ARC of North Webster (The)

Description:

The Association for Retarded Citizens, the ARC, is committed to securing for all people with mental retardation the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play.

The ARC is further committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequence of mental retardation through education, research, advocacy and the support of families, friends, and community.

Through the successful pursuit of quality and justice, the ARC will provide leadership in the field of mental retardation and develop necessary human and financial resources to attain its goals.

The PCA/Respite program provides assistance to families who have a mentally/physically handicapped person in the house. The ARC of North Webster provides a PCA/Respite worker to provide relief for these families. Referrals are made with the case management agency ACCESS in Shreveport.

The ARC provides Supported Employment for those individuals who are able to work in the public or in a sheltered or supervised manner. Referrals are made to a job appropriate to their like/dislikes.

The ARC provides a Sheltered Workshop for mentally/physically handicapped individuals.

Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Intake Process:

Call (318)847-4356 and you could speak with a representative who can assist you.

Program Fees:

None.

Languages:

English.

Eligibility:

In need of assistance with vocation rehabilitation or related services.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

May 29, 2013

Wishlist:

None.

Volunteer Opportunities:

None.

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Legal Status:

Public Service