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The mission of The Arc Carroll County is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life.

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WHY CHOOSE THE ARC?

Our mission is to support people in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life. Our founders pioneered the opportunities that exist today for people with developmental disabilities. We build on their courageous tradition of innovation and creativity in the design and delivery of our services. A genuine spirit of caring and sincere interest and concern for the complete well-being of all people define our actions.

We treat everyone with respect.
Dignity, choice, ability, privacy and opinion are fundamental principles of who we are.

PROGRAM VALUES

The Arc Carroll County offers a wide range of services where each person supported is involved in the important decisions that affect their life. Service plans are self directed by each person supported as much as possible to guarantee that their individual goals and preferences are met.

  • Innovation – Our founders pioneered the opportunities that exist today for people with developmental disabilities. We build on their courageous tradition of innovation and creativity in the design and delivery of our services.

  • Integrity – We operate with integrity in all that we do – as a service provider, as an employer, and as members of our community.

  • Respect – We treat everyone with respect. Dignity, choice, ability, privacy and opinion are fundamental principles of who we are.

  • Quality – We embrace the highest standards in all that we do. Quality in service and character drives our actions and attitudes.

  • Caring – We act with a genuine spirit of caring. A sincere interest in and concern for the complete well-being of all people define our actions.

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SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT & VOCATIONAL SERVICES

The Arc Carroll offers community employment, vocational & day services. These services emphasize work, volunteerism, and job readiness skills while assisting people in identifying and developing vocational opportunities that interest them. Participants receive job skills training and job search support.

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DAY SERVICES

The Day Program provides community inclusive opportunities. Individuals served in this program are engaged in a variety of activities adhering to an Employment First philosophy promoting employment, positive growth, meaningful activities, education, and socially valued roles in the community.

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COMMUNITY LIVING & SUPPORT

Our community living arrangements give people choice in where they live, who they live with, how staff will assist them and who will provide that assistance. Our family and individual support services program offers flexible assistance to those who independently or with their family. In all cases, the support provided is individualized based on needs, desires and personal goals.
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EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

The Arc Carroll County and Carroll County Public Schools have partnered together for over 17 years, providing educational support services to high school students and students in the Post-Secondary Program. The Arc’s Educational Instructors practice person centered goals for vocational and educational success: Focusing on education, job placement, vocational goals and objectives, lesson planning and curriculum implementation. The Educational Instructors attend students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and transition meetings, as well. The Arc Carroll County participates in five distinct educational programs: VOICE, TCP, ST@CC, TE@CH, and TEAM. The department also works closely with The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) to provide career related classes, job development, and job support for students and adults. We also provide six-week paid internships to students with a DORS vocational plan. These internships provide on the job training and follow person centered employment goals.
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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

School bus transportation is provided for Carroll County Public School students with special needs. Each student receives door-to-door transportation services while enrolled in the school system.
Adult transportation is provided in support of the various Employment and Day Services programs.
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