The Arc of South Norfolk County
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Mission
The Arc of South Norfolk is committed to providing exceptional supports to people with developmental disabilities, including autism, through collaboration, advocacy and empowerment.
Ruling year
1967
Principal Officer
Mr. Daniel Burke
Vice President
Mr. Daniel Sullivan
Main address
789 Clapboardtree Street
Westwood, MA 02090 USA
EIN
04-2349499
NTEE code
Human Service Organizations (P20)
Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (W05)
Disabled Persons' Rights (R23)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Encourage people with developmental disabilities, including autism, to lead dynamic, self-directed lives.
Protect and promote the rights and dignity of people with developmental disabilities, including autism.
Provide a continuum of person-centered services.
Foster an organizational culture to promote our Mission by recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional staff and leadership.
Partner with families and the community to celebrate achievements by people with developmental disabilities, including autism.
Provide visionary leadership actively engaged in defining and shaping current and future industry standards and trends.
Promote sound stewardship to ensure and protect financial and organizational integrity.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Family Autism Center
The Family Autism Center (FAC) works in conjunction with the Family Support Program at The Arc of South Norfolk. In 1995, more than 70 local families called upon The Arc of South Norfolk to develop the center. FAC is a community-based program whose mission is to provide advocacy, supports and services to people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.
Founded by families in our community, our services are responsive to the input, direction and needs of families. We work collaboratively with all stakeholders to provide support to hundreds of families throughout Norfolk County and Southeastern Massachusetts.
ALEC: Autism and Law Enforcement Coalition
ALEC began in 2003 as a collaborative effort of the The Arc of South Norfolk Family Autism Center and the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. The program was started with start-up funds from Dedham Savings Bank in Dedham, MA. ALEC training helps foster a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) among public safety and law enforcement personnel.
Training is available for police officers, firefighters and emergency and courtroom personnel, using curriculum and videos specific to each group. Basic EMTs, intermediate EMTs and paramedics earn 3 OEMS hours (continuing education hours) for ALEC training.
Presenters are First Responders with direct knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders through a family member. The audience hears from a colleague with personal knowledge and an extraordinary investment in the program. The goal of ALEC training is to complement but not replace previous training and to provide additional tools to use in assessing the risk of a situation.
Adult Day Services
The William F. Abel Therapeutic Center is a dynamic and progressive day program that provides individually tailored services for a diverse group of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our community includes persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, sensory and mobility impairments.
Senior Connections is a specialized day program that provides services to a group of active senior citizens with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Located in the heart of West Roxbury Center, this store-front Day Habilitation Program for aging adults is inviting and easily accessible by public transportation.
Social and Recreational Programs
The Arc of South Norfolk's Social-Recreation programs provide opportunities for fun and learning in a variety of social settings. The social and recreational calendar is a busy one, with a variety of choices to suit many interests. Sports programs have been active and popular here since their beginning in 1981.
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Encourage people with developmental disabilities, including autism, to lead dynamic, self-directed lives.
Protect and promote the rights and dignity of people with developmental disabilities, including autism.
Provide a continuum of person-centered services.
Foster an organizational culture to promote our Mission by recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional staff and leadership.
Partner with families and the community to celebrate achievements by people with developmental disabilities, including autism.
Provide visionary leadership actively engaged in defining and shaping current and future industry standards and trends.
Promote sound stewardship to ensure and protect financial and organizational integrity.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Encourage people with developmental disabilities, including autism, to lead dynamic, self-directed lives.
Protect and promote the rights and dignity of people with developmental disabilities, including autism.
Provide a continuum of person-centered services.
Foster an organizational culture to promote our Mission by recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional staff and leadership.
Partner with families and the community to celebrate achievements by people with developmental disabilities, including autism.
Provide visionary leadership actively engaged in defining and shaping current and future industry standards and trends.
Promote sound stewardship to ensure and protect financial and organizational integrity.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What We Offer
The Arc of South Norfolk offers a wide variety of services for individuals and families living in South Norfolk County and the surrounding communities.
Adult Day Services
Our Adult Day Services Programs offer individually tailored services for a diverse group adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our community includes persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, sensory and mobility impairments.
Family Support Program
The Family Support Center at The Arc of South Norfolk offers a wide range of general family support services and activities to families of children and adults who are eligible for DDS services and living at home with their families.
Family Autism Center
The Family Autism Center at The Arc of South Norfolk offers a wide range of general family support services and activities to families of children and adults who are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
ALEC First Responder Training
ALEC (Autism & Law Enforcement Education Coalition) is a First Responder Autism Training targeted to equip First Responders with the knowledge and strategies to best serve individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a crisis situation.
Support Groups
Family Autism Center and Family Support offer a variety of Support Groups for family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related developmental disabilities.
Social / Recreational Programs
The Social and Recreational Department offers social activities, sports, advocacy and adult education groups.
Harbor Counseling
Our Harbor Counseling Center is an out-patient mental health clinic that provides long-term and short-term therapies for adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are starting new programs that are inclusive of the community-both people with and without disabilities.
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The Arc of South Norfolk County
Board of directorsas of 01/13/2020
Richard Henderson
Richard Henderson
Civic Leader
Dennis Carroll
Executive, Xerium Corp.
Marilyn Howley
Town Meeting Member, Walpole
Ira Biggar
Attorney, Biggar & Biggar
Robyn Garth
Civic Leader
Meta Unterweger
Civic Leader
Karen Durham
Civic Leader
Frank Sally
Attorney
Carolyn Gombosi
Civic Leader
Karen Norton
Self -Advocate
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
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