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1860.889.4435TheArcECT.orgSpring 2024CYvette Horton, an 11-year team member and leader       Yvette and her team set up our new Bayonet Street supported living ar-rangement-     -        increasingly want more independence and – like the rest of us – a home of their own. innovation and excellence will be key conversation points                    our 2nd Wing Fling at Sachem Street!      36th Annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament at Connecticut National Golf Course Monday, June 17, 2024! For more informaon, call Denise at 860.889.4435 x116 or visit TheArcECT.org/GolfAnd don’t forget to put May 10 on your calendars. Kimberly and I look forward to seeing you at our 2nd Wing Fling!Welcome Yvee . . . Excellence Finds a WayKathleen StaufferA Message From the Chief Execuve Ocer of The Arc-  their dreams would turn into a 70+ year journey of opportunity and advocacy.                -    We invite you to dream with us as we create a new Plan.           -   Building The Arc of the Future requires our collective creative input.         Saturday, July 20, 2024 for our bi-annual Mystery Dinner at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Cen-ter.    Call Denise at 860.889.4435 x116 for details or visit TheArcECT.org/MysteryExtensive surveys of our community leaders, businesses and the families and people we serve have been underway since last summer.Breaking new ground . . . Dreams Do Come True!Diane AubinA Message From the Presidentof the Board of Directors

The Arc NEWS2TheArcECT.org3TheArcECT.orgA Full Spring Legislave Agenda for Arcs Across the State!increased funding for both providers and a wide range of supports that affect people with IDD.affordable accessible housing units across the state.                  the need to stop the practice of “step therapy,”            increased use of SDM (Supported Decision making), helping the person find the right tools and supports to be able to understand, make, and communicate their own choices. Person-centered planning, the Self-Advocacy group recently attended the Alliance’s SDM convention,-Real Work for Real Pay: The Arc ECT updateLawn and Landscape Crew Tackles Maintenance at The Arc's Facilies!-           participant employees were able to learn some additional valuable skills this winter,generous grant from the Edward and Mary Lord Foundation to renovate the kitchen,                      Dustin helps build a ramp at one of The Arc’s supported residencesThe Arc ECTs Self Advocates meeting with an atorney to learn about self-guardianship and what it entails.

The Arc NEWS3TheArcECT.orgRequest a copy today! abellenoit@thearcect.orgDigital Literacy comes to Northeast CT                                                          Innovave Employment Opportunity (IEO) Grants Available!               entrepreneurs with IDD and their families, and businesses interested in creating innovative employment opportunities.The Arc’s First Social Equity Workshops —an Overwhelming S uccess                        introduce people to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and at home.                Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut     Berkshire Bank.  3-week Financial Wellness workshop,               The Social Equity series                         The objective of a great part of this series was to make people aware of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) in the most helpful manner possible.                   Mechanic Street Team member Sam helps Richie get a head start in the new iPad class.

The Arc NEWS4TheArcECT.org5TheArcECT.org                             --       advocacy efforts of Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities.     an additional seven Arc participants when it opens in late fall 2024.                   so many say they really hope they can move to their own place someday and gain more in-dependence. And now it’s really hap-pening.” - -               they’ll never be far from assistance if they need it,”                           -                               team members are planning building-wide events and get-to-know-you parties in the community room,                                            Britney can’t wait to start cooking in her own kitchen. Look for her recipe on page 7!“The goal is to give people with IDD the freedom to make their own choices and become as independent as is comfortable for them.”Independence at last!Supervised Apartments Finally Open for Eager TenantsBritney and a pal pose in front of her moving boxes

The Arc NEWS5TheArcECT.orgOur heartfelt thanks to these great organizations, who provided grants and operating funds to support a variety of vital programs between September 2023 and February 2024.Old Lyme, Waterford,Brooklyn  Charter Oak Federal Credit Union  Dime Bank Foundaon         Eastern CT Chamber’s Leadership Class of 2023.                   City of Groton   Town of Groton   Jewe City Savings Bank Eversource,           Town of Ledyard           the friends, family members, employees and their companies’ matching gis programs, and community partners   contributed to our Appeal since September 2023.      Our Community PartnersMake Dreams Come True      Yvee Horton           Michelle Torres           Devon PughJennifer Luich      Congratulaons to the following new and promoted Residenal Managers        Randi Doughtery, Laquesha Clark, Carolyn Hu, Michael Marn, Chris Taylor, Briany Gaston, Jennifer Cabezas,Ken Taylor. BIG Congratulaons to Special Olympics Global Messenger Aaron Newton     Eunice Kennedy Shriver Award,   The Arc Eastern Conneccut in the SpotlightSelf Advocacy Corner, Self-Advocacy Coordinator   Eastern CT Savings Bank Foundation          voting, goal setting, and what is happening in our Nation’s Capital.-The new legislative session started February 17th.             

The Arc NEWS6TheArcECT.org7TheArcECT.orgThe Arc Through My Eyesby Krisna Emersonn this issue ofThe Arc News Reporter Krisna Emerson interviews Residenal Manager Ren Reguin.Krisna:Ren: Krisna:Ren:Krisna:congratulaons on winning the Superstar award!Ren: Krisna:-Ren:I love doing stu with you guys.Krisna: Ren:Krisna: Ren:Krisna:Ren (smiles): Krisna: What's more fun than a Golf Tournament? The Arc ECT's Golf Tournament!   Monday June 17th                   gorgeous course, great food, fabulous raffle prizes, lots of added games       100% of proceeds go directly to supports and programs for people with IDD in our communities. Hero Sponsors (who sponsored all three of our f undraisers) for 2024 so far include:      contact DeniseTE Golfers got into the sprit of last year’s “Welcome Summer” theme. This year’s theme: “It’s a Hoedown!”Ren and Kristina

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