Achieve With Us!
The Arc Fond du Lac is a human service organization that empowers adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become independent and integrated into the community through advocacy, education, training, and support.
Programs
The Arc Fond du Lac offers many vital services for adults and youth with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD ) and Physical Disabilities. These programs help teach practical living skills as well as assist with the development of greater interpersonal relationships.
Understanding the Terms
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD’s) are conditions that are usually present at birth and that negatively impact the trajectory of the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. Some well-known disabilities include Down Syndrome, Autism/ASD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, although there are many others.
Words matter! Individuals with disabilities should be referred to as a person first. For example, instead of saying “a wheelchair-bound person,” say “a person who uses a wheelchair;” instead of saying “mentally disabled person,” say “a person with an intellectual disability.” In addition, the “R word” is derogatory, and is no longer considered appropriate terminology when referring to a person with an IDD.
Events
Training Classes
The Arc Fond du Lac is now offering training classes to the public. All classes will be held at The Arc, 500 N. Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI. Our trainer is willing to travel within the city of Fond du Lac for free for you. If outside of Fond du Lac, there will be a charge for travel. Please sign up at least one week prior to any class. A cancellation notice is to be provided to The Arc at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled training; otherwise, the agency will be billed at the guaranteed amount. Please reach out if you are interested in a specific training that is not listed; we will be happy to work with you to find a class to meet your employees’ needs. For questions about cost, openings, travel, and/or to register, please contact Connie Gens at 920-923-3810 or via email at connie.gens@arcfdl.org.
