No Limits Returns in 2021

The Arc’s No Limits Summer Camp staff celebrated another successful year of camp. In 2020, our Education and Recreation Department made the tough decision to cancel No Limits due to the coronavirus. This year, with modifications and a smaller group of campers, the summer camp was able to be held, once again.

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Celebrating summer

The Arc’s Summer Work Experience Program is a six-week employment program designed to support high school students with disabilities during their transition from high school to the workforce.  This experience provides opportunities to learn and practice work and soft skills that they will need to support their independence and employment goals into adulthood.

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The ladies of Summer Hill

Moving can be difficult for anyone, but especially if happens rather suddenly. Since the 1970’s, three ladies lived together in a group home in Kansas City. When The Arc was contacted about their previous provider retiring and closing their business, the team jumped into action.

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The Arc hosts our 18th Annual Monett Charity Golf Tournament

On Friday, May 7, The Arc of the Ozarks hosted our annual Monett Charity Golf Tournament at Windmill Ridge Golf course. It is hard to believe that this was our 18th year hosting this community supported event. It was a great day of golfing and fun for everyone involved!

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Rainy fishing tournament nets big results

Anglers from Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and even Illinois took to Table Rock Lake on Saturday, April 24th in hopes of reeling in the biggest bass at our 3rd annual Open Buddy Bass fishing tournament. The proceeds benefit individuals we serve at The Arc of the Ozarks to fund unmet medical, dental, and personal needs.

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Internal leadership program pivots during COVID – inaugural class graduates

Author – Frank Ortman – Director of Training and Staff Development While the end of 2020 was a welcome relief for most, it was also a time of celebration for others.  The inaugural class of Growth Academy participated in their final session and successfully completed the program.  The 15 graduates from Growth Academy 2020 hail…

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Connecting with our candidates and elected officials

Disability voters make up ¼ of the voting population, but candidates often overlook important disability issues. The Arc partnered with Easter Seals Midwest and hosted a series of Disability Issues Briefing Sessions across our service areas. The purpose was to reach out to candidates and incumbents to share information on the challenges that the disability…

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Coronavirus Response Plan

Please click on the following link to access our Coronavirus Response Plan: Coronavirus Response Plan campaigniumdev

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