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.
If you want to become a Member online Click the "Donate" button above!
A special thanks to the sponsors of our 1st Annual Oktoberfest!
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NEWS
------------------------------------------- Art's In Motion's "Dance On 2012" is scheduled for February 25, 2012 from 10-4. Please click the link for more information! www.artsinmotionstudio.org/events-calendar/dance-on-2012 There is an opportunity for sponsorship contact Delight at delca@aol.com. ------------------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------- 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. More details to follow. -------------------------------------------------- It's Tablet Time! A workshop for parents and Providers of children with special needs. Learn how to use a iPad or tablet with your child! -------------------------------------------------- “Everything My Child Wants to Know About Sexuality But, I Was Afraid to Tell” presented by Michigan Family-to-Family Information and Education Center. This presentation is based on sixteen areas of sexuality, which should be part of every individual’s learning on this topic. Basic body parts to abuse and exploitation will be covered. It will be factual, but fun, with many real life stories that illustrate the perils of having too little, or the incorrect information in this area. Examples will be given that help you get ideas and make a plan to meet the needs of children and their families. There will be no off limit topics, since this presentation will be geared toward teaching teens through adulthood. Cost is $10.00, for CEUs: $15.00. For more information and to register call "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 (313) 557-8780 ----------------------------------------------------
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