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Mission of the Residential Program:
The Arc Residential Program provides tailored living opportunities for
persons with disabilities throughout the Dunn County area. The home
settings foster independence and encourage a consumer-based chosen
lifestyle. This lifestyle provides opportunities and maximizes active
participation in events and activities that occur within the local
community.
The Arc Residential Program has contracts with Human Service
Departments to place adults who are cognitively disabled in a variety
of settings in the Dunn County area. Consumers live within homes or
apartments that range from one to four bedrooms.
Training and Support provided to develop
skills in:
Meal planning and preparation
Personal care
Medical
Bathing and dressing
Participation in community events
Leisure skills
Health and medical services
Family and friend relationships
Communication and social skills
The Arc works with the following agencies:
House Calls (personal care and financial services)
Lutheran Social Services (community skills training)
Dunn & Barron County Human Services (case management and supported
employment)
Indianhead Enterprises and REACH (employment and training)
Menomonie Recreation and Special Olympics
For more information contact:
Joann Knutson - Residential Director
715.235.7373
715.233.3565 fax
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