The ARC of Delaware County

Arc joins Eastern Delaware County Consortium

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:06:48 +0000

Eastern Delaware County Consortium on Inclusive Recreation

The Arc of Delaware County has recently joined the new Eastern Delaware County Consortium on Inclusive Recreation as the ‘lead agency’ for the Collaborative Consortium. The Consortium is made up of organizations and individuals who promote the concept of inclusive recreation in Eastern Delaware County in a manner that will increase inclusive opportunities in schools and communities for people with disabilities.

Arc appoints new board members

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:41:19 +0000

The Arc’s new board members Alish Boyd and Greg Paninos were featured in Philadelphia Inquirer on June 27, 2011. Read article here.

Newsletter Spring 2011

admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:23:43 +0000

Read copy of latest newsletter – Newsletter Spring 2011 (220)

Education advocate profiled in Phila. Inquirer

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:02:49 +0000

Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer: People in the News

Kelly Connell has been hired as the new special education advocate at the nonprofit The Arc of Delaware County, which advocates for those with developmental disabilities and their families. Connell had been self-employed as a special-education teacher/educational consultant and as a vice principal at Chalutzim Academy

The Arc of Delaware County Hosted Its Annual Legislative Breakfast

ARC of Delaware County — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:15:57 +0000

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 on issues impacting Delaware County’s citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This included thanking legislators for their support on Adult Protective Services legislation as well as briefing them on Special Education legislation and discussing the necessary funding for the Commonwealth’s enormous waiting list for services.

Feature Speakers included:
Stephen Suroveic, Executive Director of the Arc of Pennsylvania
Sheila Stasko, Statewide Coordinator of the PA Waiting List Campaign

About 120 people total attended the event. This included elected officials and Arc of Delaware County members.

It was held Friday, October 15, 2010 from 8:00 AM- 10:30 AM

Drexelbrook Corporate Event Center
4700 Drexelbrook DriveDrexel Hill, PA

ARC Executive Director Profiled in Town Talk

ARC of Delaware County — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:05:13 +0000

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

ARC of Delaware County — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:30:19 +0000

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 police and emergency responders will be better able to address an emergency where the resident might have a medical condition or a physical or mental limitation that would require special attention,” said council Chairman Jack Whelan.

News release

For more information, call 610-284-2205 or visit www.papremisealert.com.

WHYY did a great story about the need for Adult Protective Services Law

ARC of Delaware County — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:29:43 +0000

Abuse and neglect of adults with disabilities: why existing laws and systems in Pennsylvania are not enough to protect adults ages 18-59

ARC of Delaware County — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:54:44 +0000

The Arc of Delaware County Welcomes New Advocate

ARC of Delaware County — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:28:33 +0000

(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 Life Sharing Coordinator at Pennsylvania Mentor in Philadelphia for almost five years. Also, Latsha was a Program Specialist and Instructor at LifePath in Sellersville, PA for over five years. She currently resides in Narberth. Latsha has a B.A. in Psychology from Bloomsburg University and is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Human Services at Capella University. She has been involved in a variety of volunteer organizations for a number of years including the Compeer program, Salvation Army, Special Olympics and Pals for Life. Latsha has also been on the Bucks County Assistive Technology Committee as well as the Communication Champions program serving Philadelphia.

‘We are pleased to have someone with Amber’s background and experience leading our Advocacy and program efforts,” said Frank Bartoli, Executive Director of The Arc. “Her dedication to our population is an asset that is hard to find.”

To become a member or to find out more about The Arc’s services, please call 610-544-6600.