Valued Outcomes

Valued outcomes reflect what is important to each individual in their current life situation and identifies their personal priorities.  Each individual identifies their valued outcome(s) in life with support from those who are important in their lives.  It is these values that drive the development and personalization of all supports, services, and activities in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP). 

Valued outcomes evolve from person-centeredness, which is both a philosophy and an approach to quality of life and planning and services for people with developmental disabilities.  It focuses on formulating a positive and meaningful vision to their future.  Valued Outcomes address and emphasizes person’s capacities, strengths, preferences and interests.  It emphasizes listening to the individuals and their families, their short and long-term wants, needs and dreams for the future.  It creates a support system built around personal commitment and community involvement. 

Community Inclusion Opportunities

All Day Habilitation programs are committed to offering every individual community based training as we believe that training should occur in it’s natural environment and the place for this to occur is in the community. Every site has vehicle(s) assigned to them and therefore community outings occur regularly and the dedicated staff strive to offer opportunities that compliment the interests of the individuals.  

Volunteer Experiences

Individuals are involved in volunteer experiences at many community locations as well as at program sites. The Arc’s Day Services programs promote community goodwill via numerous volunteer efforts. Community appreciation of our numerous volunteer endeavors is recognized in various ways.

Educational/Cultural Experiences

Individuals are involved in volunteer experiences at many community locations as well as at the program sites.  The Arc’s Day Habilitation programs promote community goodwill via numerous volunteer efforts.  All individuals are extremely proud of the many, many letters and certificates of appreciation received from our volunteer efforts.

Further, The Arc’s Day Habilitation programs provide extensive opportunities for individuals to experience the finest performances in the area as well as trips to local educational establishments.  Educational and cultural opportunities help the individuals expand their social networks and also helps to establish natural supports within their community.

Senior Services

The Arc offers a program to those individuals who wish to retire from work but are looking for a day program option that offers supports in a senior center atmosphere.  Currently the program is located at North Utica Senior Citizens Community Center where all individuals are members of the center and they enjoy participating in the numerous classes offered at the center with Arc staff supports.