Facility-based Work Supports
This service program supports over 100 people with diverse needs and
provides a continuum of tailored services allowing individuals a
variety of vocational opportunities to pursue their goals. Work
opportunities include assembly, mailing, packaging, shredding,
recycling, print shop jobs and more. Individuals are assessed on an
on-going basis toward greater independence and strengthening
vocational skills toward the attainment of employment goals.
Please contact Joanne Plourde at jplourde@ne-arc.org or Kathy Marques at kmarques@ne-arc.org for more information.
Heritage Caning Co.
Established over thirty years ago, Heritage Caning Company is a
program that provides chair weaving services to the general public,
antique dealers and commercial businesses all over New England. The
staff and workers are expert in all types of weaving including hand
cane, pressed cane, fiber rush, porch weave, and binder cane.
Individuals expressing interest in Caning are offered paid
internships at the Caning Company as a work exploration option with
the opportunity to learn a variety of caning skills for possible
employment options at the Caning Company.
Please contact Melissa Dulude at
mdulude@ne-arc.org or call
978-531-0666 for more information.
Employment Supports
The Employment Supports component assesses individuals’ interests,
needs and preferences in helping them to achieve integrated,
competitive employment. Job development, job coaching and
transportation are provided to aid people in achieving these goals.
Staffing ratios are based on the individual’s needs. Training
includes pre-employment training, interest inventories, career
planning, and work exposure in the community. We also educate
potential employers to provide the necessary support for people to
be successful in their career goals.
Please contact Joanne Plourde at jplourde@ne-arc.org or Kathy Marques at kmarques@ne-arc.org for more information.
Deaf
Services
The Northeast Arc Day Services Division provides people who are deaf
with the opportunities and support to learn and grow as individuals
and achieve career and personal goals in their community. These
supports vary based upon an individual’s current needs and long-term
goals and can include; Individualized Supported Work, Vocational
Training, Day Habilitation Supports, and Transportation.
Please contact Joanne Plourde at jplourde@ne-arc.org or Kathy Marques at kmarques@ne-arc.org for more information.
Specialized Services
Specialized Work Supports provides supports to individuals with both
developmental disabilities and mental health issues in a structured
environment. Individuals attending this program are offered a
variety of sub-contract work as well as opportunities to work in the
community at various supervised work sites. The program provides a 1
to 4 staff to individual ratio. A high level of staff supervision
and instruction is provided for individuals with developmental
disabilities and physical needs. Individuals have a wide array of
choices and opportunities for many new experiences both in the
community and with a variety of work options.
Please contact Joanne Plourde at jplourde@ne-arc.org or Kathy Marques at kmarques@ne-arc.org for more information.