ARC of Rockland

The Arc Rockland Residential Department consists of 30 Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA) throughout Rockland County. An IRA supports individuals with developmental disabilities and provides individualized services, promotes independence and prepares individuals to become productive members of the community. The Arc Rockland supports up to 195 individuals in both 24 hour supervised settings and less than 24 hour supervised setting. In the supervised IRAs there is 24 hour staffing available around the clock, the supportive setting has staffing periodically throughout the week. The supervised IRAs range in size, supporting from 4 persons to 14 persons. Staffing for each program varies and is based solely on the individual's needs. Each program has Direct Support Professionals who work with the individuals providing Residential Habilitation services through training and supervision 24 hours a day 7 days a week in the supervised settings. These services are structured to assist individuals with maintaining their physical, emotional and social well-being while also increasing and improving their skills. Activities of daily living skills and other goals determined by the individual and their team are worked on daily. There are over 200 DSP staff working throughout the residential homes. The program also ensure the individuals participate in day to day recreation and leisure opportunities. Classes, programs and clubs are attended with support from staff on a daily basis to ensure an enhanced quality of life. The Arc Rockland residential program completes a monthly newsletter that is distributed to the families, individuals, staff and other shareholders highlighting monthly activities and accomplishments.

The Arc Rockland provides a full day special education program for preschool students with special needs. The Arc Rockland also provides related services including speech, occupational and physical therapies, child counseling and parent training. The Arc Rockland follows a school calendar of 180 student days from September to June plus a 30-day extended school year program in the summer. All services provided to students are mandated by their Individualized Education Plan which was created by the Committee on Preschool Special Education from each child's home school district. The Arc Rockland currently has spots for 74 preschoolers in the program and are fully enrolled for this school year.

The Arc Rockland's supports approximately 280 adults with developmental disabilities at six Day Habilitation program locations. The programs operate Monday to Fridays from 8.30 to 4pm. Adults of all ages attend the programs which are part of the vibrant towns and communities of Rockland County. Services are provided in site based settings and in the community. Participants are active participants of community live; they frequent local businesses, participate in recreational activities and volunteer for nonprofit organizations. The programs are located in the towns of Nyack, Orangeburg Pearl River, New City and Valley Cottage. The Arc Rockland provides transportation for participants of the day habilitation programs.

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