The Arc of Racine had a feature on their chapter and special education in the Racine Journal Times.  The article can be found at:  http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2008/02/12/daily_community/doc47b1353d868e6449304354.txt

The Arc of Kenosha County Is Now Online at www.arcofkenosha.org.

The Arc-Winnebago County Receives Diversity Award from Oshkosh Northwestern.  See related story at http://thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080117/OSH0405/301170043/1987

The Arc-Dane County Has A "New" Executive Director!  Paul Yochum is the "new" Executive Director of The Arc-Dane County.  While Paul might be new to this position, he is not new to disability advocacy.  Is his name familiar?  Advocacy veterans might remember Paul from his service with The Arc of The United States or from his various positions within state government.  Paul has been a long-time volunteer for The Arc-Dane County and has devoted countless hours as a Board member and event coordinator.  Check out what is going on at The Arc-Dane County!  www.arcdanecounty.org

Happy 50th To The Arc-Monroe County!   A special banquet will take place on May 1, 2008.

Arc-WI Staff Appointed To SDS Waiver Implementation Committee.   Arc-WI Executive Director Jim Hoegemeier has been appointed to serve on a committee that will provide input to the Department of Health and Family Services regarding the implementation of the Self-Directed Services Waiver.  This program will allow many people enrolled in Medical Assistance to self-direct the long-term care services they receive.

Chapter Office Moves

The Arc Eau Claire has moved to:

Banbury Place, Building 2, Suite 318, 800 Wisconsin St., Mailbox 86, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3612; (715) 514-1825 (phone); (715) 514-1827 (fax)

The Arc-Winnebago County has moved to:

115 Washington Ave., Suite A, Oshkosh, WI 54901; (920) 236-9230 (phone); (920) 236-8830 (fax)