On November 20, 2015, Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes is slated to present Arc Mercer’s 2015 Community Partner Award to Mercer County Special Services School District (MCSSSD). Arc Mercer is a long time provider of services and supports to the special needs community. The agency’s mission is committed to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their goals.
Hughes, a staunch supporter of the special needs community, is dedicated to community outreach and integration for individuals with developmental disabilities. One of his accomplishments is establishing employment for people with special needs by contracting with Arc Mercer’s Janitorial Services (a vocational training program providing employment through contracts with 75% of the crew being people with disabilities).
The Mercer County Special Services School District (MCSSSD) will be honored with the 2015 Arc Mercer Community Partnership Award at the annual Fall Gala. MCSSSD provides students with developmental disabilities access to educational and supportive services to prepare them for adult life.
In partnering with the MCSSSD, the Arc collaborated to provide after school services for students at the campus facilities. This allowed Arc Mercer to locate adult and vocational training programs on campus, a relationship that will foster a long term collaboration to aid students with special needs to integrate into the community after graduation. Dr. Kimberly Schneider, Ed. D, MCSSSD Superintendent, will be on hand to receive the Community Partnership Award.
For questions and more information about participating in the Fall Gala, contact Kris Clark at (609) 406-0181, ext. 191, kclark@arcmercer.org or visit arcmercer.org.
