THE ARC OF KATY

EACH YEAR, THE ARC OF KATY SERVES MORE THAN 135 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH OVER 1,700+ HOURS OF ENRICHING PROGRAMS. GUIDED BY DEDICATED AND CARING STAFF, OUR THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED OFFERINGS PROMOTE SOCIAL CONNECTION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CREATIVITY, AND WELLNESS THROUGH RECREATION, FITNESS, ART, AND FUN.THE ARC OF KATY ADULT DAY PROGRAM SERVES ADULTS (18+) WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP, WELLNESS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. FAR MORE THAN SIMPLY OFFERING CARE, WE ACTIVELY INVOLVE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 200+ ANNUAL OUTINGS THAT INCLUDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND RECREATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT. THESE EXPERIENCES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP AND CONNECTION, BUILD LIFE SKILLS, FOSTER INCLUSION, EASE THE BURDEN ON FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND CHANGING PERCEPTIONS. TO PROMOTE FITNESS, GOOD HEALTH, AND AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, THE ARC OF KATY INCORPORATES BE STRONG ACTIVITIES FOR ADULT DAY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THESE ACTIVITIES KEEP PARTICIPANTS MOVING THROUGH FUN OPTIONS LIKE PLAYING BASKETBALL AND OUTDOOR GAMES, OR EXERCISING INDOORS ON TREADMILLS, STATIONARY BIKES, AND ROWING MACHINESALL AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.THE ARC OF KATY HOSTS MONTHLY SOCIALS FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY FOR TEENS (16+) AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD). HELD ONE SATURDAY EVENING PER MONTH (SEPT.-MAY) FROM 7-9 P.M. AT THE MARK A. CHAPMAN YMCA, THESE EVENTS OFFER A SAFE, WELCOMING SPACE FOR FRIENDSHIP, FUN, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH ACTIVITIES LIKE DANCING, BINGO, AND MOVIE NIGHTS. PLANNED AND CHAPERONED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, THE SOCIALS PROMOTE INCLUSION AND CONNECTION WHILE PROVIDING LIVELY ENTERTAINMENT AND REFRESHMENTS.AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED TO LEAD THE ORGANIZATION, AND DEVELOP FUNDRAISING.