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William M Bedell-Wood River

Special-Needs Schools · Wood River, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism Developmental Delay Intellectual Disability Multiple Disabilities Other Health Impairment S/L Traumatic Brain Injury
Area
Wood River, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairment, s/l. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
bedellarc.org

What this special-needs school offers

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William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center (ARC) is a Madison County, Illinois organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities since 1957. It delivers programs including a school, community day services, residential living arrangements, and family support.

Staff
Theresa Leese — Program Coordinator, Community Day Service Program
Angela Becker — Community Day Service Program Staff
Populations served
Children and adults with developmental disabilities
Setting
Combination
Programs
School Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) Community Day Service Family Support Unit
Founded
1957
Phone
618-251-2175
Highlights
Operating for over 60 years serving Madison County, Illinois and surrounding counties.
Approach
Believing every family and individual shall be served with dignity and respect, ARC delivers excellence to our community.

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  • On-site therapies (OT/PT/speech/behavioral)
  • Day vs. residential
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