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 The Arc of GC /BAKER WALK RUN
The annual Arc of GC/Baker Walk was created to promote the talent and dedication of people with disabilities. New for this year we hope to provide a new opportunity for inclusive participation in one of Cleveland's largest marathon events.
We join together with Cleveland Marathon Charities to participate in the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Sunday May 16th, 2010. There are races and walks for ALL endurance levels. We will have opportunities for everyone to be involved.
Click here for link to Cleveland Marathon Charities web page You can register at the Cleveland Marathon web site or click here for commitment form
Our charity code for the marathon and half marathon is: AOGC2010
Charity code for the 10k and 5k is: AOGC2010TRACK
Click here for the 2010 Arc sponsorship request letter
Click here for the 2009 Walk Run event flyer
Click here for participant sponsor request letter
Click here for the 2008 walker event flyer
Click here for information on the 2007 Arc of GC/Baker Walk.
 About the Bakers
Edward I. and Fannie L. Baker turned their love for their daughter, Debbie, with Down syndrome into a drive to help others with the condition. The Bakers were pioneers in providing support services for children with Down syndrome and their families. Side by side with a dozen dedicated parents, the Bakers helped to found the Arc of Cuyahoga County, where Ed served as President for several terms. They also were founding trustees of what is now known as New Avenues to Independence. They also formed the Edward I. and Fannie L. International Resources Center for Down Syndrome, which became part of The Arc of GC in the late 1990’s, as a research and service center for families. As a tribute to the Baker’s commitment, generosity and dedication to helping others, The Arc of Greater Cleveland has named this event the Baker Walk Run.
 Annual Arc of Greater Cleveland Open
The Arc of Greater Cleveland Open will take place on June 23, 2010 at CopperTop at Cherokee Hills in Valley City. It will be a scramble format with hole sponsorship opportunities. Everyone has a great time. This is one tournament where even if you did not play well, you can still go home feeling fulfilled and thankful that you were able to help individuals and children with disabilities live, learn, work, play and be a part of the community.
Click here for full information on the 2010 Arc GC open
Click here for full information on the 2009 Arc GC Open
Click here for 2009 hole sponsorship form
Click here for full information on the 2008 Arc of Greater Cleveland Golf Open
Click here to view the 2007 Arc of Greater Cleveland Golf Open Program Book
 Legacy Luncheon
The 2010 Legacy Luncheon will be held Wednesday, September 29th at the
InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center. Registration is at 11:30. Program and lunch is 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Honorees are Goldie K. Alvis and Kathy Cotman
2009 honorees were Judge Burt W. Griffin and Walter Mayhew, Keynote speaker Robert Perske.
2009 Event invitation click here
2009 Honoree and speaker information click here
2009 Registration information click here
Cleveland Magazine September 2009 section
In 2008 we honored Marge Metivier and Amy Hook. Click here for the 2008 invitation. Click here for the 2008 Northern Ohio Live insert.
Highlights of the 2007 Luncheon included The Ben M. Bonanno Excellence in Advocacy Award, presented to Dick Russ, managing editor and news anchor for WKYC-TV3, who has devoted his personal and professional life to advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities. The award is named in honor of Mr. Bonanno, longtime Executive Director of The Arc of Greater Cleveland, and a champion for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
The Excellence in Self-Advocacy award, honoring an individual who actively works to improve the quality of life for himself or herself and others was presented to Mike Rich by Vic and Fran Leanza.
2006 established the Legacy Luncheon to honor Ben M. Bonanno. Mr. Bonanno received his namesake award from Michael E. Grady, President and Executive Director of the Cleveland Sight Center .
Legacy Luncheon photos by George Shuba
Click here for information on the 2008 Legacy Luncheon.
Click here for more information about the 2007 Legacy Luncheon.
Click here for Northern Ohio Live's coverage of the 2007 event.
PAST PROGRAMS
“A Friend Indeed – The Bill Sackter Story” Click here for flyer
After 44 years in the institution, Bill’s life was about to begin…
“A Friend Indeed – The Bill Sackter Story” is an inspiring new documentary showing how a forgotten man and an uncommon friendship shattered the world’s perceptions of people with disabilities. Bill Sackter’s life story was made famous by the award winning made-for-tv movie “Bill” (1981) starring Mickey Rooney as Bill, and Dennis Quaid as the young filmmaker Barry Morrow who had befriended Bill in 1972 and began filming their relationship and adventures. Now get to know the real people behind the story in this engaging documentary featuring actual film and video footage and photographs of Bill Sackter himself, along with new interviews with the people closest to Bill, in an uplifting true story that has been over 35 years in the making! With a harmonica, a warm cup of coffee and a positive embrace of life, get to know the real Bill Sackter, an international hero for people with disabilities, and witness how a little friendship and attention transformed Bill’s life and everyone around him.
See Lane Wyrick’s powerful new documentary “A Friend Indeed – The Bill Sackter Story” It’s a highly entertaining and engaging feature-length documentary filled with laughter, insight, and emotion (a box of Kleenex is definitely recommended)! Learn more at www.BillSackter.com
When November 3, 2009 7:00 P. M.
Location: Cedar Lee Theater, corner of Lee and Cedar in Cleveland Heights
Cost $5
Co Sponsored by The Arc of Greater Cleveland and The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. 
That All May Worship
A one day Multi-faith worship & Call to Action led by persons with disabilities, including Verlezza Dance, dancers of all ages & abilities, and St. Augustine Deaf Choir
When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Program begins with Multi-faith Worship
3:30 p.m. Program Concludes with Call to Action
Registration Fee: $10 per person, includes breakfast, lunch and materials. Financial Assistance is available to persons with disabilities and their attendant
.Where: Trinity Cathedral downtown at E. 22nd St. & Euclid; free parking & entrance to Trinity Commons at Prospect & E. 22nd St.
Questions: Call LEAP at 216-696-2716 and ask for Donna Prease x114 or Deborah Nebel x 106
Click here for flyer and registration information
This event was made possible with generous support from Neighborhood Connections and from:
Association to Help the Lord’s Work,
Catholic Charities Health & Human Services-
Office of Disability Ministry
Hope Lutheran Church-Peace & Justice Ministry,
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry,
Rose Mary Center,
Sisters of Charity Health System,
Trinity Cathedral,
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater
Cleveland,
and United Pastors in Mission
Supporting Organizations include:
Christ International Church
Cleveland East & West Conferences-
Northeast Ohio Synod, ELCA
Cleveland Sight Center
Life Changes Church
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
New Life Missionary Baptist Church
Providence Baptist Church
Sacrificial Baptist Church
The Arc of Greater Cleveland
Lead Organizers:
Linking Employment, Abilities & Potential, an Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Center for Public Policy. LEAP’s Public Policy & Advocacy work is funded in part by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance & Bill of Rights Act.
PAST EVENTS
Access To The General Education Curriculum For All click here for registration and information
February 4, 2009 - Location DoubleTree Hotel, Independence, Ohio
Dr. Richard Villa will present a full day conference designed to meet the needs of parents, family members, regular education teachers, special education teachers, principals, administrators, paraprofessionals, service providers and others who represent the interests of children with special education needs and their families. This conference is not disability specific.
Including Samuel
 Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before he had his son Samuel seven years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s documentary film, Including Samuel examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities as a civil rights issue. The film is built on the efforts of Habib and his family to include Samuel, 8 in all facets of school and community. Including Samuel also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with dozens of teachers, young people, parents and disability rights experts. The film recently won the annual Positive Images in Media award from TASH, an international group committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. The film was also named “Best Documentary” of the 2007 Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival, and has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered and in the Washington Post and Boston Globe.
A select few local screenings of the film with facilitated discussions led by Dan Habib were hosted by The Arc of Greater Cleveland on April 14, 2008. The target audience was the general public, students at the middle and high school levels, general and special educators, and college students and teachers.
People First Regional Conference
The Arc of Cuyahoga County’s People First, presented a Northeast Ohio Regional Conference. The event took place on Friday and Saturday June 6 &7, 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel in Independence. Seminars featured speakers, question and answer sessions, as well as time to make and meet new friends! Presentations from self-advocates, politicians, and community figures on topics of interest that effect adults with developmental disabilities.
Click here for 2008 regional conference brochure
Click here for planning information
Click here for frequently asked questions
Disability is Natural
Disability is Natural Kathie Snow - Saturday February 2, 2008
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