The Point/Arc provides opportunities to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to reach their highest potential educationally, residentially, socially and vocationally. It's since grown to a holistic, full-service agency with a wide range of around the clock programs for individuals with a variety of disabilities, from down syndrome to autism to many one of a kind diagnoses. The Point/Arc offers advocacy, case management, day care, educational, residential, vocational and social opportunities. The Point/Arc currently serves more than 1,500 people through its programs and services. The Point/Arc is always looking for new ways to fill in the service gaps and to integrate individuals with I/DD in the community to reach their fullest potential. The Point/Arc owns and operates four social enterprises to generate operating cash back to the programs, and to train and employ individuals with I/DD, including Point Perk, The Point Apparel, The Point Commercial Laundry and The Point Commercial Cleaning. Education and employment services offered through The Point/Arc include:
- Social Communication
- Transition programs
- Pre-vocational skills training
- Team building intensive program and alumni group
- Employment program
- Advocacy
- Everybody Counts program
The Point/Arc owns twelve group homes, providing a nurturing, stable and secure environment to approximately 50 individuals, allowing them to develop their maximum potential. The Residential Program serves people based on their individual needs and is "best practice" driven. Our goal is to create opportunities for the individuals we support to become contributing and inclusive members of their community. The Point/Arc holds weekly events for individuals, including game nights, karaoke, arts and crafts, movie nights and themed dances. We also offer ways to become more active, such as basketball, bowling and softball. Throughout the year, we offer week-long and weekend vacations. Getting involved in the Social Programs is a great way to maintain friendships and meet new people.
