Champions of Care and Compassion We are privileged to work alongside these 5 exceptional Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who dedicate their lives to empowering individuals with disabilities. They embody the heart and soul of excellence in this field. These...
The Arc PGC – Our Stories
Meet our Elizabeth Graham in the peach dress
Disability pride to me means knowing your strengths AND weaknesses. Use your strengths to compensate for or work around your weaknesses. Some people use identity-first language or person-first language, and it is important to respect the language that people choose to...
Zulma’s Inspiring Journey to The Arc
Zulma Andrade, a confident 35-year-old woman from El Salvador, is bright, funny and very talkative. Her involvement with The Arc began only a few months ago where she was immediately captivated by the vibrant and loving atmosphere. Zulma took charge of her own...
Kat Lopez Story
KAT’S STORY: Journey of HOPE: Empowering Spanish-Speaking Families at The Arc In January 2019, a chance encounter at a college career fair set the stage for an amazing journey. Katherine Lopez (right), known affectionately as Kat, crossed paths with Miss Melanee...