Resource, Education and Community Help Services - REACH

03/13/2026

The Arc of Ohio and United Airlines are excited to announce our Wings for All program at CLE (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) on April 25, 2025.
Special thanks to our partners at CLE, United Airlines, TSA and The Arc. Space is limited and will fill up quickly.

The Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols. Chapters of The Arc, local partners, and airport/airline/TSA personnel work collaboratively to design and carry out each Wings event.

For Individuals and Families
Wings alleviates some of the stress that people with autism and other IDDs and their families experience when traveling by air by providing families with the opportunity to experience and learn about how their loved ones will react to different stimuli in the airport.

For Aviation Professionals
Wings gives airport, airline, TSA professionals, and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact, and deliver their services in a structured learning environment—improving their disability competency and processes for accommodating all passengers who fly.

During a Wings Event: Participant Activities include -
Check-in to receive boarding passes
Pass through the TSA security checkpoint
Wait in the boarding area
Board an aircraft (that does not take off)

Sign up today at the link below! Each participant will be able to be assisted by a family member or two. Once we reach our maximum participants, the event will be full (due to space limitations on the plane). If there are cancellations, we will use a waitlist to fill spots.

Registration Link:
https://fs30.formsite.com/wingsforautism/p848fvab44/index

03/13/2026

Great resources for churches creating an inclusive and accessible community.

We are excited to share information about our 2026 Accessible Faith Initiative! Learn about our new Activity Toolkit and Space to Belong!

03/12/2026

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03/12/2026

So Awesome 🤩

Meet the Cleveland Rockin' Wildcats — a special-needs hockey team where every player belongs, every goal is celebrated and one coach has spent 12 years proving hockey truly is for everyone: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/community/heartstrings/cleveland-rockin-wildcats-special-needs-hockey-team/95-827ea350-0eda-48a3-a3b0-21ca111b227b?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WKYC_Channel_3_-_Cleveland

03/10/2026

03/04/2026

Are you getting ready for our spring Resource Fairs?

CFK Executive Director Sarah Rintamaki and CFK parent Beth Phillips Synk recently joined FOX 8 to share how families use these events to find support for mental health concerns, disabilities, academics and more.

They talk about what makes the fairs different, how to prepare and why so many families say they leave feeling more confident and connected.

If you’re thinking about attending, this is a great place to start.

Watch the segment at the link in the comments.

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03/04/2026

03/03/2026

“Moments of Joy” A devotional guide to encourage, uplift and support you on your journey of caregiving. “From one caregiver to another” Remember you are not alone. “You are a part of this community and this community is a part of you.”

Raising a child with special needs is a journey filled with unique challenges and joys that not everyone understands. In this comforting devotional, Camille Joy draws from her experiences of raising a son with autism, IDD, and complex medical issues to help you recognize God's presence and pla...

03/02/2026

Absolutely 💯

Disability ministry is more than that one class at the very end of the hall. Disability is discipleship and should be every bit a part of the church's DNA.