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Program Requirements

Education Program is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) aged 18 and older. To be admitted into the program, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students should be able to safely and independently navigate the campus without concern of elopement or have a aide to support them during the time of class.
• Basic communication and safety skills for functioning in unsupervised settings or have a aide to support them during the time of class.
• Independence in toileting and self-care is necessary or have a aide to support them during the time of class.
• Students should be able to participate independently without hands-on assistance or bring a aide.
• Students need to manage their own medications or have them administered by outside caregivers, as The Arc of the Capital Area staff cannot handle medications.
• Students must exhibit behaviors aligned with The Arc of the Capital Area’s core values of joy, integrity, and respect.
• Non-aggressive behavior is required; students must not pose a danger to themselves or others.
• Students must maintain safety and have no elopement issues (running away).
• Students should be able to handle reasonably crowded or stimulating environments positively.
• Face coverings must be worn when required by the CDC, covering the nose and mouth, and students should maintain social distancing guidelines as instructed.
• The Arc of the Capital Area staff cannot provide one-on-one assistance; if a participant requires an aide, that support must be arranged externally.
  Students must adhere to the attendance policy and be aware of the discharge policy.
• Transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of the students; The Arc of the Capital Area does not provide transportation.
• There are designated days for therapy dogs from Divine Canines to interact with clients. Participation is optional, and students may choose to opt out during these sessions.
• If a student does require a aide or support team member outside of The Arc of the Capital Area, that attendent is required to create the least restrictive enviroment and encourage interaction with community and only step in for areas of need.

Liability Release

I authorize The Arc of the Capital Area to request, approve, or administer any medical attention needed by the Participant. I confirm that I have fully disclosed to The Arc of the Capital Area all pertinent facts about Participant’s needs and disability and acknowledge full liability and responsibility for any failure to do so. I affirm that I do not believe that the Participant has any medical, psychological, or emotional conditions that in any way could result in harm to the Participant or others attending with or supervising the Participant at The Arc of the Capital Area.

I hereby release and discharge The Arc of the Capital Area and its agents, servants, and employees from all claims, causes of action, and liability arising out of or related in any way to the above-named individual’s participation in The Arc of the Capital Area’s program activities whether on-site or during the course of a field trip. I expressly release, on behalf of myself and/or the Participant, The Arc of the Capital Area and its agents, servants, and employees from liability for any act or omission, including negligence, which results in injuries or damages to the Participant whether on-site or during the court of a field trip. I further indemnify The Arc of the Capital Area for any losses, damages, costs, claims, or attorneys’ fees associated with any injury sustained or caused by the Participant.

Media Release

The Arc of the Capital Area (the Arc) is always pleased when a client is willing to communicate the stories, experiences, and information about his or her services at the Arc. The Arc respects the privacy of our clients, visitors and staff. Ensuring that health information is kept confidential is among our highest priorities.

The Arc seeks your consent to allow us to take and use audio/video/photographic material of you in our internal and external communications, including social media such as Facebook, twitter, Insta-gram, and google+, general interest and to distribute such materials online, in print and in news media (such as TV, radio, newspapers and magazines).

We will keep a copy of your written permission on file. If not revoked/withdrawn by me, this authorization expires ten (10) years from the date that I sign it. I understand that I may revoke this Authorization at any time by providing The Arc with written notice stating that the Authorization is cancelled. However, I understand that the revocation will not affect uses or disclosures that oc-curred prior to the date that The Arc received the revocation. If I decide to sign this form, I have the right to request that audio/video recording, filming, or photographing cease at any time. I am aware that my personal information will exist forever in either a recorded, printed, and/or electronic version or other version as may develop over time and that once it is published or disclosed in any form it will continue to be used.

Once my personal information is disclosed to the persons or organizations authorized by this form, my personal information has the potential to be further disclosed by these parties and would no longer be protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The Arc is not responsible for any such subsequent disclosures.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand this form, and have been provided a copy of this form for my records. I understand that I may access and copy the information described on this form. I acknowledge that I do not have to sign this authorization form in order to receive any services from The Arc or in order to receive any other health care treatment, payment, enrollment in a health plan, or eligibility for benefits.