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people in the City of Ramsey each year. Arc has provided <br />these services to Anoka county and Ramsey residents for over <br />ten years and would welcome the continued support of the <br />City of Ramsey. <br /> <br />5.) How are they benefiting? <br /> <br />Adults with developmental disabilities and/or their <br />guardians have indicated that services received by Arc <br />helped to maintain or increase opportunities to be active <br />participants in their community. <br /> <br />Activities to include People First Self Advocacy group - <br />monthly meetings, special events, metro-wide conference, <br />annual Holiday Party. Individual advocacy to help resolve <br />problems or increase leisure opportunities. <br /> <br />Families report that the Toy and Adaptive Equipment Lending <br />Library was easy to use and had toys and equipment available <br />that met their individual needs and <br /> <br />Through the use of toys and equipment, children will learn <br />new strategies or skills to help them increase motor, <br />speech/language, and cognitive development. <br /> <br />Maintain adequate supply of toys and increase supply of <br />adaptive equipment to meet individuals needs addressed by <br />families. <br /> <br />6.) How many persons are low income? <br /> <br />We estimate that 20-40% of the families participating in Arc <br />programs and services are low income. 100% of adults with <br />developmental disabilities are under-employed and iow <br />income. <br /> <br />III. Project Duration <br /> <br />A. Is this a one, two, or three year project? <br />The services described are offered ongoing. Families use <br />the Toy and Adaptive Equipment Library for many years - toys <br />and items are designed for children birth through age seven. <br />Adults with developmental disabilities participate in the <br />Self Advocacy group over a period of years and use advocacy <br />and information and referral services as needed. <br /> <br />B. Give Project termination date. <br /> <br />The project is and will be on-going to serve the needs of <br />individuals with developmental disabilities, their families <br />and concerned members of the community. <br /> <br /> <br />