The Arc Macon

03/28/2026

This is urgent.

At The Arc Macon, we see every day what happens when people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are ready for services—but stuck waiting.

Right now, Georgia has the opportunity to fund 1,217 new NOW/COMP waivers. These waivers mean access to support, independence, employment, and community. They mean relief for families who have been waiting—sometimes for years.

The State Senate has included $21 million in the budget to make this happen. Now the House must agree.

This is where we need you.

📞 Call these three key legislators and tell them to KEEP the $21 million for NOW/COMP waivers in the budget.

Your voice matters. Your call matters. And for the people we serve, this moment matters.

Act NOW to get more waivers!

Georgia could get 1,217 new NOW/COMP waivers in the state budget, but nothing is final yet! The state Senate wants to add this money and now the House has to agree.

Call these three key legislators and tell them to keep $21 million in the budget for 1,217 NOW/COMP waivers!

02/09/2026

Is your child getting ready to Transition out of Babies Can't Wait / Early Intervention? Do you have questions about what comes next?

Join Parent to Parent as we discuss how to prepare and plan for a smooth transition. This presentation will include an overview of various programs and services that may be available for three year olds with special needs in your community.

Topic: Movin' Up! Planning Your Child's Successful Transition at Age 3

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/2anc5jk7

12/08/2025

Our hearts are full! 🎁
Thank you to Vineville Internal Medicine for donating gift cards that will bring joy to the adults with developmental disabilities we support. It takes a village, and your generosity makes our community shine a little brighter!

11/09/2025

Sometimes the most powerful change starts with one person sharing their story.

Across Georgia, parents, self-advocates, and allies are lending their voices to help shape the next steps. Maybe it’s a story about finding support when it mattered most or learning to advocate for your child in a new way.

Your story can help another family feel seen.

Take the survey now and share your voice today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ENGLISH2026

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

Help support our artists and donate your old frames

Got old frames collecting dust? Give them a new purpose!

We’re looking for frames for our Creative Pathways Fellows, artists with disabilities who are preparing to showcase their work in our community! Most of our pieces are 8x10, 9x12, or 11x14, but we’ll gladly take any size to help bring our art to life.

Your donated frames will help our artists present their work beautifully and find its forever home.

📍 Drop off at Artspace Macon. Message us to arrange pickup. ✨

10/21/2025

Established in 1986, St. Andrews Montessori School was the first Montessori school in Bibb County and remains the only Montessori program in Georgia to hold Gold Level MEPI Accreditation. Serving children from 18 months through 5th grade, this vibrant community nurtures curiosity, independence, and a love of learning in about 70 students each year.

As a mission of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, the school embraces a diverse population across five Georgia counties and partners with The ARC Macon to provide resource services for children with disabilities. St. Andrews also supports future educators as an internship site for teachers pursuing Montessori training—continuing its legacy of service and authentic Montessori practice.

09/04/2025

🎶 Join Our Inclusive Music Therapy Classes! 🎶

What started as a special program for adults with IDD from The Arc Macon has grown into a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone! Led by board-certified music therapists from the Music Therapy Clinic at Georgia College, our classes combine the joy of music with therapeutic support in a fun, engaging environment.

Classes are open to the public and free of charge, giving all community members the chance to experience this unique opportunity to connect, create, and celebrate music together.
Come enjoy music with us, everyone is invited! 🎵

The classes are at the Mill Hill Community Arts Center, 10:00-11:00am, on Friday: September 5th, September 19th, and October 3rd.

08/15/2025

A huge thank you to the Charles H. Jones Family Foundation for their generous support in fully funding our front entrance renovation! Because of their generosity, our entrance will be more accessible and welcoming for everyone. Together, we’re building a more inclusive community.

08/15/2025

Thank you for your support with our Sensory Room Project through your HEAT grant program!