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The American Jobs Plan

President Biden’s speech announcing the American Jobs Plan, included a MAJOR announcement of an investment of $400 Billion to expand access to HCBS and support the direct care workforce. The plan is linked here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/31/fact-sheet-the-american-jobs-plan/ Of specific note isn’t only the size of the investment, it is also the inclusion of both services and workforce supports AND the inclusion of a permanent reauthorization of the Money Follows the Person program. There are not a lot of specifics, and The Arc will be working with Congress to figure out how we can operationalize this in legislation. We will need everyone's support to see this important legislation becomes law. This package is expected to take until late summer/early fall to come together. President Biden’s plan will: [...]

By Wenjing Ke|2021-04-01T17:18:59-04:00April 1st, 2021|Action alerts, advocacy, Advocacy update, Advocacy updates, Arc news, Blog, Blogroll, Community, In the news, News & Views, Releases|0 Comments

2019 Annual Campaign – Colton’s Story
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2019 Annual Campaign – Colton’s Story

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2019 Annual Campaign – Colton’s Story

“I am a foster mom and received a phone call for the placement of a ten week old baby who was abused at five weeks old. He suffered a traumatic brain injury. When I met him, I was stunned by his appearance. He held a downward gaze, his body was limp, and he did not have functional use of his limbs. The silence was deafening. He never cried. During discharge, I was taught how to administer his medications, feed him through a feeding tube, and was told he would never make ‘a meaningful recovery.’ It was heartbreaking. I had never cared for a medically fragile child before and I was unsure of what his future held. Colton proved them wrong. One of the [...]

By Wenjing Ke|2019-06-11T11:41:09-04:00June 11th, 2019|Blog, Blogroll, Events, News & Views, Stories, Support, The Arc Alliance Events|0 Comments

Interview With Kelly Weiss
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Interview With Kelly Weiss

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Interview With Kelly Weiss

On June 4th we had the pleasure of interviewing Kelly Weiss, the Owner & Operator of Perkiomen Valley Brewery, which will be opening at the end of June 2019. It is a local community nano brewery located in the Green Lane area of Montgomery County. The family created a comfortable place to gather in a mobility and sensory friendly environment. The brewery plans in the future to provide jobs for individuals with disabilities that are under-represented in the workforce. Please visit their website: https://perkiomenvalleybrewery.com/ - they are also on Facebook and Instagram! Watch the video below or follow the link to BCTV's website to learn more! https://youtu.be/nVXQwjptVvI https://www.bctv.org/video/employment-innovated-jobs-for-individuals-with-disabilities-6-4-19/

By Wenjing Ke|2019-06-06T13:20:45-04:00June 6th, 2019|advocacy, Advocacy update, Advocacy updates, BCTV shows, Blog, Blogroll, Community, Stories|0 Comments

Congratulations Amy Daly and Matt Maikits!
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Congratulations Amy Daly and Matt Maikits!

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Congratulations Amy Daly and Matt Maikits!

Congratulations Amy Daly and Matt Maikits! Nominated by their supervisors, The Arc Alliance Advocacy Services' Supports Coordinators, Amy Daly and Matt Maikits, were award recipients at this year's Max Award Ceremony. They were nominated for providing excellent support to their caseloads and going above & beyond for their individuals to ensure they are not only healthy and safe but have a quality of life that they deserve.

By Wenjing Ke|2019-04-26T15:22:41-04:00April 26th, 2019|Advocacy update, Advocacy updates, Blog, Blogroll, SC Achievement Spotlight|0 Comments

Congrats Susan Ryan!
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Congrats Susan Ryan!

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Congrats Susan Ryan!

A special congratulations to Susan Ryan for being awarded "Educator of the Year" at this year's Developmental Disabilities Annual Awards Ceremony. "Susan Ryan is being recognized for her compassion and dedication to the children and families she serves as a Speech and Language Pathologist in Early Intervention through The Arc Alliance Children's Services. Her nominations came from families, other therapists, and colleagues. Susan is respected and admired for her many years of hard work, dedication, and passion. Susan is someone who truly goes "above and beyond" for her children and their families. She takes the time to get to know her children and families. Families that work with Susan know that she truly cares about their children and feel comforted by her willingness to [...]

By Wenjing Ke|2019-04-26T15:16:29-04:00April 26th, 2019|Blog, Blogroll|0 Comments

Battle of the Bands Fundraiser 2018

Thank You All! The Arc Alliance thanks all of those who attended or participate in the 2018 Rock-n-Bowl Battle of the Bands Fundraisier. Through everyone's support, we raised over $11,100 to assist individuals & families in our community. As you can see from the below photos, everyone had a great time and enjoyed the music presented by the competing bands. We thank each band (Blonde James Blonde, Civil Discord, Haywood Trout, and the wining band The Fight Back Home) for the effort they provided in a very close and fun competition. Last year's winning band Paper Lanterns, opened the event with a great set. The Arc Alliance thanks Scott Mabry for providing photography at the event. Click Scott's logo below tosee more of his excelent work! [...]

By pleo|2018-10-22T14:56:53-04:00October 22nd, 2018|Blog, Blogroll|0 Comments

The Arc Alliance & Ambucs Partnering in Support

The joy in a child's face is absolutely priceless! When you couple that joy with a families emotional appreciation it can be humbling. This past Wednesday night The Arc Alliance Children's Services partnered with our local Ambucs Chapter to provide four families and their child with a first tryke. As you can see from the sampling of images below, it was a great night. The Arc Alliance Children's Services has had many opportunities and the privilege to partner with Ambucs and provide children with a Tryke Bike. On this night, we were happy to assemble four families and finalize the measurements and adjustments to each child's unique Tryke. It was awesome watching each child light up when they realized it was their own [...]

By pleo|2018-09-14T11:29:41-04:00September 14th, 2018|Blog, Blogroll, Stories|0 Comments

Governor Wolf Proclamation – Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Sept. 9-15, 2018

Direct Support Professionals play a critical role for individuals with disabilities and their families. In many cases these staff become almost as close as family. The Arc Alliance and all our staff are honored to be part of our families lives. We are also happy that Governor Wolf has taken time to recognize those in our community who have dedicated their lives and careers to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. As you see Governor Wolf has crafted and presented a state proclamation, identifying, September 9-15 2018 as a time to recognize and appreciate those professionals who contribute to the enhancement of the lives of individuals with disabilities. Although many families share their appreciation regularly with direct support staff, we urge you [...]

By pleo|2018-09-13T10:24:28-04:00September 13th, 2018|Arc news, Blog, Blogroll|0 Comments

Music Together Program

The following video was put together by a family that participated in The Arc Alliance Children's Services Music Together Program. The video is a great representation of the program, enrichment, and activity that takes place in each class. The Music Together Program is one way The Arc Alliance supports families and furthers the development of their children. For more information follow this link. Music Together link https://youtu.be/N3vjShkL_-M

By Diana Polec|2018-06-27T10:24:50-04:00June 27th, 2018|Blog, Blogroll, Stories|0 Comments

Someone In Our Corner – by Anne Marie Newell
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Someone In Our Corner – by Anne Marie Newell

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Someone In Our Corner – by Anne Marie Newell

My son Matthew's journey started when my son was diagnosed with PDD at 21 months. We were soon thereafter introduced to MARC because we were told that he was entitled to certain therapies at home, including speech, OT and PT too, I believe. These people were frequent visitors in our home to help Matthew bridge the gap in the areas that needed boosting, so they were coming often 2x per week. As you can imagine, the therapists would eventually feel like friends because of the amount of time they spend with you and your child. It is a good thing to have when you are just starting to get used to the "new life" with the impact the diagnosis can have on you as the [...]

By Diana Polec|2018-03-23T11:15:29-04:00March 23rd, 2018|Autism, Blog, Blogroll, Stories|0 Comments

2019 Annual Campaign – Colton’s Story

Interview With Kelly Weiss

Congratulations Amy Daly and Matt Maikits!

Congrats Susan Ryan!

Someone In Our Corner – by Anne Marie Newell

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