Delaware County Council Chairman Jack Whelan (center) was joined by members of the Arc of Delaware County and Trainer Police Chief James Magaw in recognizing March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and informing the public about the Premise Alert emergency information program. Shown at the March 16 Council meeting are, front from left, Robert Prince, president of the Arc board, Arc members Don Haffelfinger, Matt Wetherill, David DeFino, Noreen O’Connor, Chairman Whelan, Amanda Rothstein, Police Chief Magaw and John O’Malley, and back row, Council members Andy Lewis, Tom McGarrigle, Christine Fizzano Cannon and Mario Civera. For more information about the Arc or Premise Alert, call (610) 544-6600.

 

 

Representative Brian Lentz along with Arc Interim Execurtive Director, Alisa Baratta, Arc Adult Advocate, Kathy Perry, and representatives from the Disability Rights Network and Visions for Equality discuss with community members the importance of passing adult protective services legislation

Members of The Arc's Daytrippers Club enjoy a Riversharks ballgame at Campbell Field.

 

 

 

The Arc in the News!!

 

Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
By ALEX ROSE
arose@delcotimes.com

Excerpt from Daily Times Article:: read news release

 

County council also welcomed Robert Prince, board president for the Arc of Delaware County, as well as several other members and partners of DELARC in declaring March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

In connection with the declaration, council highlighted a relatively new tool for first responders to use in ensuring the safety of those with developmental disabilities, known as Premise Alert.

The Premise Alert System is a statewide program that allows families of those with developmental disabilities or special needs, like autism or dementia, to file a form with local police.

“By alerting local police about a person’s unique needs, the police and emergency responders will be better able to address an emergency where the resident might have a medical condition or a physical or mental limitation that would require special attention,” said council Chairman Jack Whelan.

For more information, call 610-284-2205 or visit www.papremisealert.com.

 

 

 

IMPORTANCE OF ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATION

 

 

ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES: WHY EXISTING LAWS AND SYSTEMS IN PENNSYLVANIA ARE NOT ENOUGH TO PROTECT ADULTS AGES 18-59

Channel 10 News Video

 

 

 

Philadelphia Daily News article...

NO LAW TO PROTECT VULNERABLE ADULTS

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WHYY did a great story about the need for Adult Protective Services Law

Read the story

 

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