ARC Services Clause Samples

ARC Services a. Community Information and Education: to inform and/or educate the general public about intellectual and developmental disabilities and related services. The below activities have been identified as activities the Contractor will provide: i. Provide educational workshops, webinars, and individual guidance on a variety of topics related to developmental disabilities, such as; community resources, DDA services, respite, DVR services, high school transition, supported decision making, guardianship, housing options, future planning, social security, ABLE accounts, special needs trust, special education, self-advocacy, financial planning, emergency preparedness, etc. ii. Provide consultation, advocacy, and assistance understanding and navigating the special education system for families whose child has or may need educational supports. iii. Promote information about services to the community through social media, email or mailings. The content shall focus on how to access services and provide information of general interest to individuals who have developmental disabilities and their families. iv. Provide reports to the County semi-annually within sixty (60) calendar days following the last six (6) month of service is provided. Reports shall document the number of individuals served, hours of staff/volunteer services provided, summary of services provided, newsletter distribution details, and expenses incurred. v. Provide individualized guidance, support and problem-solving assistance to individuals and families to access and coordinate potential community resources and services such as DDA, DVR, social security, specialized transportation, etc. vi. Provide leadership development and training opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities that promotes self-advocacy, is inclusive and educates participants about their rights. vii. Provide regularly scheduled opportunities for individuals to connect to develop friendships, express creativity, further independence and connect with the community. Ongoing collaboration with local and community resources will promote community inclusion and maximize service affiliations. These include but are not limited to Parks and Recreation, Lower Columbia College, Lower Columbia CAP, YMCA, local companies and vendors. viii. Conduct an annual disability education event that is open to the community with the purpose of connecting individuals to education and support for developmental disabilities. The event should ...