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Liz gets support and training from The Arc to live independently. She’s on her own, but not alone.
Liz’s Story
busy Trader Joe’s grocery store. When she first began the job, she had trouble bagging groceries so that all the items fit safely. It was hard to remember her supervisor’s system and she struggled to get it right.
“I was afraid of losing my job and I worried how I would pay my bills,” says Liz.
Arc Job Coach helps Liz get on track
Thankfully, her job coach stepped in to help, practicing with Liz until the perfect bag of groceries became second nature. Today, Liz is a 6-year work veteran and she’s proud of all the progress she’s made. She’s learned to relax and stay focused on the task at hand, and she takes her many new responsibilities in stride.
Liz’s Wellness Team keeps her healthy and productive
Of course, we all need to be healthy to work. That’s why Liz relies on The Arc’s Wellness staff to access the health care she needs. Recently, she faced a serious medical problem requiring surgery and coordination between her medical team and those who support her at home. Through her team’s support, Liz’s adhered to her follow-up regimen, her strength returned, and she’s back in action on the job and enjoying her friends in the community once again.
Every day, our supporters are making a difference in the lives of clients like Liz with donations that are life-saving and life-changing. Your support works hard to teach, challenge and empower every individual we serve through:
- Job coaching that ensures those who can work are job-ready and prepared for the workforce
- Skills instruction to teach money management, healthy living and safe housekeeping
- Health advocacy to assist clients in managing their medical appointments and prescriptions
- More social opportunities to address the isolation and loneliness so common with this population
Please join us in creating more success stories for Liz and all our clients.
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