Do you have experience in working with adults with disabilities? Are you looking for a full-time position, but hate being made to stare at the same four walls day in, day out? Check out our new Community Support positions! The people we support have spoken and we are changing the way we serve them to meet their needs! You can now be the person who assists someone in getting the education, exposure and experience they want and deserve in their own communities!  

Please email your resume to georgia.shearon@awearc.org or come by the Smith Center during business hours to fill out an application!

The Smith Center plans to open for Day Habilitation Monday, August 3rd. Please look for communication from  AWE Arc Management for further information.

The Smith Center Day Program will remain closed through the month of JUNE. 
We plan to resume services as a “soft opening” Monday, July 6th.
 
Service recipients will receive a phone call as we approach the above date, detailing what this return will look like and any protocols that will be in place.

We miss you all!  Stay well!

The Smith Center Day Program will remain closed through the month of May. 
We plan to resume services Monday, June 1st.
 
Please continue to check our website and Facebook page for updates throughout the month! We miss you all and hope you are staying well! 

The Smith Center Day Program will remain closed through the month of April due to COVID-19.  
At this time, we plan to resume services as normal Monday, May 4th.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience, but this decision was made in the best interest of the individuals we serve, our staff and their families.

Jabour, Dusty and Terry each braved the rain and got out to vote for their choice in who they would like to win the 2020 Presidential race! #GetOutAndVote

We want to thank everyone who came out to the 2020 Autauga/ Western Elmore Arc General Membership Meeting last night!  We would've been kidding ourselves if we expected for the night to go off without a hitch, but we did what we do best and improvised! If you couldn't make the meeting last night, here's a summary of what went down!

The following Employee's were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the AWE/Arc programs:
Doris J. Grant Residential Program DSP of the Year:   Sabrina Johnson
Louise M. Smith Developmental Center DSP of the Year: Angelique Evans
Transportation Employee of the Year: Sheryl Cudjoe 

Community Recognition awards went to: 
Volunteer of the Year:  Ms. Ivy Johnson  (Grant Johson, Hope Johnson & Alyssa Smith)
Smithy Award:  Ms. Karen Tucker
President's Award:  Ms. Crystal Shepherd

The following Directors were recognized for their service with the Board of Directors:
Butch McCawley
Raymond Butler
Patsy Butler
Will Sanford
Chris Peak

Award to Board President
Kim Kervin

Residential Special Recognition 
Australia McNeil
Lakecha Lewis

Our friends at Prattville's Home2 Suites so graciously took it upon themselves to put together an angel tree for some of the Smith Center attendees! Some people who attend AWE Arc programs have little to no family involvement. As you can imagine, the holiday season can be a difficult time of year for them. Thanks so much to those who organized the angel tree and all who contributed. You've truly made this Christmas special!

Today we delivered classroom supplies to the Pine Level Elementary School Special Education Class. Ms. Sculley and her crew were so appreciative of the Smith Center for sponsoring their classroom this Christmas. It's always fun to visit the kids in the school system. This is a great learning opportunity for the people we support here at the Smith Center. We all have something to GIVE! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all!

Below:  Wanda and Alice take a photo with their friends Addison, Justin and Tony.

Brandi, Alice & Wanda at Pine Level Elementary School.
GO BULLDOGS!!

This little group consists of some of the Smith Center's biggest fans! The Prattville Civitan Club has always held those we serve close to their hearts. They love to come this time of year and spread a little bit of holiday cheer just before Christmas!