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The Arc of Union County, Inc. is
a non-profit, non-sectarian 501 (c) (3) membership-based organization
dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals of all ages with
developmental disabilities and to assisting their families in promoting
the quality of their care and support. Affiliated with both the New Jersey and
National Arc, The Arc of Union County was founded in 1949 by parents of
children with disabilities. Various programs of The Arc of Union County
are licensed by the New Jersey State Department of Health, Human
Services, and Education and the agency holds distinguished accreditations
from CARF and NAEYC, nationally recognized accrediting
authorities.
The Arc of Union
functions as both an advocacy and service agency. Its goal for both
endeavors is to promote holistic community integration and independence
for people with developmental disabilities across life spheres and within
early childhood, educational, social, residential, vocational, and family
domains. The Arc of Union uses both of its functions to promote the
quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and to provide
meaningful choices and options for consumers of services.
Services include:
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Early intervention, day care and educational programs for 180
children
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Vocational training and employment services for 200 adults
· Business services provided
to local businesses since 1977
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Residential and support services for over 100 adults
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Health and behavioral supports
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Special needs programming for 75 adults, including elderly adults
and individuals with significant medical and physical or behavioral
changes
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Year-round recreation programs
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A wide range of respite services, including In-Home respite, After
School, After Work, and Saturday programs, and Hotel Respite
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Summer day camp, Camp Star
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A variety of family supports, advocacy, and information and
referral services
· Real Life Choices
The Arc of Union
County also created a separate corporation, Lifetime
Support, Inc. to provide guardianship and financial planning and
oversight services for individuals with disabilities.
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