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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training
Mission: The arc of salem county is committed to helping people with disabilities realize their educational, personal, social and vocational goals through advocacy, education leadership and services for individuals and families.
Programs: Workshop - this program concentrates on bringing people with disabilities toward the highest level of self-sufficiency and economic independence possible with training and paid vocational work type job experiences utilizing various skills such as assembly, packing, janitorial and landscaping services. In addition, this includes life skills instruction and hands-on experience, as well as service through community volunteerism, voter registration and social function support. An additional plus includes a variety of supervised recreational opportunities for consumers.
adult activities - this program provides an environment designed to promote adult behaviors, work attitudes, and incentives to use personal time constructively. It is organized around opportunities for training in perception, fine and gross coordination, communication, socialization and hygienic functioning.
group homes i & ii - supervised community residence - this program provides a normalized residential experience for adults with developmental disabilities who require training and supervision in order to achieve their innate potential.