• Dr. James Brown; Seton
• Dr. Barbara Mink; Fielding Institute
• John Orton; Amplify Federal Credit Union
• Robin Priede; New England Financial
• Kara Swinney; Children's Therapy Services
• Marlene Wozniczka; Empowerment Options

Please join us in welcoming them to our team.

Thanks to our Volunteers!

The Arc of the Capital Area  wants to thank all of our volunteers for their help! We are extremely grateful for your service to our organization.

Volunteer Information

We are always looking for dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in helping in any of the programs we offer, or want to learn more about volunteer opportunities please visit www.arcofthecapitalarea.org or contact Genessee Klemm at gklemm@arcofthecapitalarea.org or 512.476.704 ext. 202.

In 1987, thanks to the many advocacy efforts of The Arc, President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation provides a promise to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and reaffirms that they will be offered the same opportunities as every American.

The month celebrates the growth we have made toward improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities along with creating awareness for how much change still needs to be made in achieving full inclusion.

"Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month reaffirms The Arc's commitment of the past 60 years to provide opportunity, growth, change and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with full inclusion in the community," said Peter V. Burns, CEO of The Arc (National).

Be sure to check out our website, blog, Facebook and Twitter throughout the month of March as The Arc of the Capital Area celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

In February, The American Psychiatric Association announced that it is considering changes to the definition of autism. These proposed changes are expected to narrow the criteria for autism, making it difficult for people who had previously met the criteria to receive services. After hearing this, The Arc decided that we wanted to get involved in raising awareness on this compelling issue. "It is disturbing that the intent to narrow the service population will result in far fewer people getting the help they need," Susan Eason, Executive Director of The Arc of the Capital Area, comments.

Love filled the air at The Arc of the Arts first Art Opening of the year. On February 1st, at The Arc's Studio and Gallery on Burnet Rd., a diverse group of supporters came out to honor the hard work and dedication of these talented artists. Guests enjoyed a variety of light snacks that were donated by Whole Foods.

The clients had an opportunity to showcase their beautiful artwork in front of the community. In the end, the excitement The Arc of the Arts artists exuded when they saw their masterpieces displayed is what made the night memorable. Thanks to everyone who came out to support our artists. You made the night a success!

Don't miss your last chance to get cards and calendars at the discounted price! You can buy them online or you can go into the Gallery at 6717 Burnet Rd. to purchase them.

Below is a video we made for the Toshiba for Good Technology Makeover. We premiered it at our Art Opening, and although we were not selected it shows off our wonderful artists and their many talents. 

Toshiba Video

The Arc of the Arts Studio and Gallery is a creative arts program offered by The Arc of the Capital Area which provides services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of the Arts Studio and Gallery is a place where artists explore their own art process and learn new skills. Each artist's unique perspective of the world is reflected in their works of art. The work is then displayed and sold at community events and in the beautiful store front Cool Family Art Gallery. 

Swinging Fore The Arc with Ed Clements

May 21, 2012 1pm Shotgun

Location: Onion Creek Golf Club

(Original 18 Holes)

The Arc of the Capital Area and Ed Clements, of KLBJ Radio, have officially partnered to bring you the "Swinging Fore The Arc with Ed Clements" Golf Tournament.

Special celebrity guest Kyle Chandler from "Friday Night Lights" will be in attendance.

Austin Fashion Week

August 9-18

The Arc of the Arts artists will be teaming up with local apparel and accessories designers for the 2012 Fashion Week. Together they will be creating art and fashion collaborations that will then be auctioned off at the Austin Fashion Week Kickoff on August 9, 2012.

In 2009, Launch787 founded Austin Fashion Week. Now, only 3 years later, it has grown considerably. The event includes nearly 22,000 attendees viewing collections showcased from over 100 designers every year. We are incredibly excited about this opportunity for our artists and for our partnership with Launch787.

More information regarding this event to come!

Save the Date: The 13th Annual "Building Bridges" Art Celebration and Auction will be on October 3, 2012

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