The Arc of Northeast Mississippi is a volunteer-based membership
organization made up of individuals with
intellectual,
developmental and
other disabilities,
their families,friends,interested citizens and
professionals
in the disability field.
The Arc advocates for and serves people with I/DD, including Down syndrome, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses. The Arc has a network of 700 chapters across the country promoting and protecting the human rights of people with I/DD and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes and without regard to diagnosis.
The Arc is not an acronym; always refer to us as The Arc, not The ARC and never ARC. The Arc should be considered as a title or a phrase.
On December 21, the Arc received 10 donated lift chairs. Our Angels (volunteers) gathered to pick up the chairs from the warehouse.. deliver and set up the chairs for people with disabilities. This was such a special Christmas blessing for them.
A huge Thanks to Steve for the opportunity to help our friends with disabilities to receive such a blessing... that helps them in so many ways. Also...
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018
INTERNET CAFE/ GLOSTER CREEK VILLAGE FOOD COURT
11:30 AM TO 1:30 PM
GUEST SPEAKER:
STEVE TYBOR -EIGHT DAYS OF HOPE.
STEVE WILL BE SHARING THEIR MISSION WITH US..AS WELL AS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR GROUP.
FOOD IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE FOOD COURT..AND WELCOME INTO OUR INFORMATIVE LUNCH MEETING!
A major tax overhaul taking effect this month is bringing changes to savings accounts for people with disabilities and sparking concern about funding for programs this population relies on.
Republicans in Congress pushed through a $1.5 trillion tax package in December. Tucked inside the law are tweaks to how people with disabilities can use ABLE accounts, which are designed to allow...
We asked you a little more than a week ago to call your senator to ask for support for a bill to lift the age cap on autism therapy currently in state law. The age-8 cap has caused confusion and means in many cases children go without therapy. We are trying to solve this by asking that the age cap be lifted.
Representative Steve Massengill has introduced a companion...
Come on out and join the Arc and friends on Friday. Mr and Mrs Clause will be there with goodies for all. Bring your favorite cookies to share with others. This will be a great opportunity to network with other families and to spread some Christmas cheer!
PLEASE RSVP 222-1850.
Name..and names and ages of children attending. We want to make sure our elves make enough toys!
The Arc of Northeast Mississippi is a volunteer-based membership
organization made up of individuals with
intellectual,
developmental and
other disabilities,
their families,friends,interested citizens and
professionals
in the disability field.
