When I came on board as the new communications intern at The Arc, I was proud to be working for an organization that has so much love and support to offer adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Although most of my work happens behind a screen, I…
When we use the phrase “A Life Like Yours” (ALLY), we mean it. We want every person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) to be able to enjoy the freedoms and joys of independent living just like you and me. That’s why our Direct Support Professionals and “consumers” (folks…
Welcome to our newest Direct Support Professional, Angie! Coming to us as a recent undergraduate from JMU’s Special Education program with a background as a special needs aid, Angie has stepped into our organization with a plethora of experience. When people find themselves working with or volunteering in the intellectual…
The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham (The Arc of HR) provides transportation to and from home and within the community so that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are able to participate fully in our programs and have access to shopping, entertainment, fitness, recreation, culture, and service-learning. Grants from The…
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…
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…