JARC Programs and Services
Helping extraordinary people live ordinary lives.
Jeffrey M. Zirulnick, CEO, JARC Florida
Since 1986, JARC Florida has been focused on bringing purpose, dignity and a sense of belonging to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From group homes and independent living to vocational training and social enrichment, our programs also provide peace of mind to family members who may face significant emotional and financial burdens when caring for the extraordinary people we serve.
“JARC educates the community and demonstrates that there is a place and a role in society for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. These individuals should have every opportunity for success in life. It is our responsibility to get them the care and support they need and provide them with an enjoyable and exciting life.”
LIVE
The Barry Clayman Group Home Program…
the place you go to be yourself, to feel safe, to dream.
For those who need 24-hour care in order to live their best life, we offer the Barry Clayman Group Home Program, featuring:
The Adolph & Rose Levis Supported Living Apartment Program
When 24-hour supervision is not needed in order to lead a fulfilling life, we offer the Adolph and Rose Levis Apartment Program.
Features of The Adolph & Rose Levis Supported Living Apartment Program:
LEARN
Dr. Allen & Annette Stone Adult Day Training Program at the Cynthia Schechner Center for Excellence
Do you remember the way you felt the first time you brought home a paycheck? We offer several training programs so that the extraordinary people we serve can experience the satisfaction of earning a paycheck.
Culinary Training
Our Culinary Training program, which takes places in our fully equipped, 1,500-square-foot facility, offers opportunities to learn the many aspects of the food service industry, including how to:
Café 95, is an integral part of our Culinary Training program. The café and catering business, which are open to the public, provide valuable opportunities to gain hands-on customer service experience.
Fulfillment Training
Our Fulfillment Training program allows participants to learn the skills needed to handle essential workplace tasks for local agencies and businesses, including:
Life Skills
Environmental Training
Participants in our Environmental Training program learn a variety of practical maintenance skills including:
WORK
Selma & Irving Ettenberg Foundation Community Works Program
The Selma & Irving Ettenberg Foundation Community Works Program was launched in 2014 thanks to a partnership with Marshalls. As a result of a $425,000 sponsorship grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Community Works Program has since grown to include partnerships with:
This dynamic program allows JARC Florida clients to work as trainees at these partner businesses, learning to complete tasks ranging from chopping vegetables and portioning food.
Through the program, participants also learn:
The state grant allows us to pay clients minimum wage. In exchange for what is paid internships, our business partners are expected to train, guide, provide a healthy and productive working environment and, ultimately, hire JARC employees.
SHINE
The Lori & Jay Eisenberg Respite Program
This program provides respite support to families caring for their loved one.
Among the many areas of interest that our clients can explore through this dynamic program are:
PLAY
Safety Net Access Program
(SNAP)
SNAP promotes a healthy and active lifestyle through sports and fitness activities. The program also provides entertaining opportunities to enhance verbal skills, build self-confidence and improve social skills through improvisation, movement and music. Participants also explore the world of the theater from set and costume design to stage d irections and lighting.
The Lori & Jay Eisenberg Respite Programs Include:
JARC Cares
Weeknight Date Night
No Work All Play
PRODUCE
Adults with Disabilities Aging in Place Together
Adults with Disabilities Aging in Place Together (ADAPT) helps fill the days of adults and seniors with disabilities with engaging social and recreational activities.
Families caring for an adult or senior with intellectual disabilities at home often worry about leaving their loved one alone when they head off to work. ADAPT provides peace of mind and what can be much-needed relief to these families while providing the adults and seniors they love with stimulating and entertaining activities designed to enhance their wellbeing.
The program focuses on:
◆ Community integration
◆ Weekly outings – popular destinations include the movies, lunch and the salon or spa, among others
◆ Health screenings – including blood pressure checks and skin cancer and dental screenings
◆ Life skills – especially in the areas of communication, community safety and responsibility
The Jeffrey and Nicole Goldberg Ability Garden
Vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs are lovingly grown in The Jeffrey and Nicole Goldberg Ability Garden at JARC Florida, a vibrant community garden designed to accommodate gardeners with a range of abilities.
Vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs are lovingly grown in The Jeffrey and Nicole Goldberg Ability Garden at JARC Florida, a vibrant community garden designed to accommodate gardeners with a range of abilities.
