50 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG In 1959 a group of parents borrowed a small room that could be used to train their disabled young adults to become more independent and live more meaningful lives. That was the beginning of the Palm Beach Habilitation Center. During those 50 years over 10,000 men and women with disabilities have received services at the Center and of those over 6,000 have become employed in their community. Just since 1992, 1391 men and women have been placed in the community job market in a myriad of jobs ranging from data entry technicians to switchboard operators. Complimenting the employment mission of the Center, has been the establishment of computer and food service training programs and contracts with industry. Other programs and services include residential, case management services, vocational evaluation, recreational and social and retirement which have been developed so that each individual served has the opportunity to enjoy a complete array of services even as they age. The past 50 years would have not been possible without the ongoing support and dedication of this community. As we continue to plan and build for the changing needs of the people we serve, the partnerships that have been established will become increasingly more important. Adequate appreciation for this past generosity cannot be conveyed in such a brief report. With your continued help, our 50 years of history is just the beginning of a new future.
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