The Arc Of Palm Beach County Inc

THE ARC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY PERSON FEELS WELCOME, CONNECTED AND ACCEPTED. THE ARC IS CHANGING THE CONVERSATION AROUND DISABILITIES BY DEFYING DEFINITIONS, INSPIRING POSSIBILITIES AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, THE ARC OPERATES PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT PALM BEACH COUNTY WHICH DELIVER SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADULTHOOD, AS WELL AS TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF SUPPORT.

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING STEPS:1. FIRST STEP TO SUCCESS PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BETWEEN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE WHO DEMONSTRATE A MILD DELAY IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT2. HEALTHY STEPS PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES IN LOCAL PEDIATRICIANS' OFFICES BRINGING FAMILIES AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TOGETHER TO IMPROVE HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF CHILDREN UP TO AGE THREE.3. FORWARD LEAPS PROVIDES SHORT-TERM AND IN-HOME DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN, BIRTH TO AGE 5, WHO HAVE SLIGHT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. TRAINED SPECIALISTS PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONS IN THE CHILDREN'S HOME OR DAYCARE FOR 6 MONTHS.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED HOMES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE HOMES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 21 LEARN TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN BY ACQUIRING NEW SKILLS WHICH ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. THE ARC CURRENTLY OPERATES THE FOLLOWING RESIDENCES:1. ELEANOR TRACHTENBERG RESIDENCE (INCLUDING TENZER APARTMENTS)2. PONEY MARTIN RESIDENCE3. SIPPORTA RESIDENCE4. BICKEL RESIDENCE

POTENTIALS SCHOOL OFFERS A CUTTING-EDGE APPROACH TO EDUCATING CHILDREN FROM PRE-K THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE WHO ARE UNABLE TO WALK AND TALK INDEPENDENTLY. THROUGH ITS INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC MODEL, POTENTIALS EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH A SOLID FOUNDATION IN COMMUNICATION, MOBILITY, SENSORY NEEDS AND ACADEMICS.

ADULT CAREER EDUCATION - THE ARC HELPS PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BECOME INDEPENDENT AND INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT TEACHES THEM TO MANAGE LIFE SKILLS RELATING TO DAILY LIVING, PERSONAL/SOCIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS. WE OFFER A HANDS-ON LEARNING ATMOSPHERE THAT CONSISTS OF CLASSES WHICH FOCUS ON HEALTH, SELF-ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SKILLS, ART AND EMPLOYMENT. EMPLOYMENT COACHES HELP THE PEOPLE WE SERVE TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYMENT AND THEN WORK WITH THEM TO MASTER THEIR JOB SKILLS. WE ALSO MATCH SKILLED AND QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH BUSINESSES SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC AND DEDICATED EMPLOYEES.RECREATION - THE ARC OFFERS A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS. WELL TRAINED STAFF FACILITATE A SAFE, ACTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED EXPERIENCE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL, SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH ENROLLED IN APPROVED AFTERSCHOOL, DAY CAMP AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.RESPITE SERVICES - THE ARC'S TRAINED WORKERS PROVIDE CENTER BASED AND COMPASSIONATE IN-HOME CARE TO CHILDREN WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY WHICH ALLOWS PARENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BALANCE THEIR LIVES WHILE DECREASING STRESS AND RECHARGING.COMMUNITY INCLUSION - THE ARC PROVIDES TRAINING FOR THOSE WORKING TO PROMOTE THE APPROPRIATE INVOLVEMENT OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP AND OTHER OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS ACROSS PALM BEACH COUNTY.FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - THE ARC PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ANY AGE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IT SERVES AS THE GATEWAY INTO THE AGENCY, HELPING TO ACQUAINT NEW FAMILIES WITH EVERYTHING THE ARC HAS TO OFFER.VOLUNTEER SERVICES - THE ARC HAS THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS:I. STAND UP YOUNG ADULTS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER MENTORING, ADVOCACY AND INCLUSION.II. AMERICORPS MEMBERS HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LEARN AND PERFECT MUCH NEEDED SKILLS, PROVIDE COMMUNITY INCLUSION OPPORTUNITIES AND PROMOTE SELF-ADVOCACY. MEMBERS DEVELOP JOB READINESS, EMPLOYMENT SOFT SKILLS, EXPLORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AS PART OF THEIR SERVICE.