Our person-centered Day Habilitation services are designed to foster growth and development. The goal is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) achieving their goals, big or small, each day. Through gaining new skills, participants can discover greater independence and express personal choice in their services.

 

The focus is on developing and promoting: 
•  Problem-Solving Skills
•  Adaptive Skills
•  Daily Living Skills 
•  Social Skills
•  Leisure Skills

At The Arc Gloucester we provide multiple residential options so that each person finds the home that is the best fit for their individual needs. Residents are encouraged to become a family and share responsibilities, but also have their own space that reflects their individuality.  Choose from: 

•  Group Homes
•  Medical Group Homes 
•  Supervised Apartments

* Must be enrolled in Community Care Program

Due to COVID-19, we were forced to cancel our in-person programming. Since then, we've been brainstorming ways to keep the individuals in our program engaged and educated. We now offer virtual programming for the individuals in our programs. Individuals can enroll in multiple classes a day in a variety of educational topics such as cooking, fitness, sensory development, social media training, learning Spanish, and more! 

 

We provide learning and work experiences to help individuals with IDD succeed in the community. Participation in this program (individual or small group) develops common workplace skills. 

 

Supported Employment is designed to help obtain and maintain a job in the general workforce. Job training opportunities may be available at one of our businesses. 

Each and every individual and family is unique in their support needs. Respite services provide support to individuals with IDD in addition to giving caregivers much needed personal time. Be it for a few hours, days, or weeks, we have options, including:

• Saturday Drop-Off
• Community Supports
• In-Home Respite
• Overnight/Day Camp
• Overnight Respite

The Arc Gloucester’s Life Long Learning program provides adults (18+) an opportunity to explore and develop in areas of interest such as: 

•  Health & Wellness
•  Performing Arts
•  Fine Arts
•  Arts & Life Long Crafts

 

Learning classes are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Individuals with IDD are active members in their communities. Participation in Aktion Club, Social Club, and Senior Club, provide opportunities to give back to the community through various volunteer activities and service projects.