UMAR-Serving Adults with Developmental Disabilities : United Methodist Agency for the Retarded

UMAR 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 190 Huntersville, NC 28078 P.O. Box 1558 Huntersville, NC 28070-1558 Ph: 704-875-1328 Ph: 888-862-8627 Fx: 704-875-9276			Welcome home, Lincoln County Group Home residents! The new replacement LCGH will officially open May 12! Congrats to the Weaver Home for zero deficiencies on their DHSR Structural Review!!
	The Spring UMAR Matters is now available online. May 10, 2008 - Safe Fest >> more info June 13, 2008 - ARTS Program Open Studio, UMAR ARTS Center >> more info June 15, 2008 - UMAR Sunday! Get your church involved >> more info June 21, 2008 - UMAR Annual Picnic >> more info >> Directions Sept. 23, 2008 - Hall Group/UMAR Golf Classic >>more info Nov. 13, 2008 - Winston-Salem UMAR Philanthropy Luncheon >>more info	Founded in 1983, UMAR’s mission is to promote community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities through residential, employment and cultural enrichment opportunities. UMAR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and an agency and ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our 22 group homes and 8 apartments allow individuals to experience independent living in a home-like atmosphere. GoodSearch keywords to search for Web This Site
	Who Do We Serve?
	UMAR currently serves over 135 individuals with developmental and associated disabilities throughout Western North Carolina. >> more
	What is a Developmental Disability?	Group Homes
	Developmental Disability (DD) is a severe, chronic disability that is manifested before the age of 22 which significantly limits intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. >> more	UMAR currently operates 22 group homes and 8 apartments all across Western North Carolina. >> more
	Why UMAR?	Program Services
	When it comes to finding an extended family and home for your loved one with a developmental or associated disability, you want to feel at ease that you have made the right decision. >> more	UMAR's program services include group supported employment, an ARTS program, recreation activities, personal growth goals, advocacy, Developmental Therapies Services and CAP services (Community Alternatives Program) in a parent/guardian’s home or the client’s own home. >> more