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"The Arc is committed to advocating for people with disabilities by highlighting the consequences of these policies. We are actively engaging with Congress and the Administration to protect Medicaid so that health care and disability services are not taken away."
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"The Journeyers" joins The Arc
Since May 2021, The Journeyers has provided a supportive outlet for parents and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities. Born out of the pandemic, the support group has provided a place for an exchange of information, ideas, recommendations and just plain talk.
Originator and facilitator of The Journeyers, Sue Jeantheau (now on the Board of The Arc of Hanover), has brought the group to The Arc with the intent of solidifying and expanding it to reach more of Hanover County.
"The Journeyers is open to anyone who has a child or adult of any age with a disability," says Sue. "This is not a clinical support group but a group for those who not only need the support but can often provide the best support to others."
The group meets monthly (except for December), generally on a weeknight. The April meeting will be Tuesday, April 29th, from 7-8:30 PM at The Arc of Hanover offices (in The Arc of Hanover Thrift Store). For more information, contact Sue Jeantheau.
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Help for Respite
We have a huge heart for our families in Hanover County who are advocating for their loved ones and navigating all of the roads that come with taking care of an individual with a disability. It is never just a straight walk, and working through the barriers drains the ability to approach the work with a positive outlook, strength, and ability to acquire the knowledge or connections needed for the immediate need or for the future.
The Arc of Hanover is hopeful to distribute funding to 20 people to help provide what's needed for respite -- time to recharge and step out of that day-to-day. Thanks to generous donation from Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville and an anonymous donor, we are able to offer $500 in funding to be put toward respite services or summer camp fees.
More information on our Google Form/Application:
This funding is only available for Hanover County residents. There is no deadline to submit for funding, but once we have given awards to 20 people, this offering will close. For more information, contact Diane Gallegos, Executive Director of The Arc of Hanover.
Recent Testimonial: "I was advised to contact Diane at The Arc of Hanover to see if she could assist in our family’s crisis situation. We had run out of placement options for our son who is on the autism spectrum, and we were worried and scared for his future. Diane worked tirelessly to help our son and because of her efforts and advocacy, his future is now secure and promising. Our family is extremely grateful for Diane and The Arc of Hanover. What a blessing to have them in our corner!” -- Melody