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In a state that once was rich and now struggles , Michigan was able to do

it! No one in an institution in Michigan.

Perhaps the politicians have a different attitude towards people with

disabilities than we have here?

I had a phone visit with my good friend in Idaho, 25th in the State of the

States.

Her son's waiver is worth $45,000. Her family group home, which includes

her husband, her, and their 23 year old son with Down Syndrome, recieves a

monthly check for $1500.00. That is meant to cover his housing needs the

family provides. She decided he would go to a day program 4 days a week and

that required a request for an increase, which was approved. In his day

program the family goal for him was to use the internet and e mail safely.

Which he now does thanks to the technical training available at the day

program.

Yes, Illinois' department of human services, division of developmental

disabilities, does need more funding. The money somehow has to be

designated to go to our population . I have been told by many paid

advocates that cannot happen. If there is a tax increase in other words

there still is no guarantee we will see an increase in the numnber of

people served.

So Much to Do, So Much to Celebrate at The Arc

So Much to Celebrate...

Still So Much to Do

As we enjoy the most celebrated night of 2010 we hear the news that the

state of Michigan is institution free – not one individual with an

intellectual or developmental disability is living in an institution or a

public or private ICR/MR. Everyone now lives in the community!

Thank you. It could not have happened without the generous support

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folks like you.

Let's resolve to end 2010 with the support we still need going into the new

year for the 38,000 individuals still institutionalized in other states

across the country. Can we count on you to help today?

Please Donate NOW.

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Every dollar does makes a difference. Together we can provide the programs,

services and supports that enable people with intellectual and developmental

disabilities to live full, meaningful lives of their own choosing in

communities across the United States. With your support, we will not have to

do it alone. Together, as The Arc, we can!

The Time is Now to be Part of the Progressâ„¢. With your gift, The Arc will

continue our work to protect the rights of people with disabilities and

support their full inclusion and participation in the community. Gifts to

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Thank you.

Thoughts on institutionalization:

“I don’t like for people to be caged up. It’s not right. I want people to

work and live like I do.â€

-Martha Cummings, a self-advocate working and living independently

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