Services Provided by Diverse Options, Inc.

Day Services Program

The Company’s day services program offers social, educational and recreational activities for consumers during non-work times. Activities can include daily living skills training, craft and hobby activities, exercise programs, relaxation activities and community outings. The program incorporates both in-house activities and experiences in the community. Activities are planned based on consumer choice and incorporate individual, small group and large group activities.

Pre-Vocational Program

Since 1975, Diverse Options, Inc. has believed work is a primary objective for many of the people our organization serves. Whether individuals wish to work out in the community, work in one of our production centers in Ripon or Montello, or wish to do both, Diverse Options has programs and supports to assist individuals to realize their goal to work.

Facility-Based Work Opportunities

Individuals with a wide range of abilities work in the Company’s production centers in Ripon and Montello, WI. Consumers work on various private and public contracts for local industry in the areas of packaging, collating, bagging, sealing, inspecting, shrink wrapping, light assembly and bulk mailing. We also have a complete sock finishing and packaging operation in our Montello facility.

Community-Based Employment

The community-based employment program offers individuals with unique abilities a strengths-based opportunity to obtain and retain community employment. Diverse Options utilizes vocational assessment, career exploration, job preparation, job development and job coaching to match individuals with community opportunities. Job coaching services ensure success for the individual and provide a high quality employee for the partnering business.

Independent Living Services

This program provides assistance to consumers by teaching daily living skills, home/apartment cleaning and maintenance, money management, grocery shopping skills and menu planning. The program focuses on consumer needs as they work toward the goal of living independently in the community.

Residential Services

Diverse Options operates four (4) Adult Family Homes (AFH) in Ripon, WI. Residents receive an array of support: case management, health care assistance, money management, daily living skills instruction, social planning and recreational activities. Each consumer receives an individualized program plan that outlines specific support needs.

Transportation Services

Diverse Options maintains a fleet of 14 vehicles, including six (6) wheelchair-accessible buses, four (4) passenger vans, and four (4) mini-vans, to serve the needs of consumers. Nearly 100 individuals are provided rides daily to work at our facilities in Ripon and Montello. In addition, consumers receive transportation services for medical appointments, community outings and social/recreational activities.