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Organization name: The Arc of NC
Purpose/mission: The Arc of North Carolina is committed to securing for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Population served: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Services/programs/resources offered:
Housing: The Arc of North Carolina is a leader in the state in providing housing options and property management services to North Carolinians with disabilities.
Guardianship: LIFEguardianship is a program of The Arc of NC designed to help advocate for and protect the health and safety of individuals to ensure that their civil and human rights are not violated.
Community Navigator: Resource Advocates, formerly known as Community Guides, provide advocacy and education, assistance with developing plans, and help link people to services they need in the community.
Supported Employment: Supported Employment is a good business decision for employers and an empowering personal decision for individuals.
Choices: Choices is a program that allows individuals and families a better way to receive supports and services for themselves or their family member with a disability.
Other Supports: The Arc of North Carolina's state funded supports (Non-Medicaid) provides assistance to people with dual diagnoses and significant disabilities.
Advocacy
Local Chapters (The Arc of Alamance)
Contact person: Jan Bouldin, 336-263-5317, mikejanben@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thearcal/
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Costs/requirements to participate:
No costs to get involved
Many services funded by Medicaid, vocational rehabilitation, or insurance
How families can access more information if interested in pursuing:
Contact info: 704-637-1521, 800-662-8706, info@arcnc.org
Website: http://www.arcnc.org
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