The Arc of Southside is unveiling a new name, logo, and direction. The new name, The Arc of Southside, represents the values of equality, respect, and inclusion. A new website and branding materials have also been launched. While proud of its history of providing services for over 50 years, The Arc of Southside recognizes the need for change and a new vision. This new vision focuses on inclusive supports that give people more choices and access to services tailored to their individual needs and goals of having a better life in the community. The new direction commits The Arc of Southside to best practices that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives and be included.

1. NEW NAME NEW LOOK NEW DIRECTIONS...

2. New Name… The Arc of Southside

3. Our Name Represents our Values Equality Respect Inclusion We Are…a local chapter of the largest community based national organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

4. New Look… Our Logo and our community

5. Branding The Arc Web site Signage Print materials How we refer to our programs

6. Webpage Before…

7. New Webpage: www.thearcofsouthside.org

8. New Directions… A LIFE LIKE YOURS

9. History…. The Arc of Southside has provided quality supports in the Danville area for over 50 years While these programs are the backbone of who we are they do not define who we will become! It’s time for CHANGE!

10. Current Programs of The Arc: White Oak School Provides K – 12 education MT Sorrell Group Living Home Supports people living in a shared home who need daily assistance with living skills Hatcher Center Provides employment training to people to prepare them for work

11. New Vision for our Future! While we are proud of our history, we are moving to Inclusive supports where people HAVE: Choices Access to services that respond to their needs A better life where they are included and respected for who they are

12. We all want the same things… Nice home To feel safe A job we succeed at Friends, relationships, to love and be loved HAPPINESS We don’t want more and won’t settle for Less

14. Appropriate Education

16. We Are…Everything you are We Are: Employees Athletes Volunteers Musicians World Travelers Artists Students

17. The New Direction For The Arc of Southside is a commitment to Best Practices that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES and to be INCLUDED