Community Supports
Neither Arc of Steuben nor people with developmental or intellectual disabilities live in a vacuum. Both have families and communities who care for and love them and provide them support.
Our Community Supports programs return the favor.
Our programs will:
- Help families cope with crisis.
- Teach children and adolescents how to cope with living with a loved one with a developmental disability.
- Provide short-term care so families can take a break without worrying about a loved one.
- Help families and people with developmental disabilities pay housing bills and maintain their independence.
24-hour Crisis Support
Crisis support is available for individuals with a developmental disability who live with a family, a roommate or independently. We’ll help resolve a stressful situation with help in the person’s home, community, school, or day program. Our trained professionals respond immediately and help develop a plan to resolve the situation. We can complete behavioral assessments and develop plans to be implemented by families and caregivers.
Our 24-hour Crisis Hotline: 800.383.2231
Respite Programs
Arc of Steuben can provide temporary relief for caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. We’ll care for your loved one at home, during the day or evening to give you a chance to run errands, have a night out, attend an event or even take a vacation.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available to individuals and families for out-of-pocket expenses for caregiver services and supplies. Reimbursement is available to individuals with a developmental disability living independently or with a spouse, sibling, or significant other. We can help with housing costs including rent, utilities, security deposits and other housing expenses.
Teens Recreation
Our Teens Recreation program offers a variety of activities for teens in an environment that mixes information with recreation in an atmosphere where teens can discuss their concerns with each other and with our staff. These young people will have opportunities to have fun and form meaningful relationships.
Activities are free and range from bowling to events and outings to movies and picnics.
For details or to register, contact us.
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Myths:
Under the ADA, an employer can not fire an employee who has a disability.
Fact:
Employers can fire workers with disabilities under three conditions:
• The termination is unrelated to the disability or
• The employee does not meet legitimate requirements for the job, such as performance or production standards, with or without a reasonable accommodation or
• Because of the employee’s disability, he or she poses a direct threat to health or safety in the workplace.
