Our mission is to empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential based on personal choices, abilities and interests...
Westchester Arc
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.949.9300
info@westchesterarc.org
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Life Planning
The Life Planning Center functions as a link to all of the services provided by Westchester Arc. This helps families understand the variety of adult services available that can help the process of transitioning young people with developmental disabilities to adult living.
The Center provides planning and referral services to families who have a child with a developmental disability. Person Centered Planning identifies an individual’s capacities, interests and dreams, and develops strategies to realize them. For young people, this plan becomes a guide as they prepare for life after high school.
Important issues to consider include:
- Vocational and Career Training
- Service Coordination
- Parent Empowerment Training and
Family Support Groups - Financial Planning: Understanding Government
- Entitlements, Benefits, and Trusts
- Health and Medical Assistance
- Recreational Opportunities
- Respite Services
- Residential Opportunities
- Community Supports
- Guardianship
Appointments will be scheduled at your convenience and can take place either at the center or in your home. Certain fees will be applied for services rendered, however, financial assistance is available. To schedule an appointment, please give us a call at 914.495.4620, or send an e-mail to rszur@westchesterarc.org.
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