Individual Outcomes is an adult day support and vocational habilitation program for individuals with disabilities in Summit County, Ohio.
We start by creating a happy, healthy, and safe environment. We can then focus on empowering every individual through inclusion, personal growth, and relationships. What does that mean? It means we take pride in being active members of our community. We work diligently to help people reach personal goals and we assist to build meaningful relationships in our program and beyond. To accomplish this, we realize that everyone has the same basic needs. Everyone needs to feel included. Everyone benefits from close, lasting relationships with a variety of people. By focusing on these common needs, we are able to better aid the individuals we serve to lead a life filled with accomplishments and happiness.
The goal for all of the individuals in our care is improvement. No matter how long it takes, no matter how many methods are tried, we strive to get better every day.
"My baby at work today! She went to Acme and bought herself some milk and Hersey's syrup. Simple task for most folks, but when you don't have access to the community it isn't so simple! This is why I LOVE these people at Individual Outcomes! Because when my daughter is there she gets to feel normal and respected and appreciated for her skills and talents!! And she is rocking that new wheelchair!"
- Heather Brubaker
"If you're a parent on the fence about choosing an adult day program for your loved one, I want to share our experience with Individual Outcomes LLC in Tallmadge, OH.
I need to be honest about where I started: terrified. My son has profound autism and is nonverbal. Sending him somewhere new means handing over the most precious person in my life to people I have to trust will watch him every second, protect him from dangers he can't anticipate, and notice when something is wrong—because he can't come home and tell me about his day. That fear doesn't have an off switch. Any parent of a nonverbal child knows exactly what I mean.
Individual Outcomes has done more to ease that fear than I thought possible. They didn't just make room for my son—they built a space for him. They created a sensory room with calming lights and sounds, a tent, two giant loungers, and yarn for him to pull apart and float in the air, which is one of his favorite things in the world. The next week, they added a bubble machine—he absolutely LOVES bubbles. These aren't generic accommodations. Someone paid attention to who he is and what brings him joy.
But here's the moment that told me everything. This morning I overslept and woke up in a panic at 9:00, well past his 8:30 drop-off. I asked him if he just wanted to stay home since we were already so late. He told me he wanted to go. My nonverbal son chose to go to his day program. After all the nights I lay awake wondering if he was okay there, he gave me my answer.
If you're scared—I understand. I was too. But the right program doesn't just keep your loved one safe; they make them feel like they belong. We found that here, and I will be grateful for it for a long time."
-Brandy Money
My sister has been to a lot of programs; this one is by far the best. It's awesome. She has learned more there in a short time than she ever learned anywhere else. She loves the staff. They make her feel important, respected, and safe. When you see their name, INDIVIDUAL Outcomes, know that is how each client is treated, as an individual. I'm over and above happy that Individual Outcomes has become her learning center and second family.
-Lisa Minor
"You all are such a blessing not only to your clients but to all of us that are caregivers, because you provide so much enrichment to those you serve. More than we ever could in our (their) home environment. Thank you, thank you, thank you to the whole staff of IO."
- "Facebook Review" Lauren