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Together, We Make a Difference

Jane Hodge

President

Patty Bond – Treasurer

IN MEMORIUM

Petrine “Trinie” Mac Farland

Director

Dawn Kreibich

Director

Kathleen Kreibich

VP

Mary Hotchkiss Hayek

Director

Stanley Hayek

Director

Mary Bakalars

Administrative Coordinator

About ARC La Crosse

A Legacy of Inclusion

Throughout history, people with disabilities have endured discrimination, segregation and exclusion from all avenues of community life including education, transportation, voting, choice of living situation, medical care and employment.

Today, the United States Constitution and federal laws have established and support that all people with developmental and related disabilities have the same legal, civil and human rights as all citizens.

We Fight For Justice

The ARC La Crosse organization helps to uphold these rights by offering valuable advocacy services on all levels at no charge.

A Legacy of Inclusion

The ARC La Crosse believes the human civil rights of all people with developmental and related disabilities must be honored, protected, communicated and enforced.

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A Legacy of Inclusion

ARC La Crosse History of Presence in the Community

The Arc was built as a grassroots organization around kitchen tables, as individuals with disabilities and their families organized and fought for their rights and full inclusion in the community. Today, 70 years strong – we continue to advocate in our community and around the country – adding validation of equality in every aspect of life for all people.

1954

A group of La Crosse and area parents held several meetings to try to solve problems regarding education and transportation for their children with special needs.

1955

The ARC organization was formed and incorporated.

1958

Saw the development of a Day Care Center.

1962

The ARC organization opened their office part time.

1967

The Day Care Center added a workshop.

1974

Also, in 1974 education opportunities became mandatory The ARC organization opened a group home at 1021 Division Street in La

1978

Children ages 0-3 years are provided services through The Coulee Region Developmental Center. Adult age citizens with disabilities attend Riverfront Activity Center for sheltered workshop and semi-independent lifestyle training.

1978

Citizen Advocacy – a one- to- one mentoring program was started in La Crosse.

1984

The ARC organization became owners of property at 1035 Green Bay Street. A 4 plex apartment building was constructed to house adults with special needs in a semi-independent setting.

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ARC LACROSSE

OUR AWARDS

Through the years the following people and organizations have epitomized our mission and represent the GOLD STANDARD of making differences to enhance the lives, protect the rights and promote the interests of their fellow community members.

FOUNDERS AWARD

  • FESTIVAL FOODS
  • SUE GILBERT
  • ALICE BENSON
  • BETTY WOODRUFF
  • ARC of MONROE COUNTY
  • TED SKEMP – DISABILITY RIGHTS WISCONSIN

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

  • KULCINSKI FAMILY
  • TOWNER FAMILY
  • MARGARET SCHAUB
  • HELEN SENN
  • KATHLEEN KREIBICH
  • DONNA LOWERY
  • MARY PATROS
  • TRINIE MacFARLAND
  • VICKI FRUIT
  • BARB and DAVE ERICKSON
  • MARY BAKALARS
  • HEATHER PITZ
  • FRANCIS FORMANEK

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

  • NasaSQUIRREL – ADAPTIVE OUTDOORS
  • LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  • ATTY. ELIZABETH WRIGHT
  • JIM CAPPUCCIO – ADAPTIVE SPORTS LEAGUE
  • PATRICK HOULIHAN
  • PEGGY SCHRABECK
  • PEOPLES FOOD CO-OP
  • KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

  • MICHAEL FITZPATRICK
  • NICK SLUSSER – Project LIVE
  • HEATHER ARMSTRONG
  • CARRIE HORSTMAN
  • JIMMY WESTLAND
  • NATE HUNDT
  • ANGELINA “ANGEL” BENRUD

LEADERSHIP AWARD

  • MECHELE “MEME” MIHALOVIC
  • DR. JOSEPH DURST
  • MARY KESSENS – APTIV
  • JIM HOEGEMEIER

SELF-ADVOCATE AWARD

  • SUZETTE STOCK
  • SARA SCHUMACHER
  • LANCE CAMPBELL
  • CRAIG HACKBART
  • STANLEY HAYEK
  • MARY HOTCHKISS HAYEK
  • SPENCER MAHLUM
  • ANDREA CLARK
  • JAMIE WILLIAMS
  • BEN MARTENS
  • MICHELLE HILL

CHILDRENS SERVICE AWARD

  • LISA MATHSON – ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

Supporting, advocating, and enhancing the lives of people with developmental and related disabilities, their families, and friends by connecting people with people and programs, fostering awareness, and influencing community thinking to improve lives.

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