BIRMINGHAM, AL & WASHINGTON, DC – May 27, 2025 – Civitan International and The Arc announced today a strategic partnership to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, and to connect those families to volunteer activities and resources. Civitan International, a global network […]
https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Civitan-Logo-375x400-1.png400375Jackie Dilworth/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArcLogo_Color_Rev_PNG_WEB.pngJackie Dilworth2025-05-27 11:57:292025-06-04 12:02:38Civitan International & The Arc Announce New Partnership to Advance Opportunities for People With Disabilities
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By Nora J. Baladerian, Ph.D.
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