| Last updated on August 12, 2008 |
To improve the lives of children and adults who have developmental and mental disabilities, as well as their families, through services, advocacy and education.
Description:
Now in its forty-seventh year, The Arc's families, staff and Board of Directors continue the mission of the agency's founders. Through ongoing efforts to break down the barriers that have limited the progress of people with disabilities, The Arc continues to raise the standards of service and encourage people with disabilities to dream - dreams that guide The Arc in its ceaseless efforts to provide innovative programs and services.
History:
In 1958, a small group of community volunteers joined together to advocate for the rights and needs of people with disabilities in Palm Beach County. The volunteers, many of them parents of children with disabilities, envisioned the creation of local community based programs to educate and train their children to lead productive lives. They envisioned a community accepting and supportive of their children, a place where a child with a disability could receive the support and encouragement needed to reach their dreams.
Contact people:
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Karen Haas, Special Event Coordinator, (561)842-3213, (email)
Jacque Simmons, Administrative Assistant, (561)842-3213, (email) |
Office fax number: (561) 863-4352
Address:
Web Site: http://www.arcpbc.org
Directions:
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From I-95 Take the Northlake Blvd Exit East. Northlake Blvd, dead ends at US1, make a right(south) and go two traffic lights and make another right(west)on Park Ave. Travel 1 mile west and our offices are located in the first. . . (more) |
Miscellaneous Information
| Is your volunteer site handicapped accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept Court Ordered Community Service? |
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No
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| What is the minimum age to volunteer? |
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18
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| Can you use a volunteer who is fluent in another language? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the holidays? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency need volunteer assistance during the summer months? |
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Yes
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