Home Services ARC Foundation Membership Events Employment Our Leadership Contact Respite Services provide temporary relief for families or other caregivers of individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Respite provides a fun and activity filled weekend for the guests that attend. Advocacy and Resource Center Free Standing Respite Free Standing Respite services are designed to provide temporary relief for families or other caregivers of individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Respite provides a fun and activity-filled weekend for the guests that attend. The Respite Home offers families a supervised setting for their loved ones to spend the weekend while giving the primary caregiver a "respite"or break from the daily responsibilities. Open every weekend, the Respite Home offers a chance for individuals to spend time with people of similar age and interests, while participating in fun, meaningful recreational and social activities. The Respite staff assists in the smooth operation of the home, ensuring the home is neat and clean both inside and out, that individuals' needs are being met, and a weekend of fun and entertaining activities are provided while guaranteeing each individual's safety and well-being. Hourly Respite Hourly Respite services provide relief to individuals who are responsible for the primary care and support of individuals with disabilities. Families utilize this service to ensure the needs of their loved ones are met while tending to other obligations. Many individuals who receive this service often have opportunities to participate in fun recreation and social activities within the community in small group settings and the service is offered seven days a week. Activities: Recreation Opportunities Socialization Community Activities Special Events Program Eligibility To be eligible for services, one must have a life-long disability which occurred before the age of 22 of which include diagnoses such as Intellectual Disabilities and other Developmental Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and other Neurological Impairments. The primary diagnosis must be "Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled" as defined by OPWDD. Cost: None to Medicaid eligible individuals. The individual's primary residence must be with the natural family, legal guardian or advocate. Individuals must also be a resident of Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Jefferson or St. Lawrence Counties. This service can be accessed by completing a referral packet and application. Contact Director Robert Manor 518.563.0930 Get in touch with us Advocacy and Resource Center 231 New York Road Plattsburgh, New York 518.563.0930 518.562.0085 info@cviarc.org We value the dreams, aspirations and goals of persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their right to a full, productive and responsible role in society. Privacy Policy Part 624 Regulations Nondiscrimination Notice Title VI Plan Section 5310 Grant Award Annual Report Home ARC Foundation Membership Events Employment Our Leadership Contact Log In © 2021 Clinton County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. dba Advocacy and Resource Center- All rights reserved. Website design and hosting by Flight Creative Group.