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An out-of-home, overnight,
weekend respite program for families of individuals, ages
21 and older, with Mental Retardation, Autism, or Pervasive
Developmental Disorder. This program occurs twice a month,
Friday through Sunday. A maximum of 10 participants attend
each respite session with a 2:1 consumer/staff ratio. Three
staff are present overnight.
Daytime activities include sporting and musical events, visits
to restaurants, theme parks, shopping excursions, movies,
educational tours, and other community-wide events. The Arc’s
overnight respite program is the only respite program in Harris
County with a community-based, recreational component.
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Advocacy
and Awareness
Education
and Training
Social
and Leisure Programs
Candy
Cane Ball
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