The Arc Of Northeast Indiana Inc

Programs: Supported living- easterseals arc offers supported living services for individuals who choose to live independently in their own apartment or home. Supported living is also available for children and adults living in the family home or a foster home. Easterseals arc provides adults with disabilities greater independence by offering the following services through indiana's medicaid waivers: adult foster care, behavior management, community education, & therapeutic activities, health care coordination, residential habilitation & support (not available through support services waiver), respite care, supported employment, transportation, community habilitation and participation, pre-vocational training, and family & caregiver training employment services.

residential services care- guidance and supervision in a safe "home" atmosphere are provided 24 hours a day by trained, competent, nurturing staff. Each group home is designed to accommodate persons with similar disabilities. Staff create individual plans with each resident including life goals in the areas of communication, self-care, social integration, and home living to increase their skills with an expectation of positive results. Training and support are provided to assist each person in reaching goals.

rehab & work services- easterseals arc provides a safe environment in which to train for work skills, socialization, academics, leisure activities, and daily living skills. Easterseals arc provides services assisting children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence. These services focus on employment skills including personal hygiene, nutrition, interviewing, and employment skills. Easter seals arc staff assist the participant in developing those skills, researching employment and job training. Once a position is secured, staff remain in contact with the consumer on a regular basis to ensure continued growth and development.

other program services 4: adult/teen day services:easter seals arc offers day programming for adults and teens after school and during breaks, those transitioning from high school to work, those needing a safe and caring environment in which to spend their day. Many options are available in how adults with developmental disabilities can spend their day. There are all day facility programs or the option to spend partial days in the community volunteering, obtaining volunteer work experience or participating in social community outings. Other program services 5: hud residential home fund care- guidance and supervision in a safe "home" atmosphere are provided 24 hours a day by trained, competent, nurturing staff. Each group home is designed to accommodate persons with similar disabilities. Staff create individual plans with each resident including life goals in the areas of communication, self-care, social integration, and home living to increase their skills with an expectation of positive results. Training and support are provided to assist each person in reaching goals.