The Arc Anderson County

The Arc Anderson County The Arc Anderson County is a non-profit advocacy agency serving all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Executive Director: Melanie Stanley

The agency serves Anderson, Morgan and Roane Counties.

05/11/2026

My latest advocacy video. ~ Mel

What a great celebration!
05/04/2026

What a great celebration!

04/29/2026

Worth the quick watch!

Shoutout to Crafter’s Brew! 🍻💙We are still buzzing from the incredible energy! We extend a massive thank you to the team...
04/29/2026

Shoutout to Crafter’s Brew! 🍻💙

We are still buzzing from the incredible energy! We extend a massive thank you to the team at Crafter’s Brew for hosting The Arc Anderson County / Emory Valley Center and showing what it truly means to be a "community" hub.

Because of your generosity and the support of everyone who stopped by, we raised an impressive $912 for Autism Awareness and Acceptance!

Beyond the dollars raised, events like these are the heartbeat of our community. They provide:

A Space for Connection: Bringing neighbors together to learn, share stories, and build lasting friendships.

Visible Support: Showing local families that they are seen, heard, and celebrated.

Strength in Unity: Proving that when local businesses and residents team up, we can make a tangible impact.

To the Crafter's Brew Crew:
Thank you for opening your doors and your hearts. Small businesses are the backbone of our neighborhood, and your commitment to inclusion makes our community a better place for everyone.

Let’s keep this momentum going! Stop by Crafter’s Brew soon, grab a drink, and say thanks to a business that gives back. 🥂✨

Also, thank you to Justin Croft for being the “man on the ground” for this event.

04/16/2026

Up to 60% of U.S. physicians report lacking the training and confidence to treat patients with IDD, and over 80% of graduating medical students have no training in caring for adults with IDD. Think about that for a minute. What if it’s YOUR family member with a disability that needs care? What then?

Please watch this. It’s so important that we all have an understanding of how important advocacy is - especially medical advocacy.
Thank you.
Mel

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April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance MonthIn my opinion, "awareness" is a low bar. We aren’t fighting for people to simp...
04/07/2026

April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month

In my opinion, "awareness" is a low bar. We aren’t fighting for people to simply know autism exists, we are fighting for a world where individuals with autism are valued for the exact way their minds navigate the universe.

Our advocacy dismantles the idea that there is a "right" way to be human. Advocacy recognizes the fundamental right to accommodations. Accommodations are not a “favor”. Advocacy ensures the power of agency, recognizing the voices of the individuals.

There is an emotional gravity to this work. We see the moments the world misses: the sensory overload in a grocery store, the upset caused by a social misunderstanding, or the sheer brilliance of a non-linear solution to a complex problem.

Being an advocate means we hold space for both the struggle and the splendor of a neurodivergent life.

Acceptance is a choice made every day to:
1. Listen more than we speak.
2. Adjust the environment, not the person.
3. Celebrate the different forms of communication.

This month, and every month, we continue the work. Not because it’s easy, but because a world that embraces every kind of mind is a world worth building.
Sincerely,
Mel

Happy New Year from The Arc Anderson County!!!!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from The Arc Anderson County!!!!

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723 Emory Valley Road
Oak Ridge, TN
37830

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