Adult Day Programs

I want to make it clear that I am only posting informational blogs to explain my story and help others. I want to create a business plan to open a 24/7 program for adults with disabilities. I am not ready to use specific names of my clients or the places that have denied them services. I want to know why certified agencies cannot care for the people that I work with. I do not expect people to do my job. Adults who struggle with incontinence and not being able to communicate verbally can be more difficult to care for. I work with people who are active, this can be an added complication when trying to find a day program. The environments are not suited for my clients. I need a space thats safe, things like windows and mirrors can be dangerous. Many adult day programs or day cares are comparable to a nursing home environment. My clients are loud and they jump and hit the walls. I try to protect them and myself as much as I can, but we just do not fit in. Anywhere. I have been screaming at the Department of Developmental Disabilities for help for years, but no one can find help for my client. I honestly believe that the state of Ohio wants nothing to do with people with severe disabilities. They make the system so complicated and difficult. It is okay for parents and children to suffer in Ohio, but I will keep trying. I am here to offer help to those who are struggling with the County Board. I cry everyday, but it doesn’t have to be that way forever. I hope to have a safer place by the time I die. Otherwise, I won’t be able to rest in peace and that is the goal. Life is temporary, but watching people suffer can make some days very long. My situation is unique, but its not uncommon. My client is at home 24/7, except for when he visits family. He technically rents a room in our house and my husband is the landlord. I rented an apartment last year to have more space and pool access. My next step is to buy a plot of land and build what I need, but it is expensive.