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A Message From
The Executive
Director
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Kip Murray
Executive Director of
ARCH
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It's been more than thirty years since
the Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped (ARCH) was
founded. Because of unmet needs among individuals with
handicapping conditions, there was never a question of motive or
purpose when ARCH first opened its doors in
1975.
While our initial focus was
to provide handicapped individuals with extensive opportunities to
acquire socialization skills, ARCH has continued to refine and
expand its services to meet the changing needs of the handicapped
community. The unfailing application of a personal and
compassionate approach to our clientle has enabled ARCH to retain
its essential character through the years.
We are not only proud of the
history and tradition of ARCH, but we are also pleased with the
enormous strides thousand of handicapped participants have
experienced while engaging in our programs and
activities.
ARCH is more than a place. It
is a philosophy of effectively responding to important human
needs. It is a philosophy which recognizes members of the
handicapped community as whole human beings with the same needs,
desires and fears as everyone else.
ARCH is committed to
providing services which enable handicapped individuals to obtain
higher levels of function, pride, dignity and self-esteem. Our
dedication to the special needs of those served will never
waiver.
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| An Arch Update: 2007 |
Created in 1975, ARCH is a not-for-profit organization which offers a
full range of indoor and outdoor programs for developmentally,
physically and emotionally disabled children, teens and adults, ARCH is
the only facility of it's kind in the State of Arizona and country.
Programming at ARCH seeks to challenge participants to realize their
individual potential as contributing members of society. Through the
years. ARCH has become the preeminent provider of recreation, education
and socialization programs and services for individuals with
disabilities. ARCH has not only strengthened existing programs, but has
continually developed new and innovative responses to the comprehensive
human needs of individuals with disabilities. The goal is to
promote physical and emotional well-being, help develop
self-expression, self-esteem and encourage creative and independent
thinking.
ARCH serves approximately 350 handicapped individuals each week and
over 3500 individuals annually. ARCH has made a unique and
lasting contribution to the lives of the thousands it has served since
1975. ARCH also works toward educating society about the needs,
experiences and the very real world of individuals with disabilities.
Sincerely,
Kip Murray
Executive Director
August 2007
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