Disability pride to me means knowing your strengths AND weaknesses. Use your strengths to compensate for or work around your weaknesses. Some people use identity-first language or person-first language, and it is important to respect the language that people choose to...
The Arc PGC – Our Stories
Zulma’s Inspiring Journey to The Arc
Zulma Andrade, a confident 35-year-old woman from El Salvador, is bright, funny and very talkative. Her involvement with The Arc began only a few months ago where she was immediately captivated by the vibrant and loving atmosphere. Zulma took charge of her own...
Kat Lopez Story
KAT’S STORY: Journey of HOPE: Empowering Spanish-Speaking Families at The Arc In January 2019, a chance encounter at a college career fair set the stage for an amazing journey. Katherine Lopez (right), known affectionately as Kat, crossed paths with Miss Melanee...