128 Merchants Row, Suite 302

Rutland, VT 05701

(802) 775-1370

email: arcrutlandarea@myfairpoint.net

website: http:/home.myfairpoint.net/~arcrutlandarea

ARC stands for What We Do:  Advocacy, Resources and Community opportunities for citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.

 We Took THE

“R”-WORD

Out of Our Corporate Name

THE PLEDGE

I _________________________________, pledge that I will not use the words “r#tard” or “r#etarded” in a derogatory way.  I understand that this is hurtful to people who have intellectual disabilities and people who love them.  I will be careful with my words.  I will also ask others not to use these words.

(send this in and we’ll add it to our Pledge Wall)

ADVOCACY

ê Support the Self Advocacy Group 

ê Support the Rutland Family Support Network (RFSN)

ê Educate People with Developmental Disabilities about Legislative and Program so they can advocate for their needs

 ê Advocate for needs for People with Developmental Disabilities through the service systems

 ê Advocate for transportation needs

RESOURCES

ê We have many brochures from organizations to refer to  

ê We refer people to the organizations they need.

ê We use the RFSN listserv: to query services requested by individuals AND to inform people about workshops, trainings,etc.

ê Our Board Members serve on other local boards 

ê We attend United Way’s functions & events

COMMUNITY

ê We provide Representative Payee services, people live in the community, we care for their shelter, clothing and food.

ê We provide Six events a year: with a thank you & ARC update in the Herald

ê We  encourage people with disabilities to create their circle of support

ê We market our events with all local media possible

ê We provide transportation to our events

ê We support the Aktion Club to provide services for the community.