activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Adult Day Treatment Program Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsProvides a safe and creative environment for over 45 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities annually, offering activities, training, and supervision to develop life skills, personal growth, independence, communication, and social relationships. The program maintains a 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio.
- Group Supported Employment Programs (Enclaves) Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesOperates group supported employment programs where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities work at local businesses with the assistance of a job coach.
- High School Transitional Program Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOffers a program for high school students preparing to graduate within one year, allowing them to participate in the organization's programs while still attending high school.
- Specialized Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides door-to-door transportation for participants, utilizing staff drivers trained in techniques for passengers with unique needs.
- Thrift Store OperationOperates a thrift store that provides funding for programs and offers job training opportunities for members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Community-based experiential learning community_based_learningThe organization uses community locations such as museums, restaurants, parks, and movie theaters as experiential resources to help participants learn about available resources and integrate as citizens, while also broadening their social interactions and community awareness.
- Independence-focused training and opportunities independence_focused_trainingThe organization focuses on maximizing individual independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing tailored training and opportunities.
- Person-centered approach to foster growth person_centered_approachThe organization uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes individual preference, action, instruction, and inclusion to support the growth and development of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aiming for a quality and normal life experience.
- Phased group supported employment with job coaching group_supported_employmentThe organization utilizes a group supported employment model (enclaves) with job coach support to facilitate employment at local businesses, with a phased approach to transition individuals from group-supported to individual-supported employment based on their success.
- Pre-vocational skills trainingThe organization provides pre-vocational skills training, including hand-eye coordination, attention to task, cooperative work, and response to supervision, as a foundational step for vocational training.
- Staff-supported skill maintenanceThe organization employs trained staff to provide physical or supportive assistance to participants, which helps them maintain existing skills.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Day Treatment for Adults (DTA)
Provides experiences and activities to increase abilities in personal care, socialization, motor skills, communication, and community/leisure activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Includes community outings and pre-vocational skills training.
Employment Services Program
Group Supported Employment Program where individuals work at local businesses in small groups with a job coach (enclaves), with potential for individual supported employment.
High School Transitional Program
Allows high school students preparing to graduate to participate in Mohave County Arc's programs for a smoother transition into adult life.
Thrift Store
A thrift store that provides funding for programs and job training opportunities for members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Mohave County Arc Of Kingman Network — Local chapter associated with the broader Arc network, indicated by social media presence and organizational naming.
- State of Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities (DES/DDD) Government — Licensed and primarily funded by this state division.
- The Arc of Arizona Partner — Partners at the state level.
- The Arc of the United States Partner — Partners at the national level.
- local businesses Partner — Host employment enclaves for individuals in the Group Supported Employment Program.