New Gateways

Agency Name:
New Gateways
Services:
Vocational, Other
Other Services:
Skill building, Community, Transportation
Counties Served:
Oakland
Founded:
1992
Is your organization CARF accredited?:
No
Willing to serve people with complex behavioral needs:
Yes
Willing to serve people with intensive medical needs:
Yes
Available::
feeding tubes, passing medications, colostomy bags
How we are commited to a Culture of Gentleness:
Our delivery of support and services to the individuals we serve as well as our staff encompasses all aspects of Gentle Teaching. We currently have 8 certified mentors on staff. Staff facilitate a weekly Gentle Teaching work group. All caregivers are required to attend a Gentle Teaching Practicum.
Languages other than English?:
Yes
Languages other than English:
American Sign Language
Geographical areas of Macomb and Oakland counties served for Community Living Supports (CLS) and/or Respite (Hourly support):
Summer Respite – Private contracts with local school districts
Unique information about organizaton:
Our mission is to assist adults with developmental disabilities to feel safe, interdependent, and “included” in their community, while supporting them in making safe and healthy choices; resulting in self-directed, purposeful, and productive individuals.
Business Phone Number:
248-538-7830
Contact:
Lynn Maginity, Executive Director
lmaginity@newgateways.org