Welcome to
The Arc Kent County
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Arc Kent County is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities are valued in order that they and their families can participate fully in and contribute to their community.
OUR VISION
The vision of The Arc Kent County is that all people realize
and fulfill their dreams of having employment, education,
meaningful relationships, and living independently within their community.
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A special thanks to the sponsors of our 1st Annual Oktoberfest!
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NEWS
------------------------------------------- President Obama Talks to The Arc at Briefing
Washington, DC – On Friday, February 10, 150 leaders of The Arc from across the country met with a variety of senior White House officials at a Community Leaders Briefing to ask questions and discuss issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The session, held just for The Arc, included an unannounced visit from President Barack Obama.
------------------------------------------- Rethinking Guardianship - April 12, 2012 - Parents and family members of people with disabilities are often urged to seek guardianship. This session will examine the issues surrounding the pervasiveness of guardianship. Click Here for More Info -------------------------------------------
SAVE THE DATE! The Arc Michigan Annual Conference Keynote Speaker: Samuel Bagenstos June 21st & 22nd Radisson Hotel 111 N. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
Early Registration Deadline: May 28th, 5:00 pm *After May 28th, add $20
We welcome any reasonable accommodations necessary to your attendance. Accommodation requests deadline: June 2nd, 2012
or ------------------------------------------- ARCHIVED WEBINARS PROVIDE ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS The PACER Center’s archived webinars cover a broad spectrum of topics and provide workshop information that can be accessed any where, any time. Topics range from Planning for Educational Inclusion and Charter Schools and Special Education to Six Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy and more. Start accessing these webinars online today. For more information, call (952) 838-9000 and ask for the Simon Technology Center. ------------------------------------------- The Arc Kent County's New Brochure -------------------------------------------
"Tranistion Planning? What's That? I Just Want to Help Young Adults Reach Teir Hopes and Dreams: Part 1 - Families, service coordinators, case managers, and others who work with young adults will learn from representatiove of state and community organizations how to help them plan for their future education, health care, and mental health needs. Tools and resources from the "Helping YOung Adults with Disabilities Reach Their Hopes and Dreams Toolkit" will be shared. For more information and to register call 1-800-359-3722 ask for Valerie ----------------------------------------------------
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