may choose a variety of services and supports in addition to employment. The principles of Person-Centered Planning are utilized whereby the
individuals choose options in which they are interested.
These may include:
Health & Leisure Activities
The Arc supports individuals in community activities as dining out, using the library, mall-walking for exercise and learning community-based skills relevant to each individual's interest. This may occur during the week or on weekends.
Functional Activities
At the Arc facilities participants are offered meaningful and functional activities that are non-paying and not directly related to work. Based on the individuals' preferences, these activities include developing one's skills in the arts, hobbies, etc.
Volunteerism
The Arc provides support for individuals to take part in volunteer work (libraries, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.). These activities are designed around a person's interests, needs and goals. Volunteerism
should lead to greater involvement and satisfaction in participating in important community places and activities and may lead the individual to consider paid employment. These activities could be in the
form of individual or small group assignments, and may occur during the week or on weekends.
The Individual Options Department supports individual choices and works with the participants and their families or guardians in achieving their goals.
The services and supports described above are also offered at our Westbank location in Westwego, Louisiana.
For more information please call 504-897-0134.
Employment Services
From individual assessment to placement, the Arc of Greater New Orleans offers adults with disabilities a comprehensive set of vocational services.
Employment Planning
Individuals are assisted to identify their job preferences. Factors considered in the assessment process include; learning styles, employment experience, financial consideration, etc. Once an individual has chosen a career path, the following options are available to all individuals participating in the employment program.
Community Based Employment
The Arc works with local businesses to develop employment positions that meet the needs of an employment services participant. Once placed in a position, the Arc provides training and long term on-the-job support to assist the individual to maintain his or her employment.
Arc Enterprises
Employment opportunities are also available thorugh businesses operated by The Arc. Individuals are paid by The Arc for work performed on mobile crews or in individual jobs.
Arc Micro Enterprises
The Employment Services Department provides support to individuals in developing and operating their own businesses.
Mobil car wash crew
To learn more about the employment opportunities available,
please call 504-897-0134 for a tour or an interiew.
Project H.E.L.P.
Supported Independent Living
Respite Services
Respite provides care for a person with a developmental disability
on a planned or emergency basis.
Services are provided in you home.
No matter where services are provided,
the respite care worker will make every effort to provide
the same loving care offered by the family
Personal Care Assistant
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Services help meet the needs of those for whom disabilities have prevented the developmentof some independent living skills. By providing personal, on-going care, PCA services may delay or prevent the necessity of institutionalization. PCA Services also provide an opportunity for the participant to engage in social or leisure activities outside of the home.
PCA staff are carefully chosen and specially trained to care for, and about, persons with disabilities. The family and/or the person with the disability is always involved.
Family members may meet with the PCA staff before service begins, and the family may recommend persons who are willling to serve as a Personal Care Assistant.
Supported Living Services assist adults to improve skills in many areas such as decision making, money managment, daily living skills, being active in the community, mobility, etc. Basic suppports are provided to meet the needs of the individual. The person lives in their own home or apartment and has the responsibility of living expenses. This means services and supports can change without the person changing where they live.
To assure that the person is living in a safe environment and receiving the support they need, regular contact with Project H.E.L.P. staff at least three times per week is made. Thenumber of hours spent with Project H.E.L.P. staff is adjusted to match the person's needs. Emergency access to Project H.E.L.P. staff is available on a 24 hour basis. Families, friends, neighbors and staff work together to be a part of a lifestyle chosen by the individual.
For more information about Supported Living, please call 504-897-0134.
The Arc of Greater New Orleans
This page was last updated on: February 26, 2007
The Arc of Greater New Orleans
The Arc-GNO
is a United Way Agency
Member of
a national organization on mental retardation
Louisiana
Early Intervention
Family Service Coordination
Employment Services
Individual Options
Respite Services
Personal Care Assistants
and Supported Living
are accreditied by
The Rehabilitation
Accreditaiton Commission
For more information about Respite and Personal Care Assistants
