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Local Happenings
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Thank you to all who made a donation to The Arc Angel Project. The Arc was able to purchase Christmas gifts for 30 individuals at the Grafton Developmental Center. For a complete list of donors, visit the Arc Angel page.
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The Arc Thrift Store needs donations of women’s clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry. Your donation helps support The Arc’s programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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The Murder Mystery Dinner Theater & Celebrity Silent Auction photo gallery is now posted in the events section. Enjoy the highlights from this successful fundraising event, and plan to join us next year!
“Gilligan’s Island of Death” is scheduled for April 19, 2012. We have lots of great autographed celebrity items, including a Limited Edition “I Dream of Jeannie” Barbie Doll, autographed by Barbara Eden, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” DVD signed by Johnny Depp, “Big Daddy” CD signed by John Cougar Mellencamp, Cookbooks autographed by Food Network Stars Guy Fieri, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen and Anthony Bourdain and lots more!
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Publications
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Download the latest edition of Fusion, the official newsletter of The Arc of the United States.
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The Social Security website now has the “higher income beneficiaries” Medicare Part B rates for 2012..
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Social Security Information and Updates Area Voices website.
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Disablognd is a blog providing information about SSI/SSDI, benefits planning
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Think College Newsletter: College options for people with intellectual disabilities.
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The Region IV Transition Committee has developed a brochure about Lifelong Learning opportunities in Grand Forks and the surrounding area. Download the brochure here.
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National Updates
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The Arc has formed a new partnership with the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) and formed The Arc’s National Sibling Council to foster the active involvement of siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
We invite you to find out more about this new partnership and join the National Sibling Council today.
Bet he first to know about unique programs and resources as they become available from the Sibling Leadership Network, network with and find support from other siblings who share your concerns, attend events designed just for siblings and contribute to the leadership of The Arc with your valuable perspective.
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Public Policy
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The Arc Legislative Agenda for the 112th Congress is now online.
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2011 Disabilities Related Legislation for the state of North Dakota. Updated 4/25/2011
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Take a moment to download and read the January 23, 2012 issue of the Capitol Insider. Its a great source for your weekly news and information on disability public policy related to mental retardation, cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
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North Dakota Insurance Dept:
The final report of the Exchange stakeholder meetings held in September is now available on our website at the bottom of this page.
You may also be interested in viewing the preliminary research findings provided by HTMS, the contractor the Insurance Department hired to conduct background research, analyze data, identify options and recommend a viable plan for developing and sustaining an Exchange in North Dakota. That report is available at the bottom of this page.
Also on this page you will find a copy of the testimony presented to the Health Care Reform Review Committee on 10/7/2011.
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