the arc

We are delighted to introduce Hanni Raley, the Executive Director of the Arc of Aurora, Colorado. In a conversation with Mikelle and Katherine, Hanni discusses various topics such as diversity, technology, and new learning technologies. The Arc of Colorado has expanded its traditional advocacy support to the 21st-century version of advocacy, using microlearning, vlogs, podcasts, and traditional training to cater to the diverse needs of the Aurora community.  

https://thinkchange.training/

Discussions Heather Dales - Chief Executive Officer, Noreen Davis - Marketing Director
Anthony Marzouk - Founder of "Wheels for Charity" @wheels_vbhs (on Instagram)  Wheels For Charity VBHS club raising money for charities through donations and sponsorships. https://www.instagram.com/wheelsforcharity_vbhs/

The Arc of Indian River County 1375 16th Ave.
Vero Beach, FL 32960  (772) 562-6854
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The Arc of Indian River County was founded in 1975 by a group of concerned parents and is the oldest 501 (c) 3 non profit providing services to Individuals with Special Needs and their families here in Indian River County. The Arc is more than a building or set of programs, it is a belief that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities should not be defined by those limitations, but be recognized for their own strengths, abilities, and inherent value. Their comprehensive programs provide hope and support everyday to the most vulnerable citizens.

MISSION STATEMENT:  The Arc supports and empowers individuals with special needs to achieve their life goals. 

VISION:  The Arc will advocate for full acceptance of individuals with special needs as valued members of our community. 

INDIVIDUALS SERVED: Over 200 special needs individuals affected by intellectual, emotional, developmental, or traumatic brain disabilities. 

PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY: The Arc of Indian River County 

ADULT DAY TRAINING:  ADT provides training in areas of work preparation, daily skills and vocational preparation, behavioral intervention, social skills and community activities.  Paid work opportunities exist with our Oyster Mat Project and the Cleaning Crew. Their Oyster Mat project is a unique opportunity, where individuals get paid to make oyster mats that are put into the Indian River Lagoon to help rebuild oyster beds and improve the water quality. Their folks love doing meaningful work that benefits our community.

BEHAVIORAL SERVICES: Personalized Behavior & Treatment plans, Crisis Management Training, Tools Training.  Individuals who require Behavior Supports are provided with personalized behavior and treatment plans to help them to manage their behaviors.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: 

• GROUP HOMES: Group homes are “family settings” where special needs individuals live together just like any family.  A few of the day to day living skills everyone participates in (with staff assistance) are meal planning and preparation, laundry, self care, etc. Homes are operated with 24 hour staff assistance and supervision. 
• SUPPORTED LIVING: Providers assist people who want to live in their own home, with the basic living skills such as shopping, banking, money management and medical appointments. 

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Coaches provide assistance with finding a job, job applications, the interview process, as well as, on the job employment training for all uniquely-abled adults. 

SURF TRANSITION PROGRAM: Students Unleashing Rewarding Futures- An after school program that provides ha

Interview with Joey Travolta at the ARC

Check out his production company
Inclusion Films

The Arc is the only organization in Indian River County with comprehensive programs that provide hope and support every day to special needs individuals and their families in our community.
The Arc of Indian River County
1375 16th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 562-6854

President of the Arc of the United States, Fred Misilo, Jr., speaks about the mission of The Arc and its roots as a civil rights organization fighting for the rights and inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We discuss several initiatives such as: Criminal Justice, Health, Employment, and Travel. Learn how The Arc made national news just days before the recording by joining other advocacy groups in obtaining a resolution from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) around COVID-19 treatment policies for individuals with disabilities. It was a resolution that resonated across the country as other states have similar complaints filed against them. Link to The Arc website: https://thearc.org/