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2014 Public Policy Agenda Guides Advocacy Efforts The Arc of Indiana’s 2014 Public lectual and other developmental Policy Agenda will guide our public disabilities. We will work to policy efforts throughout the year. increase public awareness of the Following are highlights from the importance of strong prenatal agenda, focusing on those areas that care and the dangers created by will have a legislative priority in the lead, alcohol and drugs, including 2014 session of the Indiana General tobacco products. Assembly. To read and share the com- The Arc of Indiana is committed plete agenda, visit www.arcind.org/ to self advocates – people who have our-programs/public-policy-advocacy. an intellectual or other develop- Our Guiding Principles mental disability who advocate for themselves – and will work The Arc of Indiana is committed to ensure they receive the respect, to all people with intellectual and support and access to healthcare other developmental disabilities, as and wellness programs to which Kerry Fletcher, Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman; and Kim Dodson, Associate well as their families, and will work Executive Director, lead The Arc of Indiana’s public policy activities. all people are entitled. to develop public policy which will assist them in realizing their goals of The Arc of Indiana is committed intellectual and other developmental • Using What You Need to communities and to our local learning, living, working and playing disabilities in Indiana. As we worked • Shifting the Power to What chapters of The Arc and will work in the community. with experts from around the coun- Works to develop programs and public try, five initiatives were established The Arc of Indiana is committed Key to these initiatives is the under- policy which will help support in our Blueprint for Change to map to reducing the incidence of intel- standing that the focus needs to be them in their mission of building a new course in programs and ser- on doing things that add real value communities with people with vices for people with developmental to people’s lives. intellectual and other developmen- disabilities: tal disabilities. • Building Career Pathways for All Career Pathways In February, 2010 The Arc of Legislative Priority: Support legis- • Discovering and Realizing NON-PROFIT Indiana embarked on a campaign, lation that increases employment ORGANIZATION PERMIT NO. 1715 PERMIT , IN Individual Gifts U.S. POSTAGE PAID U.S. POSTAGE Building Pathways to Empower- opportunities for people with dis- ment, to look toward new ways of • Supporting Resourcefulness abilities. delivering services to people with of Individuals, Families and Government Criminal Justice Legislative Priority: Support legisla- tion approved by the Autism Com- mission to convene a joint meeting of the Autism Commission and the Commission on Criminal Issues and Sentencing.

Printed on recycled paper Printed Early Intervention, Prevention and Prenatal Education Legislative Priority: Support legis- lation that updates Indiana’s Birth Problems Registry to ensure that accurate data is being reported from appropriate health professionals. Home and Community Based

Shaylyn Searcy’s experience of having her shoes duct taped to her feet at school led to the passage Services and Supports of legislation in the 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly to establish the Indiana Commission Legislative Priority: Support legisla- on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools, which recently adopted a Model Seclusion and Restraint Plan for use by schools. WTHR reporter Sandra’s Chapman’s coverage of Shaylyn’s story helped educate policy tion directing FSSA to contract with makers about the need for legislation regarding seclusion and restraint in schools. Pictured: Shaylyn an entity to perform a needs assess- and her family with Sandra Chapman.

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• Open new chapters across the Celebration Self-Advocates state. of Indiana • Create presentations on employ- of the DD Act ment. My First Trip to the President’s • Continue production of our quar- White House terly newsletter, Nims’ News. Betty Williams, Corner • Travel to Oklahoma City to attend the Self-Advocates Becoming Consumer Education Melody Cooper Melody Cooper Empowered (SABE) conference. and Training Coordinator President, Self-Advocates of Indiana • Hold quarterly statewide meetings On Friday, November 15, I • Continue to work with My that involve members from all over attended the 50th Anniversary of the If 2014 is anything like 2013, Life My Choice – helping peo- Indiana. Developmental Disabilities (DD) Self-Advocates of Indiana will be ple learn their options about Act at the Eisenhower Building on busy. SAI has a lot in store for 2014. • Participate in Disability Awareness community living. the White House grounds. This was Month in March. Goals for the New Year one of the most exciting things that • Start a Speaker’s Bureau. • Hold effective board meetings. include: I have ever done. • Hold a picnic during the • Work together as a team of leaders • Work more with our state and summer. to make our presence known in federal legislators regarding • Be present on more commit- 2014. disability rights. tees and advisory councils. Please check in with SAI throughout the • Meet with legislators at the • Become more involved in the year on Facebook, as well as our website, State House in February. DD Commission. www.saind.org. Refrigerator Rights — Pass Them On Michelle Fischer, host, A View from My Window podcast Dr. Will Miller, the opening of connections to cope with the my experience) that you take twice speaker at The Arc of Indiana’s 2013 growing pains of cerebral palsy. As as many steps backward. Those in conference, both stirred emotions I came into adulthood, the reality of your of support will always be and had the audience laughing my disability came into focus, and there for you. “Refrigerator Rights” until our stomachs hurt. His overall negativity along with it. relationships help the human spirit message stressed the importance of I would beat myself up for be resilient! developing closely connected rela- countless things, mercilessly, until Please make an effort to be the Melody Cooper and Betty Williams express tionships, which he affectionately appreciation to veterans this past Veterans Day. I started to listen to how others felt kind of friend that brings resilience calls “Refrigerator Rights” – those about me and felt their unwavering President Kennedy signed the to another person’s life. friends who can walk into your house, support, love and strength. When I DD Act into law in 1963. This Refrigerator Rights – pass them open your fridge, grab something took advantage of this support, I was act is important because it chose on! You never know who needs to eat, sit down, throw their shoes encouraged, rebuilt and refreshed communities over institutions. The them and how a life can be forever off and feel right at home! They are during that rocky, stressful time – DD Act is the law that governs the enriched because of them. not mere acquaintances; they are things I still draw on to this day. National Disability Rights Network friends who truly become family. I Thanks for the reminder, Dr. We all deal with difficult cir- (protection and advocacy), univer- am very fortunate to have these types Will. cumstances, but when you have a sity centers on excellence, and the of relationships in my life, and I’m disability, sometimes, no matter Learn more about Dr. Will Miller DD councils. The DD Act is one of grateful for them. my favorite laws supporting people how many steps you take forward, and “Refrigerator Rights” at www. I related deeply to this concept with developmental disabilities. there is always a feeling (at least in drwillmiller.com of “Refrigerator Rights,” mostly Many people from around the because I had to develop these types country gathered to listen to speakers talk about the DD Act. Panels at the A View from My Window event were focused on education, person’s capabilities and their goals Hosted by Michelle Fischer employment and long-term services in life. This is one of the beliefs of The Arc of Indiana welcomes you to listen in to A View from My Window, and support for individuals with Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI). SAI our podcast hosted by Michelle Fischer. developmental disabilities. Speakers supports self-advocates in their quest talked about the poetry of the DD to live their own lives. Visit www.arcind.org to listen to past broadcasts and the latest edition of Act. To me, this means that the words A View from My Window. One of my favorite lines of the are so powerful that they motivate day came from my friend, Chester people into action. Like “A View from my Window Finn, who is employed by the New with Michelle Fischer” Connie Garner, Vice President York State Office for People with on Facebook of Policy at United Cerebral Palsy Developmental Disabilities. Chester Follow Michelle’s Blog – My Life (UCP), was one of the education stated, “When told no, I say, ‘Just and Stories Behind the Mic panelists. She talked about labels watch me.’” Thanks to this foun- and how they are irrelevant. Instead, dation, the DD Act, the future of Join Michelle on Twitter she said you should look at the self-advocacy is bright. @MFView

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Executive Director’s Column numerous challenges. Yet, through A wonderful oppor- her own determination and supports tunity which comes from others, today she visits the John Dickerson from working for White House. A lesson we can all The Arc is the chance to participate learn from Betty is that it is not our in activities at our nation’s capital. problems that define us, but how we It provides a reminder about how respond to them. broad and extensive this organization Like this old marine and this we call The Arc is. We stretch from young girl, The Arc represents a coast to coast, and have state chapters proud tradition and a bright opti- in both Alaska and Hawaii. Through mism for the future. That our culture The Arc US, based in Washington is always looking forward is perhaps D.C., families, self-advocates and best reflected in the words of Robert professionals can work in concert on Kennedy, whose sister Rosemary critical issues that bind us together. in facing difficult challenges. people together – in a nation that represented the movement to bring the media so often shows as divided. I recently traveled to Washington After the meeting I had some forward people with intellectual and D.C. with Mark Hisey, President of time to walk around our nation’s As I write this column, our own developmental disabilities. He said, The Arc of Indiana. Mark and I were capital. As I got close to the White Betty Williams, past president of “There are those who look at things Self-Advocates of Indiana and the invited to present to The Arc US House, I noticed that all around the the way they are and ask, ‘Why?’... I national Self-Advocates Becoming Board of Directors what we learned White House people stood at the dream of things that never were and from the experience of the closure of Empowered, is celebrating the fence taking pictures of each other, ask, ‘Why not?’” several group homes operated by The with the White House in the back- passage of the Developmental Dis- Arc of Northwest Indiana, and what ground. Many languages, heritages, abilities Act at the White House. The Arc has always asked “Why we were planning as next steps based people young and old were present.I Special thanks to IPAS, IIDC and not?” Thank you for being part of on those lessons learned. We shared snapped a picture of this gray-haired the Governor’s Council for People this marvelous organization which with them in an open and honest way Marine standing next to a young girl with Disabilities for helping with has made great change possible, the challenges we as advocates must whose mother was taking her picture. her travel expenses. and whose members, by continuing face in living up to the promises we What I felt at that moment was a Betty, like many people with to ask “Why not?” will change the set out.We learned we are not alone shared experience that was bringing developmental disabilities, has faced world for the better, again and again.

Blueprint for Change Celebrating Those Who are Making it Work The following stories, featured earn a paycheck. Soon he became anapolis to her own apartment in in our 2013 calendar, exemplify an employee of Greenbush Indus- Lafayette to live closer to her sister the good work that is happening tries, placing rivets in shims as a and her family. When they moved throughout the state thanks to our subcontractor for a local trailer away from the area, Kim decided to local chapters of The Arc. Through manufacturer. stay in the town where she had put their efforts, people with develop- Grant is involved in many activi- down roots with friends, a job, and mental disabilities are building career ties outside of Wabash Center as well. many connections to the Lafayette pathways, utilizing their unique gifts Thanks to CityBus and wonderful community. and leading full and meaningful lives drivers like Mike, Grant has learned When funding cuts occurred in in their communities – all key goals to navigate the transit system and be Faith and Abby Hart the Waiver program, Kim faced of The Arc’s Blueprint for Change. more independent. target,” and can alert parents to the the possibility of having to move Learn more about the Blueprint from the home she had grown to Grant loves his job, being active need for a free evaluation from The by visiting www.arcind.org love in order to be able to receive in the Lafayette community with his Arc if developmental milestones are the supports she requires to remain friends, and the independence that not being met. If a delay is detected, safe. Fortunately, through the use comes with utilizing CityBus. children are referred to Indiana’s First Steps program where they can of overnight electronic monitoring The Arc of LaGrange receive important early intervention provided by Rest Assured, Kim was County services. able to stay safely in her home and Through periodic monitoring, maintain her independence. Abby Hart is happy that her mother’s like Abby are armed with daughter, Faith, is able to receive important knowledge about their free, periodic developmental screen- child’s development, and if a problem ings through The Arc of LaGrange is detected, know that immediate Grant House and Mike County’s Infant Monitoring Pro- steps can be taken to help their child gram. Every four months, up to age grow to his or her full potential. Wabash Center two, participating families receive a Grant House first connected with questionnaire to help them evaluate Rest Assured Wabash Center in early 2011 as their child’s developmental progress. In 2003, with supports from a a volunteer. While he enjoyed his This can help reassure parents that Medicaid Waiver, Kim Arbuckle volunteer work, he really wanted to their child is developmentally “on moved from a group home in Indi- Kim Arbuckle

The Arc News in Indiana PAGE 3 The Arc of Indiana Winter 2013 Equal Access – For Every Emergency, For Everyone When disaster strikes, most people with dis- Stock a basic disaster supply kit. http://www. abilities are unprepared, leaving them vulnerable ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit to injury and even death. Just 20 percent of the Inventory what you use every day to live inde- world’s people with disabilities could evacuate pendently. Identify the essential things that you will immediately without difficulty in the event of a need to be able to survive for 3-5 days or longer. disaster. Stock these custom essentials in your kit. For All too often in emergency situations the example, your kit may contain items such as dura- legitimate concerns of people with disabilities ble medical equipment, assistive technology, food are overlooked or swept aside. In areas ranging for special diets, prescription medicines, diabetic from the accessibility of emergency information supplies, hearing aids and batteries, a TTY, manual and shelters, to the evacuation plans for high-rise wheelchair and supplies for a service animal. buildings, great urgency surrounds the need for responding to concerns in all planning, prepared- One of the biggest challenges to your safety and ness, response, recovery and mitigation activities. access to information is loss of electrical power. You should plan alternate ways to charge your Individuals with disabilities are best at planning communication and assistive technology devices for their safety as they are best able to know their before disaster strikes. Emergency Preparedness abilities and possible needs during and after an Resources emergency or disaster. They should be included Helps App throughout the policymaking and implementation Find links to all of these resources at processes regarding emergency preparedness. Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) and Indiana www.arcind.org. Click on “Supports & Services,” “Helpful Resources & Links.” Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Protection & Advocacy Services Commission Housing Amendments Act (FHAA), the Americans (IPAS) have partnered to a mobile application Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Post-Katina called “Help Everyone Learn Practical Solutions” Commission emergency information Emergency Management Reform Act mandates (HELPS). HELPS is a practical tool for not only law http://www.in.gov/ipas/2382.htm the integration and inclusion of people with dis- enforcement and emergency responders, but any Principles for Preparedness; Consortium for abilities into all emergency management efforts. individual who works or comes into contact with Citizens with Disabilities individuals with disabilities. TheHELPS purpose www.c-c-d.org/fichiers/Final-Principles.pdf What can you do? is to provide easy guidance on how to act or react in difficult situations to best assist those in need. ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters Encourage emergency management profes- www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap7shelterchk.pdf sionals in your community to consider the varied This mobile app is an extension of an already Emergency Management under Title II of the needs of people with disabilities in all levels of created document housed on the IPAS website, ADA their planning and response activities, and to titled “TIPS.” www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit//chap7emergencymgmt actively involve members of this community in For more information on the content that will Ready.gov their efforts; and be accessible through HELPS, please contact ASI www.ready.gov Raise awareness among people with disabilities at 1-800-609-8449 or visit http://www.in.gov/ipas/ about what they can do to prepare for their own files/webpage_format_final_updated_2-3-2010.pdf An ADA Guide for Local Governments, safety and survival during emergencies. to read or download the past TIPS document. Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities http://www.ada.gov/emerprepguideprt.pdf News from The Arc US Indiana Department of Homeland Security Autism NOW. The National and Abuse Project, offers strategies is also providing http://www.in.gov/dhs/getprepared.htm Autism Resource & Information for both parents/service providers $400,000 in grant support and an Center, a project of The Arc, has and individuals with disabilities to additional $150,000 in technical Partners in Preparedness brochure created a series of seven fact sheets develop Individual Response Plans support for The Arc’s new Digital http://nod.org/assets/downloadsPartners- offering information about topics on abuse. It includes case examples Literacy project. This new project In-Preparedness.pdf important to individuals with autism and provides advice on how to rec- will include creating a dedicated FEMA: Office of Disability Integration and and their families such as: Employ- ognize signs of abuse. A companion section of The Arc’s website with Coordination ment, Inclusion, IEPs, Future Plan- book written specifically for people information and resources designed https://www.fema.gov/office-disability- ning and Social Security. Each fact with developmental disabilities will to help people with intellectual and integration-coordination sheet offers in-depth information soon be released. Orders can be place developmental disabilities learn the along with links to other resources at www.disabilityandabuse.org/books. basics about using computers and Guidance on Planning for written specifically to be accessible to Comcast NBC Universal getting online. individuals with autism. Visit www. Commits $3.73 Million to The The Arc Is Number One. Integration of Functional Needs autismnow.org. Arc as a National Partner. Com- Philanthropeida, a division of Support Services in General Population Book Offers Tools for Com- cast NBC Universal (Comcast) has GuideStar, ranked The Arc at the top Shelters bating Abuse. A new book agreed to take on The Arc as one of of their 2013 poll of 16 outstanding www.fema.gov/pdf/about/odic/fnss_guidance.pdf reviewed by Leigh Ann Davis, pro- their National Partners. Comcast will nonprofits. Seventy-four experts gram manager for The Arc’s Justice provide The Arc with $3.18 million were asked to recommend nonprofits Prepare For Emergencies Now: Initiatives, offers a unique approach in in-kind promotional support that support people with any of the Information For People With Disabilities to increasing the well-being of indi- over the next three years. This will following: developmental disabil- http://www.ready.gov/sites/ viduals with developmental disabil- include airtime for The Arc’s public ities, physical disabilities, mental default/files/documents/files/ ities and reducing the risk of abuse. service announcements on cable and disabilities, blindness and deafness PrinterFriendly_Disabilities_1.pdf The book, written by Dr. Nora Bala- broadcast and promotion through including groups that engage in derian and released by the Disability Comcast’s .com website. research, advocacy, legislative work, education or direct services.

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Affordable Care Act Brings How the Opportunity for Positive Reforms for Affordable Care People with Disabilities, Families Act Helps People with Disabilities Enactment of health care reform under the line at 1-800-318-2596 or contact a local navigator Affordable Care Act ACA( ) is the most significant in your area to complete a paper application over • Reforms Health Insurance Practices law for people with disabilities since the enactment the phone. • Eliminates pre-existing condition exclusions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in Under the ACA, Navigators and Certified • Bans annual and lifetime limits 1990. It will bring about comprehensive reforms Application Counselors are charged with assisting • Ends insurance companies retroactively that will benefit Americans with disabilities by consumers with understanding their options under denying coverage prohibiting discrimination based on health status the ACA, determining if the consumer is able to and improving access to care. • Improves the appeals process when a person qualify for subsidies or tax credits, and assisting is denied coverage of a treatment or service consumers in completing the application and • Requires that at least 80% of health Affordable Care Act (ACA) selecting a plan from the available options. insurance premium dollars are paying for is the most significant law for These Navigators and Certified Application health care Counselors must be certified by the state, so be people with disabilities since • Helps states to limit unfair increases in wary of fraud or people using the ACA as a means insurance rates the enactment of the Amer- of getting your personal information. No one icans with Disabilities Act should be calling you unsolicited to sign you up • Prohibits considering health status in calculating premiums (ADA) in 1990. on the ACA. • Requires guaranteed issue and renewals of A local navigator or certified application coun- Open Enrollment for health insurance plans insurance plans available through the ACA began in October and selor can be found on the www.healthcare.gov website under “local help,” by calling the national • Prohibits discrimination based on health ends in March 2014. However, after March 31 and status until the next open enrollment period, you can consumer helpline (1-800-318-2596), on the enroll if you experience a loss of your insurance. Indiana Department of Insurance website, www. • Expands Access to Health Insurance in.gov/idoi, or by contacting your local hospital Coverage Go to www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318- (many hospitals are navigators, or can direct you • Allows coverage for dependents until age 26 2596 to find out more information about enroll- to a local navigator). ment, benefits, and subsidies and tax credits that • Creates private health insurance exchanges may make your plan more affordable. The over-the-phone application will take for individuals and small employers to approximately 20 minutes for an individual purchase insurance If you have health insurance through your application and about 45 minutes for a family employer and you are happy with the coverage • Provides significant subsidies to assist low application. that is offered for your family, including your income individuals to purchase coverage in the exchanges and tax credits to help loved one with an intellectual or developmental If you have questions about your health small employers provide insurance to their disability, you can keep that coverage. insurance, contact Michele Trivedi, Manager of The Arc Insurance Project. The Arc Insurance employees If you purchase your own health insurance, do Project works to assist families who have a loved • Includes coverage of dental and vision care not have access to health insurance through your one with a developmental disability understand for children in health insurance plans sold in employer, or if your plan does not offer any cov- and make use of their private insurance policies the exchanges erage, or only partial coverage, for developmental and increase knowledge of basic health insurance • Includes mental health services, rehabilitative disabilities, you will have more options for coverage issues, including the Affordable Care Act. Contact and habilitative services and devices, and under the ACA plans. Michele at [email protected] or 317-977-2375 other critical disability services in the health To check to see if your current health care or 800-382-9100. plans sold in the exchanges providers are part of the Anthem ACA • Expands Access to Prevention Services and www.anthem. Network in Indiana, go to Other Improvements com, and then go to the “provider finder” tool. Search for Indiana Exchange pro- • Eliminates co-pays for critical prevention services viders. With this tool you can check to see if your physician, ABA provider or • Creates the Prevention and Public Health other medical provider is in the Anthem Fund to expand wellness, disease prevention, ACA Marketplace plan. Be sure to check and other public health priorities periodically for updates before choosing • Increases opportunities for training of health a plan, or contact your provider directly care providers (including dentists) on the to ask if they participate or plan to needs of persons with developmental and participate. other disabilities If you have had trouble accessing the • Improves data collection on health care access for people with disabilities ACA website or completing an applica- Michele Trivedi, The Arc Insurance Project Manager and Michelle Fischer, “A View tion, contact the national consumer help from My Window” Podcast Host • Requires the establishment of criteria for accessible medical diagnostic equipment

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Public Policy Agenda, from page 1 ment survey regarding the services Family Educators Join and supports for people diagnosed with both an intellectual or develop- The Arc Advocacy Network mental disability and a mental illness or addiction. The Arc Advocacy Network pro- Seven Family Educators have The Arc Advocacy Insurance vides information, referral and advo- joined The Arc Advocacy Network Network Legislative Priority: Support legisla- cacy to assist and guide individuals to assist in reaching out as a resource tion that would expand Medicaid in Family Educator Team Indiana to help more people without with intellectual and developmental to families who have loved ones with quality healthcare have access to health disabilities and their families in the developmental disabilities through- Central Indiana plans. Indianapolis areas of: out the state. Traci Kurmay Managed Care • Understanding and applying Legislative Priority: Monitor any Family Educators will be available Southeast Indiana legislation regarding managed care or for government programs, Columbus coordinated care for the aged, blind to lead informational workshops on including Medicaid, Medicaid Ella Boyd and disabled populations. Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver program, Waivers, and SSI Northeast Indiana conduct events to assist individuals Public Transportation Ft. Wayne Legislative Priority: Support legisla- • Policies and procedures of and families in signing up for the Christina Wiler tion that seeks to create a system of state and federal programs, Medicaid Waiver, and staffing exhibit public, mass transit. Mishawaka including rights and appeals Special Education tables at area transition fairs and Colleen Spano other disability related events. Legislative Priority: Support legisla- • Community Connections Northwest Indiana tion that increases opportunities for and Natural Supports Lake County early childhood education. Support If you would like to schedule a Christine Cangiano legislation regarding training of teach- • Community Employment, Family Educator for your organi- ers in teaching students who receive Career Pathways and Southern Indiana special education services. zation, parent group, school, etc., Evansville Vocational Rehabilitation Earl Townsend Visit www.arcind.org/our-programs/ contact Jill Ginn, The Arc Advocacy public-policy-advocacy for in depth infor- • Self Advocacy and Self- Network Manager, at 317-977-2375, mation on public policy positions on the Loogootee areas listed above, as well as our position Advocates of Indiana 800-382-9100 or [email protected]. Anna Stanton on policies related to Direct Support Professionals, Funding, Guardianship Services and Self-Advocacy. When You Need Assistance, We’re Here to Help When families have questions their son at home or allow him to because he had lost his primary brother might actually be able to or problems, or they have no idea live more independently nearby, but caregivers, he could be eligible for work. She talked with him about where to turn next, The Arc Advocacy that help was never received before the Community Integration and how he could contact Vocational Network is here to help. both mother and father passed away. Habilitation (CIH) Waiver without Rehabilitation Services (VR) to Every day, The Arc Advocacy The brother shared that in his being on a waiting list. She helped discuss employment options. Network gets calls and emails from family they were never allowed to talk him fill out the applications and get She answered all of his questions, families seeking help. “How do I sign about planning for their brother’s them submitted. helped him prioritize what he needed up for a waiver?” “My son wants a future. They weren’t allowed to talk She explained the Social Security to do, and, for the first time since his job. How can he get one?” “Do you about what financial plans were in benefits his brother received and how mom died, helped him feel a little know of any support groups in my place or what types of government he could be designated as the Repre- more in control and a little more area?” Sometimes the call for help is benefits he received. Mom was sure sentative Payee to pay his brother’s empowered. more involved. that she would always be there to bills, and she explained how to go to It wasn’t an unusual case, but it One such call came from a man take care of everything for her son. Social Security to get all the paper- was an important one. It made all seeking help for his brother – a man Two weeks after his mother’s death, work straightened out. She explained the difference for that family, and in his 50s who had never received the brother called because he needed what to do if his brother inherited it is something The Arc Advocacy any services or help from the state, help and didn’t know what to do. anything from mom’s estate, how Network does on a regular basis. too many resources could impact his despite his intellectual disability. Family Advocate Specialist Karly Life can be complicated when one brother’s eligibility for government That’s not unusual because for this Sciortino-Poulter met with him and has a loved one with a disability. The benefits, and how a special needs man’s generation. “Help from the walked him through each of the pro- Arc Advocacy Network is available trust like The Arc Master Trust could state” some 50 years ago largely grams that could help. She explained to make it a little bit easier. meant institutionalization. His how the various services available help protect benefits. To contact a Family Advocate with parents were not going to allow that through the Medicaid Waiver pro- She also explained that his brother The Arc Advocacy Network, call to happen, and they never realized gram could help his brother with could get supports to begin to work. 317-977-2375 or 800-382-9100, things had changed. Services were a wide array of supports, and that No one had ever considered that his now available to help them support or email [email protected]

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Staff Profile Karly Sciortino-Poulter, Family Advocate Specialist make use of natural supports to meet needs that government programs do not provide. Karly and her husband Scott are parents to Michael, 7 and Andy, 13, who was diagnosed with autism one month after his third birthday. Karly credits Andy’s preschool teacher with guiding her to not The My Life, My Choice Team focus on the “worst case scenario” information she received from the physicians who diagnosed him, and My Life, My Choice instead focus on becoming Andy’s The Arc of Indiana and Self-Ad- continue through 2014. Teams of advocate. vocates of Indiana (SAI) believe in interviewers made up of people with On her role as a Family Advocate and support choice, community disabilities and a support team mem- Specialist, Karly said, “The most living and advocating for the rights ber will meet with individuals with

Karly Sciortino-Poulter, Family Advocate Specialist, important thing I do, when I get of people to move from institutions. I/DD living in Intermediate Care with husband Scott and sons Andy and Michael. those desperation calls from families In 2012, SAI and The Arc of Indiana Facilities for People with Intellectual who are at a point of not being able worked with the Indiana Family and Developmental Disabilities and Karly Sciortino-Poulter joined to move because they simply do and Social Services Administration people who have lived in Medicaid The Arc of Indiana in December, not know what to do, is talk them (FSSA) to create and implement funded group homes for more than 2012 as a Family Advocate Specialist through the process of what to expect “My Life, My Choice” (MLMC), a 5 years. In addition, follow-up will for The Arc Advocacy Network. and what comes next. statewide effort to interview people be provided to individuals that teams Karly works every day to provide “I let them know that we are here with intellectual and other develop- previously met with who expressed guidance and information to families to help and, hopefully, that can mental disabilities living in nursing interest in receiving additional on everything from understanding allow them to breath and begin to facilities to talk about their interest information about community based and applying for government pro- take those next steps. Other people in moving into the community. Lead services. grams, including Medicaid, Med- did that for me, and my son would by self-advocates, teams of two met The goal ofMLMC is to help icaid Waivers and SSI; to learning not be where he is today without with more than 1,000 individuals to people realize that they have choices about policies and procedures of that help.” talk about choices. regarding where they live and receive state and federal programs; to how to The key part of MLMC was that services. This can include moving to a the interviews were conducted by home with Medicaid Waiver supports Self-Advocate Lead Interviewers, in the community, developing more My Life, My Choice Teams who were able to connect with indi- community connections should they viduals on a more meaningful level. choose to continue to live in their Jill Smith Tippecanoe County Area As a result of this program, individu- current placement, or to make no Project Coordinator Ben Wollenburg, Lead Interviewer als who wanted to learn more about changes at this time if they wish. Gina Mundell, Support Interviewer Randy Krieble community living options had the For more information, contact Jill Consultant Wayne County Area chance to do so. Smith, MLMC Project Coordinator, , Lead Interviewer Jamie Beck Thanks to the continued support at [email protected] or 317-977- Melody Cooper Dan Stewart, Support Interviewer Self-Advocate Specialist of FSSA, My Life My Choice will 2375 or 800-382-9100. Lead Interviewer, Marion County Area Bartholomew County Area Ella Boyd, Support Interviewer Lake County Area Stacey McGee, Lead Interviewer Knox County Area Sue Boyer, Support Interviewer Karla Steimal, Lead Interviewer The Arc News Molly Horst, Support Interviewer St Joseph County Area in Indiana Melvin Bush, Lead Interviewer Martin County Area …Pass it On Rickey Bonds, Support Interviewer Jerry Queen, Lead Interviewer Anna Stanton, Support Interviewer Allen County Area What better way to recycle your copy of The Arc News in Indiana Ashley Porter, Lead Interviewer Warrick / Vanderburgh County Area than to pass it on! , Lead Interviewer Pam Porter, Support Interviewer Nathan Breeden • Share with a friend Jill Smith, Support Interviewer and Richard Byrd, Lead Interviewer Project Coordinator • Share with your child’s teacher Ron Brockman, Support Interviewer Harrison / Floyd County Area • Leave at the doctor’s office Cass / Fulton County Area Mark Hublar, Lead Interviewer • Give to your case manager or support staff Keving Callaghan, Lead Interviewer Nona Besendorf, Support Interviewer David Weber, Support Interviewer Be creative! What other ways can you share news from The Arc?

The Arc News in Indiana PAGE 7 The Arc of Indiana Winter 2013 The Arc’s 2013 Award Recipients People, Businesses and Organizations Making a Difference The Arc of Indiana was honored to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations making a dif- ference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at our 2013 Appreciation Luncheon.

Executive Director’s Award President’s Award Indiana House Republican Caucus In Honor & Memory of Lloyd Crowe

Education Award Fishers High School Best Buddies

Employment Award Indiana Memorial Union Hotel, Rooms & Housekeeping Cathleen Clark Professional Outstanding Self-Advocate. Community Involvement Award Service Award. Jennifer Maddux Brian Kellems The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana Outstanding Self-Advocate Award Brian Kellems Health Care Award Mary Ciccarelli, MD John Dickerson Leadership Program Award Representative Ed Clere, The Arc of Indiana Board President Mark Executive Renewal Grant Hisey and Representative Jerry Torr. Innovation Award Jane Ruff, Hopewell Center Cierra Thomas-Williams, Middle Way House Mary McKinney, Stone Belt Arc Sycamore Award Tom O’Neill, Retired CEO, Passages Innovation Award Abhishek “Jay” Chaudhary, Indiana Legal Services

Media Award Sandra Chapman, WTHR

Cathleen Clark Professional Service Award Jennifer Maddux, DSI

Outstanding Professional Achievement Award Outstanding Professional Media Award. Sandra Chapman, Achievement. Brent Cardin, The WTHR Brent Cardin, The Arc of Greater Boone Arc of Greater Boone County County Sycamore Award. Tom O’Neill, Retired CEO, Passages

Case Management Companies Family Supports Waiver & CIH Waiver

The following companies have been FUTURES CASE MANAGEMENT, LLC approved by the state to provide case 888-959-2848 management for individuals receiving www.futurescasemanagement.com services through the Family Supports and IPMG Community Integration and Habilitation 317-460-4332 (CIH) Medicaid Waivers. gotoipmg.com

ADVOCACY LINKS, LLC THE COLUMBUS ORGANIZATION 888-537-5733 800-229-5116 www.advocacy-links.com www.columbusorg.com You have goals. You have dreams. UNITY OF INDIANA You have ipmg. CARESTAR OF INDIANA, LLC 317-697-8326 IPMG provides person-centered case management 866-423-2220 services through the Family Support Waiver and www.unityofindiana.com Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver. www.carestarindiana.com

www.gotoipmg.com Customer Service: 866-672-4764 [email protected] Crisis Line: 800-878-9133

Thanks to IPMG for their sponsorship of The Arc’s 2013 Conference.

PAGE 8 The Arc News in Indiana The Arc of Indiana Winter 2013 Online Art Gallery and Store, Works of Arc

Works of Arc, www.worksofarc.com, is an online art gallery and store featuring the work of Indi- ana artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The pieces are quite varied, featuring the artists’ wide variety of mediums and talent. You will find everything from watercolors to jewelry, purses to bird houses, note cards to photo frames. Please be sure to check back often as new pieces and new artists are continually being added. Whether you are looking for a special piece for your personal collection or the perfect gift, Works of Arc has something for everyone. Interested in selling your art on Works of Arc? Whether you are looking Contact Jill Vaught at [email protected] or 317-977-2375. Artists must be a member of The for a special piece for Arc, receive services from one of The Arc’s chapters, or have a Trust Account with The Arc of Indiana your personal collection Master Trust. or the perfect gift, Works You will be asked to submit the art you would like to sell to be juried (an art term meaning eval- of Arc has something for uated) by a panel. Artists will be notified of the everyone. All artwork and panel’s decision. If your artwork is selected, you will be guided photography shown is through the process of submitting an artist available at Works of Arc. biography and a photo to be displayed on the website, choosing a distributor, calculating the selling price of the artwork and providing photos of your artwork. Training Institute and Teaching Hotel Artists receive 75% of the selling price of their artwork. The distributor receives 10% for shipping and handling, and The Arc of Indiana receives Dream Moves Closer to Reality 15% for marketing and maintaining the website. Earlier this year The Arc of Indiana announced be able to return to their home community and Works of Arc is a project of The Arc Develop- plans to build the first hospitality training institute secure employment. ment Group LLC. The mission of The Arc Devel- and teaching hotel in the country, in Muncie, A second component will be training for human opment Group is to provide unique avenues and Indiana. The project is continuing to move forward, resource professionals in all industries: and a major announcement with Governor Pence training opportunities that lead to employment and Reasonable accommodations shouldn’t be a greater self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. is being planned for February. scary term when hiring individuals with disabilities. Why is The Arc building a training institute and A series of training opportunities and workshops teaching hotel? The answer is simple – employment will be designed to educate human resource pro- opportunities and the Blueprint for Change. The fessionals in the advantages of hiring people in unemployment rate for people with disabilities in this untapped labor pool. 82%. This is unacceptable. Employment oppor- tunities lead to greater independence, higher self In addition, opportunities for individuals with esteem and the ability to follow your dreams. disabilities to own their own businesses within the hotel will be available: Employment is one of the key focuses in The Arc’s Blueprint for Change – a transformational At The Arc’s 2013 Conference and Appreciation systems change plan for people with intellectual Luncheon, we announced a competitive grant and developmental disabilities. program beginning in 2014 which will provide Hospitality is one of the fastest growing segments five individuals with disabilities $10,000 each to of the economy, with a new job being added every help them get their own businesses started. 2.5 seconds. Providing a postsecondary education Finally, the hotel will not only employ individ- opportunity for individuals with disabilities in uals with disabilities, all profits will be reinvested. hospitality makes sense. Profits will go toward projects to create additional The project has four main components. The employment opportunities and further the mission first is the training institute: of The Arc. Individuals from around the state will be able This project is unlike anything in the country and to attend and earn a certificate of best practices is already gaining national attention. If you have which will be recognized within the hospitality questions or would like additional information industry. After completing the training for the on the project or how you can be involved, please hospitality track they have chosen, the person will call The Arc at 317-977-2375 or 800-382-9100.

The Arc News in Indiana PAGE 9 The Arc of Indiana Winter 2013 Membership in The Arc Achieves All Time Record The Arc of Indiana’s 2013 mem- they recruit the most new members roles, volunteer with projects and View from My Window” and watch bership campaign set an all time during the annual membership activities and financially support the The Arc’s YouTube channel for videos record. campaign, their membership totals organization. and information. A year ago chapters of The Arc represented the most per county pop- Members belong because they In addition to information and engaged in a massive statewide effort ulation – the criteria for the second believe in the mission of The Arc staying informed and connected, to recruit members to local chapters traveling trophy award. and the work all three-levels of the members may belong because of of The Arc, The Arc of Indiana and And as The Arc congratulates organization perform. Chapters at specific membership benefits. Like The Arc US. With more than 19,000 all chapters who took part in the the local, state and national levels most membership organizations members statewide, The Arc of Indi- campaign, the ones who should be provide information, training and The Arc US provides discounts ana challenged local chapters to push congratulated are you, the members. services which assist individuals on services and products such as a our member numbers over 20,000. For it is you who have chosen to be with intellectual and developmental variety of insurance programs, travel At The Arc’s Appreciation Lun- part of this local, state and national disabilities and families. discounts, conference registrations cheon we recognized fifteen chapters movement. As members of a local Most chapters have websites, and and a rewards credit card. who collectively recruited 1,181 new chapter you also receive membership many have Facebook pages and use For many reasons, 20,000 mem- members – resulting in the largest and benefits as part of The Arcs of other social media to share infor- bers are associated with The Arc. We statewide membership in the history Indiana and the United States. mation. hope that all members will renew of The Arc when combined with Why do people belong to Members receive the printed their support and membership in current members from all of our 44 2014 to support people with intellec- The Arc? quarterly newsletters from The Arc chapters. of Indiana and The Arc US, as well tual and developmental disabilities KCARC, our chapter in Knox The primary reason is undoubt- as having access to electronic news- in realizing their goals of learning, County, led the field and received edly to support the work and advo- letters and public policy alerts and living, working and fully partici- both of our coveted Traveling cacy of their local chapter of The information. Members often listen pating in communities throughout Membership Trophies. Not only did Arc. Members serve in leadership to The Arc of Indiana’s podcast “A Indiana and the nation.

Unified Track and Field Tournament announced by IHSAA, Special Olympics Indiana The Indiana High School Athletic a number of schools to assist with people eligible for Special Olympics in December 2012. The partnership Association (IHSAA) has further startup costs. were brought into public education, evolved from IHSAA Commissioner enhanced its “Champions Together” According to IHSAA Commis- they now have new opportunities Bobby Cox challenging the IHSAA partnership with Special Olympics sioner Bobby Cox, “The approval to bring their competitive spirit Student Advisory Committee (SAC) to engage in “servant leadership” and Indiana (SOIN) in sanctioning a by the IHSAA Executive Committee and positive attitude to contribute discover ways to give back to their Unified Track and Field event set for a Unified Track and Field event through sports to their schools.” schools and communities. for 2014. is a beginning step in the evolving Unified Sports® enables persons This most recent collaborative culture of inclusion between the with and without intellectual disabili- The Champions Together part- effort allows IHSAA‐member schools IHSAA and our partners at Special ties to participate on the same team for nership seeks to involve a minimum to form teams composed equally of Olympics Indiana. It seems fitting sports training and competition. Spe- of 50 IHSAA member schools. The students with and without intel- and proper that the first inclusive cial Olympics Indiana is considered partnership will provide a banner to lectual disabilities to compete for a sport recognized by the IHSAA is a world leader in the development all IHSAA member schools that meet minimum requirements in the areas state championship in Unified Track track and field—also the first sport of Unified Sports® programs, having of student‐led servant leadership, and Field. Schools will be able to recognized by the IHSAA in 1903.” conducted the first‐ever pilot test in awareness, respect and inclusion individually schedule regular season 1989, and since has developed an Michael Furnish, Special Olym- as it relates to all individuals with competitions in the spring before all‐inclusive approach with unified pics Indiana president and CEO intellectual disabilities, volunteer- state tournament competition. applauds the IHSAA for its lead- competition featured in virtually all ism through service to the school Special Olympics Indiana will ership. “The vote by the IHSAA to represented sports. and community, and fundraising to provide technical support to schools include students with special needs The “Champions Together” part- promote the vision and programs of participating in Unified Track and in interscholastic sports competition nership between the IHSAA and Spe- Special Olympics Indiana and the Field, as well as financial grants to is historic,” he says. “Decades after cial Olympics Indiana was launched Champions Together partnership.

Be Inspired Be inspired all year with The Arc of Indiana’s 2014 calendar. Each month features great photos and inspirational stories that exem- plify some of the very best that is happening throughout the state, thanks to the efforts of local Arc leaders, volunteers, families, self-advocates and advocacy organizations. Calendars are available for $12.00 per calendar, including shipping. To order your calendar, visit: www.arcind.org/news-events/upcoming-events

PAGE 10 The Arc News in Indiana The Arc of Indiana Winter 2013 Important Milestones Achieved by The Arc Master Trust On October 24, 1988, The Arc Trust II was founded, and that fund Master Trust (Trust I) was founded now holds over $15 million. with an investment of $180,000, The Arc Master Trust’s total assets made possible through fundraising are now over $50 million, thanks to and generous donations from Arc a solid and conservative investment chapters across the state. This allowed strategy provided by The National the first trust director, Alan Kemp, Bank of Indianapolis. to be hired and begin the work of The Arc Master Trust staff, building what is now known as the Trust Advisory Committee, Family Trust Founders Tom Ewbank and Robert Hullett, Trust Director Melissa Justice and Executive Director nation’s premiere special needs trust John Dickerson at the 25th Anniversary Celebration for The Arc Master Trust. Advisory Committee and The Arc program. of Indiana Board of Directors are In 1995, The Arc Master Trust thankful to all who have trusted Trust Satisfaction Survey started a second trust program (Trust The Arc Master Trust over the years II) that allows people with disabili- to provide reliable and proven trust ties to fund their own trust. Trust II administration for their families and Provides Positive Feedback began with an initial balance of $765. themselves. Over the past 25 years nearly Learn more about The Arc Master on Trust Program 1000 families have entrusted The Arc Trust by visiting www.thearctrust.org. The Arc of Indiana intends for to how I want the trust used. He/ Master Trust with funds they have Listen to Trust Director Melissa set aside to ensure they can continue The Arc Master Trust to be easy to she is encouraging and supportive Justice talk about milestones achieved to provide for their family member use. “How are we doing?” of my efforts. by The Arc Master Trust by visiting with a disability. Today, Trust I has To answer this question, each year www.arcind.org/AViewfromMy- Never: 1% Rarely: 0% Sometimes: grown to over $35 million in assets. we send a User Satisfaction Survey Window and clicking on “A View 3% Usually: 12% Always: 84% In addition, individuals with disabil- to people using our service. The ______into Milestones for The Arc Master ities continue to open and fund their survey provides valuable feedback Trust.” On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your own Trust II accounts at a high rate. for us. It identifies potential problem overall satisfaction (or dissatisfac- Over 2000 people have enrolled since areas and helps families thinking tion) with The Arc Trust. A score of about enroll­ing. “Is The Arc Trust 10 is the most positive score you can easy to access?” some might ask. “Is Stay Connected / Stay Informed give. A score of 1 is the most negative getting approval difficult?” As the w Visit: www.arcind.org score you can give. survey shows, we are very accessi- w Join us on Facebook ble and rarely turn down requests. Ten: 72% Nine: 19% Eight: 6% w Follow us on Twitter @TheArcIN Following are responses to four key Seven: 2% Six: 1% Five: 0% Four: w Sign up to receive E-Newsletters questions asked on the survey, as well 0% Three: 0% Two: 0% One: 0% w Sign up to receive Legislative Memos & Action Alerts as comments made on the survey. ______w Sign up to join The Legal Network To review the complete survey, visit “I appreciate the cooperation of Learn more about The Arc Master Trust - www.thearctrust.org www.thearctrust.org. the staff when I have a problem to ______solve.” When I call to use the trust, the “Thank God there is someone to person with whom I must speak is maneuver all the government regu- immediately available. lations and agencies.” Never: 0% Rarely: 1% Sometimes: “I have an autistic son who ver- 11% Usually: 64% Always: 24% ______balized at the end of his vacation, Serving Hoosiers of all disabilities and their families for over 25 years When the person with whom I ‘Mom, I enjoyed my vacation.’ His Regardless of must speak is not immediately avail- statement meant everything to me your age, or your child’s age able, he/she does return my call and and made my trip to be with him or disability, more than worthwhile. Many thanks planning for is able to speak with me within two the future is business days of my request. to all of you at The Arc Trust for important. making our union possible.” Never: 1% Rarely: 0% Sometimes: Trust I Helping families plan for the financial future of their loved one 2% Usually: 19% Always: 78% “I am thankful that we have The Trust II Helping people with disabilities fund ______Arc Trust in place for my brother, their own trust Requesting disbursements is a especially since we are getting older www.thearctrust.org positive experience for me. The per- and he is in assisted living. I know son with whom I speak is receptive that his assets are safe.”

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Indy Cooks Event 2014 Events Great Success Valentine’s Day Event The First Annual Indy Cooks for February 13, State House, Indianapolis The Arc of Indiana was a tremendous success. Tickets sold out, and The Arc raised valuable funds to support Disability Policy Seminar individuals with disabilities and their April 7-9, Washington D.C. families. Thank you to everyone Special Thank You who participated and supported this to Our Indy Cooks for Steve Green’s 25th Annual Golf Tournament great event. June 13, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Indianapolis On October 11, local business The Arc of Indiana Sponsors leaders and celebrities prepared their National Down Syndrome Congress Convention signature dishes and competed for Golden Spoon Sponsors July 11-13, Indianapolis tips. The winning chefs were: Schmidt Associates Appetizers – Chuck Summers, The National Bank Self-Advocates of Indiana Annual Picnic General Hotels Corporation (Stuffed of Indianapolis July 18, Indianapolis Mushrooms) Ice Miller, LLP Soups & Salads – Kathleen Lee, National Conference of Executive Directors of Arcs Ivy Tech Community College (But- Silver Spoon Sponsor July 24-26, Chicago ternut Squash Soup) Priority Press Vegetables & Side Dishes – Susan Bronze Spoon Sponsor Autism Society National Conference Williams, Purdue University (Carrot Fusion Alliance Puffs) July 23-26, Indianapolis Pewter Spoon Sponsor Main Dishes – The Honorable Katz Sapper & Miller Jerry Torr, State Representative Indy Cooks for The Arc of Indiana (Arbita Turbodog Braised Short September 27, Dallara IndyCar Factory, Speedway Ribs) Desserts – Marsha Brooks, The The Arc US National Conference winner of Good Morning America’s September 30-October 2, New Orleans Best Pie in the Country Contest (Crunchy Carmel Apple Pie) Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered Conference Everyone who attended will October 8-12, Oklahoma City receive a free cookbook with recipes from the event. There are a limited number available for sale at $15.00 The Arc of Indiana 2014 Conference, Appreciation each. If you are interested, please call Luncheon & Annual Meeting 317-977-2375. October 29, Horizon Conference Center, Muncie In addition to the great food, the evening included rides in an Indy For more information on 2014 events visit racing car, race simulators, admission www.arcind.org/news-events/upcoming-events to the Dallara IndyCar Factory and live music by the Flying Toasters. The Second Annual Indy Cooks event will take place September 27, 2014. Tickets will go on sale August Lisa and Andy Dietrick, representing Indiana Farm 1. Mark your calendars so you don’t Bureau, at Indy Cooks for The Arc of Indiana. miss out! Support The Arc Make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.

Bequests and Other Planned Gift Options Naming The Arc of Indiana in your estate plans can help ensure the future of The Arc. For information on how to include The Arc in your estate plans or to make a gift to The Arc’s George Rowlas Endowment Fund, please call 317- 977-2375 or 800-382-9100 or email Jill Vaught, [email protected], about bequests or other planned gift options. Congratulations to Mary Jackson, winner of The Arc of Indiana’s Classic ’56 Chevy Car Raffle. Mary is a long-time volunteer and supporter of The Arc of Greater Boone County and The Arc of Indiana. The car raffle raised over $10,000 for The Arc.

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