The Arc of Buffalo County

06/11/2026

Autism Awareness Month may be over, but advocacy, Awareness, and inclusion never stop! We are thankful for the wonderful partnerships we have in Kearney- Especially for our local law enforcement partners!

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone that helped make this possible! The Carter Kits have been delivered to the Kearney Police Department!

What are Carter Kits? Autism Sensory bags that can be used to help calm children in a crisis situation. ❤️

A huge thank you to The Arc of Buffalo County for raising funds and purchasing Carter Kits for the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff's Office!

Carter Kits Sensory Bags contain calming tools designed to comfort and help children on the autism spectrum when they are overwhelmed, particularly during stressful or crisis situations. These kits will help our officers provide support and reassurance during emergency interactions.

We are grateful for this partnership and investment in the safety and well-being of the children in our community.

06/08/2026

💙 A day made for smiles, laughter, and everyone included. Special Needs Day is one of the most meaningful days of the fair 💙
A time for fun, connection, and creating unforgettable memories for all.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
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Volunteer Sign up here: https://forms.gle/dCrcxdTu4XsCBZV76

06/05/2026

Margaritas Monday!!! 🪇

05/26/2026

CRAFT CLASS REMINDER: We're meeting on June 1st at 4pm-5pm to make Beaded Key Chains or Garden Fairy Wands at the Arc Office. Cost is $10 per member and $15 for non-members. Contact us to sign up. Space is limited to 10 people. Call 308-237-4343 or Email [email protected]

05/26/2026

Check out our Summer Newsletter! We've got some fun things planned! Visit www.ArcOfBuffaloCounty.org for more details!

05/20/2026

Our 4th Annual Disability Pride Day will be Friday, JULY 10th, at the Holiday Inn in Kearney! (We've outgrown our previous space!) We're looking for Vendors and Sponsors! Letters and emails will be going out soon, but if you'd like to sign up now, you can here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eAUkTC9UqEfycJF1vdrEiofLEJNZpTeYPUFfQyYwta8/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=117525839283213647183

05/20/2026

Tonight we hosted our Annual Meeting at Fanatics in Kearney. The agenda included awarding The Arc Angel Award to The Holiday Inn in recognition of their support for Arc activities; like our Annual Formal and Disability Pride Day. These events would not be possible without their generosity and support. Peg Sinnard was selected as The CJ Willis Award winner for her steady and empowering support of people with disabilities in Buffalo County. In addition to awarding these individuals and organiztions we recognized Dallas Fuestman as our Dream Big Award winner for 2026.

We also said Thank You to JuliAnn, our Self Advocate and Jordan Squiers our Board President for their service to the Arc as board members. Their commitment to advocacy and support of people with disabilities and championing their rights to live, work, play how and where they choose has been profoundly impactful and we will miss them!

Help us welcome new board members: Judy Trent, Lori Cody, and Peg Sinnard. We know they are eager to join in the fun and rewarding work we do to support our community and members.

Finally- a heartfelt Thank You to Fanatics Sports Bar for hosting our event.

05/18/2026

Reminder: Our Annual Meeting and Arc Night Out are happening 5/19 at 6pm at Fanatics Sports Bar! Free for Arc members and $10 for non-members. Light refreshments provided.

05/15/2026

We have a few board positions opening up as terms are wrapping up. If you’d like to join the board, let us know. We will be making decisions soon! Call 308-237-4343 or Email [email protected]