| 1950 - The first Special Education Class was started.
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| 1960 - Adult Group Homes
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| 1962 - Sheltered Workshops
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| 1963 - Volunteered Support to bring Special Education Program to Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis)
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| 1969 - Started Summer Camps
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| 1972 - Lobbied for the passing of the Mandatory Education for all exceptional children in Tennessee
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| 1973 - Adult Activities Center
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| 1978 - Child Care Program
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| 1980 - Special Olympics Program
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| 1985 - Family Support Program
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| 1990 - National Employment Training Program
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| 1991 - Summer Youth Program
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| 1993 - Disability Awareness Program
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| 1994 - Changed name to Mid-South Arc and started Home Trainer Program
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| 1995 - Career and Awareness Classes
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| 1996 - Occupational Skills Training Program
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| 1996 - lst Annual Awards Gala Program
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| 1997 - Job Readiness Classes
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| 1998 - Changed Employment Program to
Career Development and Job Placement Program
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| 1998 - Advocacy Training Workshops
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| 1998 - March Madness - Celebrating National Disability
Awareness Month
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| 1999 - Implementation of the waiting list project, " The Waiting Wall"
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| 2001 - 50th Anniversary Celebration & Organized Computer Training Program
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| 2002 - Travel Training
Career Development Satellite Campus & Main site expansions to new training space
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2003 - Community Participation
This new program will offer individuals the opportunity to build relationships and natural supports within the community. It will also provide opportunities to experience and participate in community exploration, leisure activities, hobbies, and community events, etc.
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