IDEA Services supports about 4000 people in vocational services designed to develop skills, confidence and self-esteem, training/work opportunities and community participation.
An individual plan is developed for each person. Goals are set, and can include fully waged jobs, part-time paid positions, or a combination of work and community activities and meaningful activity.

IDEA Services vocational and day services have two primary focuses:

1. employment
2. community participation

• education or learning
• work experience
• training opportunities
• any review or new needs assessment

• These experiences and learning may or may not be in an IDEA Services setting
  
• Everyone wants to have worthwhile and good experiences in work, education and learning, and it is hoped that people will try some of the opportunities that IDEA Services offers 
• This may mean being supported to try different types of employment, developing gardening skills or helping with a local community project.
  
  What about when people retire?
  This is an important stage in life. It requires planning, as people may need support throughout the day when they are at home, and IDEA Services will need to work with other agencies, such as the NASC, to get funding to provide the support required.