Oparc

OPARC BELIEVES THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS DESERVE THE HUMAN RIGHT TO BE VALUED MEMBERS OF SOCIETY REGARDLESS OF THEIR INTELLIGENCE OR PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES. MANY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE BEEN DENIED THE TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAKE PEOPLE VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. OPARC EXISTS TO MAKE TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AND TO BE THE CHAMPION FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE INLAND EMPIRE AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

BUSINESS SERVICES PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT WITH COMPETITIVE RATES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VOCATIONALLY DISABLED AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT YET ABLE TO MEET THE BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMPETITIVE LABOR MARKET. IN AN INDUSTRIAL WORK SETTING, JOB SKILLS AND BEHAVIOR TRAINING ARE PROVIDED TO HELP PREPARE THE PARTICIPANT FOR COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OR PROGRESSION TO OTHER VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, WHICH PLACES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INTO COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. A JOB COACH PROVIDES TRAINING AND CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR THE PARTICIPANT WHILE IN THE PROGRAM. BUSINESS SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES THE OPARC EXPLORE PROGRAM. OPARC EXPLORE PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO EXPLORE COMMUNITY OPTIONS, EXPLORE TRANSITIONING FROM A WORK ACTIVITY PROGRAM OR WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BUT WANT ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: VOLUNTEERING, BUILDING JOB PLACEMENT SKILLS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EXPLORATION AND ADULT LIVING SKILLS.

OPARC CONNECT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE WORKING AND/OR WANT TO BE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

ADULT DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (ADC'S) ARE LOCATED IN MONTCLAIR, ONTARIO, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND MONTE VISTA. THESE CENTERS OFFER VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND COMMUNITY LIFE TRAINING TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED FOR CLIENTS TO HELP THEM INTEGRATE INTO COMMUNITY ADULT LIFE AND/OR OBTAIN INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE, AND PARTICIPATE IN LEISURE/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITES AND TRAINING ARE DONE, IF POSSIBLE, IN A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BUSINESSES. ATTAINMENT OF SKILLS INCREASE THE CLIENTS' ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITY WITH GREATER COMPETENCY AND A FEELING OF PERSONAL SATISFACTION.

SUMMIT SERVICES PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE LEARNING NEW SOCIAL SKILLS, REDUCING BEHAVIORAL INCIDENTS, AND DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY TO WORK IN AND ENJOY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. DESIRED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED SELF-RESPECT, INCREASED ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN AN EFFECTIVE MANNER, AND TRANSITION TO OTHER PROGRAMS IN WHICH LESS INTENSIVE SUPPORT IS REQUIRED.