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The Arc of Hilo - Agency Name Transition and Outreach Program- Program Name Program Description: The Transition and Outreach Program is designed to assist existing, new and potential clients and their familes to access the social services they need in the State. This is a new program being developed at The Arc of Hilo, which we will become a real asset to the community. Some of these services include but are not limited to: counseling and mediation, circle building, relationship building, communication, community activities, transportation, life skills, HIPAA training for Arc employees and volunteers, Community representation for The Arc of Hilo, and Disability Resource Information. Total Budget and Position Count Total Program Budget $44,200 Total Program Position Count 1 Total Agency Budget $6.2M Total Agency Position Count 149 Program Objectives: 1) Advocate for existing clients and persons in transition in the community to find the services they need, such as job hunting and training, transportation, housing, and medical care. 2) Develop new activities at The Arc of Hilo through research, such as evening social activities, social clubs, and craft workshops. 3) Support The Arc of Hilo programs to develop more comprehensive services offered to Clients. 4) Provide HIPAA training for staff and volunteers at The Arc of Hilo 5) Provide education and resource to students about to enter transition while still in high school regarding vocational training program for Special Needs Students. Program Highlights: 1) This program proposes to assist hundreds of people in transition or in need of information guidance in our community to obtain the services they need. 2) This program proposes to further develop The Arc's ability to serve the community as a information broker for disabled individuals and their caregivers. NONPROFIT GRANT APPLICATION FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 Page 2