Buy and Sell on eBay to Support the Arc of Midland
the Arc of Midland is part of the eBay Giving Works  program. So, you can support our mission when you buy and sell on eBay. Here’s how:
Buy
You can find whatever you're looking for on eBay – from baseball cards to new cars and more. When you do, shop for items that benefit us. You can get a great deal and support the Arc of Midland at the same time!
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Sell
You can also support the Arc of Midland when you sell on eBay. Just designate our organization to receive 10-100% of your final sale price the next time you list something great.
Did you know that charity listings often get more bids and higher prices than regular eBay listings? Boost your sales and support our critical work while you’re at it! Plus eBay gives back to you too, with a fee credit on your basic selling fees.
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Midland Area Bike Camp
 
Program
Lose The Training Wheels™...and see where they go!
Lose The Training Wheels™ is more than just a bike-riding program. Some children may have difficulty learning to ride a two-wheeled bike due to a disability. Some parents may not have the ability to train their child to ride a bike. Children, for whom riding a bike is a seemingly impossible task, can master this skill in less than a week's time. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time ever. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.
Click Here to Learn more about the Program
Click Here to See Photos of the 2009 Camp
Campers
Learning to ride a two wheel bicycle has many benefits, some obvious and some not so obvious including:
- Increase in self esteem & self confidence
- Inclusion
- Positive change in family dynamics
- Improved quality of life through recreation
- Independent transportation
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Campers should be between the ages of 8 and 18
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Campers should be able to walk
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They should be able to step aside quickly
and want to ride a bike.
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Therapists and other professionals will be on hand to ensure your child has the best chance of success.
Click Here to learn more about Camper Requirements
Location
The Midland Area Bike Camp will be held
June 14-18th 2010
MIdland Evangelical Free Church
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Registration
Cost: $125 per camper
If tuition creates hardship, scholarships may be available
Registration is available online
For questions people should contact Leah or Michelle at the Arc of Midland (989) 631-4439
Volunteers
The Bike Camp needs volunteers in order to be successful.
The camp needs:
- Spotters who can run and be available at camp at the same time 5 days in a row.
- Therapists or other Professionals who want to be “Spotter Support”
- “Welcome Wagon” people who help campers and volunteers navigate the camp.
- Photographer or Videographer
- Donations of snacks, beverages, and lunches for volunteers.
"Most campers have previously been unsuccessful learning to ride a bike. They need outstanding volunteers that are encouraging, trustworthy, and kind. They need you."
Click Here to learn more about being a volunteer and to learn how to register.
Donors
Donors help make the dream of riding a reality.
With a phenomenal success rate of more than 85% and more than 1,500 children reached annually, Lose The Training Wheels program is a unique opportunity to help kids achieve more than they thought possible. Lose The Training Wheels™ is more than just a bike-riding program. For many children with disabilities, it is a seemingly impossible task they can master in less than a week. Within days of learning to ride, many children exhibit independent behaviors for the first time. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.
The Midland Area Bike Camp is one of many Lose the Training Wheels™ camps nationwide. The Midland Area Bike Camp has been fortunate to be chosen to host camps in 2007 & 2009. The support from the Midland Community has been overwhelming. The Arc of Midland is excited to offer another camp in 2010! Thank you for your continued support.
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TEAM Meeting and People First Meeting Schedules updated
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The Arc of Midland to Host Voters Forum. We will have representatives from the candidates for President and those who are running for sheriff. When: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Room 110. Strosacker Bldg. Main Street , Midland, MI
New Newsletter Published Winter 2011
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For those of you who have been trying to follow this emerging issue related to people who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, please take note of the document written by the Michigan association of Mental Health boards. This is the recommendation that they are making to the state of Michigan as Michigan begins to develop a new model of service for this population. As always, you can check out the Arc Michigan website for the most current updates on this issue.
Thanks,
Jan Lampman
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Also Read More Here
The Arc Launches Sibling Project with New Partnership
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An Excellent Editorial by Tom Watkins on December 3, 2011, as published in the Midland Daily News
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A New Application for people with Autism
Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some for the first time. Lesley Stahl reports.
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A New Link for People with Autism
The Autism NOW Center is the nation's source for resources and information on community-based solutions for individuals with autism, other developmental disabilities, and their families. A national initiative of The Arc.
http://autismnow.org/
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United Way is an important partner in the work that we do. In an effort to help United Way reach the goal of raising $5,000,000 this year, we are participating in a pop can drive and a "change for change" campaign. Please bring your loose change and pop cans to our annual meeting on October 20th so that we can show the power of our membership when it is time to help out! The Arc of Midland has already begun collecting money from the people they serve during the United Way Campaign. As the United Way is serving many more people this year, we need to all step up our support
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As some of you may have heard, Michigan is one of a few states that have been selected by the Federal government to look at reform of service delivery for people who are "dual eligible's", meaning people who have both Medicaid and Medicare. This system reform has the potential to significantly impact many people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. .
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Click Here to Access Frequently Asked Questions on this Issue
Arc 5K Run Walk and Stroll August 13th, 2011 was a Great Success
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The Arc of Midland Supports the "Access to Recreation " project of the Midland Area Community Foundation
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The 2010 Arc of Midland Arc Stroll, Roll & 5 K Run was a huge success, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, and especially participants
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The Arc of Midland is a finalist for the Outstanding Volunteer Program Award as part of the 2010 Governor’s Service Awards.
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The 2010 Midland Area Bike Camp was a huge success
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