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Education News

Online advocacy curriculum now available for special education

Determining and implementing the services a student with disabilities needs at school can be overwhelming and confusing. It is not always easy for students and parents to advocate on their own for appropriate educational services, so many families seek help from a special education advocate. The Arc@School was created in 2016 to help families and […]

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Grants News

Kent Co. Levy Court supports outreach by The Arc of Delaware

A big thanks to Kent County Levy Court for awarding The Arc of Delaware a $1000 Community Service grant in support of our Outreach program. This program aims to support the independence of people with IDD in ways that maintain or enhance their dignity and quality of life. To address immediate concerns with safety, health […]

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Grants News

The Allstate Foundation supports outreach by The Arc of Delaware

Thanks to the generous contributions of Allstate agent Tony DeSanctis, The Arc of Delaware has received two $500 Helping Hands grants from The Allstate Foundation. Tony and his family have been actively supporting The Arc of Delaware for more than 14 years. In that span he has raised over $70,000 to benefit recreation programs, especially […]

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Grants News

Employment program gets boost from Bank of America

The Arc of Delaware has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Bank of America in support of our employment offerings for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This grant will enable us to expand our pre-employment services, as well as maintain the job coaching and follow-along support needed to ensure our clients’ success. “The […]

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Fundraising News

Virtual run, walk & roll 2021

Thanks so much to all the athletes, donors and sponsors who participated in the 2021 virtual version of our annual Run, Walk and Roll event! Through your efforts during the month of May, The Arc of Delaware raised almost $6000 and had some fun along the way. This was Bill and Jo’s second virtual Walk, […]