Arc Of Madison County Inc

Programs: Group home/residential services: the goal of the arc's residential services program is to assist each resident in reaching the optimal level of independence possible. The residential services program offers training in a home-based setting to adults with intellectual disabilities. The training includes personal care, community education, independent living skills, self direction, communication skills, and money management. Currently the arc operates 7 homes: 4 for females and 3 for males, with approximately 25 plus clients being served. The homes are located in the huntsville area.

adult activity center/adult contract services: the arc's adult activity center day habilitation programs offer community-based educational, vocational, adaptive daily skills training, and support to adults with intellectual disabilities. Specific training areas include physical, occupational, nutritional, speech, and counseling. The arc served approximately 74 adults in three day habilitation programs. In addition, the arc has several ongoing contracts with kohler, polaris, huntsville hospital, and timbar, which provide opportunities for individuals to earn money as they learn skills necessary to prepare them for employment in the community.

recycling/shredding services: the arc recycling program provides recycling services to approximately 13 businesses and schools throughout madison county. This service provides an employment opportunity for individuals to go into the community to collect aluminum cans, paper, plastic bottles, ink cartridges, and cell phones. In addition, it provides employment for individuals at the lowe and mckemy centers to sort the paper for recycling. The recycling program allows the individuals to practice vocational, money management, and social skills in the community. The mobile shredding service services more than 250 businesses throughout madison county. This service reduces costs and increases protection of confidential business records.

the arc also provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have significant developmental delays or mental or physical conditions that have high probability of developmental delays. This program provided services to approximately 174 children and their families each month. The madison area supported employment program worked with 45 plus adults with disabilites this past year to help these individuals become an effective part of the community work force.