The Arc of Palm Beach County

Believe in people like our partners at Boarderie. 👫 Invest in a meaningful mission by hiring someone with developmental disabilities! Learn more about our corporate partner program here: https://lnkd.in/dkMG_zaq #boarderie #boarderiecheeseandcharcuterie #disabilityinclusion #inclusion #developmentaldisability #corporatepartners

We're decking the halls of our Thrift Store a bit early this year! 🎄 Visit our Thrift Store for Christmas in July! Through Saturday, July 27, enjoy discounts on holiday items and shop for ornaments from our Christmas tree. 📍4522 S. Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33461 #christmasinjuly #thrift #thrifting #holidaythrifts #thriftstore #disabilityinclusion #arcpbc

Join us in celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth! On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed and became landmark legislation that would break down many barriers for those with disabilities for years to come. How can you take action to support your disability community this month? 💵 Donate to The Arc's chapter in your local community ✅ Reach out to your elected officials 📕 Learn about disability rights in the U.S. 💼 Hire someone with disabilities Learn more about the history of Disability Pride Month and The Arc here: https://lnkd.in/gGcrBXz3

Our STARS clients had a blast showing our Board Chair, Kurt Gehring, how a real game of Uno goes down! 😋 Kurt sure knows how to balance work and play, and we are honored to have his dedicated leadership on our board! #thearc #arcpbc #communityservice #developmentaldisability #disabilityinclusion #disabilityawareness

Building bridges, not barriers. 🤝🧡 For more than 60 years, we have been changing the lives of people with developmental disabilities in Palm Beach County. Each donation made to The Arc funds life-changing programs, services, and opportunities for those that we serve. Click here to learn more: https://www.arcpbc.org/ #thearc #arcpbc #disabilityinclusion #disabilityresources #inclusion #palmbeachcounty #nonprofit #donate

Fourth of July fun!🗽🇺🇸 We are wishing you a safe and celebratory Independence Day! #independenceday #fourthofjuly #happy4th #4thofjuly #redwhiteandblue #arcpbc #thearc

Potentials School – where new chapters begin. 📚✨ In our youth education programs, we focus on fostering the independence of our clients to improve their quality of life on campus and at home! Click here to learn more about enrolling in Potentials School: https://bit.ly/3S3BGP4 #arcpbc #thearc #developmentaldisability #developmentaldisabilities #inclusion #disabilityresources #youthdisability #specialeducation

A semester-long collaboration with engineering students and the physical therapy department at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, is widening the availability of accessible toys to children with disabilities. Engineering professor, David Schipf, says, "It’s important for these students to learn while they’re in school that they’re given a great opportunity to get an engineering degree with these skills that can be used to help a lot of people." The project of developing an electric toy car based on the needs of a Spokane child with a physical disability is just the beginning for Schipf's students. Future students will build on the prototypes of past classes to further develop the designs into functioning usable toys. We love to see this expansion of accessibility for children with physical and developmental disabilities, and know just how important it is for students of all abilities to be granted the same opportunities. At The Arc, we are always looking for ways to meet the needs of our clients through innovative solutions and support programming. https://lnkd.in/dJsFNej8

Superstar student spotlight: Meet Leo! 🌟 Leo has spastic cerebral palsy, which affects his mobility. Working alongside Leo's family, our therapeutic team was able to get Leo an advanced power wheelchair that he can control using his head. Leo's newfound independence is just one success story from Potentials School. Click here to learn how you can support students like Leo: https://lnkd.in/eUiGyWre #arcpbc #developmentaldisability #cerebralpalsy #spasticcerebralpalsy #wheelchair #accessibility #thearc

Beginning this summer, a new option for Uber users will make managing transportation for people with disabilities easier for caregivers. Uber Caregiver will allow users to coordinate, pay for, and monitor rides through three-way chat and real-time update features. Partnering with commercial health insurers, individuals will also be able to use available benefits for medical appointments and grocery deliveries. Caitlin Donovan, global head of Uber Health, says that caregivers "provide essential care for millions of people, often at great personal cost, but they shouldn’t have to do it alone." We applaud Uber for their efforts in making strides in accessibility for caregivers and people with developmental disabilities alike! https://lnkd.in/e79Qr7Ac