Upcoming Events
Partners in Policymaking
Held in Fargo February 5-6, 2010
American People Self-Advocacy Association
Business/Board Meeting
February 8, 2010 @ 7:00pm
American People Self-Advocacy Association
Membership Event: Valentine's Day Social
February 12, 2010
at St. Mary's Church
The Arc of Bismarck Community Education Event
March 4, 2010 from 6-9
Partners in Policymaking
Held in Fargo March 5-6, 2010
Bismarck Legislative Working Group March 6, 2010 10-12 held at Myhre Elementary
The Arc of Bismarck Community Education Event March 8, 2010 from 6-9pm
Partners in Policymaking Held in Fargo March 26-27, 2010
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News
Online Shopping
The Arc of Bismarck Thrift Store now offers online shopping.Whether you're a serious collector or casual treasure hunter, The Arc of Bismarck Thrift Store is the place to find that special item. We offer a wide array of antiques and collectibles as well as new and nearly new items pulled from our vast inventory of donated goods. From unique one-of-a-kind items to estate pieces, the depth of resources is enormous. All proceeds from The Arc of Bismarck Thrift Store go toward providing education, advocacy and supports to adults and children with disabilities to foster empowerment and full inclusion in the community. Visit our online store at The Arc Thrift Store at Bismanonline.com.
Winter Accessibility for All
The Arc of Bismarck and American People Self-Advocacy Association wants to remind the community of the problems last year's weather caused. The winter poses many challenges to walkers, people who use wheelchairs or canes and all citizens of our community. The heavy snow and ice gave everyone grief over the last year and made safety and accessibility a huge challenge; we think the people of Bismarck can do better this season. Many people with disabilities had scares in the past winter.
~One individual broke his foot outside the residential area where he lived.
~Another person using a wheelchair got stuck at a curb cut because it was filled with ice and snow; it took three people to set her free.
~Another person slipped and fell, causing him to break a rib while volunteering at a place of business.
~Another individual visiting a downtown business couldn't go to other area establishments because curb cuts were inaccessible and her wheelchair tipped in the street.
All of these accidents caused individuals with disabilities and other people who use walkways much distress and sometimes severe injury. These problems can be easily remedied if everyone takes their responsibilities seriously. It is the law for property owners, residential or business to shovel their adjacent sidewalks and curb cuts within 24 hours of snow fall. Though there seems to be an endless cycle of shoveling and everyone has experienced their driveways and curb cuts being plowed in by the city, it is still the responsibility of the property owner to go back and make sure their adjacent walkways are accessible. Everyone benefits when walkways are clear, more customers can visit businesses and liability of injury is greatly decreased. Keep Bismarck safe this winter and do your part. Report repeated offenders to
355-1508.
Share Your Ideas on Employment for People with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and its Federal partners will be holding a series of Listening Sessions across the country on disability employment. Each session is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input to senior Federal officials on their ideas for more effective ways to employ women, Veterans and minorities with disabilities, as well as what is currently working in their regions to increase employment of people with disabilities. Attend a session or submit comments online at [Link]http://www.disabilitylisteningtour.com/ and let them know what is important to persons with I/DD and The Arc!
The Arc of Bismarck has stipends available for individuals with disabilities and family members to attend conferences and educational seminars. Please fill out the
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