Arc of Wabash County

The pre-vocational/sheltered work program provides guidance, supervision and training so that people with developmental disabilities can learn skills that they need to succeed in the workplace. People are trained on work and work-related skills while they perform paid jobs subcontracted from businesses and industries throughout the area. Trainees receive bi- weekly paychecks for the work that they do. Pre-vocational/sheltered work services were provided on a daily basis, including transportation to and from the workshop, monday through friday throughout the year.

Community employment services assist individuals seeking employment in choosing, obtaining, and retaining integrated employment in the community. The service descriptors include job development, job-site training, and ongoing job supports to ensure continued success. Transportation services enable individuals to gain access to community services and resources, to maintain or improve their mobility within the community, and to increase independence and community participation. Arc also provides daily route transportation to and from its day services.

The supported living residential program provides 24-hour supervision, support and training so that individuals can live in a house or apartment they have rented, generally with one or two housemates. Residents are provided basic individualized assistance in good health and hygiene habits, cleaning, cooking, budgeting, shopping, keeping appointments, and maintaining a healthy and safe home environment. This program also handles all of the residents' transportation needs and promotes participation in social and leisure activities within the community.