Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE VALUED AND RESPECTED IN ORDER THAT THEY AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE FULLY IN AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - PROVIDED ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP, ENHANCE, AND EXHIBIT ADAPTIVE SKILLS IN A COMMUNITY SETTING ALONGSIDE OF VOLUNTEERS OR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT DISABILITIES. THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT CAN INCLUDE SOCIALIZATION, ADAPTABILITY, SELF-DISCIPLINE, INDEPENDENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, SENSE OF BELONGING, SELF-ADVOCACY, PERSONAL SAFETY, RESOURCE ALLOCATION, TIME MANAGMENT, PROFESSIONALISM, PROBLEM SOLVING,LEADERSHIP, AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT. THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM PROVIDED 36 ADULTS WITH OVER 16,000 SERVICE HOURS IN THE COMMUNITY.
EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY - ASSIST FAMILIES IN GUIDING AND SUPPORTING THEM THROUGH THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN EDUCATION STAFF AND FAMILIES. THE ARC EDUCATES ON THE PROPER PROCESSES TO AVOID BREAKDOWNS IN COMMUNICATION TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILD'S NEEDS ARE MET BY MEANS OF REFERRALS, RECOMMENDATIONS, RESOURCES, MATERIALS, AND MEETINGS WHEN NECESSARY.
PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY - THE ARC ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF ALL PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL. THE ARC ALSO OFFERS SEVERAL OPTIONS AND RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP EDUCATE AND INFORM, FOR BOTH AWARENESS AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES, REGARDING ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP, FUTURE PLANNING, PERSON CENTER PLANNING, AND MANY OTHER RELATED ISSUES. THE ARC HAS FUNDING SET ASIDE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO SERVE THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, WHO NEED ASSISTANCE PURCHASING ITEMS THAT WILL ENHANCE LEARNING, MOBILITY AND WELLNESS.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Leah Ortiz | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $113,307 |
| Frank Straub | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $0 |
| Sarah Townsend | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $0 |
| Wendy Heppe | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $0 |
| Karmel Addis | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $0 |
| Cyd Deane | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | $0 |
| Deborah Evans | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lynn Eberhard | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jr Reynolds | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | $0 |
| Michael Mccullough | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
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