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A note from the Executive Director of The Arc
California
On another related note…
Join me in welcoming Mike Huckins, the new Executive Director of
The Arc Solano. Mike has been a great advocate for adults,
children, and families throughout his career and he is looking
forward to bringing his talents and compassion to The Arc
movement and we are excited to have him join us. In fact I
recently ran into Mike in a budget hearing his two
self-advocates from The Arc Solano. If you don't know Mike
you will learn soon that he is a great asset to our community
and we're lucky to have him. |
 From
the Sonoma - Napa - Solano Regional Self Advocacy Newsletter:Richard Fowler & Mike Keenan went to Sacramento with The Arc Solano to join other protesters about fixing the budget. Richard said the protest was led by Project SEED (they talked at a regional self advocacy meeting last year). People chanted and waved signs about getting more money for community services. Mike said they went to Sacramento to tell legislators “Keep day programs open. Leave nonprofits alone.” Mike said, “The hearing room was big. It was amazing to listen to the stories. It was exciting, it blew my mind.” Mike wanted to testify to the legislators but the lines were too long so he didn’t. But as he wisely noted, “Even being seen is testimony.”  |
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Come see our Beadazzlers at the Benicia Farmers
Market! The Arc-Solano Beadazzlers will be exhibiting their wares at the Benicia Farmers Market this Thursday, May, 16, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. http://www.beniciamainstreet.org/farmers-market/ It's located in Benicia along First Street, between B and D Streets. Lots of great gift items, or grab something for yourself.  Thanks to all who attended or helped with Arc-Solano's 17th Annual Academy Awards Fundraiser This year, we raised over $12,000, and we couldn't have done it without all of you. If you missed the event, or would like to donate more, please see the donate link to the left. Thanks again! |
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The Arc-Solano is a private,
non-profit organization, governed by a volunteer Board of
Directors who, with the assistance of staff, plan and develop
needed programs and services for adults with
developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc-Solano
has been serving Solano County since 1953. This site is to serve as both an introduction to The Arc-Solano and our programs (Transitional Service, ACT, and Art@Arc ), a community tool for members, consumers, family members and other interested parties to stay abreast of announcements and events at The Arc-Solano, and as a clearinghouse of resources that will be of interest to our community. If you are interested in finding out more about The Arc-Solano, please follow the Program links to the left to read about what is available, then give us a call. Contact information for the individual program directors are available on their program's pages. Let us know if you have any requests, comments, or suggestions. Just email the webmaster with your thoughts. |