The Arc advocates against indifference. The Arc educates the community about receiving, embracing, and engaging people with cognitive and intellectual impairments in all facets of community life through case advocacy and support, resource and skills development, and educational workshops or forums.

The Arc’s Education / Advocacy Committee

The purpose of the education and advocacy committee is to ensure that our agency provides needed educational programming and advocacy services to individuals and families affected by developmental disabilities in the Charlotte area. This committee is responsible for the development and management of community outreach efforts, educational training and workshops, and informational materials.

They also evaluate our advocacy services to ensure developmentally disabled individuals and their families have the proper tools and support systems in place to pursue lives of inclusion and purpose. This committee builds the bridge between the community and people with developmental disabilities through education and awareness, advocating for the rights of the developmentally disabled and their families.

The education and advocacy committee works with our exclusive Resource Guide, quarterly workshops, educational programs, WrightsLaw, and advocacy groups for parents and individuals.

Resources

Disability Etiquette Guide

Public Policy Guide

Education / Advocacy Committee Chair:

Ryan Platt -

Ask The Special Needs Planner

Members of the Education / Advocacy Committee:

• Stephaney Gaddy

• Kathleen Summers

• Katherine Trela

• Adam Silver

• Donnie Simmons

• Eric Richie

Education Workshops

Please check our quarterly workshops link for information.