Tobosa’s Programs

COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES
Supported Living | Assisted Living | Family Living Services
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
Individual Supported Employment | Self Employment
COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
Day Habilitation | Community Access
RESPITE
LOS PASITOS EARLY INTERVENTION/ CHILD CARE CENTER
 


Tobosa’s adult services are focused on several principles fundamental to quality of life. Individuals are encouraged to exercise choice and take ownership of their lives. They are supported to actively participate in all aspects of daily living, with the assistance of communication or environmental control devices if needed. The adults served by Tobosa are assisted to expand on their strengths and interests and develop meaningful and valued social roles. They become contributing members of their community who are appreciated and strengthened in their relationships with others.  

contact: Rosy Rubio
rrubio@trytobosa.org  

COMMUNITY LIVING    back to top



Community Living Services provide people with developmental disabilities staff support in a residential setting in order to increase or maintain community living skills, including self-advocacy, communication, self-help, socialization, and leisure/recreation.

The residential program provides adults with developmental disabilities with 24-hour assistance and support in their homes.  A person can live alone or with up to three housemates, in  spacious, well-maintained homes located in safe, clean neighborhoods. Each home reflects the preferences and tastes of each person, and ensures that everyone can enjoy the privacy of their own room. Residential support staff provide opportunities for active participation in daily routines and preferred activities at home, in their neighborhood, and in their larger community.

Assisted Living Services are provided to people who do not require 24-hour support in the home. In assisted living, people typically live alone or with a significant other. Tobosa has also assisted a few couples in purchasing their own homes.

Family Living Services are also offered by Tobosa and provided by a companion, foster or natural family member who meets specific requirements. The person is supported in his or her home or in the home of the provider.

Community living services are designed to assist people in utilizing community resources and developing social connections. Many people in the residential program are regular participants in city runs/walks and frequent attendees at community activities, such as athletic and cultural events as well as musical performances.



contact: kanderson@trytobosa.org
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT   back to top

The supported employment program provides support for people who have a desire to work. The ultimate goal of supported employment is to obtain people community placements suited to each person’s strengths and interests. Services in this component include career exploration, career enhancement, job development, job placement, on-the-job training and support, and job coaching.

Self Employment Services give each person the opportunity, through a process of discovery, to start his/her own business. Tobosa provides the necessary assistance to develope a simple business plan, conduct a market analysis, as well as all other bookkeeping duties necessary to maintain a small business. Tobosa also supports the entrepreneur with community networking to establish and maintain a successful business.

Individual Supported Employment is provided to people holding individual job placements in the community. people are supported to become independent in all aspects of their career, including work etiquette, transportation, building natural supports on the job, and developing relationships with co-workers and supervisors.



  Supported employment services are intended to facilitate equal access to valued employment and meaningful work for people with developmental disabilities. Tobosa has supported many people in obtaining their first-ever jobs in the community. As a result, these people now enjoy relationships with non-disabled peers and are contributing members of their community.

contact: mlyon@trytobosa.org
 

DAY HABILITATION   back to top

Day habilitation provides individualized activities that support each person’s definition of a meaningful day. There is a daily program of functional and meaningful activities chosen by the person that relates to his or her goals, objectives, interests and skills. Services and supports are also designed to assist people to develop skills and relationships that may lead to an eventual reduction of dependence on specialized staff and supports. Each person is educated on their rights as citizens and the role they play as responsible community members.

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Community access services are specifically intended to address each person’s independence, long-term vision and personal goals. They are designed to promote maximum participation in community life. These services are typically provided  individually or with two people. Tobosa utilizes local programs that provide activities of personal interest, such as taking classes offered in the community, maintaining memberships with service clubs and organizations as well as volunteering their time at various community locations.

Day habilitation/community access staff help acquaint community members with the unique personality, strengths and gifts of each person that establishes a foundation for relationship-building. The program has also helped many people to develop valued social roles, such as a Republican Party Campaign Committee member, musical performer, Salvation Army volunteer, Pinatafest Committee member, Kiwanis Club member, and registered voter.

contact: mlyon@trytobosa.org

RESPITE   back to top

Respite services are available to families caring for children or adults with developmental disabilities in their home. Respite is intended to provide temporary relief to family members from their caregiving duties.

To be eligible for Tobosa’s adult services, a person must qualify for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver. To register for the Waiver, contact the Income Support Division at (575) 625-3000. General information about services available to people with developmental disabilities may be obtained from Tobosa or the New Mexico Department of Health Regional Office at  (575) 624-6100.

contact:  kanderson@trytobosa.org
 


TOBOSA CHILDREN'S SERVICES back to top



Los Pasitos Early Intervention
www.lospasitos.org
Contact: Tami Orona
torona@lospasitos.org
Los Pasitos Learning Center
www.lospasitos.org
Contact: Naomi Garza
ngarza@lospasitos.org