Photo Exhibit at Local University

photo by Billy Howard

“Portrait of Spirit: One Story at a Time" is presented by Student Disability Service and Department of Architecture at The University of Memphis.   

Through interviews and photographs, the exhibit highlights the individuality of people with disabilities, and banishes common perceptions about those who live with disability.  Black and white photographs and interviews tell the story of twenty-five individuals who fight the perception that their identity is limited to their disability.  Portrait of Spirit: One Story at a Time will be on display at the University Center on all three floors from November 8th through December 3rd.

Portrait of Spirit: One Story at a Time is part of the Southern Arts’ Southern Visions: The Southern Arts & Culture Traveling Exhibits Program is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. www.SouthArts.org 

HBO's Temple Grandin Gets Emmy Nod

An HBO movie about autism self-advocate Temple Grandin has been nominated for numerous Emmy awards.

"Temple Grandin" is based upon the life experiences of Grandin, a current professor at Colorado State University who diagnosed with autism is noted for designing humane animal handling facilities.

The Emmy awards are set to air August 29th on NBC.

Arc Night with the Memphis Redbirds

Friday, July 9 at 7:00 pm, The Arc of the Mid-South will be at AutoZone park for Arc Night with the Memphis Redbirds. Discounted tickets are on sale now for $10 and proceeds will go toward the programs and services that we provide.

The Memphis Redbirds will host the Nashville Sounds. Last year we had a great time so invite your family and friends out for a night of fun for a good cause!

Contact Ruth Kirby at 901-327-2473 to purchase a ticket or for any questions. See you there!

Empowerment Doubles Tennis Tournament & Fundraiser

The Empowerment Doubles Tennis Tournament & Fundraiser will be at the Roark-Whitehaven Tennis Center in Memphis, TN. It's only $60 per team and everyone from beginners to more experienced players are welcome to sign up. You may register online by clicking here or by calling Ben Greene (x408) or Ruth Kirby (x205) at 901-327-2473. For more information on the event, click here.
All participants will receive a tournament t-shirt and trophies will be awarded in each category.
All proceeds will benefit children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We look forward to seeing you there!

New job placements!

Two of our graduating students have been hired at Target! Christopher Collier and Kelvin Jackson are students this year in The Arc of the Mid-South's Career Development and Job Placement program. Congratulations!