The Arc of Butler County

10/09/2026

📣 AERO IS ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR FALL 2026! 🎉

The Arc of Butler County’s AERO program is now accepting students for fall 2026! AERO helps high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities build life skills, explore career opportunities, and gain independence.

Interested in learning more? Visit: https://arcbutler.org/?page_id=1189

📞 Those interested in the program should contact Clinton Anthony at 724-841-5879 by October 15th.

10/02/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💙💛

This month, we’re celebrating individuals with Down Syndrome, recognizing their accomplishments, and highlighting the importance of inclusion and advocacy.

Let’s continue to focus on abilities, challenge outdated stereotypes, and create a community where everyone has the opportunity to be included, valued, and heard. 💙💛

10/01/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 💙

This month, we’re celebrating the many contributions people with disabilities make in workplaces and communities every day.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to work, grow, and be a valued part of the workforce!

09/24/2026

Medicaid changes are coming January 1, 2027.

More information can be found at dhs.pa.gov/MedicaidChanges

Additional help can be found here: dhs.pa.gov/cao

09/24/2026

📣 Pennsylvania Families: We Need Your Input!

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child or youth (birth–21) who is deafblind? The PA DeafBlind Project invites you to complete our Pennsylvania DeafBlind Family Needs Assessment!

Your feedback will help us:
📚 Identify the supports and resources families need most.
📝Plan future trainings, workshops, and family events.
👪 Improve services and family engagement.
🗣️ Strengthen advocacy for children and youth who are deafblind and their families.

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your input will help shape future programming and supports. Please complete the survey by September 30, 2026.

✏️ Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/JU731FqRCQKyTLHq7

Please share this post with other Pennsylvania families of children and youth (birth–21) who are deafblind. Thank you for helping us better support families across the state! 🙌

09/23/2026

Special Education Parents!

MIU IV LOCAL TASK FORCE

09/22/2026

🎃👻 Mark your calendars! 👻🎃

The Arc of Butler County is hosting a Community Trunk or Treat!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 American Legion Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Lane, Butler PA 16001

Join us for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, and Halloween fun! 🎃🍭 This is a FREE event open to the community!

Want to get involved? Register to host a trunk or volunteer using the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZP39rW8dT5

09/16/2026

💙 DSP Recognition Week Spotlight: Lyn Cumberland! 💙

Lyn has been a dedicated part of our CPS program since 2019. She brings kindness, compassion and encouragement to the individuals she supports and is always willing to step in wherever she’s needed. Thank you, Lyn, for everything you do!

09/15/2026

💙 DSP Recognition Week Spotlight: Rachel Quinn! 💙

We’re kicking off our DSP Recognition Week celebrations with a shoutout to Rachel Quinn! Thank you, Rachel, for the kindness, dedication, and support you bring to the individuals we serve each day. We’re so grateful to have you on our team!

09/14/2026

Thank you to Governor Josh Shapiro for recognizing the work of Direct Support Professionals with the Proclamation of Direct Support Professionals Week.

Direct Support Professionals in communities across the country provide support to individuals with disabilities allowing them the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives, through meaningful relationships, community access and inclusion.

Thank you to all the Direct Support Professionals that make meaningful impacts on the lives of the people we serve.