Oak Ridge Today

ARC Anderson County to have anti-bullying seminar May 1

Posted at
By Leave a Comment

There will be a free anti-bullying seminar at the Oak Ridge High School Amphitheater from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 1. This presentation is open to the public, but it will focus on those with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Speakers will be Frank Meeuwis, Scott Finney, and Will Mc Millan from The Arc Tennessee in Nashville. The Arc Anderson County is an advocacy organization that helps those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Teachers who attend will receive a certificate for in-service hours.

To attend, please call (865) 481-0550 by April 18 to register as seating is limited.

The Arc Anderson County names new executive director

Posted at
By Leave a Comment

Dargie Arwood

Dargie Arwood

Dargie Arwood of Oak Ridge, a mother of three boys with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has been chosen to fill the position of executive director of The Arc Anderson County, a press release said.

Arwood started on Nov. 11, and she has been working to create a support group for families with a member who has I/DD, an anti-bullying seminar, and various other programs in the community.

If your family is in need of assistance, call (865) 481-0550 or stop in at 728 Emory Valley Road, Suite 42, in Oak Ridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday or Thursday.