The Arc Of The South Shore Inc

THE ARC OF THE SOUTH SHORE IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES THIS BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND ADVOCACY.

RESIDENTIAL - THE RESIDENTIAL DIVISION PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF HOUSING OPTIONS, INCLUDING SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, CONDOS AND APARTMENTS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SHARED LIVING. IN THESE SETTINGS, SUPPORTS ARE DESIGNED AROUND THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WITH EMPHASIS ON HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE.

EARLY INTERVENTION - THE EARLY INTERVENTION DIVISION IS AN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE, OFFERING BOTH EVALUATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OF AGE FOR WHOM THERE ARE DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS DUE TO BIOLOGICAL, MEDICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED INDIVIDUALLY IN THE HOME, IN SMALL INTEGRATED GROUPS AT OUR CENTER AND IN A RANGE OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS. PARENT SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL AND RESOURCE REFERRAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.

ADULT FOSTER CARE - THE ADULT FOSTER CARE DIVISION PROVIDES 24 HOUR SERVICES IN A PERSONALIZED HOME SETTING TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO MAINTAIN THEIR DIGNITY AND PURSUE TYPICAL LIFE ROUTINES WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE FROM A FAMILY OR NON-FAMILY CAREGIVER WHO LIVES IN THE HOME.

DAY HABILITATION - THE DAY HABILITATION DIVISION IS A MULTI-FACETED PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS A TEAM APPROACH TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING IN THE AREAS OF SELF-CARE, MOBILITY, COMMUNICATION, HEALTH MAINTENANCE, NUTRITION, SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT. PATHWAYS TO POSSIBILITES - THE PATHWAYS TO POSSIBILITIES DIVISION (FORMERLY COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SUPPORTS) PROVIDES ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO DEVELOP, ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN THEIR COMPETENCE AND CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES. INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM ARE TRAINING AND WORK OPTIONS TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY FOR SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL INDEPENDENCE. PERSONAL CARE MANAGEMENT - THE PERSONAL CARE MANAGEMENT DIVISION ENABLES ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH A PERMANENT OR CHRONIC DISABILITY TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN RESIDENCE OR COMMUNITY WITH SUPPORT PROVIDED BY A PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT WHO PROVIDES PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE IN AT LEAST 2 AREAS OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. FAMILY SUPPORTS - THE FAMILY SUPPORTS DIVISION PROVIDES RESPITE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PLANNED ACTIVITIES FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS, ENHANCE EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING AND PROMOTE GREATER COMMUNITY INCLUSION.EMPLOYMENT - THE EMPLOYMENT DIVISION OFFERS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM PAID SUBCONTRACT WORK TASKS AT OUR WORK CENTER AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE THROUGH JOB SKILL ACQUISITION, JOB PREFERENCE/ABILITY EVALUATION, JOB RECRUITMENT, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING INSTRUCTION.