2017-665-E Finance - ARC of the Triangle outside agency agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:7B55B196-3912-4C1A-ADB4-A753058DFEFD XHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION programs will go directly to coordinate and monitor activities that enable people with IIDD to become engaged with the community through the use of community volunteers, spaces and resources. This is consistent with the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County town goals of Creating a Place for Everyone and Nurturing Our Community. Social programs are important for people with development disabilities because there are fewer opportunities once individuals age out of the school system. Furthermore, people with IIDD have statistically higher rates of unemployment as well as limited choices in continuing education such as college or higher level degrees. The Arc finds it unacceptable for someone with IIDD to stay home with little more to do than watch TV. Individuals with IIDD can and should be contributing members of the community in all aspects of their lives. Our social programs meet those needs for our individuals. The Arc's social programs, supported employment and individual services have many components that are educational, social, and community driven in nature demonstrating that healthy lives are happy lives and happy lives are purposeful lives. Our social programs (cooking class, HOOPs basketball, Spin class and Petals with a Purpose) are completely led by volunteers allowing the programs to be cost effective. Not having to pay for an instructor or teacher to lead our programs considerably cuts down on the cost of the programs, not to mention showcasing and using the talented, creative and enthusiastic local neighborhood volunteers who contribute to making our community a better place for everyone. Because learning shouldn't stop after leaving the classroom, social programs like Friday Fun Day emphasize having fun while learning about a topic or a place they might not ordinarily visit. These activities may enrich the lives of our people in ways both expected and unexpected. For example, a recent Friday Fun Day tour of the local radio station WCHL, resulted in an intern position being offered to one of our Arc participants, and a tour of the NC Botanical Gardens (NCBG) resulted in the offer of free NCBG memberships for our individuals, families and staff. An important byproduct of our individuals enjoying and being seen in the community as capable and contributing members of society is that the community's perception of a person with IIDD is elevated and changed for the better. This results in forming positive impressions and mutually beneficial relationships with the community, so that when there is a job opening or a volunteer opportunity the community will not think twice to employ, hire, or extend these opportunities to someone with a disability: a win-win on all levels. This is an example of the governing principal of "Building a better community with res ect." The weekly cooking class teaches culinary skills in a hands-on and encouraging kitchen setting, and demonstrates that working together as a team is the best way to get the job done. "Team work makes the dream work." In an effort to teach the joys of civic duty by giving back to the community, once a month the class bakes and donates thirty-six desserts to the local Meals on Wheels program. The recipes made in class are easily duplicated to be made at home allowing our individuals to lead healthier lives with better and proper nutrition. HOPE Community Gardens is a valuable and free food resource for individuals with IIDD. Arc participants and Arc volunteers maintain the gardens and can bring home fresh organic food without having to pay or travel to grocery stores. Much of the food grown also finds its way to the local food pantries and to the senior center, so PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/26/2017 5:52:39 PM P a, c e "'a 0 f 1.