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The World of Work & Rehab
Eligibility
for Services
A person must
have a disability which is attributable to mental retardation, cerebral
palsy, epilepsy, autism, or neurological impairment, or attributable to
any other condition of a person found to be developmentally disabled.
Such condition results in similar impairment of general intellectual functioning
or adaptive behavior to that of mentally retarded persons or require treatment
and services similar to those required for such person.
Work Areas
 | Progress Industries
workshop is located at 14 Arnold Avenue in Utica, New York. |
| Lewis County
Industries is located at 7688 Forest Avenue in Lowville, New York |
| Precise Kit
promotions is located at 1821 Broad Street in Utica, New York |
| Mele Manufacturing
is located at 1522 Erie Street in Utica, New York |
| Rome Co-located
Day Training is located at Gore Road in Rome, New York |
| DFAS is located at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome,
New York |
Admissions
Process
Referral and Intake: Individuals are primarily referred to the workshop
through various agencies, such as DSO, Catholic Charities, UCP, and The
Arc of Oneida-Lewis.
| Individual
referral packets are presented before the Oneida County Admissions
and Terminations Committee |
| A tour/meeting
is scheduled to discuss required documentation for the intake at the
workshop at 14 Arnold Avenue |
| Verbal confirmation
from the Clinic/Workshop Registered Nurse, and Asst.
Director of Vocational Services upon completion of intake. |
A
Rehabilitation Counselor/Coordinator is assigned to each individual from
ClinicWorks/Rehabilitation to assist with the intake and to identify/achieve goals.
The Coordinator/Counselor is also responsible for making referrals for
other services.
The
Coordinator/Counselor also develops the Treatment or Rehabilitation Plan
for each
individual on progresses within the vocational program with input from
workshop staff. Treatment and Rehabilitation Plans occur twice a year
in a meeting format where an individual may invite anyone he or she wishes
to attend the meeting.
Other
Services
| Nursing: A
full-time registered nurse is available in case of medical emergencies
and to dispense needed medication. |
| Transportation:
The Arc may be able to assist with learning how to use public transportation.
The Arc does provide transportation for a fee and with administrative
approval. |
For more information
call us or E-mail us at
vocservices@thearcolc.org
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