Administration
Sauk
MARC Participants
The importance of CHOICE, the joy of WORK, the power of COMPASSION.
Meet our Participants
MARC serves individuals with a wide variety of disabilities, including but not limited to: autism, cerebral palsy, loss of sight and/or hearing, and intellectual disabilities. All of the MARC locations are accessible and a number of programs have the ability to assist with high level medical or physical needs. For more details check with the Program Director at your preferred location.
MARC participants also vary greatly in age. Some individuals have been attending MARC for 30+ years and other individuals have just completed high school. MARC does not offer services to children and individuals can usually start MARC services after high school.
Joining a MARC Location
MARC has five locations and many different programs, spread around Dane County and into Sauk County. Each program specializes in different supports. The best way to find out if you, or someone you love, would be a good fit is to contact the Director of your preferred location. Their contact information can be found on the locations page.
Who MARC Works With
MARC is the largest provider of DD services in Dane County and works with many other agencies to provide the best possible services for people. Some of the other agencies that MARC works with are DVR, Family Care and IRIS. If you would like to find out if MARC can work for you, please contact us to find out more. Everyone is happy to help figure it out.
Thursdays with Ron
Ron has been volunteering at UnityPoint-Meriter Newstart for 30 years!
He currently volunteers on Thursdays, assembling 8 client intake packets per week.
Ron is a busy man! When he is not at Newstart, he works two shifts/week at U-Haul. He stocks boxes and packages blankets used in their moving trucks. Ron also visits Middleton Public Library to read Sports Illustrated. He also enjoys bowling at Schwoegler’s Lanes.
His other hobbies: Cheering for the Chicago Cubs!
He loves baseball and his family enjoys their annual Brewers vs. Cubs games in Milwaukee! He enjoys lunch at the Village Green and attends a church in Middleton.
How do we best interact with Ron?
It’s best to keep it “Short and Sweet!” “Thank you, Ron “ or “Hi, Ron !
Ron is supported by staff from Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers. MARC staff come to stock up papers in his work area to prepare for his shift. We will accompany Ron every time he volunteers at Newstart. If you have any questions, please ask his MARC support team or members in the office as they are helpful as well.
Thank you for being great teammates at Newstart!
Jenny At Little Explorers
A Quote from the Little Explorers
At Little Explorers, we strongly believe, by exposing young children to other humans with abilities that differ from our own we are providing opportunities for children to gain empathy, become accepting, and get involved in creating a positive, inclusive society for all.
We appreciate the role Jenny plays as a member of our Little Explorers family. She is a big help to the teaching staff and her presence has an invaluable impact in the lives of young children.
Stephanie Penisten
4-K Teacher
Little Explorers Preschool
Madison Wisconsin