By Kathleen Stauffer When COVID-19 hit Eastern Connecticut, Andrew fell into a funk. Since high school, the 41-year-old man with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
When Ned Lamont shut down Connecticut on March 20 to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the governor threw Bonnie Belcamino-Jones and Jennel Ricard a
Healthy Living: The Arc stocked up early to protect against COVID-19 As Connecticut’s mild winter rolled into spring, a new virus was slinking westward. Most
From time to time, despite our best efforts, we all have to face difficult truths. What we do day-to-day at The Arc Eastern Connecticut is
By Kathleen Stauffer, For The Bulletin Dawn remembers the bad old days. Her son Jaime, now an adult working as The Arc Eastern Connecticut’s professional
Healthy Living: The Arc technology manager says his job is like doing a good deed Ron Black never intended to be an IT man. He
Gene Michael Deary grew up in a full house. One might think 13 children were enough, but his family welcomed strays. “There was always a
When Max turned 12 last summer, he invited five friends to sleep over at his house and celebrate his birthday. Presents? Max asked his friends
“Shannon doesn’t take walking for granted – not after 17 hip surgeries” By Kathleen Stauffer Shannon doesn’t take a walk in the park for granted.
