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Infancy & Early Childhood

The family journey through life begins with the birth of a child....a time of great expectations. If a child is born with a developmental disability, the family's expectations may be challenged by many questions and concerns.


ARC/Advocacy & Resource Center understands the unique feelings of these families and assists them by providing:

  • Information on specific disabilities

  •  Linkages to community resources

  • Assistance in locating financial supports

  • Access to other parents "who have been there"

  •  Family  support services

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Childhood

As the child matures, the family may encounter obstacles as they journey along new and unexplored paths. The ARC/Advocacy & Resource Center is there to provide supports to the family which include:

  •  Parent Assistance Respite Training

  •  Educational advocacy services

  •  Workshop & training opportunities

  •  Resource lending library

  • Computerized information & referral services

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Adulthood

As the family journeys with their loved one through the phases of adulthood, issues of independence and self-sufficiency emerge. ARC/Advocacy & Resource Center offers supports to both the individual and the family which include:

  •  Assistance in forming meaningful friendships

  •  Self-advocacy & self-awareness activities

  •  Rights & benefits assistance

  • Community Education

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Twilight Years

As parents & individuals with developmental disabilities age, their walk down life's path may be rocky and uncertain at times. ARC/Advocacy & Resource Center understands the special concerns of these families and offers:

  •  Peer support

  •  Assistance in long-term financial planning

  •  Housing search & assistance services

  •  Life planning services

  •  Linkages to community services & opportunities

  •  Forums in which to share experiences

  •  Advocacy services

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