Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Individuals Through Personalized Community Services
Founded in 1975, our organization has dedicated over four decades to empowering individuals with varying abilities and life barriers through personalized community inclusion services. We specialize in creating customized programming that enables clients to live independently, engage in their communities, and pursue personal goals. Our comprehensive approach combines meaningful employment opportunities, skill-building initiatives, and adaptive client services tailored to individual preferences and abilities. With a workforce of approximately 500 employees operating across 160,000 square feet of modern facilities, we maintain a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in disability services. Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience, having pioneered innovative programs like Recovery Informed Employment and establishing specialized facilities such as The Good Bean Caf.We invest strategically in enterprise development, workforce training, and community engagement to ensure long-term positive impacts. Our GMP-certified production capabilities and medical device packaging registration demonstrate our ability to meet rigorous industry standards while serving diverse client needs. Through continuous expansion since our founding with just six clients, we've grown to serve 850 individuals while maintaining our core mission of celebrating individualism and unleashing human potential.
Services
Supported Employment
Day Services
Childcare Services
Prevocational Services
Recovery Informed Employment
Business Packaging Services
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in disability services since 1975
- Customized programming for individual preferences and abilities
- Competitive wage rates for all positions
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
- Investment in enterprise development and workforce training
Associations and certifications
- GMP Certified
Services
Supported Employment
Our Supported Employment program provides tailored job training and placement services for individuals with disabilities. We offer personalized career development plans, workplace accommodations, and ongoing support to help clients achieve long-term employment success. This service helps businesses access a diverse talent pool while empowering individuals through meaningful work opportunities.
Day Services
Day Services focus on developing essential life skills through structured community-based activities. Participants receive personalized training in socialization, recreation, and independent living skills while engaging in meaningful daily routines. This program helps individuals build confidence and independence through practical, real-world experiences tailored to their specific needs.
Childcare Services
Our childcare centers provide safe, nurturing environments for children ages 3-18 with specialized needs. Certified staff implement individualized learning plans that promote developmental growth through educational activities and social interaction. This service supports families by offering structured care that fosters children's potential in a secure, supportive setting.
Prevocational Services
Prevocational Services offer foundational job skills training through both facility-based and community-based programs. Participants develop work readiness through hands-on experience in production tasks, time management, and workplace safety practices. This service prepares individuals for competitive employment through practical skill development and vocational assessment.
Recovery Informed Employment
This specialized program provides vocational opportunities for adults in recovery through The Good Bean Caf and other social enterprises. Participants gain work experience in a supportive environment that promotes sobriety and personal growth. The service bridges recovery and employment through structured job training and workplace support systems.
People
Elizabeth Filter
President/CEO
Elizabeth Filter leads VARC with over four decades of experience in disability services. She has driven organizational growth from 6 to 850 clients while maintaining our founding mission. Under her leadership, VARC expanded services to include recovery-informed employment and established multiple community facilities.
Questions
What populations does VARC serve?
We provide services for individuals with varying abilities and life barriers, including children (ages 3-18), adults with disabilities, and those in recovery communities.
How can I refer someone to VARC's programs?
Referrals can be made through our website or by contacting our main office directly at 608-637-3934 for personalized assistance.
What employment opportunities exist at VARC?
We offer competitive wage positions with benefits packages, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off for eligible roles.
Do you provide business services to other companies?
Yes, our subcontracting division offers packaging, assembly, and production services to local and national businesses with flexible workforce solutions.