About: The Arc of Shelby County was originally formed in the mid – 1960’s by parents of children that lived with a developmental disability. The organization disbanded for a few years in the 1990’s, but was reborn in 2015 by a few of the charter members. Their goal was, and still is, to help their children and adult family members build a better and more accepting world for their loved ones who live with a disability.
Read MoreSenses: Indoor Sensory Gym
Mission Statement: To help children and adult family members build a better and more accepting world for their loved ones who live with a disability.
Read MoreShares, Inc.
Mission Statement: It is the philosophy of Shares, Inc. that all persons with disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities to continue their growth and maximize that individual potential as all persons are afforded in society. By providing systematic training and exposure to all types of life experiences, persons with disabilities can become less dependent on other people and function to their full potential in society.
Read MoreShelby County Special Olympics
Mission: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, offering them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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