Society for Handicapped Citizens |
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55 Years and Counting |
| The Society for Handicapped Citizens is celebrating 55 years of advocacy, education, recreation, housing, residential care and family support in 2008. Watch for more details as we observe this milestone year. |
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Educational Session |
| Parents and professionals are invited to attend a presentation about BEHAVIORAL ISSUES AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM on July 17, 2008 at 7:00PM at the SSA Office, 4283 Paradise Road, Seville, Ohio. This is a free event! |
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Discover the SHC Toy Lending Library |
| Look for catalogs at Medina County District Libraries, Bookmobile, Wadsworth Public Library and Medina County Board of MRDD. Borrow toys that encourage active play, and communication, and a variety of adapted toys for children with special needs. |
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Speakers Available |
| We are passionate about what we do. Would you like to learn more about the SHC and available services? Call Melanie at ext. 200 to arrange for a speaker to address your group about SHC programs and services. |
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SHC Apparel is now available |
| Show your spirit... purchase shirts and accessories with embroidered SHC graphics |
| Click here to see our products |
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About Us
The Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County, Inc (SHC) has been providing services to individuals with disabilities and their families since 1953. The SHC is The Arc of Medina County. The agency provides an array of services with emphasis on helping individuals with disabilities maximize their full potential as members of the community.
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.
The Arc of Medina County
As The Arc of Medina County, SHC advocates for human rights, personal dignity and community participation of individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. We are able to facilitate this through legislative and social action, information and education and with the support of dedicated family members, friends, interested citizens and professionals in the disability field.
Benefits of SHC Membership
As a member of SHC, you will receive SHC’s bi-monthly newsletter—The Bright Spot, organizational governing powers through voting at meetings, a support system for families of people with disabilities, contact with others interested in services for people with disabilities and membership in The Arc.
For membership information, please contact the SHC office.
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