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The programs and services of The Arc of Dallas are
flexible to
meet varying community needs. Currently, The Arc provides:
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Adventure Camp
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Adventure
Camp
Adventure Camp is a spring and summer day camp for
children and teens, ages 5-21. Activities include
crafts, games, entertainment, computer fun, swimming and field trips.
Spring break dates coincide with Dallas Public
Schools and summer dates are held in two-week sessions throughout
the summer (with the exception of the week of July
4th). Space in camp is limited and available on a first-come, first-
serve basis. Children and teens of all ability levels,
including siblings, are welcome at Adventure Camp. For more information,
or to enroll e-mail
aallen@arcdallas.org
or call (214) 634-9810.
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Advocacy
and Intervention
The Arc of Dallas was founded by parents who advocated for
their children's educational rights. Support is provided
when parents, guardians or family members need assistance getting their child's needs
met in the school system, with service providers, in a day care setting, and in other similar situations.
Adults with disabilities sometimes need assistance with
employers, government services, transition and other
services and life events. The Arc works with legislators, school districts,
city government, employers, justice professionals and
many others to create a better understanding of the needs
and rights of people with disabilities. For
assistance with advocacy issues, e-mail
info@arcdallas.org
or call (214) 634-9810.
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All
Kids Can!
Understanding and respect of individuals with disabilities
instilled in a young person can change their attitude for life. All Kids Can! is an awareness program
for children and teens that educates students about disabilities
and encourages them to act on their new understanding.
Curriculum is available for only $20 and is completely
duplicable within the school or organization. Past
participants in the All Kids
Can! projects have created a website that chronicles their
experiences. Visit the website at http://www.allkidscan.com/
or e-mail
akc@arcdallas.org.
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Arc
L.I.F.E.
Learning Is Fun and Educational at The Arc of Dallas.
Arc Life provides individuals (ages 5 & up) the
opportunity to enhance social
skills and to continue learning throughout their lives.
Some of the classes offered include budgeting, crafts,
reading, cooking, and much more! Arc LIFE also
offers Leadership Institute and Saturday Night Swing
Dances. Classes are offered in various locations
throughout the Metroplex. We have classes for all ages
and ability levels! For more information, e-mail
bchamberlain@arcdallas.org or
call (214) 634-9810.
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Spring 2007 Arc LIFE
Schedule of Classes and Activities
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Information
and Referral
The Arc connects people with developmental disabilities
to the services and the information they need. When questions
arise concerning guardianship, legal services, health
care, area services and other available programs, The
Arc is there to help. Thousands of people depend on The
Arc of Dallas each year to provide referrals, mail
printed materials, find available resources on the Internet
and to provide other pertinent information. Information
research and use of our resource library are also available. For more information,
e-mail
slongoroia@arcdallas.org
or call 214-634-9810.
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Leadership
Institute
Older teens and adults with disabilities can step out
and make a difference in the world and in their own lives.
Leadership Institute trains participants on how to make
informed decisions about voting, how to advocate for their
own rights, how to do public speaking and many other topics.
For more information, e-mail
aallen@arcdallas.org
or
call (214) 634-9810.
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March for Respect
Anyone who knows someone with a disability,
also knows that one of their greatest challenges is public
perception. Negative attitudes and misunderstanding create
barriers many barriers to quality of life. The Arc,
together with more than 30 members of the Developmental
Disabilities Network of North Texas, created an awareness
event to educate others and to draw attention to this
challenge. The event takes place the last Saturday in
March at the Dallas WestEnd.
The school and the
organization who brings the most participants wins $1,000.
For more information, e-mail
march@arcdallas.org
or visit the March
for Respect website.
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Special Topic
Seminars and Group Discussions
The Arc holds information session to educate and inform
parents, caregivers and professionals about disability-related issues.
These efforts include training, prevention projects, and
conferences. For more information check out the calendar of
events page, or to receive The Arc's newsletter,
FrontLine, or FrontLine ENews, e-mail
inferguson@arcdallas.org.
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Guardianship
Program
The Arc of Dallas will accept referrals to provide
Guardianship services to Dallas County residents with
previously diagnosed cognitive disabilities who are
incapacitated and between the ages of 18 and 49 and lack
family who are willing to serve in that capacity and have
exhausted all other alternatives (less restricted).
Upon appointment by the Court, The Arc of Dallas will
provide Guardianship of the Person to an incapacitated
adult, case management collaboration and oversight for the
ward, a match with an appropriate Volunteer Advocate
whenever possible, regular visits with the ward in a
residential setting, continuing advocacy for their best
interest with all providers, and dignity and compassion in
all that we offer.
For more information, e-mail
guardian@arcdallas.org,
or
call 214-634-9810.
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Special
Occasion Dances
People of all ages can enjoy dancing to the latest tunes and having
fun with good friends at fun dances throughout
the year. These events are scheduled in Collin, Dallas
and Rockwall counties throughout the year. The
cost
is usually only $1 per person and reservations are
requested. Check out the
calendar
of events page for a time and location near you. To RSVP
for a dance, call 214-634-9810 or e-mail
ksinnes@arcdallas.org
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