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FSSA (Families/ School System Advocacy) Program
The FSSA (Families/ School System Advocacy) Program is for parents who have children with
disabilities needing advocacy in the school system. The advocate can assist parents resolve special education disputes and disagreements.
The advocate strives for a “win- win” outcome for the parent and the school staff.
Services offered at Albany ARC:
• Advocacy – Based on the family’s goals for the child with a
disability, ARC can work with the school system staff to build a successful inclusive educational opportunity for the child.
• IEP Support – At the family’s request, ARC can provide support during the
planning of activities to help set the educational and social goals and to achieve proper support levels for each child.
Please call Debbie Vansant at 229-883-2334 or Sonya Prescott at 229-436-4553 if
interested.
Source Program
• Albany ARC S.O.U.R.C.E. (Service Options Using Resources in Community Environments )
is an enhanced primary care case management program offered to Medicaid SSI recipients.
• Case managers work with members’ primary care physicians to assist members in obtaining and maintaining an
optimal state of health. Services are provided in the members’ homes in order to assist the members to continue living in the community for as long as possible.
• Services include home delivered meals,
respite for caregivers, personal support services, emergency response systems, transportation to and from medical appointments, adult day rehabilitation, alternative living services, in-home nursing, and others,
based on the individual needs of the member.
For more information about S.O.U.R.C.E. please call the S.O.U.R.C.E. office at 229-883-2334
Albany ARC Preschool
Services are provided to children from birth to public school age that suffer from developmental delays and other disabilities
An Individualized Education Plan is designed and written so each child
will learn the skills needed in the following areas of development: cognitive, speech and language, fine/gross motor, self help, socialization and play.
Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services
are integrated into the program. Parent participation and case management support are also an integral component of Albany ARC Preschool.
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Adult Day Program
Designed to meet the needs of disabled adults.
Self-help skills and training are designed for individual specific needs, along with the opportunity for leisure activities, companionship and socializing.
Case Managers work closely with the staff at the Adult Day Program coordinate an Individual Service Plan (ISP) for each consumer.
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Lions Learning, Rehabilitation & Independent Living Center
Collaboration between the Lion's Club, Department of Rehabilitation Services, and AARC to develop a Sensory Center for Southwest Georgia.
Offers training in Braille, computers, mobility, and food
preparation, and a low vision clinic.
Case management coordination based on Individual Service Plans.
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Independent Living Program
AARC and Rehabilitation Services work together to help persons with physical disabilities in the transition period from dependence to independence.
Allows consumers to learn to better accept their
disability, acquire independent skills, and work toward becoming financially independent while living a much more rewarding life.
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ICWP Waiver for Independent Living
Designed by the Georgia Department of Community Health to financially assist persons with severe physical disabilities that were confined to nursing homes and institutions.
Case Management oversees the transition
into the community, establishing all the necessary services and continues with ongoing support and guidance, allowing these individuals with severe disabilities to live in the community and participate in community
life.
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Advocacy
• People First local chapter.
• AARC Consumer Advocate on staff.
• A voice for those who are unable to speak for themselves.
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TAPP Program
What is TAPP?
TAPP is an acronym for "Transition and Aftercare for Probationers &
Parolees".
TAPP is a case management program designed to assist those individuals with a documented mental illness or developmental delay (mental retardation) transition back to the community after being an inmate in a Georgia Department of Corrections prison facility or Georgia Probation Detention Center.
TAPP provides "wrap-around" case management to these former inmates. As part of the program these consumers are linked to mental health services, employment programs, or other social services
that may be needed. Typically a person stays in the TAPP program for about six months. Sometimes the length of stay in the program may be less or sometimes more depending on need.
The TAPP case manger
works closely with the parole or probation officer to help the consumer make the transition from prison life to community life as smooth as possible. Often the case manager may know of difficulties the consumer may
be facing that the officer is not aware of and vice versa. The case manager and officer staying in touch with one another, and keeping communication open, have resolved many issues.
Who is eligible for TAPP services?
The Georgia Department of Corrections refers those inmates that are receiving mental health services while in one of their facilities, whether a state prison or
probation detention center. The counselor at the prison will send to our office a referral package that gives us the information we need to get started on a case, usually two to four weeks prior to release. The
offender that was receiving treatment while in the custody of the DOC is eligible for TAPP service whether or not the offender is on probation or parole.
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Accredited by THE COUNCIL on Quality and Leadership
 The Council on Quality and Leadership is
dedicated to providing world-wide leadership for greater accountability, responsiveness, and quality performance in human and social service organizations and systems.
Since 1969, The Council on Quality and Leadership has been a leader in developing and measuring quality indicators and standards for services for
people with disabilities, emphasizing values-based supports and services, individualized planning and personal outcomes.
The Council's term of accreditation is based on measures of Leadership, Systems, and Quality Management and Planning. The national accreditation review of Albany Advocacy Resource Center demonstrates its
pursuit of the highest standards of excellence
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