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'''ARC Gateway, Inc.''' is a non-profit organization that serves children who have or are at risk of developmental disabilities as well as adults with developmental disabilities.
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'''The Arc Gateway, Inc.''' is a non-profit organization that serves children who have or are at risk of developmental disabilities as well as adults with developmental disabilities.
  
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ARC (usually pronounced as three letters, not "arc") was initially an acronym for "Association of Retarded Citizens," but was deprecated as the phrase "mentally retarded" grew in disfavor and officially changed in [[2002]].<ref>[http://www.sunbiz.org/COR/2002/0124/00784290.tif Record of name change]</ref>
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ARC was initially an acronym for "Association of Retarded Citizens," but was deprecated as the phrase "mentally retarded" grew in disfavor and officially changed in [[2002]].<ref>[http://www.sunbiz.org/COR/2002/0124/00784290.tif Record of name change]</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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ARC Gateway dates back to [[1947]], when a small group of local parents opened a one-room school house for their own developmentally disabled children. The parents drafted an organizational constitution in [[1954]], appointed [[Pearl Nelson]] their first president, and became members of the state and national [[Wikipedia:Arc of the United States|Associations for Retarded Children]].
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The Arc Gateway dates back to [[1947]], when a small group of local parents opened a one-room school house for their own developmentally disabled children. The parents drafted an organizational constitution in [[1954]], appointed [[Pearl Nelson]] their first president, and became members of the state and national [[Wikipedia:Arc of the United States|Associations for Retarded Children]].
  
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Over time, the parents who began ARC developed new programs, including the Pollak Activity Center and the Pollak Rehabilitation Workshop, day programs that gave developmentally disabled adults opportunities to learn and work. Programs for children continued to expand as well. In [[1974]], ARC Gateway began the Infant Stimulation Program, and in [[1977]], the Pearl Nelson Center became the Pearl Nelson Preschool, serving children ages two to five. ARC's first group home, the Women's Residential Training Center, opened in [[1978]].
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Over time, the parents who began The Arc Gateway developed new programs, including the Pollak Activity Center and the Pollak Rehabilitation Workshop, day programs that gave developmentally disabled adults opportunities to learn and work. Programs for children continued to expand as well. In [[1974]], ARC Gateway began the Infant Stimulation Program, and in [[1977]], the Pearl Nelson Center became the Pearl Nelson Preschool, serving children ages two to five. Arc's first group home, the Women's Residential Training Center, opened in [[1978]].
  
 
==Services & facilities==
 
==Services & facilities==
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ARC Gateway now serves more than 850 children and adults with programs ranging from early intervention services, pediatric therapy and child care to retirement programs for senior citizens. Day programs include self-help training, basic academic classes and work opportunities at ARC and throughout the community. Residential programs include six group homes in the community and support for individuals living in their own homes.
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The Arc Gateway provides programs and services to over 850 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our programs and services include Early Intervention, Children’s Therapy, Vocational Training, Recreation, Employment, Transportation, Education, and Residential Support and help to provide life-enhancing opportunities which promote independence and community inclusion.
 
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Revision as of 15:58, 21 August 2017

ARC Gateway

ARCGatewayLogo.png

Established 1954
(incorporated August 24, 1972[1])
Location 3932 North 10th Avenue
Executive director Donna Fassett
Board officers Linda Bloom, president
Peter Mougey, vice president
Kathy Anthony, treasurer
Jacquie Wallace, secretary
Website arc-gateway.org

The Arc Gateway, Inc. is a non-profit organization that serves children who have or are at risk of developmental disabilities as well as adults with developmental disabilities.

ARC was initially an acronym for "Association of Retarded Citizens," but was deprecated as the phrase "mentally retarded" grew in disfavor and officially changed in 2002.[2]

History

The Arc Gateway dates back to 1947, when a small group of local parents opened a one-room school house for their own developmentally disabled children. The parents drafted an organizational constitution in 1954, appointed Pearl Nelson their first president, and became members of the state and national Associations for Retarded Children.

Over time, the parents who began The Arc Gateway developed new programs, including the Pollak Activity Center and the Pollak Rehabilitation Workshop, day programs that gave developmentally disabled adults opportunities to learn and work. Programs for children continued to expand as well. In 1974, ARC Gateway began the Infant Stimulation Program, and in 1977, the Pearl Nelson Center became the Pearl Nelson Preschool, serving children ages two to five. Arc's first group home, the Women's Residential Training Center, opened in 1978.

Services & facilities

The Arc Gateway provides programs and services to over 850 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our programs and services include Early Intervention, Children’s Therapy, Vocational Training, Recreation, Employment, Transportation, Education, and Residential Support and help to provide life-enhancing opportunities which promote independence and community inclusion.

Board of Directors, 2008-09

External links & references

  1. ↑ SunBiz.org entry
  2. ↑ Record of name change
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