Mission of Service: To provide supports to adults with developmental disabilities living
in the community that enables and/or enhances self-sufficiency

Description of Program: The Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent Living Program (ZH-ILP) is
a highly individualized residential program that enables people with developmental disabilities
to choose creative living options. The program offers a range of support from a few hours a
week of case management or consultation, up to full time direct care support in the clients
home 24/7. The ZH-ILP focuses on supporting each person and their individual needs. Areas of
support include:

• Money Management (banking; paying bills; balancing checkbooks)
• Housekeeping (facilitating a routine for cleaning)
• Laundry
• Cooking
• Grocery Shopping
• Nutrition
• Recreation
• Transportation

The ZH-ILP serves adults with developmental disabilities, 21 and older. Participants sign
a contractual agreement stating their willingness to work with program staff toward
individual goals. ZH-ILP staff work collaboratively with participants & their families to
identify an appropriate living situation, roommates & staffing profile.

Population Served: Adults with developmental disabilities.

Contact Information: For more information, please contact 770.677.9326 or
ILP@jfcs-atlanta.org.

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