Up Coming Events:
Welcome
Providing Support and Education for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
and their Families
Since 1954!
Whats Next Life Skills
Session two Out and About
starts May 7, 2013
The Arc of Lucas County is seeking nominees for our Annual Awards Banquet
held in September
If you know of an individual or group that has a history of volunteering and advocating for for people with developmental disabilities, you are invited to make a nomination. Nominees can include schools, civic organizations that have gone above and beyond.
Please send your information to
Ann Seth c/o The Arc of Lucas County
5605 Monroe St Sylvania Ohio, 43560
Welcome!
The Arc of Lucas County is governed by a volunteer board of directors and managed by key staff. We work passionately to uphold our vision that every individual and family living with an intellectual or developmental disability in Lucas County has access to the information, advocacy, and skills they need to participate as active members of our community.
Become a part of our mission, get involved and achieve with us today!
The Arc’s position statements address critical issues related to human and civil rights, treatment, and services and programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc Annual Awards Banquet
celebrates the generosity and dedication of individuals and business owners in our community.
We are pleased to announce the 2012 Award Recipients
Community Service
Haunted Hydro, Fremont, OH – hired, supported and included individual with autism, treating him like all other volunteers/staff
Mary Machon, BenSell Greenhouse – for inspiration and support of PF Gen2 Community Garden
Naval SeaBees – Perrysburg Twp Navy Reserves group – Plumbing, electrical and construction work at Camp Courageous
Outstanding Service
Jackie Layng, PhD - Special Olympics Track Coach
Mary Lee Rietzke, Founding member, Chair of Volunteers, Chair, Glass City Beer Fest
Diane Hamilton, “Susan’s Smiles of Happiness” - Fundraises and seeks donations for dental care and supplies for Sunshine residents
Self-Advocate of the Year
Michael Gagnon, People First officer and volunteer
Sponsor REM
Contributors
Davenport, Hanf & Company
William & Judith Reber
Triad Residential Solutions
V & A Risk Services
