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The Supported Employment Program

Glades Area ARC identifies candidates desiring Supported Employment placement and assists them as needed to make that placement possible. Potential job placements are identified which 'match up' appropriately to the individual's needs, abilities and desires. Vocational skills needed are identified and developed or enhanced through individual instruction or in classes. From 1996 to 1998 GAARC collaborated with Palm Beach Community College and the ARC of St. Lucie County in the development and implementation of the TAP Program, an employability skills development pilot program for which the Glades Area ARC received the ARC/Florida 1997/98 Exemplary Collaboration Award. Natural supports (e.g., transportation, child care) that will improve the likelihood of success are identified and nurtured in the community.

The Glades Area ARC offers Supported Employment services to adults in Western Palm Beach County who are developmentally disabled and who reflected their choice to participate in a current Support Plan. Supported Employment clients have a broad range of abilities and limitations and each individual is assisted according to personal needs and within the constraints of available community employment.