to his or her unique talents. This may include a job carved out to suit specific abilities, self-employment, or entrepreneurship.
- Pairs the job seeker with a Vocational Specialist who assesses talents, strengths and abilities
- Works on interview skills, resume building, benefits planning and the development of personal network
- Provides coaching as needed to master job skills
- Guidance for business planning and operations for self-employment