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We advocate for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We strive to improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire our community and influence public policy. We are a non-profit United Way agency serving individuals and their families throughout Oakland County.
Dr. Bijaya Hans, President, Board of Directors
Thomas F. Kendziorski, Esq., Executive Director

PROFILES, January 2008 “From The Director’s Chair”

A new year brings with it many changes, opportunities and challenges.  I, for one, promise (unfortunately, once again) to lose the same ten pounds that I lost last year and somehow gained back.  Talk about challenges!  This year is no different when it comes to moving The Arc forward.  Read the rest of the article on our What's New page.

Tom Kendziorski is our “$100K MAN”!

And now he's going to do it again, he's running another marathon!

Just a quick note, IT'S NOT TOO LATE to DONATE to . . .TOM’S 2008 MARATHON CHALLENGE! More Details here

Our DIRECTOR ran the CHICAGO MARATHON for the SEVENTH TIME, raised over $14,500.00, exceeding the fundraising goal for an all time fundraising total of over
           $100,000.00

Thanks Tom! Read Tom's account of the 2007 race here.