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This is the Website of The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, Inc. a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. 

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What's New:    

Group Home Expo at The Arc's Annual Meeting and Covered Dish Supper

On Monday, June 21, 2010, The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham will hold the Annual Meeting and Covered Dish Supper and a Group Home Expo in the Lucy Simms Auditorium. Doors will open at 5:00 PM for families to talk with representatives from local group homes.

The Covered Dish Supper begins at 6:00 PM. Paper products and a main dish will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share. After a brief business meeting, attendees will have another opportunity to rotate through the various displays. For additional information call The Arc office 540.437.9214 ext. 130.

Respite Provider List Available to Members of The Arc

The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham office now has a list of respite providers who have completed The Arc’s specialized 12-hour training course and passed a criminal background check. The Arc will offer parents the names of several trained providers after receiving a signed copy of the Release of Liability Form that releases The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham Inc. from liability arising from the care of their son/daughter by the caregiver. Parents are instructed to interview a potential caregiver and check references as necessary to determine the skill level and competence of the respite provider. Parents using the respite registry will be sent a booklet called About Our Family for them to fill out to let the respite provider know information such as the household routine, how best to relate to the individual, who to contact in an emergency, etc.

Contact The Arc office to receive the paperwork. Parents using the service are encouraged to give The Arc feedback on their experiences with the new program. Payment arrangements for respite services will be between the individual provider and the family.

DMHMRSAS Name Change

In the 2009 Session, the General Assembly passed legislation to change the name of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The new name eliminates the term retardation, more broadly reflects the department's mission, and allows flexibility to grow into other service areas like autism. The name change was effective on July 1, 2009.

Newsletter

The May/June 2010 issue of The Arc Advocate is now available. To view or download both current and past issues of the newsletter, select Documents on the Site Navigator or click here.

Employment Opportunities:

We occasionally seek both full-time and part-time help. For more information,
select Help Wanted on the Site Navigator, or click here.

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