LIFE CONCEPTS INC D/B/A QUEST INC

QUEST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OFFERS HOUSING OPTIONS IN THE ORLANDO AND TAMPA AREAS WITH SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO THE NEEDS AND ABILITIES OF EACH RESIDENT. THIS INCLUDES INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, GROUP HOMES, TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. QUEST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED HOMES FOR 202 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS PREPARED FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THOSE PLANS IDENTIFY EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE ABILITIES, GOALS AND INTERESTS. QUEST WORKS IN TANDEM WITH RESIDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO COORDINATE NEEDED HEALTH SERVICES. A NURSE VISITS RESIDENTS ON-SITE AND MONITORS THEIR HEALTH, AND ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED IN FIRST AID AND CPR.INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICFS): ICFS OFFER A NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE NON-AMBULATORY. QUEST ICF PROGRAMS OFFER 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE, PHYSICAL, SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND AN EXTENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM IN COMFORTABLE AND CUSTOMIZED RESIDENCES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS QUEST SERVES.GROUP HOMES: INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN SMALL GROUPS OF 8-12 PEOPLE WHERE INCREASING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH CONTINUED SKILL TRAINING IS EMPHASIZED. RESIDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG EDUCATION, A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, AND ALLOW THEM TO ASSUME PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY.TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING: THESE RESIDENCES ARE DESIGNED TO FULFILL THE WISHES OF CARING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS BY OFFERING A LIFE RICH IN EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS ENJOY APARTMENT LIVING WITH ROOMMATES WHILE RECEIVING DAILY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE. INDIVIDUALS LIVE AND WORK INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY AND ARE ASSISTED AS NEEDED WITH MORE COMPLEX TASKS SUCH AS BANKING AND NAVIGATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.INDEPENDENT LIVING: QUEST VILLAGE IS AN INNOVATIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOCATED IN EAST ORLANDO AND DESIGNED FOR INDEPENDENT ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH CONVENIENT ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE, TRANSPORTATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EDUCATION. THE COMMUNITY IS COMPRISED OF 48-SINGLE BEDROOM/SINGLE BATH APARTMENTS THAT PROVIDE SAFETY AND COMFORT. ON- AND OFF-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. RESIDENTS ARE OFFERED A VARIETY OF ONGOING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

QUEST VOCATIONAL SERVICES OFFERS A VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP SOCIAL AND WORKPLACE SKILLS AS WELL AS CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM SO THEY MAY ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE. QUEST PROVIDED VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO 271 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.IN ORDER FOR INDIVIDUALS TO EXPERIENCE A FULL LIFE, THEY MUST LEARN BASIC LIFE AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, SAFETY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND NUTRITION. AT QUEST'S TRAINING CENTERS, PARTICIPANTS WORK THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL PLANS CREATED BY QUEST TEAM MEMBERS WITH INPUT FROM PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND CAREGIVERS. PROGRAMMING INCREASES INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SUCCESSFUL, MEANINGFUL, AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCES. SKILLED STAFF PROVIDES DIRECT CARE ASSISTANCE AND REPOSITIONING SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO KEEP PARTICIPANTS COMFORTABLE AND HEALTHY.QUEST WORKS WITH CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (VR) SERVICES BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO FIND A WORK EXPERIENCE THAT IS MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE. QUEST STAFF MEET WITH EVERY JOB CANDIDATE TO ASSESS THEIR SKILL LEVEL AND INTERESTS. AN INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING OR JOB PLACEMENT PLAN IS DEVELOPED BY THE CANDIDATE AND QUEST STAFF TOGETHER. COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT IS OFFERED WITH VARIOUS LEVELS OF JOB COACHING BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND STRENGTHS.QUEST TRANSITION SERVICES INCLUDE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LIKE PROJECT SEARCH, TEMPORARY PAID COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCES, SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING, YOUTH WORK READINESS TRAINING, AND CAREER CAMPS. PROJECT SEARCH IS A NINE-MONTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS TRANSITION-TO-WORK PROGRAM WORKS WITH INTERNS WHO WANT COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. THROUGH HANDS-ON TRAINING, INTERNS ACQUIRE EMPLOYABILITY AND MARKETABLE WORK SKILLS, WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THREE ROTATIONS ACROSS A VARIETY OF CAREER PATHS.BLOSSOM ARTISANAL IS A QUEST BUSINESS VENTURE OFFERING ARTISANAL PRODUCTS HANDCRAFTED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE TEAM PRODUCES ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTS WHILE GAINING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING BUSINESS SKILLS. THESE EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE BUSINESS, FROM HAND PRODUCING SOAPS, CANDLES, AND BATH TEAS TO PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND SALES. BLOSSOM ALSO PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AT QUEST KIDS ACADEMY.