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The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
 

The Boot Scootin' Barbecue 2013 was a great success. Thanks to all doners, attendees, sponsors and volunteers!

Check out the great photos of the event and see if you're a star!!!

photo of greg groogan Boot Scootin BBQ 2013

Greg Groogan: Our Celebration of Life award recipient at the Boot Scootin 2013 event.

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Education Department Courses

Our winter/spring trainings are scheduled for 2013. We're excited to be offering:

1) Special Education 101
May 8, 2013 Special Education 101
Flyer May 8 Spec. Ed. 101

(All dates for 2012 -2013 Listed)
Special Education 101 (2012 - 2013)

(Spanish Spec. Ed 101 dates)

2) Other Special Education Trainings:

Understanding What Works in Special Education:
Finding Research Data and How to Use It.

Free Training - May 21, 2013
Flyer for training

Complete List of Special Education Trainings for Winter-Spring 2013
2013 Special Education Trainings

(Spanish Free Training dates)

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Great Video:

Respect - A Public Service Announcement from the IDD Needs Council of Harris County

English Version:

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Espanol:


Mayor Parker Presents Disability Advocates of the Year Awards 2012

mayor's award ceremony

Two of our own:

Lynne Cleveland (our past Board president) received the Disability Community Advocate of the Year Award. We are so proud of all her dedication to our community!

Joseph Hernandez (a fantastic volunteer for our social, leisure and respite programs ) has received the Community Advocate: Youth Advocate of The Year Award.
(more photos and award information)

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What The Arc Stands for:

The Arc is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization formed in 1984. We exist to help insure that all children and adults with intellectual and all other related developmental disabilities are valued and included, not excluded because they are different.

Our goal is to provide the supports that will allow all children with developmental disabilities to have the same experiences that all children should have as they grow up.

The Arc of Greater Houston serves as the voice of all those who cannot speak for themselves, but who just want to live in and be part of their own community.

The Arc of Greater Houston works hard to respond to the real-life needs of every child and every family who experiences an intellectual and any other related disabilities.

The Arc of Greater Houston works for the right of every child and adult with special needs to receive the behavioral supports necessary to be fully included in the community.

Check out the listed resources on our Resources page. More

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Why Your Medicaid Is in Danger!

What's happening in Washington & Austin today? Deficit reduction remains a Washington focus, although the Congressional “Super Committee” was unsuccessful in its attempt to reduce the federal budget by $1.5 trillion over the next ten years. Though Medicaid funding was not part of the automatic cuts that may occur, Medicaid funding cuts and program restructuring remain on the table.
(for more on this topic)