tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:00:06 +0000March Madness 2010educationCome see usMedia CoverageInformation FairMega Conference 2009The ArcTennis TournamentautismJob Readiness WorkshopCareer DevelopmentBenefit GalaCommunity News and EventsAdvocacyCool stuffVolunteer Advocacy ProjectMarch Madness 2009Summer Campspecial educationCongressVolunteer OpportunitiesRespite RetreatsAC WhartonmembershipDisability Days on the HillBreaking StereotypesADA CelebrationFamily SupportCommunity Partner NightWheelchair BasketballPresident ObamaSpecial OlympicsMaking a DifferenceLuke AdamsCarlene LeaperRaising AwarenessFor people with intellectual and developmental disabilitieshttp://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)Blogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-3256699323235268210Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:56:00 +00002011-12-27T09:56:59.257-06:00 The Arc Supports Members of Congress in Unveiling Legislation to Give Families Greater Financial Flexibility for Loved Ones with a Disability Washington, DC – The Arc of the United States joined Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL), Senator Robert Casey (D-PA), Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and  disability organizations to unveil the “Achieving a Better Life Experience Act ofhttp://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2011/12/able-act.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-4851989104044285739Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:28:00 +00002010-11-24T09:31:30.918-06:00Community News and Events photo by Billy Howard “Portrait of Spirit: One Story at a Time" is presented by Student Disability Service and Department of Architecture at The University of Memphis.    Through interviews and photographs, the exhibit highlights the individuality of people with disabilities, and banishes common perceptions about those who live with disability.  Black and white photographs and interviews tell http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/11/photo-exhibit-at-local-university.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-8817262854120245681Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:16:00 +00002010-07-14T13:16:05.144-05:00An HBO movie about autism self-advocate Temple Grandin has been nominated for numerous Emmy awards. "Temple Grandin" is based upon the life experiences of Grandin, a current professor at Colorado State University who diagnosed with autism is noted for designing humane animal handling facilities. The Emmy awards are set to air August 29th on NBC.http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/07/hbos-temple-grandin-gets-emmy-nod.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-7822021472994719973Tue, 18 May 2010 17:02:00 +00002010-05-18T12:04:32.716-05:00Cool stuffCome see usRaising AwarenessCommunity Partner Night Friday, July 9 at 7:00 pm, The Arc of the Mid-South will be at AutoZone park for Arc Night with the Memphis Redbirds. Discounted tickets are on sale now for $10 and proceeds will go toward the programs and services that we provide. The Memphis Redbirds will host the Nashville Sounds. Last year we had a great time so invite your family and friends out for a night of fun for a good cause! http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/05/arc-night-with-memphis-redbirds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-1902612364608475334Mon, 17 May 2010 14:19:00 +00002010-05-18T11:56:20.344-05:00Come see usTennis TournamentRaising AwarenessThe Empowerment Doubles Tennis Tournament & Fundraiser will be at the Roark-Whitehaven Tennis Center in Memphis, TN. It's only $60 per team and everyone from beginners to more experienced players are welcome to sign up. You may register online by clicking here or by calling Ben Greene (x408) or Ruth Kirby (x205) at 901-327-2473. For more information on the event, click here. All participants willhttp://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/05/empowerment-doubles-tennis-tournament.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-1881125610175901837Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:17:00 +00002010-04-27T11:17:45.399-05:00Career DevelopmentTwo of our graduating students have been hired at Target! Christopher Collier and Kelvin Jackson are students this year in The Arc of the Mid-South's Career Development and Job Placement program. Congratulations!http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-job-placements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-1052711377357252191Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:53:00 +00002010-04-21T11:53:04.556-05:00Summer CampThe Arc's 2010 Summer Camp Guide is now available on our website! The guide includes more than 30 camps hosted by organizations throughout the Mid-South, with dates, costs, and other information. Check it out!: 2010 Summer Camp Guidehttp://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/04/2010-summer-camp-guide.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-8777036463573478807Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +00002010-04-01T10:00:35.705-05:00CongressPresident ObamaAdvocacyBy now, you have probably heard a lot about health care reform. The Arc of the United States posted a short summary of the health care legislation on their website. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590) would expand health care coverage to most Americans, preventing insurance companies from excluding people with pre-existing conditions, expanding Medicaid to cover more people,http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/04/president-obama-signs-patient.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-3747639326913088591Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:13:00 +00002010-03-30T10:15:01.496-05:00Wheelchair BasketballRaising AwarenessMarch Madness 2010 The Rumble on the River really lived up to its name! 11 teams competed in The Arc of the Mid-South's Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 27. It was an exciting conclusion to March Madness, The Arc's month-long series of events to recognize March as National Disabilities Awareness Month. Congratulations to The Hershey Company’s wheelchair basketball team, The Enforcers, for http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/03/2010-wheelchair-basketball-tournament.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-3262835028447624053Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:55:00 +00002010-03-16T11:01:04.345-05:00Raising Awarenessspecial educationJob Readiness WorkshopMarch Madness 2010The Arc of the Mid-South hosted its Two Day Job Readiness Workshop last Thursday and Friday at Anointed Temple of Praise. Seven Memphis area high schools attended the workshop, including Westwood High, Grizzlies Academy, Overton High, Kirby High, Oakhaven High, Avon Lenox, and Kingsbury High. The first day of the event covered interview skills, dress for success, goal setting, communication, http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/03/arc-of-mid-south-hosted-its-two-day-job.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-1811391199440246103Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:39:00 +00002010-03-16T08:40:39.290-05:00Wheelchair BasketballRaising AwarenessMarch Madness 2010http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/03/wheelchair-basketball-tournament-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-8408944523649448669Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:56:00 +00002010-03-08T13:58:51.075-06:00Raising AwarenessMarch Madness 2010This past Friday, The Arc of the Mid-South held a program at Church Health Center Wellness to kick off March Madness, a series of events that bring awareness to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Interim Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford was there to present the proclamation to Executive Director, Carlene Leaper: Whereas, Developmental disabilities affect more than 40 http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/03/proclamation-for-month-of-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-1275822671399530020Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:55:00 +00002010-03-05T13:55:40.224-06:00The Town Hall Meeting scheduled at Church Health Center Wellness for Thursday, March 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, has been postponed. We'll keep you posted on any new information. Call us at 901-327-2473 if you have any questions.http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/03/town-hall-meeting-cancelled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-643506593990890748Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:39:00 +00002010-03-04T08:27:41.444-06:00Disability Days on the HillMedia CoverageRaising AwarenessAdvocacy Last Wednesday, The Arc of the Mid-South joined other disability organizations and self-advocates from west Tennessee for Disability Days on the Hill 2010. Executive Director, Carlene Leaper, along with thirty-eight parents, self-advocates, and staff took a bus to the Capitol in Nashville and had the opportunity to speak with legislators about issues facing the disability community. This year, http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/03/arc-of-mid-south-in-nashville.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-5762653135065653697Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:32:00 +00002010-03-01T11:32:10.198-06:00Raising AwarenessThe ArcJob Readiness WorkshopMarch Madness 2010Mark your calendars! We have a several events coming up this month to recognize National Disability Awareness Month: Beginning this week, Friday, March 5th, is the March Madness Kick-off at Church Health Center Wellness (formerly Hope and Healing), 1115 Union Avenue, Memphis, to mark the beginning of National Disability Awareness Month. This event is open to the public and is from 11:00am - 1:http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/03/take-stand-for-individuals-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-1292362927313620295Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:09:00 +00002010-02-17T14:09:42.156-06:00educationspecial educationIEP Checklist, a new iPhone app, was created to minimize pen and paperwork and keep your notes and goals for your Individualized Education Plan organized and always within reach. This is a free application developed by PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center). Their website includes a video posted in English and Spanish that demonstrates how the app works along with informative http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-iep-checklist-iphone-app-helps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-7046903090137953895Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:59:00 +00002010-02-09T10:23:37.330-06:00special educationAdvocacyWednesday, February 10, legislation may be heard that would allow students receiving Special Education services to be locked in isolation. The Tennessee Disability Coaltion sums up some of the key points in this bill: This bill would make it legal to lock a special education student – of any age or diagnosis – in isolation at risk to their health and safety Contradicts health and safety codes http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/02/action-alert-bill-allows-isolation-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-1348805988119487122Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:15:00 +00002010-02-05T13:42:43.695-06:00Breaking StereotypesCool stuffautismAdvocacy  Trailer This weekend, HBO is premiering Temple Grandin, the true story of a woman diagnosed with autism in the 1950s, at a time when many people with disabilities were put in institutions. The film stars Claire Danes as Grandin, and shows her development as someone who uses her unique talents as well as her mother's and teachers' encouraging mentorship to overcome educational and social http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/02/temple-grandin-film.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-7649451417849146466Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:19:00 +00002010-02-03T08:34:15.670-06:00Family SupportAdvocacyThe Tennessee Disability Coalition has reported that the Family Support Program will be funded for two more years! The program was in risk of being eliminated, and through numerous petitions, letters, and phone calls from self-advocates, families, and supporters, our voice was heard and it made a difference. The Tennessee Family Support Program is the only program that provides funding to http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/02/good-news-for-tennessee-families.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-7082733762318466001Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:05:00 +00002010-02-01T15:05:15.538-06:00Disability Days on the HillCommunity News and EventsRaising AwarenessAdvocacy  We're headed to Nashville Wednesday, February 24 for west Tennessee's Disability Day on the Hill! Disability organizations throughout Tennessee will be meeting at the Capitol to advocate for the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families. With your help we can ensure that every legislator gets to hear from a constituent with a disability or a family member. Accessible bus http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/02/disability-days-on-hill-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-1808553265234011991Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:13:00 +00002010-01-22T15:13:02.636-06:00CongressAdvocacyCOPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.) posted their position on the congressional bills H.R. 4247 and S. 2860 regarding the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools. It gives a great overview of the bills that were introduced to Congress last month. This legislation would provide students with and without disabilities protection against abuse in schools. It is http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/01/protecting-students-against-abuse-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-2716487420499933456Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:45:00 +00002010-01-22T08:45:02.863-06:00Disability Scoop reported that the unemployment rate for people with disabilities fell in the month of December! This is great to hear, but it should also remind us that we still have a long way to go to ensure that everyone is given the opportunity to hold meaningful employment and to become empowered citizens in our community. A couple of The Arc's former CDJP students are starting jobs this http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/01/career-development-students-find-jobs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-2568392751659033066Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:54:00 +00002010-01-04T14:56:51.992-06:00If you'll be in Nashville in the coming week, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) has the Creative Expressions XV exhibit up until January 12. The exhibit features art in many mediums by artists with a wide range of disabilities. The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has an array of brochures and information also available to visitors that you can take home, including a comprehensive bibliography for http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2010/01/vanderbilt-kennedy-center-resources.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-7838554266673695141Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:44:00 +00002009-11-18T09:47:38.036-06:00Family SupportAdvocacySave the Family Support Program! As many of you know, Tennessee's Family Support Program is at great risk of being eliminated! We want to keep you informed of the latest developments so that you can get involved. Here is what’s happening across the state: Monthly Conference Calls: Date: November 18, 2009, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern/2:00pm - 3:00pm CST What is Family Support? Easter Seals, in http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2009/11/let-your-voice-be-heard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796450008236469396.post-4088995549944498926Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:05:00 +00002009-11-12T11:54:32.781-06:00Career Development One of our CDJP graduates, Steven Beckham (pictured on the right with U of M basketball player, Doneal Mack, on the left), recently participated in a basketball camp hosted by The University of Memphis and Memphis Tigers men's basketball coach, Josh Pastner! Students and adults from various agencies throughout the Mid-South were invited to participate in a one-day basketball camp on Saturday, http://thearcofthemidsouth.blogspot.com/2009/11/memphis-tigers-coach-josh-pastner-takes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tamara Jones)0