The Arc of Indiana County offers various opportunities throughout the year to individuals with disabilities to promote health and wellness.
Such opportunities are:
Spirit of Food – The Arc of Indiana County hosts multiple Spirit of Food Cooking classes for individuals with disabilities throughout the year. These classes are taught by a local cook/chef that teaches kitchen & food safety as well as how to cook up to 3 recipes. Each participant receives a box with all the ingredients for the recipes to take home and make for themselves. Stay tuned for possible future classes!
Vaccine Clinics – Throughout 2022, the Arc hosted multiple COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics partnering with Mainline Pharmacy out of Blairsville. The Arc is dedicated to the well-being of our disability community and beyond. We provide a sensory-safe, barrier-free, and easily accessible location for individuals to get vaccinated. We also are offering free COVID-19 Test kits to the community while supplies last. Contact the office to find out more.
Dental Clinics – Partnering with Golden Onsite Dental from Pittsburgh, a mobile dental service, at the Arc for dental exams, cleanings, fluoride varnish, Treatment options if needed, including a referral to a local dental provider, and Parent education and hands-on learning for families. They accept any insurance. This is a sensory-safe, barrier-free, and easily accessible location. Childcare will be provided with verified volunteers with background checks. Check out the flyer for upcoming dates.
Produce Distribution – During COVID-19, the disability community struggled with food disparities. The Arc decided to tackle this problem and provide each family with a box(es) of produce to help them in a time of need, free of charge. With Contact-free pickup, this provided the community with a safe way to get basic groceries.
Resources
The Arc of Pennsylvania is leading efforts to assure that people with disabilities have the information, access, and resources they need to navigate safely through the Covid-19 pandemic and other emergencies. You can read more on their website.