Friday October 1, 2021, Brothers Craft Brewing - 800 N. Main St. Harrisonburg VA 22802, Calling all beer lovers! During the month of October, Brothers Craft Brewing will donate a portion of every German-style beer sold back to The Arc of HR. So make sure to…
Lifespan guides provide families actionable and realistic information which they can make a wide range of decisions as their child grows up. Be sure to check out our latest lifespan guides: Starting Life with a Child with a Disability Entering the World of Work Aging with a Disability For more…
Welcome to one of our newest participants, Faith! Faith has been with The Arc for 3 months now and is known for her superb accessory selection which includes headbands galore and clip on earrings. In fact, Faith’s favorite destination is the mall but if she were to travel anywhere else…
Growing up in Minnesota, I remember a local woman named Suzy who would ride her bike daily through our neighborhood, making a point of getting to know everyone she came across. Suzy had an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) and brightened everyone’s day with her caring attitude and positive disposition.
Every ten years, The U.S. Census Bureau undertakes a massive task: counting every person currently residing in the United States. While this may seem impossible, the census has been occurring since 1790! The census results determine government fund allocation for programs such as grants, Medicare, and Medicaid and it’s estimated…
“Honestly, I enjoy all of it” was Sarah’s response when asked what she most enjoys as her role as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). Although it’s the little moments with participants of The Arc of HR she’s come to appreciate most, such as discovering that Jeremy lights up when listening…
Karen L. Rowell is an associate attorney with Clark & Bradshaw, P.C. Ms. Rowell grew up in Roanoke County, Virginia, graduating from Cave Spring High School. She received her baccalaureate degree in Family & Child Development from Virginia Tech and her juris doctor from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at…