Programs & Services
Intake & Referral Services 512.476.7044 ex (205)
The centralized telephone intake for all of The Arc of the Capital Area services and programs. You will be prompted to leave a message and an Intake Specialist will return your phone call by the end of business day. Normal working hours are from 8:30 am-5 pm Monday through Friday. We conduct a brief screening with callers to determine if s/he might be eligible for services, and if so, which services would best meet the consumer's needs. The Intake Specialist will refer callers to other disability organizations and resources in the community when appropriate.
Contact:
Maria Kelly mkelly@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Mirella Perez mperez@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Martha Buehler mbuehler@arcofthecapitalarea.org
The Arc of the Capital Area's programs and services include:
(Click on title for details)
Academic Coaching
Provides trained educational assistance to children with developmental disabilities.
Contact:
Genessee Klemm gklemm@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Tina Ryan tryan@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery
Matches adults with disabilities with professional artists in the community.
Contact:
Jennifer Gildred jgildred@arcothecapitalarea.org
Basic Needs & Crisis Assistance Services
Provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with access to holiday assistance, medical/adaptive equipment and supplies, and crisis assistance to help with housing, utilities, medical payments, transportation and childcare costs. Must be an active client for at least three months.
Case Management Services
Coordinates a range of community integration services and supports to help adults with developmental disabilities, many of whom live alone, to achieve and maintain personal independence.
Contact:
Melissa Rizzo mrizzo@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)
CLASS offers individuals with disabilities who need attendant care an alternative to institutionalization by helping them access the resources they need to live and work as independently as possible in the community.
Contact:
Melissa Rizzo mrizzo@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Family & Caregiver Support Services
Includes low or no-cost parent mentoring, special education advocacy, specialized respite care, support groups, educational workshops and guardianship services for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities.
Contact:
Tina Ryan tryan@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Guardianship Services
Helps under-resourced families to establish guardianship of children with developmental disabilities who have recently reached or will soon reach adulthood (age 18).
Contact:
Martha Buehler mbuehler@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Tina Ryan tryan@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Parent Mentoring
Provides volunteer-assisted one-on-one peer support, mentoring and advocacy for parents of children with disabilities.
Contact:
Genessee Klemm gklemm@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Tina Ryan tryan@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Juvenile Justice Services
Provides educational advocacy and support to help youth with developmental disabilities (ages 11-17) and special education needs to complete school, stay out of the justice system and become contributing members of the community.
Contact:
Tina Ryan tryan@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Respite Care Program
Provides parents of children with disabilities (ages 3-21) time away from their care-giving responsibilities, while their children participate in free social and recreational activities.
Contact:
Tina Ryan tryan@arcofthecapitalarea.org
