Harc

	HARC helps people with intellectual disability and their families enjoy lives of quality, inclusion and dignity by providing support, education, and advocacy. HARC was founded in 1951 by a small group of parents whose mission was to address the challenges of intellectual disability. Years ago, when a child was identified as having intellectual disability, he or she was almost always referred to an institution. There were few, if any, programs or services available to help the child living at home.
	Work Programs Adult Day Programs HARC's Supported employment produces quality work at your business site. Through the program over 35 firms have improved their efficiency by establishing a supported employment team at their company. This team consists of four to six trained workers accompanied by a full-time coach. Benefits of using HARC's supported employment program services: Guaranteed quality control, all workers receive training to meet your specifications Cost Savings and improved efficiencies - HARC workers excel at doing routine work effectively and efficiently. Outstanding personal traits and job attitudes - Positive, uplifting attitude, a passion for work, job loyalty and honesty. Job Coach on site at all times at no extra cost to your company Guaranteed attendance 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: Aramark Foods, Cigna - dish room CIGNA Corporation - clerical, mail room, supply handling Day, Pitney, Hartford, CT (Law Firm) - clerical support for law firm FLIK Food Management, The Hartford - dish room Hartford Hospital - laundry Hudson-Yankee, Inc. (11 Sites) - delivery of magazines to stores Jeter, Cook & Jepson - clerical support for architects KBE Building Corporation - clerical work Lincoln Financial - clerical work Next Generation Food Services LOB, Hartford, CT - dish room Otis Elevator - mail room Pepe and Hazard - clerical support for law firm Reid & Riege - clerical support for law firm Robinson & Cole - clerical support for law firm Rome, McGuigan - clerical support for law firm Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - food services UConn Foundation - clerical work Individual Placements: Missionary Society of Connecticut - cleaning services Price Chopper - stocking shelves and bag groceries Golden Nozzle Car Wash - grounds maintenance DAS / DMV Wethersfield - cleaning services Factors considered in selecting a particular supported employment position are personal preference, requisite skills, social and emotional issues and availability.	`Typical Project Types:` Clerical / Collating: Office functions; hand collating, folding, inserting, labeling, wet-healing, wafer-sealing, accordion-fold, tri-fold, bi-fold, etc. Hand Assembly / Packaging: Assembly of seminar materials; insert pens into die-cut cards; make boxes; assemble display stands; snap rings onto bottles for packaging of end product, glue-gun assembly; adhere glue dots; weigh materials on scales and package. Inserting: Update binders and materials with revised pages, envelopes and brochures. Labeling: Adhere address labels to flyers, envelopes, bags, tubes, etc. Mailings: Stuff envelopes and attach address labels: for 1st class postage, 3rd class bulk mail (nonprofit/profit), and meter mail. Heat-Seal: Place a specific number of items into plastic bags and heat-seal Matching: Match addressed labels or envelopes with unique letter and stuff accordingly Copying: Single/ double-sided copies, hole-punch, staple, etc. Order Pickers: Pull items from grocery shelves and deliver to customers.
	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: vocational skills arts/crafts music therapy nutrition, cooking communication horticulture community outings exercise computer use safety skills training For more information, contact: Shirley Boron HARC 900 Asylum Avenue MS# 1181 Hartford, CT 06105-1985 860-218-6081 sboron@harc-ct.org

Supported Employment

Employment Center Programs

The Louise and Ardè Bulova Center /Day Program Activities