ARC Marion offers services to persons in Ocala/Marion County, FL, who were born with intellectual and developmentally disabilities ranging in age from birth to age three and then age 18 and older. Intellectual and developmental disabilities consist of those with medical diagnoses of autism, Prader Willi, cerebral palsy, Spina Bifida, and/or chromosomal disorders like Down’s syndrome.
Supported Independent Living
Coaches assist adults for supported independent living. We provide guidance and support in money management, cooking, housekeeping, shopping, health, and other needs as well as helping clients find a place to live, meet roommates to share expenses, and even assist persons in buying their own home.
Residential Habitation & Group Homes
Group homes provide supervision and specific training activities that assist the recipient to acquire, maintain, or improve skills related to activities of daily living. The service focuses on personal hygiene skills, homemaking skills, and social and adaptive skills that enable the recipient to reside in the community.
Supported Employment
Coaches assist adults for supported employment. Job Coaches assist clients in finding jobs through assessment of work skill and interests, counseling, job matching and follow-along support. Job Coaches provide assistance to both employee and employer to ensure long term successful employment.
Life Skills Development & Adult Day Training
Life Skills Development/Adult Day Training. Our ADT program provides a meaningful day program including employment through contracted work with manufacturers in the community, training in the activities of daily living, adaptive skills and social skills. All activities stress independence and self-advocacy in settings that are age and culturally appropriate.