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!
Shop now to support the Arc of Midland
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.
Sell now to support the Arc of Midland
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Growing Up Included
What is Growing Up Included?
This is a program sponsored by The Arc of Midland in partnership with the Voluntary Action Center of Midland County.
This program promotes inclusive recreation in whatever activity your child with special needs might want to participate in. We help children with developmental disabilities become successfully included with their peers while having fun in their community.
We hope that you consider this an option for getting your child involved in the community.
The Voluntary Action Center of Midland recruits Volunteens in our area to fill requests that have been made to assist young people in our community with inclusive recreation opportunities. They provide us with names of those interested in helping individuals with special needs. The Arc of Midland is responsible for setting up the initial meeting and making the decision as to what will work best for individual families.
If your child with special needs is between the ages of 6-18 and has a developmental disability, he/she is eligible for this program. This is a year round program. Your child can participate any time of year.
Look at the Possibilities!
Our community offers a variety of inclusive recreation activities for all children of all ages. For example, gymnastics, Chippewa Nature Center, Midland Community Center, swimming, dance, West Midland Family Center, tennis, art programs, ice skating, roller skating, bowling, sledding, golfing, Library.
Tell us about your child...
It is important that we understand the needs of your child. We collect information about your child and their interests and then we look for the match that we feel fits your particular child. The more information you can provide the more successful the match.
This is what we have to offer!
Supporting the individual with developmental disabilities is what makes this program so successful. Many kids need a buddy to increase their involvement in community recreation. The Volunteens fill this need by providing the necessary support.
This program is also very rewarding to the Volunteens as they expand their understanding of developmental disabilities.
Parent Feedback
A parent of a child who participated in this program summed up their experience as follows:
"She helped my son by being a friend and keeping him included. Starting day camp with a Volunteen made him much more comfortable and ready to accept the new experience."
For more information...
Contact Laurel Bucci, Family Participation Associate, bucci@thearcofmidland.org
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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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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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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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