Author Archives: ARC of Delaware County
The Arc of Delaware County Hosted Its Annual Legislative Breakfast
The Arc’s Legislative Affairs Committee held forum for local legislators, updated them on issues. The Arc of Delaware County, which fights for the rights and opportunities for people with disabilities, hosted its Annual Legislative Breakfast for elected officials to update them … Read More »
ARC Executive Director Profiled in Town Talk
A profile of the Arc’s Executive Director, Frank Bartoli ran in the Town Talk. Published Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Read the article here
Statewide Premise Alert System
The Premise Alert System is a statewide program that allows families of those with developmental disabilities or special needs, like autism or dementia, to file a form with local police. “By alerting local police about a person’s unique needs, the … Read More »
The Arc of Delaware County Welcomes New Advocate
(Swarthmore, PA- January 12, 2011) Amber Latsha recently started at The Arc of Delaware County as the new Advocate handling Adult Advocacy, Educational Advocacy and Social-Recreation Programs. The nonprofit is headquartered in Swarthmore. Latsha’s previous work experience includes being a … Read More »
The Arc hosted Book Signing & Toy Drive event to benefit the nonprofit’s cause
The Arc of Delaware County hosted a Book Signing & Toy Drive event. Local author Barb Zimmerman wrote three books for children with developmental disabilities. She was on hand to autograph and sell her books. The Book Signing was part … Read More »
Major Changes in Special Education, among other topics, presented Wednesday
Panel Discussion held about issues facing Delaware County’s special needs population WHO: Panelists: Attorney Dennis McAndrews, presenting “Major Changes in Special Education & Special Needs Trust” Chris McKee & Greg Panino presenting on care planning and the letter of intent … Read More »
ARC EmployABILITY Summit
The Arc of Delaware County hosted a very successful EmployABILITY Summit on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. The Arc of Delaware County’s EmployABILITY Summit was Wednesday, Sept. 15 at the DCIU. About 70 people attend … Read More »