Empowering Futures Through Skill Development
Welcome to Harvey Area Vocational Instructional Training
Join us in our mission to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their personal and professional aspirations. Our programs are designed to foster independence and community involvement.
About Harvey Area Vocational Instructional Services
Harvey Area Vocational Instructional Training (HAV-IT) is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support that enables our clients to live fulfilling lives. Since our accreditation in 1987, and receiving “Accreditation with Distinction” since 1993, we have been committed to fostering community integration in areas such as employment, education, and housing. We believe in making a difference through inclusion and are proud to support our clients in achieving their personal and professional goals.
Our Comprehensive Services
At HAV-IT, we offer a range of services designed to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals.
Residential Services
Residential Services are offered in group homes or community settings and vary according to an individual’s needs. Services assist and develop self-help, socialization and adaptive skills that improve the person’s ability to independently reside and participate in an integrated community.
“Residential Habitation” supports people who require ongoing daily support and “Independent Habitation” supports people who need support on less than a daily basis.
Family Support Services
Family Support Services are offered in a person’s family’s home. This is a family-centered support service based on the person’s or primary caregiver’s need for support in meeting the health, developmental and safety need to remain in an appropriate home environment. Family Support Services may include parenting support, extended home health care, in-home support, and family care option.
Services for people who have a brain injury or autism are available pending HAV-IT’s capacity at the time of referral.
Employment Support
Employment Support assists people in obtaining and maintaining paid employment in an integrated setting. Services are designed for people who need intensive, ongoing support to perform in a work setting. Services include on-the-job or off-the-job employment, including job development.
Employment support includes individual employment support and small group employment support.
Pre-vocational Services
Prevocational Services offer formalized training, experience and staff support designed to prepare people for paid employment in integrated community settings. Services are structured to develop general abilities and skills that support employability in a work setting. Services are not directed at teaching job-specific skills, but are specific habilitative goals outlined in the individual’s person-centered service plan.
Day Habilitation
Day Habilitation is a day program of scheduled activities that provide formalized training and staff supports. These activities promote skill developmentfor the acquisition, retention, or improvement of self-help, socialization and adaptive skills. Activities focus on improving the person’s sensory, motor, cognitive, communication and social interaction skills.
Activities might include:
- Arts such as music, dancing, painting, etc.
- Hobbies such as fishing, knitting, painting, crafting, woodworking, gardening and photography
- Education in areas such as fire safety, health & wellness, current events
- Sports such as basketball, bocce, bowling and miniature golf
- Outdoor activities such as riding bike, games, 4-wheeler rides and swimming
- Travel to community and state recreational sites such as museums, farms, nursing homes, parks, zoos, fairs, concerts and circuses
- Participation in community events such as food drives, celebrations, sports events, fund raisers, parades, and clubs
Upcoming Events
Health Fair
Come visit HAV-IT’s table for some fun learning to think outside the box!
November 20, 2025
FREE
Office Closed
Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2025
Office Closed
Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025