Prevocational Services

The Arc of Rensselaer County provides pre-vocational services to people with intellectual disabilities that are interested in employment. Pre vocational supports help people develop the skills necessary to gain and maintain community employment. Currently, The Arc operates two work centers, Riverside North and Riverside South in Troy, NY where people learn valuable work skills while being employed producing products for local, regional, national and international customers. People receiving pre vocational supports often learn and practice employment skills in actual community setting on a paid or volunteer basis. Beginning July 1, 2013, all pre vocational supports for people not already attending Riverside will be delivered in community settings.

Please note your credit card statement will read ARC RENSS and your confirmation email will

be from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you have questions please call Riverside at 518-272-3800.

Thank you

Supports & Services

Brunswick Center Services

Career and Employment Supports

Family and Community Supports

Accessing Supports

Day Program Services

Testimonials and Success Stories

In November of 2004 I broke my leg and taking care of my then 24 year old son was a huge challenge. He had multiple needs, which required me to be physically fit to manage him. My husband was working full time and couldn't take time off and my other three children were grown and out on their own. Sandy VanEck heard of my plight and organized a wonderful group of people from The Arc office and residential programs to come in and help take care of Jimmy. Sandy also arranged for grant money so people could be paid for their generosity. It was simply wonderful seeing such caring people and I made many new friends. The Arc will always have a special place in my heart.

–Diane Dearborn, Parent

Our Mission

Advocacy

The mission of The Arc of Rensselaer County is to advocate for the rights and safety of individuals of all ages who have an intellectual disability and/or a developmental disability or delay.

Resources

The Arc is a source of support, specialized knowledge, and available resources in assisting individuals and their families to meet their needs and goals.

Community

The Arc 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.

We Want Your Feedback!

The Arc of Rensselaer County asks for your feedback on our services and supports. If you are a person receiving our supports, or a family member, we ask that you take a couple of minutes and respond to the survey link. All comments are kept confidential, and our intentions are only to improve the work we do. We thank-you in advance for support of our agency and your interest in completing this survey.

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Compliance Notice

If you want to report any situation that you think represents Medicaid fraud within the agency, please call the Corporate Compliance Hot Line at 518-687-1395

The Arc of Rensselaer County Title VI Notice to Beneficiaries

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The Arc of Rensselaer County Awarded $68,500 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services

The Arc of Rensselaer County
79 102nd Street, Troy, NY 12180-1125
(518) 274-3110

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