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It's time to make a big splash and cool off this summer with Special STARS swimming!It's time to make a big splash and cool off this summer with Special STARS swimming!
15-year anniversary
Special Stars is observing its 15-year anniversary in 2019. It was first formed in Highlands County and has now grown to include Hardee, Okeechobee and southern Polk counties. Currently, several hundred adults and children are participants in this beneficial program....
Annual Christmas Party
Special STARS hosted its annual Christmas Party on Dec. 15 at the Highlands County Agri-Civic Center with more than 250 athletes, caregivers, volunteers and family members attending. Athletes came from Highlands, Hardee, Okeechobee and southern Polk counties. The...
Special STARS athletes
Special STARS athletes enjoyed playing volleyball with South Florida State College Volleyball Team on Nov. 10 at SFSC gym in Avon Park. The volleyball team taught some basic skill techniques to the athletes and then played a couple games with them. More importantly,...
Happy New Years
2018 Derby Event Photos
Awesome event tonight. Special thank you to our Sebring Derby Sponsors Johnson Stivender, Heacock Insurance, Southwood Garage Doors, Glades Electric. Emcees Mike Waldron and Liz Barber did an exceptional job at making our event a blast.
5k Run Photos
We would like to thank everyone that participated in our annual 5k-10k Run-Walk. Here are some photos of the event.
Adult Day Training Specialist II
This position is responsible for providing individual and group training activities to promote independent life skills. The duties performed on a regular basis include but are not limited to supervision, medication administration, documentation, attending behavioral...
Residential Assistant III
Provide care to individuals residing in our group home including the day to day operation of the home. The duties performed on a regular basis include but are not limited to supervision of the residents, assisting them with daily needs (i.e., eating, getting dressed,...
Halloween 5K 2018
The breeze whips through your hair, Goblins and princesses are on your tail, The Hammock trees hide the light from the sun, But oh is the Arc 5K so much fun! It’s time once again for the Ridge Area Arc Halloween 5K/10k fun run. We would love...
Free Summer Day Camp
Ridge Area Arc will host a free Summer Day Camp with a focus on pre-employment skills. Fun activities will in clude: Free lunch & snacks Activities & Games Field trips to local businesses Certificates Pizza Party! Free Kindle* Free...