Program areas at The Arc Westchester
Residential services - provides individuals with disabilities support and assistance to lead lives of independence and dignity. Individuals served included those with autism, multiple handicaps, medical fragility, and other developmental disabilities. Residential services were provided in 44 nys omrdd certified residences (i.e., 2 icf's and 42 ira's) located throughout Westchester County. Services were based on individualized plans of care and included direct care, nursing, transportation, residential habilitation, recreation as well as clinical services such as nutrition, speech therapy, physical therapy, psychology, and social work. Approximately 235 individuals were served. Over 350 residential staff members were supervised and trained. Services were provided 365 days per year, 24 hours per day. 44 residential properties were maintained as per The standards of The local communities and governmental codes and regulation.
Preschool - provides educational, social and support services for children, from birth to five years of age, and their families. These services are provided based on The philosophy that children, and their families, should be given a choice of resources to maximize their child's potential. Our services provide inclusion into community life in settings where children who have a wide range of abilities and interests are accepted. The curriculum is designed to enhance children's self esteem, an essential element of positive growth and development. Over 230 students served.
Day services - The goal of The adult day services is to help adults who have developmental disabilities to reach their full potential as productive members of society. The organization strives to meet The goal by providing a continuum of day services to individuals depending upon need and personal preference. A) day habilitation: teaches individuals to effectively utilize community services. B) prevocational: assisting The person to adjust to The productive and social relationship demands of The workplace. Diagnostic vocational evaluation for developmentally disabled individuals through vesid sponsorship. C) choices: a blend of day habilitation, supported work and volunteer work through small group experiences in The community. D) transitional services: helps prepare students with developmental disabilities who are graduating from high school for a successful transition into The adult world. Transitional staff works closely with students, their families and teachers to develop career plans that will help young adults to realize satisfying careers and to become contributing members of their communities.
Consumer Support
Recreation/camp/community residences
Clinic
Other programs