Arc of Onondaga Programs, Supports and Services
All Ages Recreation
Recreation programs provide activities in the community for both adults and teens. The programs are designed to assist individuals in accessing their communities while helping them meet new people and develop friendships. Horizons Clinic Our Article 16 Clinic provides therapeutic, clinical services to individuals of all ages, enhancing their quality of life and helping them achieve their fullest potential. Family Reimbursement Designed to complement other support and assistance programs, Family Reimbursement provides funds to assist individuals and their families access services and goods. Community Habilitation Services designed to assist individuals enhance their skills and maintain an independent lifestyle. Adults Vocational Supports Arc of Onondaga offers a range of vocational options for adults- from prevocational skills training through support for competitive employment. Whether working alongside other employees at various sites throughout the community, or independently at a local business. Day Habilitation Day Habilitation supports people who possess a need for higher and more intense training in order to make their community experience, and the experience of the community, more positive. Day Hab provides opportunities to learn new skills and achieve higher levels of independence. Activities and skill training take place both in the community and on-site, in a variety of locations throughout the county. Residential Our residential services strive to ensure that the people receiving services are living in a home – not just a house – and are provided the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for independent living. An art program for teens and young adults, Art Surge supports the social, creative, and sensory needs of the individuals it serves by allowing participants an opportunity to understand the creative process from conception to completion. Some of the programs offered include photography, painting/water colors, drawing, fabric design, sculpture, food design, Latin dance, puppet making, yoga and movement. School to Work Transition During a student’s last year of school, Arc of Onondaga staff work with school officials, parents, the New York State Education Department (VESID), and other agencies to aid a student’s smooth transition to employment before and after graduation from school. Monthly Meet-up Drop-in Respite This program is geared to give kids and young adults a fun weekend drop-in program to socialize, play games, make new friends and provide the family/caregiver a short break. Activities include programs in Arc’s tech space, art studio, training kitchen, gathering lounge and other seasonal fun arts, crafts, classes, games and movies. All suggestions for activities are welcome!. Summer Fun/School Break Program Summer Fun is a grant-funded program which allows Arc of Onondaga to pay staff so they can provide one- on-one support for people who would like to fully integrate into existing school break or summer programs and camps such as town recreation activities, YMCA and day camps. Children and Teens Art Surge
600 S. Wilbur Avenue • Syracuse, NY • 13204 • www.arcon.org
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