self advocacy
Self Advocacy
supporting positive change
The Advocates for Equal Rights and Opportunities, known as The Arc A.E.R.O.s, is The Arc of Union County’s Self Advocacy Group. This group provides a range of programming. The group is committed to assisting individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities to become involved in self-advocacy as a means of supporting positive change on both a personal and social level.
employment first in new jersey
In 2012, the Governor declared New Jersey an ‘Employment First’ state. This means competitive employment is the first and preferred post-education activity for everyone, including people with disabilities.
The Extended Employment Program (EE) is one of the programs that may be offered under the federal definition of a Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP)
EE Programs:
- Provide services as an interim step in the rehabilitation process
- Are specifically designed for consumers who are presently unable to work in CIE or who have chosen to work in a non-integrated setting
- Gives individuals the ability to complete complex tasks with staff’s assistance to ensure quality!
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Hand assembling and packaging
- Disassembly
- Repackaging
- Promotions fulfillment
- Heat sealing
- Labeling/mailing and collating
- Sorting/hanging/folding clothes/bagging/tagging/shredding and much more!
Many labor-intensive tasks or sub-components of jobs can be produced at The Arc’s work site by well-trained and supervised workers. Production is designed to meet manufacturer’s standards with a high degree of quality control and attention to production deadlines. Lower payroll costs/supplement your workforce without direct hiring.
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our mission
The mission of The Arc A.E.R.O.s is to increase public awareness of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; to provide education and social opportunities; to encourage individuals to find their own voice; and to support advocacy efforts for disability related issues. The group leaders and staff advisors encourage members to exercise free choice and decision making, and enjoy their individuality.
For information regarding statewide advocacy efforts and activities, please visit: New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project
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