The Arc of North Carolina Presents Roadmap for System Success
Wilmington, NC, May 03, 2007 --(PR.com)-- As the state of North Carolina continues to cut human services funding, The Arc of North Carolina has created a plan with logical, concrete solutions to the problems inherent in the state’s developmental disabilities system. On Monday, May 7, at 6:30 pm, The Arc of North Carolina will present Life in the Community: A Roadmap for System Success at the New Hanover County Public Library, 201 Chestnut Street in Wilmington. This free event is open to the public.
“Our system needs to change in North Carolina,” said The Arc of NC Executive Director, Dave Richard. “Currently, many people with developmental disabilities are forced into a system that is based on the principles of recovery. You cannot recover from a developmental disability. Combining life goals and supports will help people with developmental disabilities lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
“By incorporating The Arc’s plan, the state will be fiscally responsible and more people with developmental disabilities and their families will receive the services they need without negatively impacting other populations.”
The one hour event will include a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Brain Injury Association of NC, First in Families of NC and the Autism Society of NC. The panel will address the needs of the developmental disability community and explore the differences and commonalities among those with mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities. The panel will also explore ways to fund programs that can help provide a more holistic approach to services for people with developmental disabilities.
“A plan like this is more important than ever, as the state pits people with developmental disabilities and their families against people with mental illness, people with substance abuse issues and children to get the supports and services they need,” said Richard. “Collectively, we must give voice to this issue and insist that the state adequately fund all human services programs.”
Families who have a loved one with a developmental disability will share their stories of the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis. In the New Hanover county area, over 200 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are waiting for services.
For more information about this and other regional meetings scheduled across the state, contact Marian Hartman at 919-234-9268, or MarianHartman@nc.rr.com.
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About The Arc of North Carolina
The Arc of North Carolina is a membership-driven organization consisting of more than 5,000 members across the state. The majority of the members are family members of people with disabilities. Joining family members in this historically significant organization are self-advocates, professionals in the disability field, and concerned citizens. The Arc of NC and its 39 local chapters across the state are all affiliated chapters of The Arc of the United States. All chapters of The Arc subscribe to the Core Values of The Arc: People First, Democracy, Visionary Leadership, Community Participation, Diversity, Integrity and Excellence.
To learn more about The Arc of North Carolina, visit its Web site at: www.arcnc.org.
“Our system needs to change in North Carolina,” said The Arc of NC Executive Director, Dave Richard. “Currently, many people with developmental disabilities are forced into a system that is based on the principles of recovery. You cannot recover from a developmental disability. Combining life goals and supports will help people with developmental disabilities lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
“By incorporating The Arc’s plan, the state will be fiscally responsible and more people with developmental disabilities and their families will receive the services they need without negatively impacting other populations.”
The one hour event will include a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Brain Injury Association of NC, First in Families of NC and the Autism Society of NC. The panel will address the needs of the developmental disability community and explore the differences and commonalities among those with mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities. The panel will also explore ways to fund programs that can help provide a more holistic approach to services for people with developmental disabilities.
“A plan like this is more important than ever, as the state pits people with developmental disabilities and their families against people with mental illness, people with substance abuse issues and children to get the supports and services they need,” said Richard. “Collectively, we must give voice to this issue and insist that the state adequately fund all human services programs.”
Families who have a loved one with a developmental disability will share their stories of the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis. In the New Hanover county area, over 200 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are waiting for services.
For more information about this and other regional meetings scheduled across the state, contact Marian Hartman at 919-234-9268, or MarianHartman@nc.rr.com.
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About The Arc of North Carolina
The Arc of North Carolina is a membership-driven organization consisting of more than 5,000 members across the state. The majority of the members are family members of people with disabilities. Joining family members in this historically significant organization are self-advocates, professionals in the disability field, and concerned citizens. The Arc of NC and its 39 local chapters across the state are all affiliated chapters of The Arc of the United States. All chapters of The Arc subscribe to the Core Values of The Arc: People First, Democracy, Visionary Leadership, Community Participation, Diversity, Integrity and Excellence.
To learn more about The Arc of North Carolina, visit its Web site at: www.arcnc.org.
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