Welcome to Pathway Services Unlimited web site.
It is our aim to introduce the types of services we provide to
families and individuals, from birth through adulthood.
At Pathway Services Unlimited, we are persistent and dedicated
to the services we bring to individuals in our multi-county service area.
In doing so, we provide these various services and opportunities to families
and individuals with disabilities:
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Children’s Program
Adult Day Program/ Vocational Services
Supported Employment Program
Dental
Family Financial Services
Respite
Representative Payee/Support Services
Home-Based Support Service (HBS)
Respitality
Community Living Services
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Our primary
philosophy of Pathway Services Unlimited is to provide and stimulate the
development of quality opportunities for persons with developmental
disabilities and other physical and mental challenges.
Input from families, guardians and stakeholders is the most valuable
resource we have to continue to develop quality programs.
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Agency Admission Criteria
Eligibility
Individuals must have a developmental disability —primarily mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy — and/or other physical and mental challenges.
Each program may have additional specific criteria for admission.
For further information, reference the Services Offered below.
[Developmentally disabled -- a disability which is attributable to mental retardation,
cerebral palsy, epilepsy or autism, or to any other condition
which results in impairment similar to that caused by mental
retardation and which requires services similar to those
required by mentally retarded persons. Such disability must
originate before the age of 18 years, be expected to continue
indefinitely and constitute a substantial handicap.]
Referrals for Service
The majority of referrals are received from Great Rivers Service Coordination Unit.
Referrals for services are provided as vacancies become available;
residential service referrals are forwarded to the Residential Referral Committee for review.
Fees
There is no cost to individuals enrolled / receiving services in day program,
vocational, respite, family financial, representative payee, or dental
services who are eligible for Medicaid. For individuals receiving residential
services, costs are based on their funding from Social Security, Supplemental
Social Security or other funds.
Staff Qualifications and Training
All direct staff are certified as Direct Support Persons (DSP)
with a high school diploma or GED certification while under the guidance of
Qualified Mental Retardation Professionals and Program Coordinators.
Training includes: CPR, First Aid, Behavior Management, OSHA, Abuse and
Neglect, Individual Rights and Confidentiality, Body Mechanics, Fire Safety,
Severe Weather, and Individual Specific Training.
Code of Ethics
A copy is available upon request.
To find out more information Additional Information
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