The Arc of Wichita County
…At the age of 8 Robert was struck by a drunk driver, altering the course of his life forever. After numerous surgeries, he was left with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which would challenge him and his family in many ways. His behavior was often aggressive and misunderstood and his emotional & physical health was a constant concern. After most of his family died, at 57 Robert found himself in a group home in a stagnant state of being. His stepsister intervened and moved him in with her family in Wichita Falls. She contacted the Arc to seek help with his development and other struggles. The Arc enrolled Robert into their Day Habilitation Program, The Hero House and his life changed for the better. He has found structure, guidance, friends, and opportunities for growth. Most of all he has found happiness – you rarely see him without a smile on his face. He feels at home at the Hero House and accepted. He is a shining example of the remarkable transformations we see through programs like the Hero House.
The Arc exists to serve adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a variety of programs and services. These programs include: a Day Hab for adults, social activities for teens and adults, summer camps for all ages, employment services, a self-advocacy group, a teen after-school transition program, and an integrated child care program for children with and without disabilities.