Welcome to GWARC
GWARC's mission is to serve people in the community with developmental disabilities and their families, utilizing a person-centered, whole life planning approach. We provide quality, flexible programs and services which maximize independence, foster inclusion and build community connections. GWARC's programs are based upon self-determination, sound teaching practices and the latest technology.
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.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GWARC is pleased to share our accomplishments beyond our annual expectations for our agency. These accomplishments include innovations and improvements in programming, staff development, technology and community involvement.
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GWARC Achieves Three-Year CARF Accreditation! 
Greater Waltham Arc is pleased to announce that our agency has achieved a three year accreditation following the two day extensive CARF survey completed on October 29-30, 2009.
The survey looks at all aspects of operations of human service agencies – governance and leadership, human resources, fiscal records, rights of persons served, health and safety, and facilities are among the areas looked at by CARF. The standards set by CARF focus on stakeholder input, consumer choice, accessibility and community inclusion. Measurable outcomes in both consumer goals and all business practices are a focal point of the survey. The standards always focus on performance improvement, a value that GWARC embraces as we go forward.
CARF is an international private non-profit organization which surveys over one thousand agencies annually. The CARF standards, spelled out in an extensive document produced yearly, have evolved over 40 years and are respected among human service providers and funding sources alike. GWARC has been CARF certified for over 15 years. For us at GWARC, the most important aspect of the CARF survey is the opportunity to share our successes and also to learn about how to improve our programs and practices. While we appreciate the kudos the surveyors give to us, we listen carefully to recommendations, suggestions and consultative ideas that we hear. This information is valued and taken seriously. For further information about CARF, you may view their web site at www.carf.org. GWARC thanks our staff for their cooperation during the survey preparation and welcomes web site readers to learn more about the agency. Input from you, the stakeholders, is needed and welcomed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Click here to see our 2010 Strategic Plan
Click here to see our 2010 Accessibility Plan
Click hereto see our 2009 Performance Analysis Summary
SPECIAL THANK YOU
GWARC would like to thank our recent supporters: ο Everyone who participated in this year's 39th Annual Harvest Breakfast... it was a great day and we are thankful to all those who attended, purchased ads in our ad book, donated silent auction items or door prizes, and most of all, our generous event sponsors:
PLATINUM
DoubleTree Guest Suites
GOLD
The Battaglino Family
Carol & Richard DeVincent
New Balance
Watertown Savings Bank
SILVER PLUS
Rotary Club of Waltham
SILVER
Boston Bark /Mula Materials
Charlesbank Garden Apartments
Children's Hospital Boston at Waltham
BRONZE
Danversbank
Marcou Jewelers
Mount Auburn Hospital
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Park Lodge Hotel Group
Stanton Insurance
MEDIA SPONSOR
Gatehouse Media New England
ο Rotary Club of Waltham and NSTAR who generously volunteered their time and painting skills to liven up program rooms at our Chestnut Street and Woodland Road locations! The consumers and staff love the beautiful new colors!
GWARC needs more help - volunteers are needed to paint rooms! Your business can help us by sending a team of 5 or more for interior painting. Contact Marisa Fagan at mfagan@gwarc.org or 781-899-1344 x4147 if you are interested.
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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SAVE-THESE-DATES:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Legislative Town Meeting: "Putting People First"
McDevitt Middle School- 75 Church Street, Waltham
6:45 - 8:30PM
Thursday, April 8, 2010
"Ciao Down for GWARC"
Doubletree Guest Suites -550 Winter Street, Waltham
5:00 - 8:00PM SAVE DAY HABILITATION, EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES--TAKE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TODAY! Click here to send a message to your legislators.
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