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WELCOME
to the Yates ARC, a not-for-profit agency with a commitment
to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Our administrative offices are located at 235 North Avenue
in Penn Yan, New York.
The
Yates ARC is a Chapter of NYSARC, Inc., a 501(c)3 not for
profit agency. Our local Board of Directors meets monthly
to provide governance for the Yates Chapter. Yates Chapter
operations are directed by the Executive Director.
YATES
ARC MISSION
It
is the mission of the Yates ARC to help individuals with
mental retardation, developmental and other disabilities
achieve their maximum potential for independence and inclusion
in the community. To this end, we will acquire and manage
the resources necessary to accomplish our mission.
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our brochure · Watch our video
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If
you would like eligibility information on early
intervention or preschool services, please contact
the Keuka Lake School at 315-536-2601.
To
receive eligibility or intake information on any
of our other services, or to receive admission
forms or assistance, please contact:
Central
Intake/Transition Office
236 North Avenue
Penn Yan, NY 14527
315-536-7447
Fax: 315-536-3281
The
Intake/Transition Coordinator is a support and
resource to individuals and their families as
they research which community services will best
meet their needs today, and in the future.
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YATES
ARC VISION
The
Yates ARC
- Is
a benchmark agency for managing and providing
services for people with developmental and other
disabilities.
- Is
a fiscally healthy agency.
- Has
community integrated programs that are need bases,
person centered and of the highest quality.
- Offers
a career of choice by creating and maintaining
a beneficial work environment.
- Supports
and promotes self-advocacy efforts by people with
disabilities.
- Makes
effective use of private fundraising
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GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
INDEPENDENCE
- People served shall be as independent
as possible and determine the direction
of their own life.
INCLUSION - People served have opportunities
to engage in experiences and activities
with those who are not disabled. The person
should relate to his/her family, friends
and communities when and how they choose,
consistent with the rights and wishes of
others.
INDIVIDUALIZATION - People served
are given meaningful choices, respected,
addressed and provided services in terms
of their unique and valued individuality.
A person shall have the opportunity to such
choices that do not compromise health and
safety, and such choices shall be respected
and valued.
PRODUCTIVITY - People are provided
opportunities to make an increasingly meaningful
contribution to their community.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY - Each of
us at the Yates ARC is obligated to ask
why and follow through to conclusion in
areas of concern to those we serve.
INFORMED CHOICE - Each of us is obligated
to take all significant facts into consideration
to make the best decisions possible.
ENVIRONMENT - The Yates ARC will
provide a positive, respectful, safe and
welcoming environment for the people we
serve. People will have the opportunity
to communicate their feelings, including
fears, and have them addressed, and not
be subjected to feat of harm or reprisal
in connection with the provision of supports
and services.
PERSON CENTERED - A Person Centered
approach will be used by the Yates ARC to
the benefit of the people we serve.
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AGENCY
VALUES
RESPECT
To Everyone, Every time.
QUALITY
To be the best at what we do through Continuous
Improvement.
TEAMWORK
To build effective relationships among individuals,
programs and community.
COMMUNICATION
To listen, understand and inform.
INTEGRITY
To do the right thing even when nobody is
looking.
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For
more information, please contact:
The Yates County Chapter NYSARC, Inc.
235 North Avenue
Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-7447
Fax: (315) 536-3281
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