Organization: NYSARC Inc Dutchess County Chapter
Mission: NYSARC WAS FOUNDED IN 1949 TO MEET A CRITICAL MISSION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE With INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVLOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Activities: RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A COMMUNITY LIKE SETTING FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A SMALL GROUP SETTING WITH A VARIETY OF SUPERVISION. 123 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
DAY SERVICES: A COMBINATION OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED WHOSE LEVEL OF DISABILITY AND FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR LIMITS THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY. 137 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.
Vocational: In 2019, the Sheltered Workshop Program was closed in February. The agency supports people in School to Work Programs, Community Pre Vocational Programs and Supportive Employment. These programs assist people to gain employment skills as well as obtain and maintain employment. Approximately 215 people are supported in our Vocational Programs.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention