The Minute Man Arc for Human Services Inc.

The Day Habilitation Program provides an environment of personal enrichment and growth through a wide range of integrated learning experiences designed to support the needs of each participant. The program offers a broad spectrum of activities designed to help adults with developmental disabilities learn and grow. Day Habilitation supports individuals to identify their needs and desires, set goals and achieve new levels of independence. Daily programming is consistently implemented in order to promote the acquisition of new life skills, relationship building, personal health and safety, physical activity, creativity, self-determination and enjoyment.

Employment Services provides creative and effective job opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Over the past 50 years, our commitment to placing individuals in the community and cultivating relationships with local businesses and organizations has grown to include more than 45 businesses. We possess a proven track record of placing over 85% of individuals in the community in the past two years, one of the highest placement records in Massachusetts. Minute Man Arc first provides individualized job training and then places program participants in area offices, restaurants, retail establishments, markets, schools, farms and military facilities. We strive to help every person realize his or her career aspirations while contributing to the community and earning a fair wage. We strongly encourage family involvement through information sharing, goal setting and ongoing communication. Our Self Advocates and Family Advisory Council play ac­tive roles in the program.

4. Residential Services offers a broad array of living options and supports determined by each individual's personal preference and the level of support that is needed. Minute Man Arc’s residential services consist of twelve smaller programs, including nine group homes for 49 adults with developmental and other disabilities, located in the communities of Concord, Littleton, Maynard and Stow. In addition, our Residential Program has an Adult Foster Program supporting 31 individuals, and Independent Living Program supporting 20 individuals and a small Shared Living Program supporting two individuals.

5. Family Services Recreation was developed more than 15 years ago and has evolved over time to better meet the needs of its stakeholders with developmental disabilities. Today, Recreation provides a broad array of wraparound services to support families in balancing the challenges of caring for a loved one who has a disability, as well as offering client-centered enrichment supports for all ages. Annually, Recreation creates programming for over 100 families, children, and adults. The individuals served typically have a range of disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, and multiple disabilities. Service options may include: Minutekids Afterschool & School Vacation programs, Special Olympic sports, Friday Night Social events, and Afternoon Activities. Recreation is a self-funded program which receives no direct reimbursements or subsidies. Programs are offered at a nominal fee recouped through private payment. The majority of operating costs are defrayed through extensive fundraising.