http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:21:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Community Connections project is targeted for adults with developmental disabilities, ages 40 and older, and their families.  For many adults with developmental disabilities, being included in local community programs provides the first opportunity to join with non-disabled peers.  Benefits of participation in local aging programs include: a link to the ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc/2007/04/11/community-connections/ Come to Smart Start at Play's FAIR Play-- an inclusive play program where children, ages birth to five, and their families have fun playing and learning together! All young children learn through play!  Smart Start at Play's FAIR Play brings children and their families together for creative learning opportunities where children's ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc/2007/04/11/smart-start-at-plays-fair-play/ Employer of Record Services: The Arc of North Carolina's Employer of Record Services is an initiative of The Arc of North Carolina. It is a self-determination resource network which includes The Arc of NC and many of its affiliate chapters. The Arc of North Carolina's Employer of Record Services was created in ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc/2007/04/11/the-arc-of-ncs-employer-of-record/ The Arc of Union County is the housing agent for a project called First in Families of the Southern Piedmont.  This state-funded grant allows us the opportunity to help families who qualify (by their own or a family member's developmental disability, plus an income requirement) to receive assistance or resources ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc/2007/04/11/first-in-families-of-the-southern-piedmont/ The Arc of Union County's Fifth Annual Golf Tournament at the exclusive FIRETHORNE COUNTRY CLUB Monday, May 5, 2008 12:30 start Captain's Choice *Come enjoy a day of golf at the area's most exclusive golf course while also helping one of the oldest and most prestigious non-profit organizations in Union County.  Enjoy golf, range balls, ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc/2007/04/11/calling-all-golfers/ Officers: Pete Hovanec, President Russell Wing, Vice-President Kathy Wing, Secretary Fred Baber, Treasurer Directors: Alvaro Alzate Chris Causey Brenda Crowder Vann Dowless Carroll Edwards Benny Faulkner Eddie Gale Tripp Helms Jim Keziah Linda Little Debra Pagano Dr, Nancy Turner Melody Tyson Staff: Sandy Nemer, Executive Director (704.226.5111) Melinda Plue, Program Director  (704.226.5112) First in Families of the Southern Piedmont The Arc of NC's Employer of Record UCPS Advocacy Susan Smith, Program Director (704.226.5128) Smart Start at ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc/2007/04/11/2006-2007-board-of-directors-and-staff/ WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY? A 'developmental disability' is a severe, chronic disability of a person that: * is attributed to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental or physical impairments; * is manifested before the person reaches the age of 22, unless the disability is caused by a traumatic ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc/2007/04/11/developmental-disability-defined/ The Arc has been around for many years.  Many people know its old and outdated acronym --ARC-- which once stood for the Association for Retarded Citizens.  As time has gone by and more awareness and up-to-date terminology is used, we no longer use this acronym.  Our Arc-- no longer all in caps-- stands ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/arc/2007/04/11/what-is-the-arc-of-union-county/