Services
The Arc Wayne has a wide variety of services to support people with and without disabilities and their families in western New York.
Residential services
The Arc Wayne currently supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 14 24-hour staff-supervised homes, as well as in a supportive apartment program.
Welfare to work
The Arc Wayne operates Welfare to Work programs in conjunction with the Wayne County Department of Social Services. The Welfare to Work program supports and trains individuals to become productive, responsible employees and to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.
day habilitation
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
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.
Site-based prevocational services
Site-based prevocational services is not currently accepting new enrollments. This program supports people who are eligible to work in the sheltered workshop and provides the same services as Community Prevocational Services.
supported employment (semp)
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.
pathway to employment
Individuals enrolled in the HCBS Waiver can participate in Pathway while participating in programs such as Day Hab, Prevocational, and SEMP. Pathway focuses on discovery of a person's skills, interests, and abilities. The duration of the program is the lesser of 278 hours or 365 days, and participants are involved in at least two vocational activities and three short vocational experiences during the program.
ACCES-VR
ACCES-VR is available to persons with and without ID/DD. This program provides assessment to help identify skills, abilities, and interests. It also offers career counseling and guidance, rehabilitation and assistive technology, training, supported employment, and job placement and retention.
Vocational experiences
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.
business development
The Arc Wayne can provide assistance through OPWDD Supported Employment to individuals with ID/DD who want to start their own business.
step 2 work
The Arc Wayne partners with local school districts to offer the Step 2 Work program in local high schools. Students receive academic special education services from a teacher employed by the school district and receive life skills and prevocational training from an Arc Wayne school instructor in the same classroom. Students also complete job shadowing and other activities that assist the students in learning their skills, interests, and aptitudes.
Erie Shore Judicial Services
Erie Shore Judicial Services provides employment-focused services to people in Wayne, Ontario and Oswego Counties who are on probation. The program focuses on people with low to moderate employment needs. Priority is given to people placed on supervision within the last six months.
BEHAVIORAL health (hcbs) services
The Arc Wayne provides Home and Community based services (HCBS) to adults meeting the criteria of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Individuals deemed eligible are enrolled in a Medicaid-managed care plan called a Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) and are contacted by managed care organizations. Services include:
To learn more about BH HCBS, visit the state website.
- Habilitation
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Family Support and Training
- Prevocational Services
- Transitional Employment
- Intensive Supported Employment
- Ongoing Supported Employment
To learn more about BH HCBS, visit the state website.
Community Habilitation
The Arc Wayne provides habilitation training to individuals in their home or within their community to maintain or advance levels of independence, i.e., hygiene, household chores, mobility, personal health care, financial management, and social skills. Individuals must be OPWDD eligible, HCBS Waiver enrolled. They can live independently or with family in the community.
Family support services
Multiple services are available to individuals who are OPWDD eligible and live with a family member. Services include: behavior management (assisting families to manage challenging behaviors in the home), crisis, after-school program (for school-age children who have high medical or behavioral challenges), family reimbursement (funds available to reimburse costs to care for developmentally disabled family members), parenting (teaching basic skills for the caregiver), recreation (community opportunities), transportation (rides to and from recreation events), and homemakers (respite and companionship services).
Respite
The Arc Wayne provides caregiver services for developmentally disabled individuals living with family to provide a break. Respite may be provided at a site or in a family's own home. Individuals must be OPWDD eligible and HCBS waiver enrolled.
Article 16 clinic
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.
care management for children and adults through the department of health
The Arc Wayne provides support to improve health outcomes for high Medicaid recipients. Medical, behavioral health, and social service needs are addressed. Evidence-based person-centered practices are used. Eligibility is based on having a chronic health issue such as asthma, diabetes, cardiac disorders, diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), or complex trauma. The adult/child must reside in Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Monroe, or Yates Counties.
roosevelt children's center (rcc)
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:
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.
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.
Assistive supports transportation
Assistive Support Transportation (formerly OPTS) is a program that provides transportation to eligible individuals for recreational and social purposes on a first-come-first-served basis. Eligible individuals are provided curb-to-curb service. Eligibility criteria are as follows:
· Participants must be determined eligible for OPWDD services
· Participants must be authorized for service by the OPWDD Regional Office
· Participants cannot live in certified residential settings
· Participants must live independently in the community, or with family in rural areas where other transportation resources are not readily available
Transportation cannot be provided to Medicaid-funded activities including medical appointments, clinic appointments, or day program. For more information contact Bill Kallusch.
· Participants must be determined eligible for OPWDD services
· Participants must be authorized for service by the OPWDD Regional Office
· Participants cannot live in certified residential settings
· Participants must live independently in the community, or with family in rural areas where other transportation resources are not readily available
Transportation cannot be provided to Medicaid-funded activities including medical appointments, clinic appointments, or day program. For more information contact Bill Kallusch.
Summer Lunch Program
This is a 5 week program held during the summer (July--August) with 4 sites: Newark and Palmyra Libraries Windsong Terrace, and Driving Park Circle. The Arc Wayne serves 120 lunches daily Monday—Thursday. This is free to kids and teens up to 18 years old.
HEAp Applications
The Arc Wayne is an Alternate Certifier for HEAP applications in Wayne County. The agency processes all HEAP applications for people over 60 years of age or who are permanently disabled. HEAP is a one-time per season grant that assists persons with low incomes help to pay a portion of their heating bills. Anyone seeking HEAP may call Valerie Curtis @ 315-311-7741 ext. 311.
Support Broker Services
The Arc Wayne offers support brokering services for OPWDD-eligible individuals who are desiring to participate in Self – Direction services. A Support Broker helps a person exercise as much choice and control over their life as possible. The Support Broker guides someone through initiation of a self-directed budget and provides ongoing support. The Support Broker works with a person who self-directs to:
- Build their Circle of Support team
- Plan a budget for their services
- Educate on services and community resources
- Provide training and support on hiring and supervising staff
- Develop habilitation plans, when needed
- Communicate with the Fiscal Intermediary
Erie Shore Landing
Erie Shore Landing is a retail street of shops along the Erie Canal in Newark. The shops include a cafe/bakery, ice cream, printshop, and retail space for local vendors. The Arc Wayne completed construction in December 2018, and we expect to open by spring 2019. Check out our website for more information.
home delivered Meals
The Arc Wayne holds the Wayne County contract to provide and deliver meals to seniors' homes throughout Wayne County on behalf of the Wayne County Department of Aging and Youth. Volunteer coordination and administrative support are our responsibilities. Cooking, packaging, and transporting are all handled by the agency. Volunteers are then responsible for distributing the meals. Contact the Wayne County Department of Aging and Youth or The Arc Wayne for more information.
Children and Family Treatment and Support Services: Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is designed to restore, rehabilitation, and support a child’s/youth’s developmentally appropriate functioning to enable them to be an active and productive member of their family and community. PSR is designed to compensate for, or eliminate, any deficits or barriers associated with a child/youth’s behavioral health needs. This service is available to children from birth to 21 years of age.
All of the following criteria must be met:
1.The child/youth has a behavioral health diagnosis that demonstrates symptoms consistent or corresponding with the DSM-5; AND
2.The child/youth is likely to benefit from and respond to the service to prevent the onset or the worsening of symptoms; AND
3.The service is needed to meet rehabilitative goals by restoring, rehabilitating, and/or supporting a child/youth’s functional level to facilitate integration of the child/youth as a participant of their community and family; AND
4.The services are recommended by the following Licensed Practitioners of the Healing Arts operating within the scope of their practice under State License.
All of the following criteria must be met:
1.The child/youth has a behavioral health diagnosis that demonstrates symptoms consistent or corresponding with the DSM-5; AND
2.The child/youth is likely to benefit from and respond to the service to prevent the onset or the worsening of symptoms; AND
3.The service is needed to meet rehabilitative goals by restoring, rehabilitating, and/or supporting a child/youth’s functional level to facilitate integration of the child/youth as a participant of their community and family; AND
4.The services are recommended by the following Licensed Practitioners of the Healing Arts operating within the scope of their practice under State License.
F.A.S.T. Program (Free Activities & Sports Trailer)
The FAST Program (Free Activities and Sports Trailer) is available to provide organizations with access to sporting and activity equipment to enhance any event where young people will be in attendance.
The Trailer is available for schools, churches, civic groups, committees, and scouting groups within Wayne County, and it is absolutely free. Program staff will deliver the Trailer to your location and leave it for the duration of your event. Staff will return at a pre-determined time and retrieve the Trailer. It’s as simple as that!
The Trailer contains equipment for:
The Trailer is available for schools, churches, civic groups, committees, and scouting groups within Wayne County, and it is absolutely free. Program staff will deliver the Trailer to your location and leave it for the duration of your event. Staff will return at a pre-determined time and retrieve the Trailer. It’s as simple as that!
The Trailer contains equipment for:
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Field hockey
- Floor hockey
- Football
- Flag football
- Whiffle ball
- Kick ball
- Dodge ball
- Golf
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Kan Jam
- Jump ropes
- Tug-of-war ropes
- Frisbees
- A 10’ x 10’ canopy
- Table
- First Aid kit
- PA system
For questions regarding any of our services, please contact Central Intake at 315-331-7741
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