Opportunities for Inclusion (Formerly GWArc)
About
Opportunities for Inclusion, formerly known as GWArc, is a nonprofit human services agency that serves children, adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families. Its work in the community is grounded in a person-centered planning approach. The agency is a member of the Waltham West Suburban Chamber and is listed in Newton. Its website shares the agency’s mission and history along with video archives, a press room and a photo gallery of its programs and events.
Programs include adult family care, day habilitation, employment and community-based day services, residential services, and a school-to-work transitions program. Recreation and respite programming includes Saturday social recreation, with a published schedule and brochure. Self-advocacy is part of the work through the Watch City Self Advocates group, and the agency also runs a Brandeis Buddies program. It engages in legislative advocacy and welcomes volunteers and donors.
What to Know
- Information is available in Spanish translation.
- The agency publishes a newsletter and promotes the use of people-first language.
- Its website includes a human rights section and posts agency documents publicly.
- Career opportunities are posted for those interested in joining its staff.
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