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October 5, 2022

The Haunted Masquerade: The Arc’s Annual Prom

If you are looking for something fun to do, look no further!  The ARC of Clarion and Venango are having their annual prom!  This event is open to anyone who wants to attend.  I have heard a lot about people having a great time at formal dances around the area.  Now I can’t say I have ever attended any of...

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September 21, 2022

Accessible National Park Adventures

The National Parks are offering an Access Pass that is free for US citizens, or permanent residents, with permanent disabilities. This is part of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Series. Many of the national parks have these passes available on site, but not all of them. They can be obtained by completing an application...

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September 16, 2022

Direct Support Professionals Appreciation Week 2022

We are celebrating ALL Direct Support Professionals for the work you do every day, giving your heart, time, and dedication to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The following people were nominated by their agency for the amazing services they provide. Thank you for your service. You are so important to the system you support. ARMSTRONG COUNTY Robin Steffy, Evergreen Homes BUTLER...

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September 14, 2022

Time for a Change

As we know people with intellectual disabilities are often some of the most medicated people in our society. However, did you know they are often excluded from medication trials? But Bristol-Myers Squibb, a large pharmaceutical company, is aiming to change that. Bristol-Myers Squibb will team up with a non-profit company called Disability Solutions. The two companies will work together to...

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September 7, 2022

Moving People Towards Jobs

Let me introduce you to the Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County (PWAC).  Many of you might already be familiar with the Progressive Workshop, as was I. However, after seeing a Facebook post about their cleaning services, I realized I didn’t know as much about them as I thought I did. I looked up their website and found they have a lot...

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August 24, 2022

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

If you are anything like me, the word coffee may bring a smile to your face. I am a firm lover of my coffee. It’s what gets me up in the morning, puts a little pep in my step, and leads me to move forward with my day. I recently stumbled across a business that brings together two things that...

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August 10, 2022

Harmony Theater – “Toto, I’ve got a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore.”

Harmony Theater started in 1994 as a performing arts collaborative for adults with disabilities. It is located in Lower Gwynedd Township of Montgomery County but supports all five counties of Pennsylvania’s southeastern region. The goal was to create a performing arts program that created an atmosphere of encouraging positive self-image and social interaction while inspiring creativity, imagination, and expression. Their...

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July 27, 2022

Good Times – Making Summer Memories

Summer is finally here!  Now is the time to get out and find something to do.  The ARC of Clarion and Venango welcomes anyone to attend their “Good Times” hangouts.  Here in Northwestern PA we are enjoying beautiful driving weather, so grab your friends and head out to one or all of the events sponsored by the ARC! Click the...

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July 13, 2022

The Inclusion Library

Looking for something to do? Look no further! The Arc of Clarion and Venango has done it again!  There is  something for everyone to try out in their new ‘Inclusion Library.’  New to the game Bocce?  Try it out!  Bocce is fun for everyone.  Can’t decide if you want to relax a little by going fishing or looking at the birds? ...

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July 6, 2022

The Community that Walks

I’m walking on sunshine, woooah I’m walking on sunshine, woooah And don’t it feel good! Yeah, I don’t sound like Katrina and the Waves but I do love walking out on a gorgeous summer day, how about you? Walking is one of my favorite things to do. It gets me off the couch and moving, which gives me a change...

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