Westchester ARC (Association for Retarded Children)
121 Westmoreland Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606 |
| Contact Person: |
Cathleen Bahan |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 428-8330 (ext. 3119) |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 997-2985 |
| Email: |
cbahan@westchesterarc.org |
| Web address: |
http://www.westchesterarc.org/ |
| Number of Yrs in Service: |
56 |
Mission
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To empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential based on personal choices abilities and interests. This is accomplished through person-centered services, support to families, advocacy and leadership, which together inspire the community to value the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities.
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Disabilities Served: |
| Hearing Impaired |
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Visually Impaired |
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| Emotional / Psychiatric |
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Mental Retardation |
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| Developmental Disabilities |
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Physical Disabilities |
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| Learning Disabilities |
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Autism |
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| Medically Fragile |
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Traumatic Brain Injured |
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Other Disabilities:
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Ages Served:
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| 0 to 5 |
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22 to 65 |
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| 6 to 21 |
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65 and over |
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Recreation Services Provided:
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| Arts |
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Team Sports |
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| Biking |
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Tennis |
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| Camps |
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Theater |
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| Dance |
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Videography |
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| Horseback Riding |
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Wheelchair Sports |
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| Martial Arts |
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Writing |
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| Music |
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Yoga |
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| Social |
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Swimming |
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Other Recreation: Field Trips, Vacations and Movies
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Education Services Provided:
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| Early Intervention |
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High School |
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| Pre-School |
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Post Secondary |
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| Elementary/Middle School |
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Pre-Vocational |
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| Professional |
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Assessments |
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Other Education:
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Transportation Services Provided:
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| Public |
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Travel Training |
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| Private |
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Other Transportation: By local public school district.
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes |
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Supported Apartments |
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Other Housing:
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Legal / Support / Advocacy Services Provided:
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| Guardianship |
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Assessments |
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| Pooled Trusts |
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Disability Rights Advocacy |
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| Supplemental Needs Trust |
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Disability Support Groups |
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| School Advocacy |
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Sexuality Awareness Counseling |
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Other Legal / Support / Advocacy Services:
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Medical Services Services Provided:
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| Clinical Services |
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Nutrition Counseling |
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| Dental |
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Psychiatric Psychological Services |
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| Adaptive Technology |
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Speech Therapy |
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| Occupational Therapy |
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Physical Therapy |
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Other Medical Services:
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Vocational Services Services Provided:
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| Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation |
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Sheltered Employment |
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| Vocational Training |
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Supported Employment |
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| Pre-Vocational Training |
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Competitive Employment |
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| Vocational Counseling |
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Other Vocational Services:
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