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OCTOBER 18, 2011
Letter of Response regarding recent news of abuse.
The Arc of Philadelphia and PDDC offer the following response to the recent news reports of the alleged criminal behavior against people with disabilities. CLICK HERE

The Arc of Pennyslvania Legislative Priorities for 2011
The Arc of PA Legislative Priorities 2011

All Federal Benefits will be Paid Electronically. Act Now!
Are you getting Social Security, VA or other federal benefits by paper check? or ... Are you applying for benefits?
If so, go to www.GoDirect.org or call 1-800-333-1795

Thank you for making the golf outing a success!
	7th Annual Golf Outing The Arc and PDDC would like to thank everyone who helped make this year's golf outing a success. Thank you to all of our sponsors and friends. Your generous donation supports us in our mission to educate our community regarding inclusion for all children and adults with disabilities. To see a list of sponsors and friends CLICK HERE

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CEOs • Creating Environments for Ongoing Success
A Wal-Mart funded School-to-Community Initiative providing a system for transitioning students ages 16-21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the classroom into paid employment opportunities. LEARN MORE

legislative update

Senate Bill 1 School Vouchers Please support the reform of the proposed current school vouchers. For a comprehensive Q&A, visit this link, courtesy of The Education Law Center Voucher_QA_for_Students_with_Disabilities LEARN MORE

The Arc of Philadelphia Board of Directors
The Arc of Philadelphia board of directors and the Nominating Committee has prepared the following slate for election at the May 9, 2011 Annual Meeting.

• Ken Oakes, President
  
• Kristen Ahrens, Vice President
• Al Brown, Treasurer
  
• Brett Zaba, Board Member - 2014 Term

Philadelphia Immunization Requirements for School Year 2011-2012
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has amended the immunization requirements for children entering, or continuing to attend, school in the state of Pennsylvania. PDF of REQUIREMENTS