| The Marion Bankhead Grant Center |
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| 910 Oakhill Road, Jasper, Alabama |
The Arc of Walker County was incorporated in 1975 by persons interested
in the well-being and future needs of persons with developmental disabilities. The Arc of Walker County
initially opened a small program for adults, but has since expanded its programs to include Early Intervention for
infants from birth to age 3, Early Head Start, and REACH Pre-Kindergarten in the Marion Bankhead Grant Center. Adult
Programs and Administration is located at the Russell Dairy Road facility and include Day Habilitation, Supported
Employment, Semi-independent Living, and community homes. Case management, therapy and
recreation for adults and children with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities is provided at both facilities.
| Adult Programs & Administration Building |
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| 745 Russell Dairy Road, Jasper, Alabama |
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Arc of Walker County is also involved with a self-advocacy group, People First. The Arc of Walker County
acts as an advocate for persons with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities as the need arises, identifies
areas where the need for expansion for new services exists and pursues appropriate funding to see that needs are met.
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