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  • Vision & Mission Statement Vision - To be the number one provider of services that empower people with disabilities to shape their future. Mission - The Quest Team, through quality and innovation, builds communities where people with disabilities achieve their goals.
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  • History Founded in 1962 by local parents Served 8 people in a small converted store Today, Quest makes a difference in the lives of more than 1,100 people in Central Florida each day
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  • Quest Schools
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  • Quest Kids (Orlando) Children with autism and other developmental delays One-stop shop ABA Therapy research-based, scientific Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Social Skills Training Quest Kids Academy (Orlando) Private, McKay Scholarship eligible Florida Autism Center of Excellence (Tampa)
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  • Quest Residential
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  • Housing options in the Orlando and Tampa areas: Group homes in residential communities Services to meet the needs of each resident Includes extensive support system Transportation provided 24-hour skilled nursing care Focus on independence and skill training
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  • Quest Recreational
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  • Quest Recreational - Camp Thunderbird Providing a real summer camp experience for people with disabilities since 1969 More than 350 campers attend each summer Activities include camping, fishing, swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, sports & games and more Gives families a break from 24-hour care giving Accredited by American Camp Association
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  • Quest Vocational
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  • Business partner for local companies Walt Disney World AAA Publix A+ Tutor U Meaningful employment for people with disabilities More than 350 people in the community each day 83.5% retention rate
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  • Quest Employment Services Services included vocational evaluation, pre employment training, job development, training on the job and transportation training 64 Individuals placed in community employment in the last year 41 Individuals received continuing support on the job through follow along services Provide Transitional Services from school to work through Project SEARCH
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  • Employment data As of 2011, 17.8% of persons with disabilities are reported as being employed while 63.6% without disabilities are employed. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) People with disabilities represent the single largest and most diverse minority in the United States. One in five Americans has a disability. 29% of all families have at least one member with a disability. (U.S. Census Bureau)
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  • Why should you hire a person with disabilities? Employers need their skills Compliance with Legislation (ADA, government funding) Tax incentives A more positive image for your company Diversity in the workplace Reduce turnover Creativity in problem solving (Universal design for training)