by stagingadmin | Mar 10, 2025 | Articles
The Arc of Benton County is a local chapter of a the nation’s largest advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission and values align with theirs, though programs may differ between chapters. While we don’t align...
by stagingadmin | Sep 25, 2024 | Articles
Did you know that September is National Service Dog Month? Most of us are familiar with seeing eye and seizure-alert dogs, but few realize how many different conditions dogs can assist us with. The following are just a few tasks that professionals can...
by stagingadmin | Sep 13, 2024 | Articles
Did you know that 50-70% of people with disabilities in industrialized countries are not gainfully employed? This is due to a variety of factors, including the lack of accommodations, skills deficits, and limited experience. There’s good news, though: Oregonians with...
by stagingadmin | Sep 13, 2024 | Articles
The Arc of Benton County operates a day supports activities (DSA) program called The Arc Achievement Program (TAAP). We offer a few different activities for people to choose from, and Tai Chi classes remain a favorite among participants. Why would people spend their...
by stagingadmin | May 6, 2023 | Articles
Educators are uniquely poised to provide early identification of disabilities in the developmental years of a child’s life. Thanks to early advocacy efforts by The Arc and recent legislation like the IDEA, DD accommodations are available in every public school. ...
