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The Arc Michigan |
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Thank you to those who
attended our
Celebration of
Michigan's Freedom from Institutions for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities |
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The Arc
Michigan Annual Conference
Reinventing the Arc
presentation
(pdf),
by
Mohan Mehra (pdf)
President, Board of Directors, The Arc
Meet
Adrian Forsythe*, an aspiring actor, college student and
confident young man. Adrian also happens to have Down
Syndrome, but that won't stop him from achieving his goals
thanks to assistance from The Arc, the nation's leading and
largest organization for people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
*(The youTube video
also features Lauren Potter, a Glee cast member)
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Our Mission |
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The mission of
The Arc Michigan is to ensure that people with Developmental
Disabilities are valued in order that they and their
families can participate fully in and contribute to their
community. |
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Our Vision |
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The vision of The Arc Michigan
is that all people realize and fulfill their dreams of
having employment, education, meaningful relationships, and
living independently within their community. |
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What
We Do...
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Provide leadership
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Support and enhance local
Arc efforts
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Support governmental
advocacy at the local, state and national level
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Coordinate state advocacy
efforts
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Influence governmental
agencies and policymakers in
Michigan and at the national level
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Promote autonomy and
self-determination
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Promote the value and
potential of all people
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Advocate for inclusion of
and participation by individuals with disabilities in
their communities
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Publish informational
materials
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Promote high quality
services
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Provide training for
parents and professionals
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Close Michigan
institutions that house individuals with developmental
disabilities
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