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Programs and Services
Bridges
Supports Children and Young Adults Starting at Age Three until Transitioning into Adulthood
Community Prevocational Services
Developing Employment Readiness Skills in an Integrated Community Work Settings
Fiscal Intermediary and
Self-Direction Services
Support to Manage Program Options with Support Broker
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THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE AWARDED GRANTS FROM NYSARC TRUST SERVICES
The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, has been awarded $79,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence’s guardianship and recreation programs.
THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE OPTIONS FOR SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org) continues to develop innovative employment and service options for people with developmental disabilities, even amidst the continued challenges of a global pandemic. A few of the highlights from 2021 include: The completion of a successful capital campaign at the main services building in Jefferson County, the purchase of the facility located on Bradley Street in Watertown, and the creation of the Bridges program for young people.
THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE ANNOUNCES BRIDGES PROGRAM
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org) announced the development of a new program, called “Bridges.” This new service coordinates services formerly provided through the agency’s Transitions and Children & Youth programs.
Bridges
The mission of Bridges is to provide services and supports to children and youth with developmental disabilities, starting at age three through the various stages of youth until transitioning into adulthood. Bridges provides site-based and community-based services that target skill development and allow age appropriate advancement based on each person’s needs and individual goals.
Available:
Jefferson County
St. Lawrence County
Self-Direction Services
Self-Direction assists people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families to choose and manage their own budgets and services. Self-Direction not only offers people supported greater choice and control over the supports they receive, but it also expands their options beyond traditional programs to include services such as community classes or training, gym memberships, camps, and reimbursements for software, internet, or cell phones.
Available:
Jefferson County
St. Lawrence County
Fiscal Intermediary
The Fiscal Intermediary provides a multitude of supports, including providing a compliant hiring process with requisite background checks, required training to staff, payroll and benefits (when applicable) and reimbursements based upon the individualized plan/budget. The Fiscal Intermediary is also responsible to collect and review all required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance with Medicaid/OPWDD payments.
Available:
Jefferson County
St. Lawrence County
THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE’S HEATHER ROMANEK AND MICHAEL BORRELLI AWARDED STATE-WIDE AWARDS
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org) announced that Heather Romanek is the recipient of The Arc New York’s Self-Advocate of the Year Award and Michael Borrelli was selected for the Thomas A. Maul Direct Support Professional Excellence Award. These awards were presented during the State-wide, virtual annual meeting held this Fall.