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
