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Disability Employment Stigmas And Misconceptions

A guide to some of the most prominent stigmas and misconceptions that people with disabilities face in the workplace and why they are false.

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Transitioning From High School To College With Disabilities

A guide for students with disabilities transferring from the high school to the college environment.

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Spotlight Stories

Learn about the incredible individuals with IDD in our community and gain a new perspective on their experiences, abilities, and achievements.

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SAT Event Calendar

The Self-Advocates of Tomorrow have lots of fun events planned for 2024! Click the button below to view the list of events.

SAT Calendar

Advocate.

We actively advocate and encourage advocacy for the fair treatment and inclusion of individuals with IDD.

Self-Advocate Group
Educate.

We develop and offer free certification training programs to encourage the inclusion and understanding of those with IDD.

Training
Support.

We provide helpful resources to assist individuals with IDD and their families/caregivers in finding the support, care, and information they need.

Resources
Share.

We share real stories of individuals with IDD, providing our community with a genuine understanding of their lives and experiences.

Stories

You can make a

difference today.

Ways to Give

Get Involved with the Self-Advocate Club!

Self-Advocates of Tomorrow/Aktion Club of Columbus is a local advocacy organization that empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through empowerment, activities, and community. Self-advocates are citizens who speak out and advocate and educate for equal rights, respect, and inclusion for all in the community.
To learn more and sign up, click ***here***.

Become a Partner

The Arc is excited to announce our Annual Partnership Program for community businesses and providers. We are introducing a consolidated approach to support events and programming. Previously, your business may have supported multiple events through sponsorship or as a member. We are extremely grateful for your historical giving!

This new, one-time gift structure allows you to support The Arc for the entire 2024 year, across all events and programs. This includes Columbus Autism Network, Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Groups, READS, Self-Advocates, Always Ready for Chocolate and other events.

When you partner with The Arc of Bartholomew County, you also become part of a nationwide network of 150,000 members and over 27,000 Hoosiers who provide support, information, and encouragement for one another. With your financial support, we become stronger in meeting individuals with IDD where they are and feeling a sense of purpose and belonging to the community.

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