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Provides 73 units of one-bedroom housing (600-1100 square feet).

Provides individualized volunteer placement for eligible youth who want to develop job skills, explore possible future careers, gain self-confidence, and provide a valuable service to the agency of placement. Placements include libraries, museums, hospitals, animal shelters, restaurants, and grooming salons. Group Volunteer Experiences projects are designed to give members a positive connection to the community and allow them to feel like community heroes. Program may include annual trips to do volunteer activities with other organizations in the United States and internationally.

Provides benefits screening and forms assistance for several government assistance programs (Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, etc.). NOTE: does not help with unemployment. Provides particular focus on signing households up for food stamps (SNAP/Food Assistance). Trained phone staff takes information from the client in order to fill out applications for many programs at once. Applications can be completed and submitted over the phone. Also provides food pantry referrals to the agency's food partner sites in its 5-county service area. Also helps families sign up for the Senior Commodity Box Program.

Provides an educational course that focuses on understanding emotional, mental, and neurobiological disorder diagnoses (includes attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder {AD/HD}, major depression, childhood schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive/compulsive disorder {OCD}), developing coping skills, counseling and therapy, medications, crisis intervention, special education concerns, dealing with community agencies, and family advocacy. Classes are taught by a trained parent facilitator.

Provides assessments and, if indicated, treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Recommendations may include medication, skills training and coaching and help managing behavior in a variety of life settings.

Provides information and makes referrals to local support agencies to families of developmentally disabled persons and professionals who serve them. The Arc also serves as an advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Staff understand the laws and regulations that protect the rights of families of school-aged children and the adult population. Advocates meet with clients, accompany families to important meetings, and advocate on their behalf.

Provides reimbursement for assistance with daily living activities to individuals with disabilities so they can work, seek employment, or attend school or job training. Will provide reimbursement of up to $8 per hour for up to 35 hours of assistance per week. Covers services that assist with personal needs such as eating, dressing, bathing, housework, shopping and meal preparation. Provides training to participants in recruiting, hiring and managing an assistant, as well as in employer tax responsibilities. Client must be able to handle paperwork.

Offers a variety of behavioral health services to address the needs of children, adolescents and their families. Services include child and adolescent psychiatry, counseling, developmental behavioral pediatrics, psychology, ADHD, feeding disorders and cerebral palsy treatment.

Provides 73 units of one-bedroom housing (600-1100 square feet).

Mental Health organization, information and support for children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorders.

Provides adult day support, vocational habilitation, benefits analysis, benefits coordination, career exploration. career discovery, community based assessment, work adjustment, job development, job coaching, and individual employment supports.

Provides opportunities for individuals with physical, sensory, or developmental disabilities to participate in social/recreational activities, arts and crafts, and physical fitness programs. Activities may range from games and movie nights to yoga and sports programs. Staff who are trained to work with people who are disabled are sometimes available.

Provides recreational classes and activities for those with disabilities. Activities vary by season and include dances, nature hikes, exercise, bowling, and softball. Activities are designed and adapted to meet the needs of participants.

Offers children with autism the opportunity to attend a special education program other than the one operated in their public school district in order to receive the services outlined in their individualized education program (IEP). Can also be used to pay for other services that are agreed upon by the provider and the parent of the eligible child that are not listed in the IEP but are associated with educating the child.

Provides monthly educational webinars to raise awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism. Professionals and parent panels explore topics that are relevant to parents, professionals, and individuals living with autism spectrum disorder.

Offers various support groups for anyone affected by autism, adults with autism, parents, and caregivers.

Provides representation to low-income clients by 3rd-year law students, operating under the supervision of faculty. Cases handled include consumer home repair, misdemeanor criminal cases (in select suburban courts see eligibility), benefits advocacy, Social Security Disability appeals, health care issues and guardianship removal. The clinic CANNOT handle family law cases, health care personal injury or malpractice cases, bankruptcy or felonies, does not help with employment law concerns, and does not assist with expunging of criminal records.

Offers bus and rapid transit services providing downtown trolleys service, rail service, and Park-N-Ride lots. Regular and discount bus passes and farecards are available. Daily Pass, 7-day, and monthly passes are available. 5- ride also available. Provides free rides on election day.

Provides a space to give autistic children opportunities for fun and socialization on the weekends.

Provides services for clients to find gainful employment or training. Specific services include: counseling and planning, personal and work adjustment training, vocational training, training supplies and books, financial aid to attend post-secondary classes, artificial limbs, braces, eyeglasses, hearing aids, psychotherapy, physical therapy, wheelchairs (if needed to work), occupational supplies, placement, small business development, and follow-up on the job. Also helps disabled students who are transitioning from school to work or college after high school. Some of the above services are provided by other agencies through a referral process.

Provides assistance to clients where an immediate change in residential setting is needed, where it is necessary to deal with law enforcement, or where there is alleged abuse or neglect of the client. Monitors residential and day programs, does complaint resolution, and acts for advocacy and protection of client rights.

Provides a variety of structured, supervised overnight summer camping programs that feature recreational and educational activities such as swimming, boating, horseback riding, arts and crafts, natural science and wilderness survival.

Provides support groups for parents or guardians of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Features occasional speakers who present topics related to ADD/ADHD. Children are welcome to attend if well behaved.

Offers one-on-one assistance to help individuals determine which private, public, state and local benefits they may be eligible to receive. Includes benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare Part D, SSI, SSD, SNAP (food stamps), HEAP (LIHEAP), Golden Buckeye Card, Exemption Prescription Assistance programs, housing and others. Will assist clients with filling out and submitting applications and forms and provides follow-up with client. Visits seniors and adults with disabilities in the home, where they provide client with combined utility assistance application, assist client, to fill it out, mail it, and follow up as needed regarding LIHEAP. Makes presentations to senior groups regarding benefit programs and provides assistance completing applications.