Association for Rights of Citizens with Handicaps

Camp pow wow offers residential and day camp options for people of all ages and a variety of abilities. Campers make friends and develop new skills through experiences in swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, recreation, music, and nature. Respite programs at camp are also offered during school breaks (fall, winter, and spring) to provide a safe and fun experience for school-aged children that also benefits their working parents.

The associations advocacy program offers assistance for children with special needs as they and their parents seek to navigate through the often confusing special education system. Through information and assistance, advocacy builds teams around children to support them as they pursue and achieve their educational dreams by focusing on the individual needs and abilities of each child served. The Association works to ensure that parents, medical personnel, and educators understand the Rights and responsibilities of all who are involved in making sure that each childs voice is heard. Our advocacy program also addresses parents concerns regarding the Rights of adult children who have disabilities. Advocacy services also include information and referral services and support groups.

The associations prevention, awareness and community education program (pace) works to increase awareness and acceptance of individuals who have disabilities through education, public awareness efforts, and teen education programs offered through the arch youth team. The arch youth team is a group of middle and high school students who volunteer to learn about disabilities, stereotypes, and acceptance. During the past year, the pace program has reached over 5,000 people through programs and services including community and school presentations on acceptance and primary prevention of disabilities.