Program areas at Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center
Employment and training services and skills enrichment services - designed to develop skills in the areas of employment, daily living, social activities, basic academics, and community living. An individualized program is developed to assist each participant to gain the necessary skills to live fulfilling and productive lives.
Supported employment - creating employment opportunities in the community for clients to become independent and become contributing members of the community.
Production - provides adults with disabilities the opportunity to gain employment skills while earning wages in a production environment. This also provides the added benefit of experiencing integrated employment working with many individuals of varying abilities. Skills learned and enhanced while working include effective time management, quality work performance, acceptance of supervision, on-task concentration, communication skills, and increased productivity rates.
Community based residential facility, supported apartments, live-in housing, & adult family home - residential services provide a variety of home environments for individuals with varying abilities. Skills training & support is provided to residents to help them reach their greatest potential and independent growth. Areas of support may include health & medication monitoring, safety, housekeeping, nutrition, finances, shopping, daily living skills, personal hygiene, & socialization skills.
In 2017, varc broadened its service expertise and began serving children with disabilities. Varc provides support services assisting children and families to gain access to and utilitze the resources within their community. In addition, varc provides after-school and summer programming for children and youth ages 3-18, offering a range of structured learning experiences and supervision.
Transportation is offered in combination with a number of varc's services. Varc has a fleet of over 30 buses, and has the capability of transporting individuals that utilize wheelchairs or require specialized transportation. Varc's bus drivers are highly trained in safely providing services and always use the highest level of dignity and respect with clients. Varc can customize transportation options for those who may require this service during non-standard hours, or who may need one-on-one support during their transportation.