DLCA In Montgomery

Dustin Phillips volunteered to represent the Board of Directors at the Disabilities Leadership Coalition of Alabama in Montgomery, AL today to advocate for the people within the Shoals with exceptional needs. Dustin had the opportunity to speak with his state representative, Phillips Pettus, and state auditor, Andrew Sorrell, this morning. Do you enjoy advocacy? We’d … Continue reading DLCA In Montgomery

Our national advocacy partner, ANCOR, leads DSP Advocacy Efforts

Our national advocacy partner, ANCOR, leads DSP Advocacy EffortsLast week, as part of the continued push for stabilizing the direct support workforce, ANCOR led a sign-on letter in support of the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act. The Act would require the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to create a … Continue reading Our national advocacy partner, ANCOR, leads DSP Advocacy Efforts

Thanksgiving Luncheon/Awards

The Arc of the Shoals clients, staff, and friends enjoyed our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon & Awards Ceremony on November 21, 2022. We had representatives from Florence Utilities, Florence Professional Firefighters Local 270, and United Way of the Shoals. We greatly appreciate their continued support of our mission at the Arc of the Shoals. Their financial … Continue reading Thanksgiving Luncheon/Awards

The Arc of the Shoals & We Are Chapel Co-Host a Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat

The Arc of the Shoals and We Are Chapel co-hosted a Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat in the Fall of 2022. This event promoted a safer and more inclusive celebration of the traditional Halloween festivity. Our event understood that individuals with exceptionalities of all ages may struggle or be excluded from typical trick-or-treating due to: … Continue reading The Arc of the Shoals & We Are Chapel Co-Host a Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat