Wayne County Chapter, NYSARC Inc.

The Arc Wayne currently supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 17 24-hour staff-supervised homes, as well as in a supportive apartment program.

Individuals in Day Hab work on goals that enrich their life and enable them to become more involved and productive in their communities. Activities include health and wellness, arts and music, culinary, and others. Eligibility is determined by OPWDD.

Community Prevocational Services assist individuals who want to work and need extra help to develop the skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Participants also engage in job readiness education. Participants are not expected to be ready for community employment within a year. Eligibility is determined by OPWDD.

RCC provides early intervention and preschool services to children birth to five years old in a variety of home, community, and center-based options. RCC is located in Newark and serves children in Wayne and surrounding counties.

RCC's Early Intervention and Preschool Program provides the following services:
Evaluations and screenings for those children suspected of having a delay in development
Full and half day integrated and special education classrooms for toddlers and preschoolers
Special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing services, music therapy, and vision services
Home and community-based services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Preschool programs for typically developing children
Day care
A wide range of options for children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and their families

Eligibility for services is determined through a multi-disciplinary evaluation consisting of standardized testing.

The Early Intervention Program for children birth to age three is regulated by the NYS Department of Health Bureau of Early Intervention. Parents may request an evaluation by contacting their county Early Intervention Program. Once eligibility is determined, the county is responsible for finding providers to serve the child and their family.

The Preschool Program is regulated by the NYS Education Department. Each school district is responsible for helping parents choose a multi-disciplinary evaluation team. If a child is determined to be eligible for services, the school district will find an agency or independent providers to serve the child.

SEMP Provides the supports needed to obtain and maintain paid, competitive jobs in the community at or above minimum wage. Individuals with ID/DD typically transition to SEMP after they receive supported employment services through the NYS Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), and require limited job coaching to successfully maintain their employment. Individuals also come to supported employment from programs that offer intensive training through OPWDD.

Erie Shore Landing is a street of shops along the Erie Canal in Newark that employs individuals with and without disabilities. The shops include a cafe/bakery, ice cream parlor, printshop, and retail space that is available for another local business to rent.

Recourse Employment Services provide employment-focused services to people in Wayne, Ontario, and Steuben Counties who are on probation or parole. The program focuses on people with low to moderate employment needs and a moderate to high risk of recidivism. Priority is given to people placed on supervision within the last six months.

The Arc Wayne offers work experiences and supported employment in food services, janitorial services, lawn care, painting, production, packaging, and other vocational areas in conjunction with our other vocational programs.

The Arc Wayne provides speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, psychology, and cognitive assessments (dementia, geriatric) at certified satellites in Wayne, Genesee, Orleans, and Niagara Counties.