Welcome!
The Arc Kent County provides individuals with development disabilities the assistance to advocate for their own concerns. Developmental disabilities include mental retardation, autism, or cerebral palsy and usually develop before age 22. They include physical and mental impairments that limit activities such as learning, speaking clearly, or physically caring for one’s self.
The Arc Kent County has existed for more than 50 years and is affiliated with The Arc Michigan and The Arc US. We are part of a nationwide movement that has significantly improved the lives of people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc has changed the public’s image of children and adults with mental retardation. Working with our communities, we obtained education opportunities for all children and reduced segregation. We have worked to end institutionalization and move toward community placements and self-determination.
People with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities
have the right to a meaningful life in our community.
They are the best judge of what works for them.
Self-determination promotes better utilization of government resources
and community contributions.
THIS WEBPAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT, AND WE HOPE TO HAVE MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE SOON.
This website is developed and maintained with the resources of Kent Developmental Disabilities Foundation, which was formed in 2002. KDDF was created to enhance the ability of local agencies to provide opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, thereby ensuring their active participation in the community. KDDF dissolved in 2005 and donated all funds to The Arc Kent County to create a webpage and other communication programs that provide information about services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Kent County.
The Arc Kent County can be contacted at:
616-459-3339
800-649-3777 (Michigan relay center)
Fax: 616-459-5299
1331 Lake Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Tammy@arckent.org
Affiliated with The Arc Michigan and The Arc US.
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