Disability Awareness Dance 2025
Join the Self-Advocates of Tomorrow for the annual Disability Awareness Dance on March 29, 2025, from 5-7 PM at DSI.
Celebrate Disability Awareness Month with an inclusive evening of music, dancing, and fun for all ages and abilities!
SAT Board Meeting - SAT Board Members Only!
Board Meeting – discuss transportation solutions, membership drive
Parent Session – Upcoming summer options for all ages meeting with Parks & Rec?
Hop Into Spring Pancake Feast Fundraiser
NOTE: This is not an Arc event.
Join Kiwanis & The Key Club for a fun filled pancake fundraiser.
There will be all you can eat fluffy pancakes, savory sausages, and drinks. You can also get your photos with the Easter Bunny, enjoy face painting, fun kids games, and more.
Location: Columbus North High School inside the Cafeteria (1400 25th St, Columbus, IN 47201)
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 7 AM - 12 PM
Prices:
0-5: FREE!
5-11: $5.00
12-Adults: $10.00
The Arc has tickets available for sale.
2nd Annual Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt
Note: This is not an Arc event. The Arc will have an information booth at the event.
Join the Arc at the 2nd Annual Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt
This is a sensory friendly egg hunt for individuals with disabilities who have special sensory needs.
The egg hunt is split into 3 different age groups with a station hand-out hunting for those who don’t like grass.
This is a free community event for families with special sensory needs. All ages are welcome!
Event Time & Location:
When: April 12, 2025 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Where: The Columbus Learning Center (4555 Central Avenue, Columbus, IN, 47203)
Annual Awards Ceremony 2025
Join The Arc of Bartholomew County for our Annual Awards Ceremony! We will be announcing the recipients of the awards honoring those who have furthered the mission of The Arc as well as the recipient of the Ben Baker Memorial Scholarship. Join us for light refreshments and socializing.
To submit nominations for awards, click here.
Submission Deadline: April 25, 2025
Awards Ceremony: May 15, 2025 at The Holiday Inn (2485 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN)
Descriptions of Awards:
David Stambaugh Volunteer of the Year: Recognizes a volunteer who has given generously of time and talents to accomplish the mission of The Arc in meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Educator of the Year: Recognizes an educator/teacher/person who works in the educational arena and has demonstrated excellence in teaching and assisting students with special needs.
Friend of The Arc: Recognizes an individual or organization that has performed outstanding service on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Professional of the Year: Recognizes a person employed in the field of serving individuals with developmental disabilities and whose work has resulted in improvement in supports and services for people with disabilities and their families.
Self-Advocate Award: Recognizes an outstanding individual who is an achieving, inclusive member of his/her community.
Youth Recognition Award: Recognizes a youth or group of youths/organization that has performed outstanding service on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc Membership Campaign
The Arc is having it’s 2025-2026 Membership Campaign.
Don’t forget to renew you membership or consider becoming a new member!
SAT Board Meeting - SAT Board Members Only!
Board Meeting – Recap successes, plan for next fiscal year
Parent Session – Recap successes
Fiesta Latina (Latina Festival)
NOTE: This is not an Arc event. We will be hosting an information booth at the event.
Join The Arc Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Mill Race Park for Columbus’ 2025 Fiesta Latina (Latina Festival) celebrating Latino Heritage Month.
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus, IN 47201
What to Expect: A lively day filled with music, dance, and flavors including:
Live performances including authentic Mariachi and traditional dance
Cultural and arts & crafts booths
Delicious food from Latino vendors
Soccer games and more.
Ask The Arc in Person!
Topic for discussion will be potential Medicaid changes coming and how we can prepare for the future for individuals with I/DD
Leadership for SAT Workshop Series Part 6: Technology, Culmination & Certificates
JOIN US in a 6-part workshop series led by community leaders to learn and practice leadership skills.
REACH Talk
Join us for an informative conversation about Medicaid Prior Authorization (PA). Gain insights, guidance, and tips on navigating the PA process to better advocate for yourself or your loved ones.
Leadership for SAT Workshop Series Part 5: Health & Wellness
JOIN US in a 6-part workshop series led by community leaders to learn and practice leadership skills.
Always Ready for Chocolate 2025
Join the Arc of Bartholomew County for the return of our annual Always Ready for Chocolate event Feb. 8, 2025 at The Commons!
Leadership for SAT Workshop Series Part 4: Community Integration
JOIN US in a 6-part workshop series led by community leaders to learn and practice leadership skills.
SAT X-MAS Party
Just a reminder that our Self-Advocates Christmas Party will be on December 12th from 5:30-7:30.
We will meet at the Arc at 5:30 and head over to Silver Oaks to go caroling. We will then return to the Arc and have dinner. I have included a sign up link for anyone that may want to contribute to our dinner!
We will also do a white elephant gift exchange with a $10 limit so if you'd like to participate, please bring a gift. I've also included a flyer that you can pass out to your friends or post at any day programs you may attend!
Dress festively and come ready to have fun and celebrate the holidays! :)
Leadership for SAT Workshop Series Part 3: The Importance of Networking
JOIN US in a 6-part workshop series led by community leaders to learn and practice leadership skills.
SAT Wellness Club | Easy Flow Yoga & Meditation
Join our Self-Advocates of Tomorrow for their Wellness Club meeting on Thursday, November 21 at 4:30 PM. We will be meeting at The Arc (2060 Doctor's Park Dr.)
Leadership for SAT Workshop Series: Part 2: Build Your Brand and Your Confidence
JOIN US in a 6-part workshop series led by community leaders to learn and practice leadership skills.
Leadership for SAT Workshop Series Part 1: High Road Leadership
JOIN US in a 6-part workshop series led by community leaders to learn and practice leadership skills.
Madison Tevlin Keynote | Breaking Barriers 2024
Meet Madison Tevlin in person and listen as she shares her personal story of challenges and celebrations during the Live 2 Lead Leadership Summit and the Breaking Barriers Benefit.
Live 2 Lead Leadership Summit | Breaking Barriers 2024
Join your peers in this HALF-DAY conference at the Columbus Learning Center on October 23, 12-5 PM. Learn practical tools to lead and create change in your community with a renewed passion and drive.
Champions Movie Night | Breaking Barriers 2024
Join The Arc to watch the Champions movie starring actress and Down Syndrome advocate Madison Tevlin at Yes Cinema on October 22nd at 6 PM.
Buddy Walk 2024
The 24th Annual Buddy Walk to Support The Arc of Bartholomew Co. & Columbus Down Syndrome Support Group will take place October 12th, 2024, at the Donner Park Shelter House, beginning at 11 AM! The event is free and open to the community.
Join us for an afternoon of family fun, food, and a great cause! We will have face painting, balloon animals, a bounce house obstacle course, and more!
Local businesses and organizations will attend as vendors and will offer beneficial information on services, resources, etc.
*Donations can be made the day of and at the event with check, cash, or card! Click here to download the donation form that you can fill out and bring to the event!
Arc Renovation Ribbon Cutting
Join The Arc of Bartholomew County for our grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 4:30 PM.
SAT Fall Kick-Off Event
The Self-Advocates of Tomorrow are hosting a fall kick-off event.
Join us September 12, 2024 4:30-6:00 to celebrate the changing of the season, play games, and learn about advocacy.
Dinner will be served.
SAT Wellness Club—Mental Health Matters
August 22 – Self-Advocates Wellness Club - 6pm - Mental Health Matters presentation. Come learn about best practices for taking care of our mental health and local resources
Medicaid Waiver Town Hall
Medicaid Waiver Town Hall Meetings
The state is rewriting Indiana’s Family Supports Waiver and Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver. These waivers provide critical home and community based services.
What changes would you like to see?
What things are important to maintain?
Please join us at a town hall meeting in your area to learn more and share your thoughts!
People with disabilities and caregivers welcome.
Questions? Email us at info@thearcbc.org
Annual Award Ceremony
Join The Arc of Bartholomew County for our Annual Awards Ceremony! We will be announcing the recipients of the awards honoring those who have furthered the mission of The Arc as well as the recipient of the Ben Baker Memorial Scholarship. Join us for light refreshments and socializing.
Sound Down, Lights Up Movie Event
Join us April 12, 2024, at 10 AM at YES Cinema to watch Kung-Fu Panda 4 in a sensory-friendly environment!
In collaboration with The Arc of Bartholomew County, The Columbus Autism Network, and Sidekicks.
Disability Awareness Dance
Join The Arc of Bartholomew County and The Self-Advocates of Tomorrow (SAT) for the Disability Awareness Dance, in honor of Disability Awareness Month! The dance is free and open to the public (all ages and abilities!). Food will be provided HotBox Pizza!
Music by Self-Advocates of Indiana member, Fulton Express.
Please bring canned food donations for Love Chapel!
Please register by filling out this form to reserve your spot!
Always Ready for Chocolate
Always Ready for Chocolate is coming back, and we hope to see you all there! The event will take place on February 10, 2023, at The Commons!
Join The Arc of Bartholomew County for an afternoon of tasty desserts from local bakeries and businesses, live and local entertainment, an art show/silent auction featuring art created by individuals with disabilities, and more! There will also be vendors with information on disability services in the area.
The Arc at Columbus Pride Festival
Join us at the Columbus, IN Pride Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 1 PM - 7 PM at Mill Race Park (50 Carl Miske Dr., Columbus, IN 47201)!
For more information, click here.
SAT Annual Meeting & Elections (with a Pizza Party!)
Join the Self-Advocates of Tomorrow for their Annual Meeting and Election, with a fun pizza party! 2023/2024 Membership must be paid to vote!
Workshop: 9 Basic Financial Steps for Adults with Special Needs
Join The Arc of Bartholomew County and Gordon Homes with MassMutual Life Insurance for an in-person workshop held at The Arc of Bartholomew County’s facility (2060 Doctors Park Dr, Columbus, IN 47203)! The workshop will cover many topics regarding financial steps and planning for individuals with disabilities, how to begin the planning process/who should be involved, government benefit eligibility, and legal documents to consider.
The presentation will run for around 45 minutes and there will be plenty of time for questions after!
The workshop is FREE but registration is required! Dinner will be provided, so everyone must register so we can ensure that we have enough food.
Click here to register.
Workshop: Government Programs for People with Special Needs
Join The Arc of Bartholomew County and Gordon Homes with MassMutual Life Insurance for a virtual workshop via Zoom! The workshop will cover many topics regarding government programs, including the different types (including Supplemental Security Income/SSI, government benefit eligibility, and expenses that government benefits cover.
The presentation will run for around 45 minutes and there will be plenty of time for questions after!
The workshop is free, but registration is required.
Click here to register!
iCan Family Fun & Dog Walk
Join the Columbus Autism Network for their annual iCan Family Fun Walk on April 29, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the Donner Park Shelter House in Columbus, IN. THIS YEAR, they are adding a really fun twist— a dog walk and dog contests! You can bring your dog to the event AND register them in one or all of the contests!
To learn more and register your dog, visit https://www.columbusautismnetwork.com/ican-funwalk