Our Programs and Services
The Arc provides the following programs and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Now in its tenth year of operation, The Employment/Day Program serves 27 adult consumers in their community, with employment, volunteer jobs and career exploration.
The After School Program is now in its fifth year of operation, serving 15 children, ages 6-21 with developmental disabilities. Activities include recreation, social skills, academic assistance and activities of daily living training.
This program was born in response to the need for evening care. The program will allow the participant's parents, or guardian to maintain their work schedule; while participants are engaged in recreational activities.
Monthly support meetings provide family members of children and adults with developmental disabilities with educational materials, guest speakers and lectures on various topics concerning developmental disability issues. An average of 20-25 family members attends the monthly meetings.
Recreation and social skills activities are provided to individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages, according to the needs and interests of the participants. Last year an average of 70 individuals participated in one or more of the activities offered.
More than 1000 individuals contacted the Hudson County Resource Center for assistance in the past year. Issues and concerns included: applications to the State for financial, insurance and assistance; questions regarding services through DDD, DVRS, Medicaid, etc; housing; transportation; special education; legal concerns; and referrals to other community agencies.