We've reached our fundraising goal for the Special Young Adults Day Program and the program will soon be receiving their tech upgrade!  Thank you for your generous donations.  Please consider helping our friends at other homes/programs receive their technology upgrades.

Since the onset of COVID, The Arc of Essex County’s Special Young Adults (SYA) Day Program staff has been utilizing its facilities to offer virtual services.  SYA’s large open areas and high ceilings feature great acoustics.  As such, their virtual programming focuses on visual and performing arts. With the addition of an iPad and tripod, SYA instructors will be able to maneuver the camera angles to ensure all participants can view and participate in activities including how to learn new painting techniques or see how to play musical notes on different instruments.

Additionally, a new desktop computer, large monitor, and webcam will enable the team to see more virtual program participants on the screen during stationary activities.  This will enhance our team members’ abilities to interact with the full group.  By outfitting existing desktop computers with webcams, multiple staff can join the virtual broadcast to manage questions from the group and provide real-time feedback to participants.