The Arc of Davidson advocates for those with Intellectual and Development Disabilities

19/06/2024 26 min
The Arc of Davidson advocates for those with Intellectual and Development Disabilities

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Episode Synopsis

Anna Marie interviews the Arc of Davidson County's Chief Executive Officer, Sheila Moore.  The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville is a family based organization that advocates for the right of people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities to live self-determined, meaningful lives in inclusive communities. Sheila discusses how those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are accorded the respect, dignity, equality, safety and security to which they're entitled, and gives them access to the supports and resources they need in order to make and act on decisions about their own lives. Also hear from Jamie Berry from Goodwill who discusses employment placing and the best type of goods to donate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.