At JARC, the residents are not just provided with a house ... they have a home.

THE RESIDENTS

Residents of JARC are adults with developmental disabilities who are at least 18 years of age, and who range in age from 20 to 70. They are placed with us by families and guardians who realize they need to provide a more independent environment for their adult child with a disability.

For the most part, group home residents are adults with the developmental disability of mental retardation, although the range of disabilities can include autism, cerebral palsy, fragile x, and epilepsy.

Our supported living residents are adults with mild special needs. Although they have varying disabilities, they share the need for individualized support to live an independent life.

Some of our residents were born with these disabilities, others develop them later in life, but all require specialized care and treatment.

This is what they receive at JARC. More important, they are able to lead a life that is independent, dignified and meaningful.

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Residents of JARC group homes are employed in competitive environments or in compensatory vocational programs. They are taken by van to their workplace each morning and return home in the afternoon where they will engage in their individual routines which may include completing household chores, assisting with dinner preparation, or just relaxing. Staff assists each resident with their shared responsibility for maintaining their home in the same way all of us share that responsibility in our own home. Leisure time is typically spent in much the same way anyone does, engaging in a variety of activities including watching TV, attending movies, cultural and sporting events, swimming, going to the beach and more.  Each resident participates in the planning of leisure-time events.

Residents of the Levis Apartment Complex are for the most part employed in competitive jobs in the community, although some are employed in compensatory vocational programs. While some may take a van to their place of work, others may ride the bus, ride a bicycle, or drive their own cars to work. Each resident is responsible for maintaining his or her own apartment and for preparing their meals, although they may receive assistance in gaining these skills through the support of a coach.  An Activities Coordinator plans events during the week and on the weekends that residents may chose to participate in. They may also spend leisure-time as they wish, perhaps taking in a movie with a friend or going out to dinner with a group of "neighbors", but each is free to make choices as to how they spend their free time.

At JARC, the residents are not just provided with a house, they have a home.