Education, Training & Employment

Our organization offers a variety of person centered supports and services for people with disabilities.

Whether it’s learning to read, volunteering, taking a small engine repair class at a local repair shop, reading to students at an Elementary School, taking horseback riding lessons, learning photography, or attending art lessons, Delarc works with each person to identify their desires and help make them a reality. Delarc provides staff support so individuals can attend classes and take part in events within their communities. In addition, Delarc hosts classes with guest instructors from the community along with classes instructed by Delarc staff.

Delarc also helps guide and prepare individuals with an interest in working. Based on a person-centered philosophy, Delarc approaches vocational training holistically, preparing the whole person for what it means to contribute to a job as an employee and colleague. Delarc provides in-house employment opportunities for people with disabilities and also makes it possible for individuals to work at jobs in their communities, providing job coaching and support in order for individuals to be successful in their occupations.

Several individuals are employed at Delaware County’s solid waste facility as part of the Material’s Recycling Facility (MRF) division, there people work as part of a team overseeing all operations of the MRF, sorting recyclables which in turn generate revenue for the county.

Whether focusing on community engagement, skill-building or employment, self-esteem and independence flourish in Delarc’s person-centered and outcome based environment.