MISSION STATEMENT

The SHC, The Arc of Medina County, partners with individuals with disabilities and their families to provide a full range of services to assist them in living a quality life in their chosen community.

H.O.P.E. Scholarship Applications Available

Each year, SHC/The Arc of Medina County offers the H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Pursue Excellence) Scholarship to two (2) individuals in the amount of $1,000.  The H.O.P.E. Scholarship was established to assist SHC Members or an unmarried child or grandchild of a Member in their efforts to gain a higher education in a disability related field as defined by the SHC Scholarship Committee.  Click here for the H.O.P.E. Scholarship application.  The due date for submitting application is Thursday, March 29, 2012, 5:00 p.m. For more information, please view our online brochure here.       

P.A.G.E Presents: Medicaid, Waivers and More

The Parent Advisory Group and Education (P.A.G.E.) is ready to kick off 2012 with Medicaid, Waivers and More.  Gary Tonks, Executive Director of The Arc of Ohio, will provide the latest information about Medicaid, SELF Waivers, and the new education scholarship.  Mark your calendars for this educational opportunity on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the NEW P.A.G.E. MEETING LOCATION located at the Human Services Building Office for Older Adults--Lower Level, 246 Northland Drive, Medina, OH.  Call 330-722-1900 ext. 265 for more information.  

Another Summer in Paradise

Are you ready for vacation?  We are!  SHC/The Arc of Medina County has another exciting summer camp program planned for you this year at Camp Paradise.  There are eight themed weeks filled with games, crafts, music, sports and entertainment for youth and adult campers with developmental disabilities.  Check out the links below to learn about the opportunities awaiting your camper today!

2012 Adult Camp Packet      2012 Youth Camp Packet

Camp packets can be mailed to you by sending an email request to camp@shc-medina.org or call 330-722-1900 ext. 165.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2012!

Special Education Law and Advocacy Training

Join national expert, Pete Wright, Esq. on February 23, 2012 for a one day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy training in Akron, Ohio.  Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education.  For more information and to register, click here.