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The Arc Greater Twin Cities held their Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration. Top photo: Mike Williams received a Changing Lives Changemaker award for his extensive advocacy. Bottom photo: The cast of Dancemania wrapped up the show at the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration.
Via The Arc Greater Twin Cities. Event photos by Jim Nihart.
 
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The Arc Greater Twin Cities held their Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration. Top photo: Mike Williams received a Changing Lives Changemaker award for his extensive advocacy. Bottom photo: The cast of Dancemania wrapped up the show at the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration.
Via The Arc Greater Twin Cities. Event photos by Jim Nihart.
 
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The Arc Greater Twin Cities held their Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration. Top photo: Mike Williams received a Changing Lives Changemaker award for his extensive advocacy. Bottom photo: The cast of Dancemania wrapped up the show at the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration.

Via The Arc Greater Twin Cities. Event photos by Jim Nihart.

 

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Reposted from The Arc of Indiana, in tribute. 

Celebrating the Life of Nanette Whightsel June 27, 1943 – May 1, 2013 The Arc of Indiana staff and board, self-advocates throughout the state, and many, many friends of The Arc were greatly saddened by the news this week of the passing of Nanette Whightsel, former director of The Arc Network.  We first met Nanette when it was announced that New Castle State Developmental Center would close. Nanette’s daughter, Suzette, had lived there for many years; and at a family meeting to discuss the closing, Nanette approached John Dickerson, poked her finger in his chest, and declared, “Suzette cannot live outside of an institution!” Nanette would go on to be one of the state’s strongest advocates for community living, and through that advocacy, changed the lives of countless individuals with I/DD and their families.  Suzette, who developed severe, uncontrolled seizures at the age of three, lived at a time when children with disabilities were not allowed to go to public school. A time when Nanette was told she was not welcome at church because Suzette caused too much disruption. A time when there were no Medicaid Waivers to help families care for their loved ones at home. Nanette became involved with a local Arc chapter and began to advocate for people with I/DD to have those supports; but, without them, had to do so while Suzette eventually came to live at New Castle State Developmental Center. Upon its closing, Suzette’s life transformed. She purchased her own home, and with the support of a Medicaid Waiver continues to live there with two housemates.  Nanette came to work at The Arc, focusing her efforts on meeting with families throughout the state as Muscatatuck and then Fort Wayne State Developmental Center closed. Nanette shared her message as no one else could, talking parent to parent about their fears for their loved ones in making this transition. Nanette shared her personal story of moving from fear to hope to happiness in seeing how Suzette’s life was transformed.  Nanette then went on to build The Arc Network, a network of family and self-advocates throughout the state. Again, her work made a tremendous impact on families and individuals who would never know her, but who would benefit from her work.  No services are planned. Instead, you are asked to take a personal moment of reflection to remember Nanette. Nanette, you will be greatly missed; but we know you would want us to focus, as you did, on celebrating life. From all who knew and loved you, “Here’s to you, Nanette!”  Photo: Nanette and Suzette Whightsel
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Reposted from The Arc of Indiana, in tribute.

Celebrating the Life of Nanette Whightsel
June 27, 1943 – May 1, 2013

The Arc of Indiana staff and board, self-advocates throughout the state, and many, many friends of The Arc were greatly saddened by the news this week of the passing of Nanette Whightsel, former director of The Arc Network.

We first met Nanette when it was announced that New Castle State Developmental Center would close. Nanette’s daughter, Suzette, had lived there for many years; and at a family meeting to discuss the closing, Nanette approached John Dickerson, poked her finger in his chest, and declared, “Suzette cannot live outside of an institution!” Nanette would go on to be one of the state’s strongest advocates for community living, and through that advocacy, changed the lives of countless individuals with I/DD and their families.

Suzette, who developed severe, uncontrolled seizures at the age of three, lived at a time when children with disabilities were not allowed to go to public school. A time when Nanette was told she was not welcome at church because Suzette caused too much disruption. A time when there were no Medicaid Waivers to help families care for their loved ones at home. Nanette became involved with a local Arc chapter and began to advocate for people with I/DD to have those supports; but, without them, had to do so while Suzette eventually came to live at New Castle State Developmental Center. Upon its closing, Suzette’s life transformed. She purchased her own home, and with the support of a Medicaid Waiver continues to live there with two housemates.

Nanette came to work at The Arc, focusing her efforts on meeting with families throughout the state as Muscatatuck and then Fort Wayne State Developmental Center closed. Nanette shared her message as no one else could, talking parent to parent about their fears for their loved ones in making this transition. Nanette shared her personal story of moving from fear to hope to happiness in seeing how Suzette’s life was transformed.

Nanette then went on to build The Arc Network, a network of family and self-advocates throughout the state. Again, her work made a tremendous impact on families and individuals who would never know her, but who would benefit from her work.

No services are planned. Instead, you are asked to take a personal moment of reflection to remember Nanette.

Nanette, you will be greatly missed; but we know you would want us to focus, as you did, on celebrating life. From all who knew and loved you, “Here’s to you, Nanette!”

Photo: Nanette and Suzette Whightsel

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The Arc of Somerset County had their Annual Step Up For The Arc Walk & 5K Run last Saturday.
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The Arc of Somerset County had their Annual Step Up For The Arc Walk & 5K Run last Saturday.

Photo from The Arc of Somerset County’s Facebook album.

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    • #running
    • #the arc of somerset county
    • #new jersey
    • #the arc
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The Arc of Florida’s ‘End the R-word in Florida’ campaign continues to make waves, generating incredible media coverage. Check out the full column in the Orlando Sentinel, ‘Why The R-Word Should Be The Next Taboo.’

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Approximately 30 emerging leaders from chapters of The Arc across Maryland are visiting the national office today to learn more about the supports which are available. Pictured here is Chief Public Policy Officer Marty Ford detailing the legislative expertise of our staff.
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Approximately 30 emerging leaders from chapters of The Arc across Maryland are visiting the national office today to learn more about the supports which are available. Pictured here is Chief Public Policy Officer Marty Ford detailing the legislative expertise of our staff.

    • #the arc
    • #maryland
    • #disability
    • #washington dc
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Check out awesome photos from the Hearts Take Flight Pull-a-Plane Challenge, benefiting two organizations including The Arc of Tennessee.

The event pits teams of 20 in a tug-of-war against a 97,000 pound 727 Cargo Jet. Event proceeds benefited The Arc of Tennessee and the Sports 4 All Foundation.

Check out the rest of the photos on The Arc of Tennessee’s photo album, and this video from the event!
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Check out awesome photos from the Hearts Take Flight Pull-a-Plane Challenge, benefiting two organizations including The Arc of Tennessee.

The event pits teams of 20 in a tug-of-war against a 97,000 pound 727 Cargo Jet. Event proceeds benefited The Arc of Tennessee and the Sports 4 All Foundation.

Check out the rest of the photos on The Arc of Tennessee’s photo album, and this video from the event!
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Check out awesome photos from the Hearts Take Flight Pull-a-Plane Challenge, benefiting two organizations including The Arc of Tennessee.

The event pits teams of 20 in a tug-of-war against a 97,000 pound 727 Cargo Jet. Event proceeds benefited The Arc of Tennessee and the Sports 4 All Foundation.

Check out the rest of the photos on The Arc of Tennessee’s photo album, and this video from the event!
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Check out awesome photos from the Hearts Take Flight Pull-a-Plane Challenge, benefiting two organizations including The Arc of Tennessee.
The event pits teams of 20 in a tug-of-war against a 97,000 pound 727 Cargo Jet. Event proceeds benefited The Arc of Tennessee and the Sports 4 All Foundation.
Check out the rest of the photos on The Arc of Tennessee’s photo album, and this video from the event!

    • #Plane Pull
    • #Hearts Take Flight
    • #The Arc Tennessee
    • #Tennessee
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The Arc of Florida has been running an incredible and highly active campaign called “End the R-word in Florida.” Check out the beautiful campaign site and other photos on the Arc of Florida’s Facebook page!
The campaign has made the USA Today website, and MSN News on Bing!
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The Arc of Florida has been running an incredible and highly active campaign called “End the R-word in Florida.” Check out the beautiful campaign site and other photos on the Arc of Florida’s Facebook page!

The campaign has made the USA Today website, and MSN News on Bing!

    • #the arc
    • #florida
    • #rword
    • #campaign
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Photos from AHRC Nassau’s Long Island Rally to protest New York’s 6% cuts on March 15, 2013.
Via AHRC Nassau’s Facebook page.
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Photos from AHRC Nassau’s Long Island Rally to protest New York’s 6% cuts on March 15, 2013.
Via AHRC Nassau’s Facebook page.
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Photos from AHRC Nassau’s Long Island Rally to protest New York’s 6% cuts on March 15, 2013.

Via AHRC Nassau’s Facebook page.

    • #the arc
    • #disability
    • #new york
    • #nassau
    • #long island
    • #AHRC
    • #rally
    • #protest
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The Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties held its 17th annual Walk for Independence on March 23, and was featured in a local paper, the Press-Telegram! The event raised $150k, and attracted over 5000 people! See more photos from the Press-Telegram, and on the chapter’s Flickr.
Also check out this video coverage from downeybeat.com!
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The Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties held its 17th annual Walk for Independence on March 23, and was featured in a local paper, the Press-Telegram! The event raised $150k, and attracted over 5000 people! See more photos from the Press-Telegram, and on the chapter’s Flickr.

Also check out this video coverage from downeybeat.com!

    • #the arc
    • #disability
    • #los angeles
    • #orange county
    • #california
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There are old stereotypes of people with developmental disabilities, of how people with a developmental disability should live and how they should be; we are trying to show these individuals can do anything anyone else can do, live in society, they just may go about some things differently.
Doug Hess, communications and outreach coordinator for The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley, quoted in a recent article about DD Awareness Month

Source: newsandsentinel.com

    • #the arc
    • #ohio
    • #disability
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