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About The Arc
The Arc of Central Virginia was started over 60 years ago by parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who fought against society’s expectation that their child be sent to a state institution. Thanks to their work, and the movement they created, life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families is far better than it was in the early 1960’s.
We have served the Counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell and the City of Lynchburg since 1962. The Arc of Central Virginia is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals in the community and their families to prevent institutional placement, now and in the future. We believe that individuals need choices. We encourage individuals to choose opportunities and activities that will help them reach their full potential.
Mission
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetime.
Staff
BEVERLY WHITE - Documentation Specialist • AKIRA SAUNDERS - Documentation Specialist • SHONNA WHITE - Administrative Support Specialist
Direct Support Professionals
Sandra Lindsay
Angie Thomas
Avery “LA” Robertson
Minnie Giles
Latoya Goode
Whitney Jones
Lisa Elbertson
Teresa Johnson
Donna Branham
Shawntaya Cabler
Liz Banton
Tomeka Greene
Lee'aira Horsley
Mindy Pendergast
Cindy Kidd
Arlene Braxton
LeBre Annan
Octavia Davis
Shenequa Sandidge
LaVerne Mack
Denise Stamps
Hazel Morris
Stella Culpepper
Anna Davis
Kathy Jones
Ashanta Henry
Shenequa Sandidge
Board of Directors
Jo Matthews, President
Beth Rinckel, Secretary
Donovan Huffer, Treasurer
Dana Koenig, Past President
Ida Powell, Director Emeritus
Deborah Raessler, Director Emeritus
Robert Barlow
Susan Boyd
Arnulfo Jacinto
Sandi Johnson
Karl Koenig
Leigha Moore
David Shapiro
Merrill Tolbert