The Arc of New Jersey in Hudson County
Sandra Vasquez, Director
For the past eight years, The Arc of New Jersey has been, and continues to, serve people with developmental disabilities in the Hudson County community through
its Hudson County Resource Center. We have assisted more than 700 families with information and referral services, recreation, a monthly support group, family
support vouchers, an after school program for children with significant disabilities and an employment day program for adults with developmental disabilities. We
continue to raise awareness about our programs and services through local school districts, churches, businesses, community health fairs, the media, coalitions and fundraising events.
Employment/Day Program - now in its eight year of operation, the employment/day program serves 24 adult consumers in their community, with
employment, volunteer jobs and career exploration.
After School and Day Care Program - the After School Program is now in its third year of operation,
serving 15 children, ages 6-21 with developmental disabilities. Activities include recreation, social skills, academic assistance and activities of daily living training.
Family support voucher program - the program distributes voucher stipends to families through the DDD family support program.
Family Support Group - monthly support meetings provide family members of children and adults with
developmental disabilities with educational materials, guest speakers and lectures on various topics concerning developmental disability issues. An average of 20-25 family members attend the monthly
meetings.
Recreation Program - recreation and social skills activities are provided to individuals with
developmental disabilities of all ages, according to the needs and interests of the participants. Last year an average of 20-25 individuals participated in one or more of the activities offered.
Information and Referral - more than 900 individuals contacted the Hudson County Resource Center
for assistance in the past year. Issues and concerns included: applications to the State for financial, insurance and service assistance; questions regarding services through DDD, DVRS, Medicaid, etc;
housing; transportation; education and special education; legal concerns; and referrals to other community agencies.
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