Services for Special-Needs Children and Adults (Aired on May 18, 2012)

Seated L to R: Nancy Miringoff, Pepi Diaz-Salazar. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Seated L to R: Nancy Miringoff, Pepi Diaz-Salazar. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Executives from PARC (Putnam Achieve, Reach, Connect), Nancy Miringoff, Associate Executive Director, and Pepi Diaz-Salazar, Director of Day Habilitation, discuss PARC’s many services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries. Based in Putnam County but covering a huge geographical area beyond, PARC provides a variety of services, including preschool for children with autism, residential homes, day habilitation and vocational training, and support groups for those suffering from brain injuries. Day habilitation is assistance in a non-residential setting with self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills. Day habilitation at PARC focuses on socialization and cognitive skills necessary for community-based jobs and volunteer services such as delivering meals for Meals on Wheels. PARC also provides extensive, life-long services to more than 650 people each year after they have aged out of the school system. Volunteers are always needed to share their expertise.

Learn More:
PARC 
ARC Facilities
General Information for PARC: 845 278-7272 (Day Services Ext. 249)
Preschool Program: 845-628-2280

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