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The community inclusion program is made possible with organization that provides resources and support for out- About Children’s Services Council Of Palm Beach County
support from Prime Time Palm Beach County, which receives of-school time professionals to develop programs that Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County,
significant funding from the Children’s Services Council inspire children to be their best, and allow them to thrive a special district created by Palm Beach County voters,
of Palm Beach County. Prime Time has supported The Arc socially and academically. Prime Time’s integrated model provides leadership, funding, and research on behalf of
for nearly 20 years. This year, the program will support an of services is one of the strongest, most comprehensive the county’s children, so they grow up healthy, safe, and
additional community inclusion specialist, enabling The Arc and well-respected systems for measuring and improving strong. To learn more, please visit www.cscpbc.org or
to coach more practitioners and enhance the program’s impact. out-of-school time program quality in the nation. To learn everyparentpbc.org.
About Prime Time Palm Beach County more about Prime Time Palm Beach County, visit www.
Prime Time Palm Beach County is a nonprofit primetimepbc.org. Photo courtesy of The Arc of Palm Beach County

The Arc Of Florida Appoints Client Of

The Arc Of Palm Beach County

As New Self-Advocate Board Member

The Arc of Palm Beach County is honored to announce About The Arc Of Palm Beach County
the appointment of Jaclyn (Jackie) Applebaum as a new The Arc is changing the conversation around
self-advocate board member of The Arc of Florida’s Board disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities,
of Directors. and improving the lives of the people we serve, their
A Palm Beach County resident of nine years, Jackie families, and our community. Since 1958, The Arc
is a driven and active member of The Arc of Palm Beach has envisioned a community where every person feels
County. She is a role model that is breaking barriers every welcome, connected, and accepted.
day for individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. Jackie began working through The Arc’s
mobile crew with Otis Elevator in 2016 and presently
continues to work with the Otis family as a part-time
employee. She has shown the disability community
how employment creates a tremendous source of pride,
achievement, and self-worth.
“Jackie is a natural leader committed to giving people Beach United Way event in 2019, and has spoken at
with disabilities a voice,” said president and CEO of The numerous events throughout 2022 on behalf of those with
Arc of Palm Beach County, Kimberly McCarten. “Her disabilities. Additionally, she has volunteered at The Arc’s
unlimited energy, creativity, and passion will help create respite camps, and has served as a mentor in The Arc’s
opportunities for each person to live up to their potential.” AmeriCorps program to help Potentials School students
Jackie is a fierce advocate and has represented The meet daily learning goals.
Arc at state conventions and with state legislators. In “I’m very excited and honored to be a board member
2019, she was honored with the Unicorn Foundation for The Arc of Florida,” said Jackie. “I look forward to
Employee of the Year award after being nominated twice. coming up with new ideas and representing my fellow
Jackie has also represented The Arc at a Town of Palm members of The Arc community.”

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