| 232 Bruns Lane Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 793-2100 |
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| Sparc Quick Facts: |
- Founded in 1951 by a group of parents of individuals with
developmental disabilities
- Sparc is short for Springfield Arc, Inc.
- Sparc supports children, adults, and seniors with
developmental disabilities, including autism, mental retardation,
cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other conditions similar to those
caused by mental retardation and require similar services and
intervention. Such disabilities must have occurred during the
developmental years, expected to continue indefinitely, and
present substantial challenges.
- Sparc's main programs are 24-hour Residential Support,
Developmental Training, Supported Living, Supported
Employment, Family Support Services, and the Epilepsy
Resource Center.
- Individuals supported by Sparc work at more than 40
organizations and businesses in the Springfield area.
- Individuals in the contract work areas earn a paycheck every
two weeks by doing clerical, small assembly projects, and
mailings for local businesses and state agencies. Contracts are
secured through a competitive process based on price and
quality.
- Sparc operates 15 Community Integrated Living Arrangements
(CILAs), more commonly known as group homes.
- Sparc is a certified United Way agency.
- Sparc is accredited by CARF, the national accrediting body for
rehabilitation facilities.
- Almost 90 percent of contributions go to programs that
directly support individuals with developmental disabilities.
| Mission: Sparc helps individuals with developmental disabilities improve the quality of their lives |
