T H E A R C B AT O N R O U G E
GOALS WE ARE COMMITTED to our role as the family resource center for individuals whose lives are impacted by disabilities, helping them access and obtain the services they need throughout their lifetimes.
PROGRAMMING
INFORMATION ADDRESS: 12616 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 PHONE: 225.927.0855 WEBSITE: arcbatonrouge.org EMPLOYEES: 155 YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1954
SUSANNE L. ROMIG
CHELSEA CASWELL
Executive Director
Board Vice President
MISSION STATEMENT To improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, services and support.
SERVICE AREA ARC Baton Rouge serves clients of all ages, ethnicities and income levels in East Baton Rouge and seven surrounding parishes.
TOP FUNDING SOURCES 4%
9%
Government Funding
1%
Private/Public Grants
78%
Medicaid
54
VOLUNTEERING / GIVING WISH LIST: • Transportation: It is imperative that we add to the fleet of vehicles we use to transport clients to community outings and job sites. • Dallas Drive building improvement: Our day habilitation and employment facility is in need of interior and exterior repairs, concrete/parking work, flooring and painting. • Jefferson Highway Project: We are seeking contributions to complete payment for the building and acquire adjacent space for recreational and small business/
entrepreneurial projects. Plumbing work is also needed to expand water services for new projects. • Maintenance: We currently need help with interior and exterior painting, and landscaping at two Baton Rouge locations. • Instructors: We welcome those who want to share their expertise with regular instruction in painting and drawing, ceramics and pottery, sewing and quilting, cooking and baking, woodworking, and furniture design.
2%
Program 2% United Contributions Program Sales Way Fees
4%
WE FOCUS ON a number of programs and activities, including: • Early intervention for infants and toddlers diagnosed with developmental delays • Transition instruction and prevocational training for high school students in special education • Day habilitation and supervised employment services for teens and adults with disabilities • In-home services for caregiver respite and 24-hour care • Opportunities to explore entrepreneurial activities such as the arts, pottery, cooking, sewing, woodworking and furniture repurposing • Inclusive sports and recreation for ages 3 and up
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARY DURUSAU President Office of LA Secretary of State
KIMBERLY LITTLES Secretary LA Department of Education
CHELSEA CASWELL Vice President Kean Miller
DAVID BARBER Treasurer Omni Industries, Inc.
MATTHEW KERN Jones Walker
PAULA DAVIS LA State Representative
STEPHANIE RIEGEL Baton Rouge Business Report
AL THIBODEAUX Retired parent
STEVEN FELIX, MD Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Development Center
ROSE ANN MARTIN Trianon Ladies’ Auxiliary