Elkwood Arts
Elkwood Arts
43 Servidea Drive
Ridgway, PA 15853
About
Elkwood Arts is a program of Dickinson Center, Inc. and was started in 1994 when searching for a way to meet the needs of disabled adults interested in wood working. We are dedicated to teaching the skills needed to create, market and sell the products generated.
Elkwood Arts has purchased a laser engraver which has enabled us to expand and enhance our product line. For those outdoor enthusiasts, we can engrave wildlife images, nature scenes or one of your personal photos. Custom images are available upon request.
Elkwood Arts, a woodworking cottage industry, is dedicated to teaching the skills needed to create, market, and sell the products generated. It is also a teaching ground in which more generalized work skills can be taught allowing those interested and capable to move into competitive employment.
Elkwood Arts is known for their custom made products. Contact us at (814) 776-2174.
We are located in the small historic town of Ridgway, PA. We are open weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Stop by and see our showroom.
Our products can be purchased at our showroom at 43 Servidea Drive (along Rt. 219) in Ridgway, eBay,® Elk County Council on the Arts, and the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce - all on Main Street in Ridgway, as well as various consignment shops throughout the area. Call (814) 776-2174 for more details. We do accept MasterCard and Visa and provide shipping.
Admissions, the provision of services and referrals of consumers shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, veteran's status and Limited English Proficiency status. Dickinson Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Providing consumers with skills and confidence for 19 years.
Elkwood Arts is partially funded by the Cameron/Elk County MH/MR Program.
Elkwood Arts
Elkwood Arts is a licensed vocational facility, providing sheltered employment and training to disabled adults, which produces quality handcrafted products made almost entirely from certified Pennsylvania hardwoods. Wood has been donated by local businesses in the Pennsylvania Wilds.Elkwood Arts is a program of Dickinson Center, Inc. and was started in 1994 when searching for a way to meet the needs of disabled adults interested in wood working. We are dedicated to teaching the skills needed to create, market and sell the products generated.
Elkwood Arts has purchased a laser engraver which has enabled us to expand and enhance our product line. For those outdoor enthusiasts, we can engrave wildlife images, nature scenes or one of your personal photos. Custom images are available upon request.
Elkwood Arts, a woodworking cottage industry, is dedicated to teaching the skills needed to create, market, and sell the products generated. It is also a teaching ground in which more generalized work skills can be taught allowing those interested and capable to move into competitive employment.
Elkwood Arts is known for their custom made products. Contact us at (814) 776-2174.
We are located in the small historic town of Ridgway, PA. We are open weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Stop by and see our showroom.
Our products can be purchased at our showroom at 43 Servidea Drive (along Rt. 219) in Ridgway, eBay,® Elk County Council on the Arts, and the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce - all on Main Street in Ridgway, as well as various consignment shops throughout the area. Call (814) 776-2174 for more details. We do accept MasterCard and Visa and provide shipping.
Admissions, the provision of services and referrals of consumers shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, veteran's status and Limited English Proficiency status. Dickinson Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Providing consumers with skills and confidence for 19 years.
Elkwood Arts is partially funded by the Cameron/Elk County MH/MR Program.
Primary Specialty
Learning Disability Counseling
Services
Direct service employees provide services to adults with developmental disabilities who live in community settings which include families, group homes and Lifesharing. Services consist of work experience and other developmental work training activities to promote movement into a higher level vocational program. Activities include: 1) training designed to teach job-related skills; 2) personal work and adjustment training designed to develop appropriate worker traits and teach an understanding of the work environment; and 3) assessments of an individual’s vocational aptitude and potential.
Elkwood Arts produces various wood products which are sold through a variety of means. Individuals receive a wage based upon job completed. Some jobs pay at a sub-minimum wage level while others may be at minimum wage or higher. Money to pay wages comes directly from the sale of our products. Dickinson Center, Inc. maintains a sub-minimum wage certificate.
The day is structured to include individual and group work activities. Services must meet regulatory requirements of programs licensed under the 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2390 and fall within the Waiver Service Definitions authorized by the Office of Developmental Programs and the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Dickinson Center, Inc. has been certified as a Qualified Provider of these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the Office of Developmental Programs.
Elkwood Arts produces various wood products which are sold through a variety of means. Individuals receive a wage based upon job completed. Some jobs pay at a sub-minimum wage level while others may be at minimum wage or higher. Money to pay wages comes directly from the sale of our products. Dickinson Center, Inc. maintains a sub-minimum wage certificate.
The day is structured to include individual and group work activities. Services must meet regulatory requirements of programs licensed under the 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2390 and fall within the Waiver Service Definitions authorized by the Office of Developmental Programs and the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Dickinson Center, Inc. has been certified as a Qualified Provider of these services by the Elk and Cameron MH/MR Program and the Office of Developmental Programs.
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