Hidden Talents

Hidden Talents is an option at Janus that provides employment experiences that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Entrepreneurs learn how to create a quality line of gift products, as well as working with business professionals to market and sell their products.

Janus Developmental Services, Inc. and the Hidden Talent entrepreneurs are pleased to partner with local area businesses such as Conner Prairie, Fishers Art Council, Noblesville Creates, and various other events like local vendor fairs within Hamilton County.

The beautiful gift items include gourd birdhouses painted in intricate detail, handcrafted sewn items, awesome mixed media art, beautiful jewelry, pet toys, and accessories.

Hidden Talents is designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities and to awaken their ambition and fulfill their dreams. The specific skills taught through Hidden Talents provides the practical foundation that enable individuals to develop life altering independence, generates personal income, and growth to reach a person’s fullest potential.

Artistic Ability Discovered!

Gary recently began participating in Hidden Talents. While preparing for the holidays, our busiest season of the year, Gary really stepped up to the plate. He has become an expert at sanding, and because of his work ethic and attention to detail, we were able to get many nativity blocks completed in time for our events. Not only does he excel at sanding and painting blocks, but he also explored creating beaded mobiles recently. Gary’s face lit up with joy as he learned to independently string beads to create the mobiles. Gary created several best sellers for Janus’ holiday events this year, and he received a personal record commission check for his hard work!

Janus Opportunities & Services

In Work Experience, individuals have the opportunity to explore and develop abilities in a work setting that matches their needs and interests.
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From the artistic development, production, marketing and sales of the variety of products individuals served in this program learn to develop profitable entrepreneurial skills.
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Individuals are prepared to interact with customers, handle food safely, stock vending machines, manage purchasing and inventory, prepare a variety of menu items and develop cash handling skills.
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Hand in hand and side by side, the Community Employment team assists individuals with resume writing, job searching and interviewing.
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Doorways promotes developing independence and confidence, advocating for personal interests, and creating positive and healthy relationships.
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This is a one-on-one or group therapy session offering with our Recreational Therapists.
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