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Future Planning

Making strides with Future Planning

Future Planning is creating a guide for a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) to lead a good life as independently as possible. ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, December 6, 2015 1:01 pm

American Diabetes Month

Celebrating health during American Diabetes Month

Type 2 diabetes affects a staggering 23.6 million people or in another light an astonishing 7.8 percent of the American population. Studies suggest that adults ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, November 15, 2015 7:01 am

The Arc Mower County

Associating health conditions with Down syndrome

One in about every 700 babies is born with Down syndrome. Most people with Down syndrome are able to live a full and healthy life, ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, October 25, 2015 7:01 am

The Arc Mower County

Serve up more fruits and vegetables

Obesity has been a large problem in our country for several years now, and affects both people with and without intellectual disabilities (ID). Through The ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, October 11, 2015 7:01 am

The Arc Mower County

The Arc brings autism series to Austin

The Arc Mower County along with the Mower County Collaborative and The Arc Freeborn County are bringing AuSM’s Life with Autism Series to Austin. The ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, September 27, 2015 7:01 am

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Series on autism coming October

The Arc Mower County along with the Mower County Collaborative and The Arc Freeborn County are bringing AuSM’s Life with Autism Series to Austin from ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:01 pm

The Arc Mower County

Understanding the impact of poor vision

Vision is very important to maintaining the quality of an individual’s life. Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) are more at-risk for having issues associated with ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, August 23, 2015 7:01 am

The Arc Mower County

Happy birthday to 2 essential lifelines

Millions of Americans with disabilities appreciate the vital contributions of the Medicaid and Medicare programs. They provide access to health care and vital home and ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, August 2, 2015 6:08 am

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Why is it important to talk to with members of Congress

When Congress is not in session, (often called “recess”), Members of Congress (referred to here as “member”) go back to their home states and are ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, July 11, 2015 7:00 pm

Columnists

Helgeson: Think safety while having fun this summer

Summer is officially in full swing and for many, that means spending more time outside on sunny days or trips to local pools or beaches. ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 27, 2015 4:43 pm

Education

Arc News: New study highlights housing crisis

This past week, the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Housing Task Force released a study, Priced Out in ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Monday, June 15, 2015 10:21 am

The Arc Mower County

The Arc applauds the SSI Restoration Act

The Arc applauds the introduction of the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act (SSI Restoration Act) by Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Senator ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, May 31, 2015 7:01 am

The Arc Mower County

The Arc’s annual meeting, awards coming soon

The Arc Mower County will hold its 63rd annual meeting and awards ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 18. The meeting will ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, May 10, 2015 5:41 pm

Taste of Mower County

Taste of Mower County celebrates another success

Thank you to all of the sponsors of the 5th annual Taste of Mower County: Event sponsor
was Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center. Top Chef — ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, April 26, 2015 7:01 am

autism

The Arc celebrates autism acceptance month

April 1 marked the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month. To celebrate, The Arc Mower County will join The Arc’s national network, Autism Now, individuals with ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, April 5, 2015 7:19 am

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