Work Programs
Adult Day Programs
HARC offers a full range of day programs for adults of all ages and
abilities. Each client has an individual service plan designed to improve
current level of functioning through a variety of vocational, social,
recreational and personal development programs.
HARC's Adult Day Programs are supported by the
Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Department of
Social Services and through the local boards of education. HARC will assist you
in obtaining the necessary funding.
Supported Employment
Supported employment is an on-the-job training program at host companies. Most of our supported
employment participants have permanent work assignments; some work as
substitutes or on temporary job assignments. A job coach is on location at
all times to ensure proper training and supervision and to serve as a link
between the company and our client-workers. A salary is paid according to merit
rating standards regulated by the United States Department of Labor.
HARC has job sites at the following companies:
 | All Seasons Food Services - dish room |
| CIGNA Corporation - clerical, mail room, supply handling
|
| Community Renewal Team - delivery of
Meals on Wheels |
| Day, Berry & Howard - clerical support for law firm
|
| Diversified Group Brokerage - clerical support for insurance firm
|
| DoubleTree Hotel - housekeeping and kitchen work
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| Ernst & Young - clerical support for accounting firm
|
| Hartford Hospital - laundry |
| Hudson-Yankee, Inc. - delivery of
magazines to stores |
| JCJ - clerical support
for architects |
| Konover Construction - clerical work |
| Lincoln Financial - clerical work |
| Otis Elevator - mail room |
| Pepe and Hazard - clerical support for
law firm |
| Price Chopper - stocking shelves and
retrieving carts |
| Reid & Riege - clerical support for law firm
|
| Robinson & Cole - clerical support for law firm
|
| Rome, McGuigan - clerical support for law firm
|
| Sodexho Foods - dish room (three sites) |
| UConn Foundation - clerical work |
Factors considered in selecting a particular supported
employment position are personal preference, requisite skills, social and
emotional issues and availability.
Employment Center Programs
HARC's Employment Center Program provides habilitative
programming for individuals who are not fully engaged in supported employment.
The thrust of this program is to prepare our participants for work and/or to
provide alternative personal growth experiences.
Participants are assigned to a variety of modules. Each person has an
individual program plan that emphasizes employment, self-help, motor
development, community experiences, recreation and social skills training. The
degree to which a component is emphasized depends on the individual's age, skill
level, social/emotional factors and personal preferences.
The physical layout of the program consists of small modules that facilitate
learning with few distractions. There is a larger work center where client
workers perform subcontract work that utilizes the skills acquired in the
modules.
Careful attention is given to our clients' personal care needs. Special staff
assists with personal matters in a dignified manner. Private changing rooms,
showers and laundry are available when such assistance is needed.
The Louise and Ardè Bulova Center /Day Program Activities
The Louise and Ardè Bulova Center encompasses activities
in various domains including physical restoration, educational activities,
social adaptation, vocational skill development, fine motor enhancement,
leisure activities, personal care, safety skills, and community involvement.
The Bulova Center is a state-of-the-art integrated
rehabilitation center. The new center features three large distinct suites,
including a therapeutic sensory suite equipped with Massage rooms, a beauty
salon, and other sensory integration equipment; an occupational and physical
therapies/communication suite where participants receive regular and
complete physical and occupational therapies according to their individual
needs and utilize personalized communications systems; and an activity suite
with a variety of recreational rooms to enhance mental and physical
functioning. The entire suite has been designed to accommodate people who
use specialized equipment, including large wheelchairs and other adaptive
equipment.
The Bulova Center provides an opportunity for people with
higher support needs and a lower level of interest in full time work to be
involved in stimulating and creative activities. The overall goal for the
program is to provide functional, behavioral and vocational supports that
will enable the participants to become fully involved in their communities
The Center’s activities are coordinated primarily by a
Special Education teacher with input from vocational staff. The program
offers a wide array of activities that are included in weekly program plans
for the participants. This program continues to have a vocational focus and
provides vocationally based activities everyday.
The Center’s program continues to focus on developing
gross and fine motor skills, physical restoration, safety skills, nutrition,
and community outings. The participant’s program varies from day to day
depending on the needs, interests and skills of the individual. For example,
a participant may need to increase his/her vocational skills and will be
scheduled to work at Double Tree Housekeeping as part of the program. A Job
Coach and four participants will complete the various tasks available at
that site. HARC staff will complete yearly and quarterly reports on the
participant’s progress.
Weekly activities include:
