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 Life is sprinkled with periods of transition - exciting times, trying times, times of exploration and expectation. Times of indecision and decision regarding education, career, housing, and community involvement. From the moment of birth, we find ourselves in a state of flux. The transition of one family member affects all members of the family. ARC reaches out to help people with developmental disabilities and their families navigate the sometimes rough waters of change.
Franklin Square - Discovering Possiblities
Our Pearl River based campus is designed for post high school graduates. Working with each student separately, a curriculum of study and practical experience aids young people in determining possible job preferences or finding fulfillment in the world of volunteerism. Improving written and spoken language skills, interviewing techniques, physical fitness, the arts and computer technology are incorporated into courses on the restaurant/food industry, retail business and other types of work.
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Overnight Respite
Families may attend to medical needs, take a vacation, spend a night or two out of town with the knowledge that their adult child, age 16 and over, with a developmental disability is safe and in competent hands. Young adults with developmental disabilities may visit the respite home for several days or a week to test the waters of living in a community residence. Meals and activities are provided. No fee. (845) 267-2500, Ask for Residential Services.
Adult Recreation
Spring, fall and winter sessions give adults ages 18 and over, the chance to chose from a wide variety of activities - both indoors and out. Tai Chi/Yoga classes, line dancing, billiards an all-action movie club and a digital photography course are some examples of ARC Recreation offerings. Tuxedos and corsages are the order of the evening for the annual, fabulous Stardust Ball replete with music, dancing and a four course dinner. Dances, attendance at professional sporting events and visits to museums are a sampling of leisure events. Some activities are based at ARC headquarters in Congers, others are available at ARC's Franklin Square campus in Pearl River and still other leisure activities take place in the "community at large" including the New York metropolitan area. For information, please call (845)267-2500. Ask for Recreation Services.
Twenty Somethings
Stage struck? Then you'll love Twenty Somethings drama! Aspiring actors, directors, stagehands and costume designers help make scenes from popular Broadway musicals come alive. On opening night - everyone's a star. Or you may prefer a Night on the Town when Twenty Somethings take in the local amusements and community events. Dine in local restaurants, sample ethnic foods. Sign up for Special Events - an evening at the opera, a tour of the Meadowlands, a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art - these and more are part of the Twenty Somethings Experience. For information, please call (845)267-2500. Ask for Leisure Services.
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Pre-Vocational Training
During the transition from high school to the adult world, or when moving from one type of job to another, ARC's pre-vocational training gives people an opportunity to hone skills and consider possible employment options. With the Congers based ARC Enterprises as its headquarters, young men and women learn the ropes of employment in a full-service packaging and fulfillment industry. Oversight, assessment of skills and feedback from the employee-in-training enable ARC to help each person prepare for entry into the working world. Please call (845) 267-2500. Ask for Career Services.
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Children's Services
The transition from pre-school to kindergarten, from elementary school to high school, from one classroom to another may bring questions and concerns along with the joys of moving forward. ARC's Children's Services Division will help you and your child every step of the way. Whether it concerns education, therapeutic services or family issues - ARC is available to help smooth the edges of transition. Please call Children's Services at (845) 639-2425.
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