EVENTS
 Nature's Bin & Friends WALK RUN
The annual Walk was created to promote the talent and dedication of people with disabilities. We now provide a new opportunity for inclusive participation in one of several events.
This year, Nature’s Bin, HELP Foundation, New Avenues to Independence and The Arc of Greater Cleveland are teaming up again for a 5k run and 1 mile walk. We are all excited about this partnership among agencies with similar missions and the goal of bringing communities together. Thank you to Medical Mutual for bringing support to this collaborative event!
This community event will be held on Saturday, October 1st, at Lakewood Park in Lakewood, Ohio. It will feature a 5K (3.1 mile) road run course beginning and ending at Lakewood Park. There will be an optional 1 mile run/walk. Each distance is wheelchair and stroller friendly.
We invite you to join us in support of and on behalf of people with disabilities. Your support will truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Please consider supporting our missions:
Cornucopia is a non-profit organization that has provided training and job placement for people with severe disabilities since 1975. It operates a natural foods market in Lakewood known as Nature’s Bin to provide vocational training leading to employment for people with severe disabilities. Contact Mary Johnson at 216-521-4600.
HELP Foundation’s mission is to ensure children and adults with developmental disabilities have the homes, environments, and opportunities to be valued members of the Northeast Ohio community. Contact Doug Knoop at 216-432-4810 x329.
New Avenues to Independence’s mission is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities and special needs to become more independent and productive members of society by offering the highest quality support services and developing innovative and inclusive programs. Contact Heidi Lamb at 216-481-1907.
The Arc of Greater Cleveland’s mission is to empower persons affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through advocacy, education and the promotion of activities that improve quality of life. Contact Cindy Norwood at 216-622-0755.
Grab your sneakers & tell your friends... Sign-up today to walk or run and receive a sponsorship form to get pledges for your efforts on behalf of any of the participating organizations!
Click here to register for the Nature’s Bin & Friends Walk/Run
Click here for sponsorship information
Click here to sponsor the event
Click here for the flyer and map of the location
We join together with Cleveland Marathon Charities each year to participate in the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. There are always races and walks for ALL endurance levels. We are grateful for the support our runners recieved and the volunteers that helped provide water to the thousands of runners.
Click here for link to Cleveland Marathon Charities web page
 About the Bakers
Edward I. and Fannie L. Baker turned their love for their daughter, Debbie, with Down syndrome into a drive to help others with the condition. The Bakers were pioneers in providing support services for children with Down syndrome and their families. Side by side with a dozen dedicated parents, the Bakers helped to found The Arc of Greater Cleveland, where Ed served as President for several terms. They also were founding trustees of what is now known as New Avenues to Independence. They also formed the Edward I. and Fannie L. International Resources Center for Down Syndrome, which became part of The Arc of GC in the late 1990’s, as a research and service center for families. As a tribute to the Baker’s commitment, generosity and dedication to helping others, The Arc of Greater Cleveland honors them for their committment to our community.
 Annual Arc of Greater Cleveland Golf Outing
The Arc of Greater Cleveland Golf Outing 2011 took place on Wednesday June 22nd, 2011 at CopperTop at Cherokee Hills in Valley City. It was a scramble format with hole sponsorship opportunities. Everyone had a great time. This is one tournament where even if you did not play well, you can still go home feeling fulfilled and thankful that you were able to help individuals and children with disabilities live, learn, work, play and be a part of the community.
Click here for event program with hole sponsors listed!
Click the link below for more information:
The Arc of Greater Cleveland Golf Outing 2011
Hole sponsor information
 Legacy Luncheon
In anticipation of the organization's celebration of fifty years of service to the community the 2011 event will be postponed until the spring of 2012
The 2010 Legacy Luncheon was held Wednesday, September 29th at the
InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center. Honorees were Goldie K. Alvis and Kathy Cotman
Click here for the 2010 event fact sheet
Click here for 2010 sponsorship benefits information
Click here for 2010 sponsorship form
2009 honorees were Judge Burt W. Griffin and Walter Mayhew, Keynote speaker Robert Perske.
2009 Event invitation click here
2009 Honoree and speaker information click here
2009 Registration information click here
Cleveland Magazine September 2009 section
In 2008 we honored Marge Metivier and Amy Hook. Click here for the 2008 invitation. Click here for the 2008 Northern Ohio Live insert.
Highlights of the 2007 Luncheon included The Ben M. Bonanno Excellence in Advocacy Award, presented to Dick Russ, managing editor and news anchor for WKYC-TV3, who has devoted his personal and professional life to advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities. The award is named in honor of Mr. Bonanno, longtime Executive Director of The Arc of Greater Cleveland, and a champion for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
The Excellence in Self-Advocacy award, honoring an individual who actively works to improve the quality of life for himself or herself and others was presented to Mike Rich by Vic and Fran Leanza.
2006 established the Legacy Luncheon to honor Ben M. Bonanno. Mr. Bonanno received his namesake award from Michael E. Grady, President and Executive Director of the Cleveland Sight Center .
Legacy Luncheon photos by George Shuba
Click here for information on the 2008 Legacy Luncheon.
Click here for more information about the 2007 Legacy Luncheon.
Click here for Northern Ohio Live's coverage of the 2007 event.
PAST PROGRAMS
“A Friend Indeed – The Bill Sackter Story” Click here for flyer
After 44 years in the institution, Bill’s life was about to begin…
“A Friend Indeed – The Bill Sackter Story” is an inspiring new documentary showing how a forgotten man and an uncommon friendship shattered the world’s perceptions of people with disabilities. Bill Sackter’s life story was made famous by the award winning made-for-tv movie “Bill” (1981) starring Mickey Rooney as Bill, and Dennis Quaid as the young filmmaker Barry Morrow who had befriended Bill in 1972 and began filming their relationship and adventures. Now get to know the real people behind the story in this engaging documentary featuring actual film and video footage and photographs of Bill Sackter himself, along with new interviews with the people closest to Bill, in an uplifting true story that has been over 35 years in the making! With a harmonica, a warm cup of coffee and a positive embrace of life, get to know the real Bill Sackter, an international hero for people with disabilities, and witness how a little friendship and attention transformed Bill’s life and everyone around him.
See Lane Wyrick’s powerful new documentary “A Friend Indeed – The Bill Sackter Story” It’s a highly entertaining and engaging feature-length documentary filled with laughter, insight, and emotion (a box of Kleenex is definitely recommended)! Learn more at www.BillSackter.com
When November 3, 2009 7:00 P. M.
Location: Cedar Lee Theater, corner of Lee and Cedar in Cleveland Heights
Cost $5
Co Sponsored by The Arc of Greater Cleveland and The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. 
That All May Worship
A one day Multi-faith worship & Call to Action led by persons with disabilities, including Verlezza Dance, dancers of all ages & abilities, and St. Augustine Deaf Choir
When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Program begins with Multi-faith Worship
3:30 p.m. Program Concludes with Call to Action
Registration Fee: $10 per person, includes breakfast, lunch and materials. Financial Assistance is available to persons with disabilities and their attendant
.Where: Trinity Cathedral downtown at E. 22nd St. & Euclid; free parking & entrance to Trinity Commons at Prospect & E. 22nd St.
Questions: Call LEAP at 216-696-2716 and ask for Donna Prease x114 or Deborah Nebel x 106
Click here for flyer and registration information
This event was made possible with generous support from Neighborhood Connections and from:
Association to Help the Lord’s Work,
Catholic Charities Health & Human Services-
Office of Disability Ministry
Hope Lutheran Church-Peace & Justice Ministry,
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry,
Rose Mary Center,
Sisters of Charity Health System,
Trinity Cathedral,
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater
Cleveland,
and United Pastors in Mission
Supporting Organizations include:
Christ International Church
Cleveland East & West Conferences-
Northeast Ohio Synod, ELCA
Cleveland Sight Center
Life Changes Church
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
New Life Missionary Baptist Church
Providence Baptist Church
Sacrificial Baptist Church
The Arc of Greater Cleveland
Lead Organizers:
Linking Employment, Abilities & Potential, an Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Center for Public Policy. LEAP’s Public Policy & Advocacy work is funded in part by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance & Bill of Rights Act.
PAST EVENTS
Access To The General Education Curriculum For All click here for registration and information
February 4, 2009 - Location DoubleTree Hotel, Independence, Ohio
Dr. Richard Villa will present a full day conference designed to meet the needs of parents, family members, regular education teachers, special education teachers, principals, administrators, paraprofessionals, service providers and others who represent the interests of children with special education needs and their families. This conference is not disability specific.
Including Samuel
 Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before he had his son Samuel seven years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s documentary film, Including Samuel examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities as a civil rights issue. The film is built on the efforts of Habib and his family to include Samuel, 8 in all facets of school and community. Including Samuel also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with dozens of teachers, young people, parents and disability rights experts. The film recently won the annual Positive Images in Media award from TASH, an international group committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. The film was also named “Best Documentary” of the 2007 Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival, and has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered and in the Washington Post and Boston Globe.
A select few local screenings of the film with facilitated discussions led by Dan Habib were hosted by The Arc of Greater Cleveland on April 14, 2008. The target audience was the general public, students at the middle and high school levels, general and special educators, and college students and teachers.
People First Regional Conference
The Arc of Cuyahoga County’s People First, presents a Northeast Ohio Regional Conference every other year. The event will take place in the summer of 2012. Seminars feature speakers, question and answer sessions, as well as time to make and meet new friends! Presentations from self-advocates, politicians, and community figures on topics of interest that effect adults with developmental disabilities.
Click here for 2008 regional conference brochure
Click here for planning information
Click here for frequently asked questions
Disability is Natural
Disability is Natural Kathie Snow - Saturday February 2, 2008
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