Welcome to GWArc
GWArc's mission is to serve children, adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the community, utilizing a person-centered planning approach. We provide quality, flexible programs, services and supports which maximize independence, foster inclusion, promote self-advocacy and build community connections. GWArc programs are based upon self-determination, sound teaching practices and the latest technology. GWArc is committed to advocacy and legislation to influence attitudes and perceptions so individuals may choose and achieve life goals.
OUR COMMUNITY A private nonprofit organization founded in 1956 by a group of concerned parents, GWArc is uniquely sensitive to the level of personal support required for individuals to thrive. We have proven experience with the inclusion of all people into the community.
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_______________________________________________________________________ GWArc will be closed on Monday, May 28 in celebration of Memorial Day. _______________________________________________________________________ "Bucket Banger" Mace Miller and his interactive drumming program at GWArc were recently featured on Waltham Newswatch WCAC-TV. Mace, who is legally blind, has been drumming with consumers at Chestnut Street and Woodland Road since 2003. Click here to view the news video. ________________________________________________________________________ Our 3rd Annual "Ciao Down for GWArc" was a great success! Our 3rd Annual "Ciao Down for GWArc" was held Friday, April 27 at Embassy Suites Waltham. This sold out community fundraiser was a fun, festive evening of great food, wonderful company, musical entertainment and a super Silent Auction and Raffle. A good time was had by all! To all who supported this event--by sponsoring, attending, buying raffle tickets and silent auction items, donating items and volunteering at the event--thank you!
GWArc CEO Roz Rubin (above, left), presents a thank you gift to Tammy Burns, Embassy Suites Waltham Senior Catering Sales Manager, at the 3rd Annual Ciao Down for GWArc. Above right, GWArc Board Member Jim Baron and his daughter Michaela sell raffle tickets.
Thank you to our generous event sponsor Embassy Suites Waltham.
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors.
All event proceeds benefit GWArc programs and services. ____________________________________________________________________________________
GWArc Announces New Adult Family Care Program
GWArc CEO Roz Rubin (above, left) meets with Heather Chagnon, GWArc's Adult Family Care (AFC) Manager Dear Consumers, Families and Friends of GWArc, We are very happy to announce that GWArc, Inc. is now a provider of the Adult Family Care Program and we are now able to offer the services to consumers and community members! The Adult Family Care (AFC) Program is a MassHealth funded program which offers financial support to friends or family members who are caregivers in the home for a loved one living with developmental, medical, physical or cognitive disabilities. The AFC Program also includes care for the elderly. This program is designed to support consumers in the family setting for as long as possible. Consumers who are eligible for this program are unable to live alone and require daily assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as: ambulation in or outside of their homes, bathing, dressing, toileting, eating or transferring. The AFC team will work one-on-one with the caregiver and/or family to develop an individualized Plan of Care and will provide training, regular visits and services to help support the individual and caregiver. The AFC Program offers two Levels of Care: Level 1 for consumers who require assistance with one or two ADLs; Level 2 for consumers who require assistance with three or more ADLs, plus display one or more of these behaviors: wandering, resisting care, verbally or physically abusive or socially inappropriate behaviors.
A registered nurse and care manager will conduct an onsite assessment to determine eligibility for the program as well as evaluate the home in which the consumer is living. For further information, I invite you to visit our AFC Program web page, which you will conveniently find under Services We Offer/Adult Family Care. Sincerely, Heather Chagnon GWArc Adult Family Care Manager GWArc Adult Family Care Program - "Serving the Community, Supporting Families" _______________________________________________________________________
NEW! Click here to see our Summary of the FY 2012 Operating Plan NEW! Click here to see our FY 2012 Accessibility Plan NEW! Click here to see our 2011 Performance Analysis Summary
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BIS MAILING SERVICES
BIS Mailing Services is our agency-owned business. Founded in 1994, BIS Mail has served well over 150 customers with assembly and mailing services. BIS Mail employees are people served in our Vocational and Day Education Programs in Waltham. Employees complete BIS Mail jobs and are paid competitive wages.
BIS Mail is capable of completing numerous mailing tasks, and frees up your most valuable resources - your employees - so they can spend their time doing what they do best. GWArc staff supervise, inspect and sign off on jobs, providing you with timely and accurately completed work. For more information or to speak with a BIS Mail supervisor, please contact us at 781-891-1904, or email BISmail@gwarc.org or visit www.BISmailing.com.
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BARK @ GWArc Consumer made dog biscuits for sale! 
For more information and pricing please click here. To order dog biscuits, please contact: 781-899-1344, gwarc@gwarc.org.
________________________________ ***Make a Donation*** Our fiscal year is ending soon--please support our Annual Appeal with a donation to GWArc. For a donation of $100 or more, GWArc will send you an Edible Arrangements gift certificate for a box of 6 delicious chocolate covered strawberries. We appreciate gifts of any amount. Please let us know if you are making your gift... - to celebrate a special occasion (Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, birthday, anniversary, holiday)
- in honor of someone special
- in memory of someone special
GWArc will send an acknowledgement of your gift (without the amount) to the person(s) or family you designate. Please click here for more information or to make a secure donation online. Your tax-deductible donation provides support for programs so important to the quality of life for GWArc consumers. We greatly appreciate your support! And if you have already made a donation, please accept our sincere thanks. _____________________ GWArc consumers make great employees! For a list of employers and employer testimonials, click here. For more information, contact Axel Osio, Job Developer / Coach at 781-899-2206 x224, aosio@gwarc.org.
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