Summer entertainement seeks Christie Casebolt and Ashley Edwards through the establishment of Point/Arc's Adult Training Day Program for adults.
Community Organization The Point/Arc Empowers Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Point/Arc, a community organization founded in 1972 by a group of parents fighting for the educational rights of their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has been making a significant impact in the lives of many. Although no direct match was found in the search results, the organization's mission and founding principles align with those of organizations like The Arc, originally founded in the U.S. in the 1950s/1960s.
The Point/Arc offers a range of services to help individuals with disabilities achieve their highest potential educationally, socially, residentially, and vocationally. One of its key programs is the Adult Day Training (ADT) Program, which operates five days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The ADT Program is designed to help individuals build rapport, make friends, and become more involved in their community. It offers scheduled activities for participants, including volunteer work, life skills training, exercise, and more. The activities vary and include water exercise, chair yoga, and walking.
The program attracts participants through flyers sent to Behavior Specialists and Case Managers. Currently, the ADT Program has six individuals between the ages of 21 and in their 50s. Both residents of The Point/Arc and new individuals participate in the program.
Christe Casebolt, who has served The Point/Arc for 19 years, heads the ADT Program along with Ashley Edwards. Edwards, who has been with The Point/Arc for 7 years, manages all medical equipment for residential homes, oversees vehicle maintenance, and residential needs.
Edwards, who has a personal interest in working with individuals with special needs as her grandma was a Special Education teacher, ensures that each outing is safe and enjoyable for the participants. The ADT Program organizes outings to various community locations such as the YMCA, library, museums, animal shelters, homeless shelters, food pantries, and sporting events.
The residential homes at The Point/Arc are staffed 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year. The organization currently has 16 residential homes for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. Christe Casebolt, who lived with family in one of The Point/Arc's residential homes while serving as Residential Manager, is committed to the organization's mission to help people with disabilities achieve their highest potential.
The Point/Arc's mission is not just about providing care and support, but also about identifying gaps in services and filling these gaps. The organization continues to make a difference in the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them to reach their full potential and become active, contributing members of their community.
