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Austin

FINDS survey facts to support ‘Don’t Cut Our Lifeline’

In 2010 The Arc conducted a national internet survey to capture the perspectives of people with intellectual and or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their family ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 16, 2012 5:16 pm

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Report: Autism numbers climbing

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Sunday, June 10, 2012 12:46 pm

Austin

Help Arc dance the night away

One day a month you will find people with intellectual disabilities dancing the night away to music provided by a DJ at The Arc’s monthly ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 2, 2012 4:32 pm

Austin

The Arc of Mower Co. celebrates 60 years

The Arc of Mower County celebrated 60 years of service on Tuesday, May 22 with over 50 members, self-advocates and community members in attendance. The ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 26, 2012 4:57 pm

Austin

Get to know The Arc and the good it does

You may know The Arc best by our Special Olympics team or our People First Aktion Club. But did you know that The Arc does ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 19, 2012 5:01 pm

Austin

Tell your members of Congress: Don’t cut our lifeline

The deficit reduction bill that President Obama signed into law in August 2011, will have a significant effect on federal spending over the next 10 ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 5, 2012 4:16 pm

Austin

Mower County Special Olympics looking for volunteer coaches

Coaches play an indispensable role in Special Olympics around the world. They provide the sports skills and spirit that define a true athlete; they're role ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 28, 2012 4:46 pm

Austin

New federal agency targets disability issues

A major organizational change at the federal level could give significantly more voice to those working on developmental disability issues. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 21, 2012 2:24 pm

Austin

The Arc seeking nominations for awards

The Arc of Mower County is seeking nominations for this year’s awards. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 14, 2012 5:07 pm

Austin

The new autism numbers and why they matter

This past week, the Centers for Disease Control released their new data on the prevalence of autism. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 7, 2012 4:56 pm

Austin

Remember to pick-up your roses

The 17th annual Rose Sale has come to an end. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, March 31, 2012 4:10 pm

Arc of Mower County

The Arc stands up for the safety of kids with disabilities

In a letter to U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, The Arc expressed serious concerns about a ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, March 24, 2012 4:53 pm

Austin

The Arc to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day observed on March 21 each year. Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:21 pm

Austin

More doors opening up for self-advocates

A national group launching this week is one of a growing number of opportunities for people with disabilities to take a lead in the advocacy ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, March 10, 2012 4:40 pm

Columns

Working together to end the R-word

The Arc of Mower County's Family Fun Night is geared to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 3 to 12 years of age and ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, March 3, 2012 4:19 pm

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