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NYSARC Trust Services supports the Arc of Rensselaer County with $47,944 in Grants.

The Arc of Rensselaer County, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Rensselaer county, has been awarded $35,580 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc of Rensselaer County’s guardianship and $12,444 for the support of the recreation programs. 

NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of people with disabilities by enabling individuals to maintain financial eligibility for Medicaid and other means-tested government benefit programs. For 2024, NYSARC Trust Services is proud to fulfill its commitment to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding a total of $47,944 to The Arc New York Chapters statewide.

Once again this year, The Arc of Rensselaer County received $35,580 to provide guardianship services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. Supported by Chapter staff and community volunteers, The Arc of Rensselaer County’s Guardianship Program currently provides guardianship support and services to 7 people and is ready to assist 1 more as a Standby or Alternate Standby guardian.

NYSARC Trust Services also awarded The Arc of Rensselaer County $12,444 to support new recreational opportunities and enrich the lives of the more than 100 individuals it serves. The Arc of Rensselaer County plans to use the recreation grant funds to allow adults and children with disabilities to attend events that would otherwise only be a dream. This year our participants were able to enjoy trips to the zoo including the Bronx zoo as well as the Utica zoo, going to the movies, trips to Lake George including rides on steamboats, participants also enjoyed numerous local fairs, Tri-city Valley Cat games, bowling, trampoline parks as well as an adventure at the Great Escape theme park. The Arc of Rensselaer County continues to look for new and exciting activities that our participants can attend thanks to the support of the NYSARC recreation grant

To learn more about The Arc of Rensselaer County Please visit our webpage at www.renarc.org .

The Arc of Rensselaer County would like to thank NYSARC trust services for their continued support in allowing us to provide these wonderful opportunities for our participants to get out enjoy, and participate in their communities.

The Arc of Rensselaer County works to influence societal attitudes and governmental policy so that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have access to the services, assistance, and opportunities they need for personal growth and development, and participation in the community.

About NYSARC Trust Services

NYSARC Trust Services has administered supplemental needs trusts since 1972, helping thousands of people with disabilities protect their eligibility for government benefits and

improve their quality of life. Our trust programs give people with disabilities the opportunity to maintain comfort and independence in the community while providing peace of mind to their family and loved ones.

NYSARC Trust Services provides administration of first- and third-party pooled supplemental needs trusts to help families plan for the future of a loved one with a disability, preserve income and assets for Medicaid planning purposes and long-term care needs, and protect unexpected windfalls of money.

For more information, please call (518) 439-8323 or visit us online www.nysarctrustservices.org.

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Innovative Triage Services(ITS)

Innovative Triage Services (ITS) New RN On-Call Service

Available:       Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 8:00 am

                        Saturday – Sunday ALL DAY

                        Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,

Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

TO CONTACT ITS:

  1. Preferred Method: INTERNET BASED Webform
    • Sign in to On-Call Hub at https://oncallhub.com
    • Username: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    • Password: call admin beeper to receive
    • Click on Request Call Back
    • Enter patient name
    • Enter patient’s date of birth (if known)
    • Enter caller’s name
    • Enter call back phone number
    • Enter a BRIEF reason for the call (such as “cough” or “missed MEDICATION”) in the Chief Complaint field
    • Click “save”
    • A confirmation that the request was submitted will be seen
    • The Status field shows if a nurse has been assigned to the call yet, and the status of the call.
    • Click “home” to return to the main page to submit another request
    • Note: a separate request must be submitted for each patient

 

A nurse will then return your call in just a few minutes and ask questions to decide how best to handle the call, for example:

  • Describe the reason for the call in more detail. What is going on right now? Provide any history of recent illnesses and / or doctor visits.
  • The nurse may ask for the resident’s allergies, medication list or important medical history.

  2. Voicemail: (518) 317-9455

    • If internet service is out, or as needed, staff can reach a nurse by dialing and leaving a voicemail with the following information:
      • Spell individual’s first and last name
      • Date of birth
      • Name of caller
      • Phone number to call back
      • A brief reason for the call

 

A nurse will then return your call in just a few minutes and ask questions to decide how best to handle the call, for example:

  • Describe the reason for the call in more detail. What is going on right now? Provide any history of recent illnesses and / or doctor visits.
  • The nurse may ask for the resident’s allergies, medication list or important medical history.

WHEN TO CALL ITS

**IN AN EMERGENGY, CALL 911 FIRST!! You do not need permission from a nurse to call 911. Utilize Right Care, Right Now and call 911 if you feel an individual you support is having a life-threatening or potentially life-threatening emergency.

 

ITS should be called Monday – Friday 5pm – 8am, anytime on Saturday and Sunday, and specific holidays. The residential RNs and Residential RN on-call remains available Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (518-238-6012, 76#).

 

Some calls can wait until regular business hours; however, an email should be sent to the email group This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and documented on the Nurse Notification Sheet.

  • Documentation errors discovered during turnover
  • Permission to give meds late or early, as much as possible, plan ahead to notify the residential RN
  • Use of a PRN Medication for an existing parameter with a doctor’s order:
    • A PRN Medication prescribed for no BM in a certain number of shifts

           

Calls that should be made regardless of the time:

  • MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CONCERNS
    • MEDICATION LEFT OUT
    • MEDICATION CABINET FOUND UNLOCKED
    • MEDICATION KEYS LEFT OUT
    • CONTROLLED MEDICATION COUNT OFF
    • MEDICATION NOT IN HOUSE
    • MEDICATION NOT ADMINISTERED
    • MEDICATION GIVEN TO WRONG PERSON
    • MEDICATION GIVEN AT WRONG TIME
    • MEDICATION GIVEN THE WRONG ROUTE
    • THE WRONG DOSE OF A MEDICATION GIVEN
    • NEW MEDICATION IN HOUSE (MUST GET MEDICATION TIMES FROM NURSE)
    • NOTICABLE SIDE EFFECTS AFTER GIVING A MEDICATION

 

  • MEDICAL CONCERNS
    • FEVER
    • COVID/FLU symptoms (cough, sore throat, congestion)
    • NAUSEA/VOMITING
    • DIARRHEA
    • PAIN
    • FALLS
    • SKIN OPENINGS
    • URINARY SYMPTOMS (burning, bloody urine, foul smelling urine)
    • INFECTION (red, hot, swollen areas of the body, drainage)
    • WHEN A PROTOCOL OR PONS INSTRUCTS TO CALL THE RN
      • Seizure Protocol
      • Insulin Protocol
      • Behavioral Protocol
      • Medication Holds
      • 2nd doses of a medication (OTC PRN, Behavioral PRN)

 

  • WHEN IN DOUBT
    • ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION AND CALL ITS
    • UCM remains available
    • IF YOU FEEL IT’S AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911, AND THEN NOTIFY ITS

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WIOA Youth Program

WIOA Youth Program

Available Services

  • Assist in obtaining high school diploma or equivalent
  • Explore colleges and vocational programs
  • Post-secondary education and training guidance
  • Work Readiness
  • Life Skills
  • Connect to paid and unpaid work experiences (internships, job shadowing, on-the-job training)
  • Career exploration and developing
  • Connect with mentors
  • Financial Literacy

Eligibility Requirements

  • In School Youth (attach link)
  • Out of School Youth (attach link)
For more information, please call, email, or send us a message using the contact form. Be sure to provide your name, email address, phone number, and home address.
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  • (518) 274-3110

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Connect to Services

Connect to Services

Available Services

  • Assist in applying to OPWDD (add link)
  • Assist in applying to ACCES-VR (add link)
  • Schedule initial meetings at High School

Eligibility Requirements

  • Have a documented IEP or 504 Plan
  • Attend Lansingburgh, Tamarac, or Troy High School
For more information, please call, email, or send us a message using the contact form. Be sure to provide your name, email address, phone number, and home address.
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  • (518) 274-3110

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