Program areas at Harc
Employment and day programs - an array of employment and day programs are provided to approximately 204 participants who have the full range of abilities. Supported employment partnerships include law firms, architecture and insurance companies, hospitals, supermarkets, distribution centers, etc. An elderly enrichment program offers recreation, physical restoration and volunteer opportunities. The bulova center provides unique programs and activities for people with severe multiple disabilities that include physical and occupational therapies, multi-sensory experiences, and recreation and community activities.
Steppingstones, an early intervention program sponsored by the Connecticut birth-to-three system, provides a transdisciplinary approach to child development to 269 kids. Clinicians, such as occupational therapists, speech language therapists, physical therapists, developmental therapists, licensed clinical social workers, nutritionists, etc., support families who have have children with developmental delays and/or diagnoses such as per term infants, autism, down syndrome, neurological conditions and deafness/hard of hearing. These services are provided where the child is: in their home, child care setting and/or in the community.
Residential services - a variety of supportive residential services are provided to approximately 69 people of all ages and abilities. Supports are provided in group homes, condominiums and apartments. Group homes are scaled to natural community settings, with six or fewer people residing in each. Others reside with a roommate or on their own in apartments or condominiums.community companion homes serve 6 individuals and are coordinated through a contract with the state of Connecticut
Family support services include respite, case management, information and referral, education, and advocacy. Leisure and recreation offers year round inclusion programs for people of all ages and abilities included collaborations with special olympics. Family support and leisure services were provided to 40 families.