The Arc of Alameda County

Former Executive Director at The Arc of San Francisco joins The Arc of Alameda County as Chief Development Officer

The Arc of Alameda County, the East Bay's leader in providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announces "Client of the Year" awards as part of its end of fiscal year wrap-up. Community volunteers also honored.

The Arc of Alameda County names 11 clients, 5 adult school teachers, 2 businesses, 1 community organization and 1 volunteer as recipients of its 2009 "Dove Award." Ceremony starts at 7:15 on June 26th at the Walpert Center in Hayward.

A proposed $100m cut in state funding has people with developmental disabilities nervous about the future. A group from the Arc of Alameda County, goes to Sacramento May 27th to participate in Disability Capitol Action Day to express their concerns.

First Step Children's Center in Hayward, established to serve children with developmental disabilities, has been awarded a $50,000 grant to upgrade play area at the Walpert Center. Funds come from the Alameda County Child Care Facilities Fund.

Public Forum March 18, 2009 features Executive Director of Arc California discussing the $100M cut in the budget of the CA Department of Developmental Services and its impact on programs for people with developmental disabilities.