The Arc Washington County

The Arc Washington County The Arc Washington County is located in Johnson City, Tennessee and serves more than 800 individuals The center will be open two Friday evenings a month.

Respite Care: Our agency provides center-based respite care at The Arc's own facility. Respite provides the family a little relief time as well as giving the family member with a disability an opportunity to socialize with his/her peers. Family Support: Our agency provides support to families with children, school age and younger, who have severe disabilities as well as adults with severe disabili

ties who are residing in the community in an unsupported setting (not state/federally funded). These supports include such things as personal attendant services, child care, homemaker services, specialized equipment and supplies, transportation etc. Our family support program serves people in Washington, Carter, Sullivan, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson and Unicoi Counties. Arc "Little Folks" Early Intervention Program
"Little Folks" promotes the development of infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities by providing a family focused, home and community based early intervention program. Children from birth to 36 months of age, that have or are at high risk for developmental delays or disabilities due to prematurity, birth difficulties, medical or environmental factors are eligible for this program. Children from Washington, Carter and Unicoi Counties are served in this program. Independent Support Coordination: The Arc's independent support coordination program currently serves approximately 600 individuals with disabilities and their families and is funded by the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD). Support coordinators are responsible for helping individuals and their families learn about, locate and access Waiver services, other necessary services, and informal community supports. They are responsible for developing an individualized support plan with the individual, family and other people important to the individual. They provide ongoing monitoring of services selected by the person and family members. They initiate and oversee the process of making sure the person's level of care and plan of care meet their needs.

12/09/2024

Let's gather in person on Monday, December 16 to discuss changes in DDA Community Provider Model Services and Share Ideas for the Future.

12/08/2024
We had a great Arc Christmas Party this year! A big thank you to the employees for all their hard work and everything th...
12/08/2024

We had a great Arc Christmas Party this year! A big thank you to the employees for all their hard work and everything they do for all our Individuals.
Congratulations to Malessa Fleenor for 20yrs & Deana Thomas on 10yrs employment
We also had:
Emily Woodland 1 yr
Sabrina Owen's 1 yr
Temple Trent 1 yr
Natasha Watson 3 yrs
Kim Grindstaff 3 yrs
David Meade 3 yrs
Lori Legg 3 yrs
We would like to give a big thank you and shout out to Wanda Taylor at The Whistel Stop Deli in Unicoi for catering our wonderful food!
Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

THANK YOU and big BEAR HUG for a tremendously successful fundraiser for the Arc! Our Bear-rier Breaker Coins are being c...
08/22/2024

THANK YOU and big BEAR HUG for a tremendously successful fundraiser for the Arc! Our Bear-rier Breaker Coins are being carefully crafted now and will ship in September 2024 for those who pre-ordered.

Limited quantities of these awesome keepsake Coins may also be available at our Absolutely Able Festival this fall. Check back here and on arcwc.org for more info

08/06/2024

Do you feel like your child has lost ground over the summer?
Here are a few things you can practice at home to get them geared up and ready for school.
Practice writing worksheets
Crossword puzzles work on getting letter size and alignment correct
Practice math worksheets useful for aligning numbers properly.
Pencil fidgets to decrease some of the anxiety going into a new school year with new teachers, etc.

For your older kiddos, executive functioning skills plays a major role.
Help them to organize by providing binders, tabbed dividers or 5 subject notebooks if teachers allow and the focus should have been on smaller letter formation over the several school years but just some reminders that they are writing on college ruled paper now.
If they are transitioning to middle school, the refresher course on multiplication tables.

For all kids:
• Mindfulness activities: Engage in mindfulness activities such as guided meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga sessions. These practices help children become more aware of their emotions and develop strategies for self-regulation and aids in calming an overactive mind.

📣📣Check out what just dropped 👇🤩JCPD Autism Awareness coins!
07/09/2024

📣📣Check out what just dropped 👇🤩
JCPD Autism Awareness coins!

Your donation to The Arc today will include the brand NEW Bear-rier Breaker: Autism Awareness Coin in fellowship with the Johnson City PD and support of the Arc! This delightful keepsake, shaped like a friendly bear, is more than just a token. It's a symbol of unity, strength, and acceptance, design

📣 Hello, Arc community! 🌟We're excited to share that The Arc Washington County and OT have now made it even easier for y...
05/30/2024

📣 Hello, Arc community! 🌟

We're excited to share that The Arc Washington County and OT have now made it even easier for you to support our cause! We've set up a PayPal donation page, and you can access it simply by scanning the QR code below.

Here's our URL for donations also:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=R6SYLU6HMWR46

Your generosity allows us to continue our mission and make a difference in the lives of many. No amount is too small, and every contribution is deeply appreciated. 💖

Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our journey. Together, we can make a world of difference! 🌍



(Please scan the QR code to donate. Thank you! 🙏)

DSP Website Announcement – April, 2024The DSP Workgroup of the Statewide Planning and Policy Council & Regional Sub-Coun...
05/03/2024

DSP Website Announcement – April, 2024

The DSP Workgroup of the Statewide Planning and Policy Council & Regional Sub-Councils is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Tennessee’s first-ever Direct Support Professional Website, DSP Tennessee!

The site seeks to bring this expertise and experience into a landing spot where all things DSP in Tennessee and the latest information is available. You will find that the website seeks to elevate the passion and work of Tennessee’s DSPs by pulling together the latest resources available into one space. This includes the value of the DSP, current initiatives that address the DSP workforce shortages, solutions and best practices are just a few things that are featured.

You will also find opportunities to engage with other DSPs from other areas of the state, as well as opportunities to attend DSP workshops, seminars, DSP advocacy, and DSP professional development events.

We want you to help us continue to build this website. We invite your ideas and your feedback on what you would expect to see on this site.

The website is the product of a number of individuals, entities and organizations who have been addressing the DSP workforce shortages in Tennessee for a number of years. These organizations include:

· Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

· Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

· TennCare Division of Long-Term Services & Supports

· BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Blue Care

· Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup)

· UnitedHealthcare

· Tennessee Community Organizations (TNCO)

· The Arc Tennessee

· DSP Voice Regional DSP Workgroups

· American Job Centers, Northern Middle

And now, introducing the first ever, Tennessee DSP website

Addressing Tennessee's pressing staffing shortage for direct support professionals and paid caregivers is a top priority. Discover a multitude of statewide workforce development (WFD) initiatives dedicated to enhancing staffing for home and community-based service (HCBS) providers. This platform con...

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9 Worth Circle
Johnson City, TN
37601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(423) 928-9362

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Services Provided: Respite Care: Our agency provides Center-based Respite care. We have two respite centers. One located at Boones Creek Christian Church, 305 Christian Church Road, Gray, Tennessee, and the other located is at Trinity Baptist Church, 260 Headtown Road, Jonesborough, Tennessee. The centers are open every Friday evening. They provide the family a little relief time as well as giving the family member with a disability an opportunity to socialize with his/her peers. Family Support: Our agency provides support to families with children, school age and younger, who have severe disabilities as well as adults with severe disabilities who are residing in the community in an unsupported setting (not state/federally funded). These supports include such things as personal attendant services, child care, homemaker services, specialized equipment and supplies, transportation etc. Our family support program serves people in Washington, Carter, Sullivan, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson and Unicoi Counties. Tennessee Family Support Alliance video Arc "Little Folks" Early Intervention Program "Little Folks" promotes the development of infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities by providing a family focused, home and community based early intervention program. Children from birth to 36 months of age, that have or are at high risk for developmental delays or disabilities due to prematurity, birth difficulties, medical or environmental factors are eligible for this program. Children from Washington, Carter and Unicoi Counties are served in this program. Independent Support Coordination: The Arc's independent support coordination program currently serves approximately 600 individuals with disabilities and their families and is funded by the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD). Support coordinators are responsible for helping individuals and their families learn about, locate and access Waiver services, other necessary services, and informal community supports. They are responsible for developing an individualized support plan with the individual, family and other people important to the individual. They provide ongoing monitoring of services selected by the person and family members. They initiate and oversee the process of making sure the person's level of care and plan of care meet their needs.