While Having Fun at HomeBeginning on Friday, March 13, The Arc of EssexCounty’s residential programs began practicingsocial distancing as a way to remain healthy amidstthe COVID-19 outbreak. While this meant thecancellation of Adult Recreation & Respite and DayProgramming outside of the home, The Arc remainscommitted to maintaining a regular daily schedule fullof engaging activities.Residential and Day Program staff teamed up toexecute this new approach. For the Millburn GroupHome, this meant developing a weekly calendar ofactivities that incorporates every residents’ interests.Activities include in-home spa days, karaoke andmusic classes, arts & crafts, and staying activethrough chair yoga, dancing, and neighborhoodwalks.The Nutley Group [...]