For the past 21 months, he has risen early a couple mornings each week to take buses and the Sprinter train to get to the restaurant because he needs every penny he makes. Need, 46, specializes in polishing silverware at Yard House. But all of the Arc clients who work for Yard House said the money they earn at their job is necessary to cover their monthly expenses. Orcutt said most of the adult clients she works with in North County live independently and receive living assistance from the state. “When I hear Cathy and the others talking about Yard House, they feel they’re treated with respect,” Orcutt said.Īrc of San Diego provides services to about 2,000 county residents, including enrichment programs for infants and children, day programs, independent living skills training and the job placement program. She said the Star Award didn’t just recognize Yard House’s commitment to Arc clients, but also how it treats workers like Rogers. But the employers receive no financial incentive for hiring Arc clients. Arc helps place the workers, provides job coaches to train them and assists with transportation, when needed. Laura Orcutt, North County area director for Arc of San Diego, said employers like Benzon are “like a gift” because there are far more adults with disabilities needing work than there are minimum-wage jobs available to them.

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