Advocacy and Resource Center -- Champlain Valley Industries
Last Updated:February 19, 2004
Address
Post Office Box 826
9 Industrial Boulevard
Plattsburgh NY 12901
County: Clinton
Contacts
- Scott Henderson
Director
Telephone: (518) 563-0930
Fax: (518) 634-4397
E-Mail:
Hours of Operation
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday
Services Provided
Services are designed to develop in each individual a maximum potential for vocational success; work, through the acquisition of a diverse range of subcontracts is used as a basis for the rehabilitation program as it serves as an effective, therapeutic medium and enables clients to develop work skills as well as an increased sense of self-worth and dignity; goals are to assist individuals with disabilities to attain suitable community employment commensurate with their aptitudes and capabilities, and/or to provide sheltered employment to those more severely handicapped individuals who are found to be unable to successfully participate in the competitive labor market.
Service Eligibility
Mentally or physically disabled individuals needing vocational training or placement; for more information on eligibility, please call the A.R.C. at 563-0930.
Referral Procedure
Call, write, referral, walk-in
Fee Schedule
None
Comments:
Volunteer Opportunities
Call the Program Coordinator.
Additional Information
Champlain Valley Industries performs active subcontract work for industry located in Canada and throughout the United States. Contract work currently available includes assembly, packaging, shrink wrapping, pallet manufacturing, mailing, machine operations, janitorial services, food service, and building and grounds maintenance.
Categories
Category 1: Services for the Developmentally Disabled
Category 2: Employment and Training Services
Category 3: Transportation Services
Category 4: Vocational Education Program