The Build Rehabilitation Work Activity program is a sheltered work program designed to assist developmentally disabled adults in their pursuit of vocational skill. Persons served develop a strong work ethic and on the job work skills, as they earn a paycheck. Consumers enrolled in the Work Activity Program (WAP), also known as the Work Services Program, engage in piece rated work, and enjoy working on a wide array of jobs. Staff supervisors work directly with clients to broaden their individual tolerance for work as well as their ability to take on new tasks. Build also has bilingual staff members for consumers who don’t consider English to be their first language. Supervisory staff are enthusiastic and possess extensive experience with the Developmentally Disabled adult population. Persons enrolled in the WAP participate in the production of items for jobs contracted from many different manufacturers from across southern California. The WAP and consumers receive training in shrink-wrap, L-Sealer, collating, etc. The Build WAP also assists trainees in the development of appropriate work habits and attitudes, and also enables trainees to work toward Community Employment and Community Integration through the use of Pre-Placement Job Preparation Classes. The WAP admits clients over the age of 18, referred by an authorizing and/or referring agency, such as a Regional Center or the Department of Rehabilitation, and accommodates persons with, but not limited to, all of the following disabilities:

• Mental Retardation
• Learning Disabled
• Other Developmental Disabilities, including Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Mental or Emotional Disabilities
• Non-Ambulatory/Physically Disabled
• Industrially Injured
• Hearing / Visually Impaired
• Traumatic Brain Injury

In addition to the common disabilities mentioned, the Build Rehabilitation WAP is also able to assist consumers:

• With controlled seizures
• Who are free of illicit drug or substance abuse
• Who are free from Communicable diseases or able to control condition per Medical Assessment by physician
• Who are ambulatory or non-ambulatory
• Who are able to safely transport themselves unassisted within the facility
• Who are able to arrange their own transportation to and from the facility
• Who are able to communicate, at least minimally, in verbal, written or manual form (or through an interpreter
• Who are independent in medication administration and/or able to meet medical needs during program hours (Build IS NOT a medical facility and therefore cannot be responsible for medical treatment of consumers or the dispensing of any prescribed medications.)
• Who are independent in toileting
• With minimized behavioral barriers and/or deficits who have demonstrated they are not a danger to themselves or others.

The Build Rehabilitation WAP is designed to facilitate the most effective rehabilitation services possible, leading to the highest potential for vocational development, which can lead to supported and community employment.

Individuals interested in a possible placement and/or tour may contact Christine Acuna Rehabilitation Department manager at (818) 898-0020.

Build Rehabilitation Industries is a non-profit agency. This agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, disability, religion, sex or national origin. Build is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its’ Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.