activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 10
- Adult Day Treatment Program Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsOffers structured day treatment activities to improve personal care, socialization, motor skills, communication, and community engagement for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, maintaining a 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio.
- Community Living and Independent Living Support Services Supported Living for IDDProvides community-based employment, housing, and adult day support services to over 500 individuals per year, including semi-independent living programs with single-bedroom apartments and supportive homes that promote personal growth, skill development, and self-advocacy through instruction in personal care, home management, budgeting, cooking, public transportation use, and community living skills.
- Community-Based Day Treatment Program Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsProvides structured day treatment activities to improve personal care, socialization, motor skills, communication, and community engagement for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, maintaining a 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio to support a therapeutic environment.
- Coordinated Mobility and Transportation Access Program Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationPromotes, enhances, and facilitates access to transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities by building coordination among public transportation providers, supporting transportation collaboration, partner-building, vehicle sharing, training, research, and sharing of best practices in coordinated mobility.
- Residential and Independent Living Support Supported Living for IDDOperates semi-independent living programs with single bedroom apartments and supportive homes to promote personal growth and skill development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes instruction in personal care, home management, community living skills, and organizing community outings.
- Specialized Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides door-to-door transportation for participants within specific geographic areas using staff trained in techniques tailored to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and operates Mobility Management services in the Phoenix East Valley area through the Section 5310 Coordinated Mobility Program for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities.
- Specialized Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides specialized door-to-door transportation for participants within specific geographic areas, utilizing staff trained in techniques tailored to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, offers Mobility Management services in the Phoenix East Valley area to facilitate access to transportation and coordinate among public transportation providers.
- Specialized Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides specialized door-to-door transportation for participants within specific geographic areas, utilizing staff trained in techniques tailored to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, offers Mobility Management services in the Phoenix East Valley area to facilitate access to transportation and coordinate among public transportation providers for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Workforce Development and Employment Services Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides classroom and on-the-job training, community-based work enclaves, supported job placements, and independent placements for individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes offering lawn care services to the public through Arc Enterprises as a workforce development program.
- Workforce Development and Employment Training for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides classroom and on-the-job training through community-based work enclaves, supported job placements, and independent placements, including job skills development via Arc Enterprises, which offers lawn care services to the public.
capacity building · 3
- Volunteer Program Management Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOperates a comprehensive volunteer program that provides training and screening for volunteers, integrating them into service delivery roles and offering both project-based and direct service opportunities.
- Volunteer Program Management Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOperates a comprehensive volunteer program that includes training and screening for volunteers, integrating them into service delivery roles, and offering both project-based and direct service volunteer opportunities.
- Volunteer Training and Integration Program Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementProvides training and screening for volunteers and integrates them into service delivery roles similar to employees, offering both project-based and direct service opportunities.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Community Integration Through Experiential Engagement community-integration modelUses the community as a learning and social environment to foster civic engagement, interpersonal development, and meaningful relationships, enabling individuals with I/DD to become contributing community members through experiential learning and social participation.
- Community Integration and Engagement community_integrationThe organization fosters community integration and engagement by involving the public through events and volunteering, promoting self-determination, building reciprocal community relationships, and using the community as an experiential learning environment to develop civic engagement and meaningful relationships.
- Community Integration and Engagement community_integrationThe organization fosters community integration and self-determination by involving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in public life through events, volunteering, and experiential learning, aiming to build meaningful relationships and support their role as contributing community members.
- Community-Integrated Employment and Pre-Vocational Training community_integrated_employmentThe organization prepares individuals with developmental disabilities for community-integrated employment through individualized workforce training and support, supplemented by pre-vocational and social integration activities that enhance interpersonal skills and community engagement.
- Community-Integrated Employment and Social Integration community_integrated_employmentThe organization prepares individuals with developmental disabilities for community-integrated employment through individualized workforce training and support, supplemented by socialization and community leisure activities to enhance interpersonal interactions and overall community integration.
- Community-Integrated Employment and Socialization community_integrated_employmentThe organization prepares individuals for community-integrated employment through individualized workforce training and support, supplemented by socialization and community leisure activities to enhance interpersonal interactions and overall community integration.
- Coordinated Transportation Access Planning coordinated_transportation_planningImplements a coordinated transportation planning strategy to assess needs, align resources, and build accessible transit systems that connect individuals with I/DD to essential services and community opportunities.
- Coordinated Transportation Planning coordinated_transportation_planningThe organization assesses transportation needs and resources, builds partnerships, and creates user-friendly systems to connect individuals with services through a Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan.
- Coordinated Transportation Planning coordinated_transportation_planningThe organization uses a Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan to assess transportation needs, build partnerships, and create user-friendly systems, ensuring individuals can connect with necessary services and community opportunities.
- Individualized Employment Preparation community-integrated employmentProvides tailored workforce training and pre-vocational support strategies designed to prepare individuals with developmental disabilities for integrated employment in the community, based on personal goals and capacities.
- Person-Centered Planning and Support person_centered_planningThe organization employs a person-centered approach that prioritizes the individual's goals, aspirations, and needs, involving them, their families, and stakeholders in developing individualized plans and providing support options that enhance independence, personal choice, and dignity.
- Person-Centered Planning and Support person-centered planningEmploys a person-centered approach that centers on the individual's goals, aspirations, and needs, involving them, their families, and stakeholders in creating individualized plans that promote self-determination, choice, and dignity in all aspects of life.
- Person-Centered Planning and Support person_centered_planningThe organization employs a person-centered approach that prioritizes the individual's goals, aspirations, needs, and choices, involving them, their families, and stakeholders in developing individualized plans and support options to enhance independence and dignity.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Community Engagement Program
Develops and promotes the vitality of Chandler Gilbert Arc, creates mutually beneficial community relationships through education and outreach, and promotes self-determination.
Community Integrated Employment
Provides job training, supported employment, and job coaching for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through enclaves, individual placements, and independent employment.
Comprehensive and Customized Supports (Housing)
Offers person-centered housing options in homes and apartments for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including those with complex medical and behavioral challenges, focusing on personal growth and life skills.
Day Treatment for Adults (DTA)
Offers structured activities and community outings to develop personal care, socialization, motor skills, communication, and pre-vocational abilities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Housing & Community Living
Provides person-centered residential support in homes and semi-independent apartments, focusing on life skills, self-advocacy, and community integration for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Lawn Care
Workforce development program providing lawn care services as a social enterprise while training individuals in job skills.
Mobility Management
Partnership with MAG and City of Phoenix to coordinate transportation access for seniors and people with disabilities through planning, collaboration, and best practices sharing.
Private Apartment Living Program
Semi-independent living program offering training in cooking, budgeting, transportation, and recreational planning to prepare individuals for full independence.
Volunteerism
Comprehensive program for project and direct service volunteers with various opportunities to support the agency's mission.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Arc of the United States Network — National network affiliation
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — Funding source for individuals participating in the Workforce Solutions Program.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Partner in providing Mobility Management services under the Section 5310 Coordinated Mobility Program.
- Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Government — Funding source for individuals participating in the Workforce Solutions Program.
- Maricopa Association of Governments Partner — Partner in providing Mobility Management services under the Section 5310 Coordinated Mobility Program.
- Not specified Partner — Partnership not explicitly named in source text
- Pollack Tempe Cinemas Partner — Hosted screening events for Chandler Gilbert Arc's film program celebrating individuals with I/DD.
- The Arc of Arizona Partner — State-level partner organization