ABOUT OLNEY DAY PROGRAM
      Charleston Transitional Facility in Olney is a developmental training program providing a structured environment, work, and/or continuing educational opportunities to individuals who are developmentally disabled and who reside in Richland or surrounding counties. CTF offers a regular daily schedule within which we blend work, learning, and social activities. This provides opportunity for both personal choice and responsibility. Individuals attending this program receive training in areas such as daily living skills, personal goals, sensory enhancement, communication, and vocational skills.

      Vocational opportunities include janitorial, vehicle maintenance, and various service jobs. Piece rated work opportunities include a variety of subcontracted tasks for local industries. CTF also provides teachers on a weekly basis for classes such as art, music and reading. Additional activities may include the CTF radio club, movies, bingo, games or other entertaining events.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY OF OLNEY
      Olney, home of the white squirrels, has a population of 8,426 and is located in southeastern Illinois. The city has Olney Central College as well as many industrial and agricultural businesses, and offers many of the same organizations you would find in other cities. There are several large metropolitan cities only hours away with Terre Haute and Evansville, IN being the closest.

      Individuals have many opportunities to participate in community activities, such as local parks, restaurants, and retail locations, cultural events in the area, Olney Arts Council Fall Festival, the County Fair, etc. Individuals who wish to support their community by performing volunteer work will be encouraged and supported by CTF in their efforts.

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