The Arc Davidson County and Greater Nashville

🏅 All In Sports Demo Day 🏅

Come the fun at All in Sports Demo Day!

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Father Ryan High School

This exciting event is perfect for both new and seasoned athletes. Participants will have the opportunity to try a variety of sports, learn new skills, and discover activities they may have never experienced before.

Whether you're looking to explore a new sport or just enjoy an afternoon of fun and activity, this is a great opportunity to get involved!

🎉 Join Us at an Upcoming Resource Fair! 🎉

Come visit us at We Rock the Spectrum, located at 2054 Gallatin Pike, Madison, TN 37115!

Parents can explore valuable community resources, services, and support opportunities while the kids enjoy FREE gym time in a fun and inclusive environment.

We'll be there along with several other amazing organizations, ready to share information, answer questions, and connect families with helpful resources.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you discover the support available in our community!

🌿🚛 The Arc Pickup Service – Yard Sale Season is Here! 🚛🌿

This weekend the weather is looking great, and yard sale season is upon us! If you’re hosting a community yard sale or just finished a big clean-out, don’t worry about leftover items.

The Arc Pickup Service is here to help!

Before scheduling, please review the list of eligible and non-eligible items for pickup using the link below.

https://www.arcdc.org/pickupservice

📞 Need to speak with someone directly?
Call us at 615-248-1120

Let’s keep usable items out of landfills and support our community together! 💙

Pick Up Service — The Arc Davidson County and Greater Nashville The Arc Pick Up Service is the primary source of our non-governmental revenue, $163,500 annually. Our employees ask the community of Davidson and surrounding counties to donate clothes and household items. J&I Advisory contracts with us to dispatch trucks to pick up the items from homes and take the...

Providing resources and educational opportunities to families.

There’s an Academic and Behavioral Learning Certificate Program through DDA in partnership with Trevecca Nazarene University. It’s designed for teachers working with students with IDD—and the best part is, it’s completely FREE!

✨ Program Highlights:
✔️ No cost to teachers
✔️ Self-paced (about 12 weeks)
✔️ Earn professional development credit hours
✔️ Open to all licensed teachers (not just special education)
✔️ Space available

This is a fantastic way for educators to grow their skills and better support students. Feel free to share with anyone who could benefit! 💙

On Friday, April 10th, we celebrated an incredible group of students — Their Story, Their Success! 🎉

Each of these members entered the MAPS program with personal goals they wanted to achieve over three years. With the support of their families, coordinators, and ICs, every student successfully reached 6–9 major milestones along their journey.

Today, we are proud to see these young adults:
✨ Working in their communities
✨ Gaining independence at home for extended periods
✨ Using technology for support and safety
✨ Cooking meals on their own
✨ Managing their own medications

These are individuals who once relied fully on staff or family — and now are thriving with confidence and independence!

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished. 💙

If you’d like to learn more about the MAPS program — there is currently no waiting list!
Click the link below to get started.
https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/disability-aging-programs/maps.html

Come be a part of the journey — we would love to support you on your path to success!

We are so proud to attend another luncheon for Empower Me Center. It’s incredible to watch the program grow and see the impact it continues to make in the community.

We are especially proud to have a team member, Allison Jordan, whose passion for this work shines through and who is always eager to support and attend events like these.

We were also honored to sponsor a table at the Daring to Dream Luncheon and be part of such an inspiring event.

Transform Lives with Your Donations!

Hosting a community yard sale? Don’t forget to plan ahead for your unsold items!

The Arc Davidson County partners with The Arc Pickup Service to make donating easy and impactful.

The Pick up Service is happy to schedule a convenient pick-up after your sale ends—so nothing goes to waste.

Clean out those closets. Brighten up that basement. Finally tackle the garage—They are here to help!

Every donated item helps support programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.

To learn more or schedule a pickup, visit: https://arcpickup.com/about/

Call today to schedule your pickup and turn your leftover items into meaningful support for others!

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🌟 Join Our Team & Make a Difference Every Day! 🌟

Are you looking for a career that is both rewarding and impactful? Do you want to give back to your community while helping others reach their full potential?

The Arc Davidson County is currently seeking a full-time MAPs Coordinator to join our team!

What is MAPs?
MAPs (Medicaid Alternative Pathways) is a program dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We help people build meaningful lives by developing skills for employment, independent living, community engagement, and pursuing hobbies and personal interests.

What You’ll Do:

Provide hands-on support to program participants
Manage and maintain a caseload
Assist individuals in achieving their personal goals
Support skill-building for work, independence, and community involvement
Utilize tools, technology, and resources to empower success
Travel within the community to provide support (reliable transportation required)

What We’re Looking For:

Passion for helping others and making a difference
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to travel locally
Strong communication and organizational skills

Why Join Us?
At The Arc Davidson County, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening our community.

📩 Apply today!
Send your resume to: [email protected]