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- EIN 14-1485873
- (518) 274-3110
- 79 102nd St Troy NY 12180-1125 USA
- www.rensselaerarc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training
Mission: The arc of rensselaer county is committed to advocating for the rights and safety of individuals of all ages who primarily have intellectual disabilities and, in some instances, have other developmental disabilities or delays. The arc is a source of support, specialized knowledge, and resources in assisting individuals and their families to determine their needs and goals. The arc also works to influence societal attitudes and resources so that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have access to the services, assistance, and opportunities they need for personal growth and development and participation in the community.
Programs: Community residence - provides support to adults in housing and home life in a variety of settings, ranging from 24-hour supervised settings to supportive apartment living, to a small shared living experience with people with or without disabilities. Number of individuals served - 203. 68,961 units of service.
riverside enterprises - this is the vocational training component which includes the following: supported employment for adults in various job settings throughout the capital district. Vocational services for adults who perform work in packaging products and wire forming. A school-to-employment program assists students from three school districts as they transition from the public school system into employment. Number of individuals served - 381. 18,127 units of service.
brunswick center services - provides day programming for adults involving a wide variety of opportunities within the community as well as physical, speech and occupational therapy, prevocational services, geriatric services, and independent living. Number of individuals served - 141. 21,834 units of service.
community inclusion project - provides individually designed opportunities for adults in various sites in the community. Number of individuals served-56. 17,436 units of servicefamily support services - provides support to families with a child, adolescent, or adult who has a developmental disability. Among the services provided under family support are: services coordination, respite and habilitation services, recreation and summer camp activities, assistance with guardianship, and family reimbursement fund to meet needs that are not supported elsewhere. Number of individuals served - 142 . 101,314 units of serviceself determination/agency sponsored community habilitation - supporting individuals with self-directed services in a variety of roles; ranging from planning, program management, fiscal management, and evaluation. Number of individuals served - 25. 47,420 units of servicemedicaid service coordination - service which assists individuals and families in gaining access to necessary services and supports appropriate for the person's needs. The program uses a person centered planning process in developing, implementing, and maintaining an individualized service plan (isp) while promoting the concepts of choice, individualized services and supports, and consumer satisfcation. Number of individuals served - 289. 2,725 units of serviceboard designation - activities that are components of the agency mission statement but are not part of government funded programs, for instance grants where the agency is the fiscal agent, cobra management for former employees and other board directed activities.