MISSION STATEMENT
The SHC, The Arc of Medina County, partners with individuals with disabilities and their families to provide a full range of services to assist them in living a quality life in their chosen community.
Thanks to You, You, and You!
Glancing back on the 2011 year, SHC has been tremendously fortunate with the continuous support from the community. We thank all of our supporters, volunteers and employees who are vital to the agency's day to day operations. Thank you for another stylish year at the Fashion Show, a very giving season with the Giving Tree and a warm thanks to all those who contribute year round. It is because of you that we continue to succeed. Now lets get the 2012 year rolling!
Special Education Law and Advocacy Training
Join national expert, Pete Wright, Esq. on February 23, 2012 for a ONE DAY Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy training in Akron, Ohio. Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. For more information and to register, click here
Another Summer in Paradise
2012 is well underway, which means planning for another fun-filled summer at Camp Paradise is in the works. Are you ready for vacation? We sure are! Keep posted for the 2012 Summer Camp Packet to be made available soon!
H.O.P.E. Scholarship Applications Available
Each year, SHC offers the H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Pursue Excellence) Scholarship to two (2) individuals in the amount of $1,000. The H.O.P.E. Scholarship was estabilished to assist SHC Members or an unmarried child or grandchild of a Member in their efforts to gain a higher education in a disability related field as defined by the SHC Scholarship Committee. Click here for the H.O.P.E. Scholarship application. The due date for submitting application is Thursday, March 29, 2012, 5:00 p.m. For more information, please view our online brochure here.
Links
- 211
- ADA Document Center
- American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- The Arc (National)
- The Arc (Ohio)
Autism Now - Autism Society of Ohio
- Center for Disability Information and Referral
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Akron Children?s Hospital
- Community Fund Management Foundation
- disAbility Information and Resources
- IBM Resources for the Disabled
- Leave a Legacy
- Medina County Board of DD
- Medina County Family First Council
- Medina County Government
- Medina County Office for Older Adults
- Medina County Senior Services Network
Ohio Adaptive Sports - Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
- Ohio Department of DD
- OPRA
- Special Music by Special People
- Special Olympics - International
- Special Olympics - Ohio
- United Way of Medina County
- USA Toy Lending Library Association
- VSA arts of Ohio
- Wrightslaw Special Education Advocate








