The Arc Fresno Madera Counties

Supported employment programs - employment programs offer individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to work in small groups out in the community under the supervision of a crew coach. Groups generally consist of three clients to one crew coach with jobs consisting of janitorial, landscape maintenance, retail, and litter abatement. The goal of employment programs is to teach independence on the job, facilitate improvement in work related performance, and guide individuals through the process of increasing work related skills. This program also assists job seekers with disabilities to secure a fully integrated placement, at a competitive wage level with local business settings. Through the services of a professional job developer and a qualified job coach, a career choice which matches the individual

Daily training activity center - work-oriented program with focus on preparing program participants to enter into the workforce and to thrive in the workforce. The program provides training in functional living skills, opportunities to explore creative self expression, and community visits to participate in recreational, educational, cultural, and volunteer activities. Individuals are provided paid work opportunities with janitorial, landscape maintenance, and product packaging. Program services with a staff to client ratio that averages 1 to 8.