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- EIN 04-2441728
- (781) 899-1344
- 56 Chestnut St Waltham MA 02453-4433 USA
- www.gwarc.org
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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services, Job Training, Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission: To serve children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the community, utilizing a person-centered planning approach. We provide quality, flexible programs, services and supports which maximize independence, foster inclusion, promote self-advocacy and build community connections. Gwarc programs are based upon self-determination, sound teaching practices and the latest technology. Gwarc is committed to advocacy and legislation to influence attitudes and perceptions so individuals may choose and achieve life goals.
Programs: Day education - this program serves developmentally disabled men and women. The goal of the program is to further develop participant communication, mobility skills and gross and small motor skills through speech and language therapy, music therapy, sensory activities, arts, dance, crafts, cooking, pet therapy and socialization with peers in supportive settings. Provided day services to 38 program participants.
bis/employment - this program offers individuals an innovative program that maximizes practical skills for independence. Employment services include independent community work with job coaching/support and group supported employment at local universities.
adult family care - this program provides medicaid funded tax-free financial support to families caring for their adolescent/adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or the elderly in their homes. Support an increasing number of afc caregivers (41 at year end).
support services - this program organizes community-based and in-house activities for adults, adolescents and children in the community and for agency participants. Agency participants and community members join together to learn to make and influence better choices in their lives.