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Arc of Whatcom County 1111 Cornwall, Suite 205 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 715-0170 Susan Jewell, Executive Director arcwhatcom@nas.com
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The Arc of Whatcom County is dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
Because children with developmental disabilities require lifelong care, families face a tremendous challenge. The Arc's commitment is to ensure that whether it is a voucher for an infant car seat, specialized child care, help with special education services in the schools, vocational assistance after high school, or support to senior families with guardianship and long-term care planning, families who come to The Arc will find the assistance that makes a difference. Founded in 1936, when all children with developmental disabilities were institutionalized, the updated mission of The Arc is to improve quality of life, increase independence, and assure full inclusion in the community of any person with a developmental disability. Sixty-six years later, full community inclusion remains a significant issue. The Arc's vision is to be an effective resource, a strong advocate, and a dedicated base of support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. In Whatcom County over 1,200 persons with developmental disabilities, their families and service providers look to The Arc as their life-line, connecting them with available resources, and bringing them the latest information on ways to effectively meet the needs of their family members. State funded services place many children and families on waiting lists for one to five years. As needs continue to grow, state-funded supports continue to shrink. Each child with a developmental disability is unique, with diverse care issues. The challenge for The Arc, with an annual budget of $125,000, is to design and implement individualized services for each exceptional child and their family. Please help them help people with disabilities and their families find their place in our community. |
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