Respect
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R - Remember, We're only human.
E - Even though we are different -
We are equal.
S - Speak up for your rights
P - Please be kind to others
E - Everyone deserves a chance
C - Courtesy is the way to treat
other people
T - Think before you speak
A collaborative poem created by the DreamMakers Advocates Group of The Arc of Hancock County
Copyright 2009
**Thank you for treating all people with respect!**
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- The Arc of Hancock County is a sister organization to The Arc of Indiana and The Arc of The United States. Our membership guides our Board of Directors in our decision making. Please consider becoming a member. For more information please contact us. Thank You.
Dennis Porter
Executive Director
(317)462-3727
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The Arc of Hancock County
Our Staff & Volunteers
Executive Director - Dennis Porter
Email: dennisthearc@gmail.com
Board of Directors
Pres. - Janice Cassel
Pres. Elect - Miriam Rolles
Vice Pres. - Janie Bruns
Secretary - Lynn Wybiral
Treasurer - Heidi Lind
Past Pres. - Teresa Cook
Directors
Susan Geesa Marcia Miller Debbie Mowrey Laura Wuchner
Self-Advocates
Jacob Arland Ted Kukulka
Board Meetings - 4th Tuesday of Month
Begins at 7:00pm - Open to Arc Members & Public
Address: 141 Green Meadow Drive, Suite 3
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (317) 462-3727
Our Mission
The Arc of Hancock County promotes and protects human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities(i/dd) and supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Our History & Purpose
The Arc of Hancock County is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, and nonsectarian organization that was formed April 1961 by concerned parents of children with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities(I/DD).
The purposes of The Arc are:
A. To promote the general welfare of persons with developmental disabilities in Hancock County and elsewhere;
B.To foster development of programs in their behalf;
C. To encourage research related to developmental disabilities.
D. To advise and aid parents in the solution of their problems and to coordinate their efforts and activities.
E. To develop a better understanding of the problems of persons with developmental disabilities by the public;
F. To cooperate with all public, private and religious agencies and professional groups in the furtherance of these ends;
G. To associate with and support the Arc of Indiana and Arc of the United States to promote the common cause.
H. To serve locally as a clearinghouse for gathering and giving out information about developmental disabilities.
I. To promote education for the prevention of I/DD birth defects.
Upcoming Events
2020 Arc Events
2020 Arc Events
2020 Arc Events
January - Annual Membership Meeting
Jan 24 - Dairy Queen Fundraiser
Feb 24 - Indy Island Fun Outing
March - Disability Awareness Month
March 10- Movie Night
June - Discovery Camp
August 7 - Riley Park Pool Party
Oct- Hayride Outing
Nov - Fall Membership Meeting
Discovery Camp
2020 Arc Events
2020 Arc Events
Agape Riding Therapy - East
531 W. 100 S.
Greenfield, In 46140
(317)759-9444
An inclusive equine day camp which offers an opportunity for school age children with
and without disabilities to interact together.
Current Programs
Current Programs
- Monthly Meet Up - Meets 2nd Wednesday of month at Trinity Park United Methodist Church 6:30 to 8:00pm. Promotes fun, personal enrichment & crafts. No Charge for Developmentally Disabled. Taught by Sally Porter
