Governor Welsh & The Arc of Indiana Advocates in 1962
In the 53 year history of The Arc we have lived through many difficult times. During war, times of great social change and times of great uncertainty, one thing remains constant - the movement, known as The Arc, finds a way to pull people together to achieve the goal of improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
The challenges we face are daunting. As the head of Microsoft recently said, “Our economy is going to reset, not rebound.” What does this mean for us? We have traditionally been the innovators - the one to find new paths. That means there is great opportunity to advocate for systems that work to educate children and adults, support people to be employed, and support people to live in the community.
The Arc of Indiana was asked to identify how people can share costs by living with roommates, while at the same time respect the rights of individuals. We are responding by bringing together self-advocates and families to learn about and discuss this important issue and draft a policy for review by providers and Indiana state officials.
Governor Daniels and Self-Advocate, Ned Russell-Sullivan in 2009
The Arc of Indiana is being asked by legislators to address how the Indiana state budget can best fund programs and services. We are responding by discussing with policy makers how funds are being used, how funds can be redirected, and how what is funded today can best result in the right investments and direction for tomorrow.
The Arc is being asked by those waiting for services, “When we will get our turn?” We are responding by continuing the efforts of our Waiting List Committee - efforts that have led Indiana to be one of very few states, despite the economy, to still plan to bring over 2,500 people off waiting lists over the next two years.
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