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About VARC

Community-focused Programming

The organization purpose and mission of VARC is to develop and provide meaningful employment, skill-building, and community inclusion services for individuals with varying abilities and other life barriers.

People

“Enough cannot be said about our employees at VARC, Inc. The staff is knowledgeable, committed, and proud of the work we do. From our management and supervisory team, and throughout our entire workforce, VARC employees strive to provide excellence in service."

-Elizabeth Filter, President/CEO

Quality Care

As the industry leader and first choice provider of disability services, we offer a wide range of programming designed to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their fullest potential and enhancing their quality of life. Our services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients, empowering them to live independently, engage in their communities, and pursue personal goals.

Our Legacy

Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center (VARC) was founded in the mid-1970s in Viroqua, Wisconsin initially serving 6 clients.  Services were aimed at providing employment for people with disabilities along with residential and day services.


We create a culture where people with and without disabilities can thrive an are proud to come to work.  We want our employees and service participants to feel they are well taken care of, have great opportunity for growth, and are working with an outstanding company.

 

We accomplish that through investing in enterprise, people, and community. Investment in enterprise allows VARC to provide meaningful and quality job opportunities to those we serve, and positively impacts the local community and economy.


Investment in workforce development enables those we serve and our employees to grow through education and training while having a fulling work-related and life experience.


Investing in community builds a foundation for our long-term success.  It is important for our people to be involved in the industries in which we participate and community in which we do business to leave both better than we found them.

COMPETITIVE WAGE RATE FOR ALL POSITIONS

Career Opportunities

We also provide a competitive benefit package for eligible positions including – Health, Dental, Life/AD&D, and Short Term Disability Insurances, Section 125, Retirement Plan and Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay.

Our History

Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (VARC) was founded in the mid-1970s in Viroqua, Wisconsin, initially serving 6 clients.

Services were aimed at providing employment for individuals with disabilities, along with additional residential and day services.

Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (VARC) was founded in the mid-1970s in Viroqua, Wisconsin, initially serving 6 clients.

Timeline

1970

Founded in the mid- 1970s in Viroqua, Wisconsin, initially serving 6 clients. 

Services were aimed at providing employment for individuals with disabilities, along with additional residential and day services.

1990

Built Corporate Headquarters, Viroqua, Wisconsin

1992

80 clients

1995

Expansion of corporate office, Viroqua, Wisconsin

1996

Added Transportation Services

1998

Opened in Sauk County

1999

Hosted 1st Annual Golf Invitation

2005

Opened in Richland County

2010

Opened in Juneau County

2016

Added Supported Employment Services

2017

Added Child and Youth Services (La Crosse County)

2018

Open Child and Youth Facility, La Crosse, Wisconsin

2019

Opened Production Facility in La Crosse County; Grew to 620 Clients 

2020

Opened a Drive In Movie Experience: Moonlight Cinema, Viroqua, Wisconsin

2020

Opened in Monroe County

2020

Opened Good Bean Café, Recovery Informed Services, La Crosse, Wisconsin

2021

Opened Cheese Corner Deli, Group Supported Employment Site, Viroqua, Wisconsin

2022

Hosted the first VARC Gala

2023

Opened Preschool Childcare Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin

2024

850 Clients

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