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About Us |
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General Information |
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The Arc Michigan facilitates a
statewide network of local chapters assisting persons with
developmental disabilities and their families through
education, training, technical assistance and advocacy. |
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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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Mission Statement |
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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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Core Values |
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People First
All people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities have strengths, abilities,
and inherent value; are equal before the law; and must be
treated with dignity and respect, regardless of the level of
their disability.
Community Participation
The Arc Michigan works toward
ensuring that all people have the fundamental moral, civil,
and constitutional rights and opportunities to live, learn,
work, play and worship in communities of their choosing.
Democracy
The Arc Michigan is an
organization of, by and for people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and their families. Our policy
decisions are made by ----
Visionary Leadership
The Arc Michigan values new
ideas, innovation and inspired leadership. We seek
constantly to improve our focus, knowledge and
effectiveness.
Diversity
The Arc Michigan seeks and
supports diverse leadership and membership. Our concept of
diversity includes but is not limited to race, ethnicity,
religion, age, socio-economic status, geographic location,
sexual orientation, gender, family status, and type and
level of disability.
Integrity and Excellence
The Arc Michigan promotes our
mission and core values with integrity and accountability.
We conduct our business according to the highest ethical
standards. |
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Purpose Statement |
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The Arc Michigan will carry
out its vision and mission through: |
- Advocacy
- Influence state
and federal legislators
- Influence state
and federal policymakers, administrators and others
- Host an annual
state legislative day
- Establish federal
legislative priorities by teaming with the national
Arc
- Promote the
closure of the Mt. Pleasant Center and ensure
appropriate support and services for current
residents
- Leadership
- Establish
legislative priorities and develop issue briefs and
position statements
- Develop
information and tools that assist Arc members and
allies in seeking political office at all levels
- Identify and/or
create materials for state and local Arcs chapter
management, growth and board development
- Build collegial
relationships with local Arc chapters
- Develop and
strengthen partnerships with other agencies
- Communication
- Assure local Arc
chapters have effective tools to influence the
legislature
- Distribute
effective tools for the management, growth and board
development of local Arc chapters
- Disseminate
information and tools to Arc members, parents,
caregivers and persons with disabilities to advocate
for themselves and those they represent
- Share information
on leading innovations and practices to Arc
membership
- Provide timely
communication to membership on important issues
- Develop a campaign
to inform healthcare workers about Arc services
- Align Web site and
other internal communication media with vision and
mission
- Expand external
media coverage
- Our Programs
- Community
Connections
- Dignified
Lifestyles
- Include All of Us
- Michigan Alliance
for Families
- Michigan Partners
for Freedom
- Self-Advocacy
Network
- Work Incentives
Planning and Assistance Projects
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Position Statements |
- Michigan Issues
- The Arc U.S.
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History |
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Chapters in Michigan |
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Annual Report |
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Board of Directors |
- Executive Committee
- Paul White,
President
- Laurel Robb, Vice
President
- Midge Appel,
Secretary
- Kim Brown,
Treasurer
- Tom Lerchen, Past
President
- Sherry Fernandez,
MCE Representative
- Directors at Large
- Shari Fitzpatrick,
Warren
- Norm DeLisle, East
Lansing
- Bev Hammerstrom,
Temperance
- Donald Teegarden,
Battle Creek
- Margaret Martin,
Westland
- Deanna Cowden, Lowell
- Sarah Townsend,
Battle Creek
- Jon Barckholtz,
Midland
- Loren Parker
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James Vicenzi, Escanaba
- Beth Mech
- James White, Grand
Rapids
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