Fall 2015: In The News
Stacey Ramirez Begins New Role at The Arc of Georgia
Stacey Ramirez joined The Arc of Georgia as the director of the Georgia State Office this past summer. In her role, Ramirez will work with The Arc chapters across Georgia to contribute to the statewide improvement of supports and services for individuals with disabilities and their family members to be productive, engaged members of their communities. Prior to joining The Arc, Ramirez was the director of Individual and Family Supports at the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University.
Will Crain Wins Olympic Gold in Los Angeles Games
Will Crain of Gainesville, GA won the Gold Medal in the 500 Meter Kayak Event and the Silver Medal in the 200 Meter at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, held this past summer.Crain trained for the event at the Lake Lanier Rowing Venue, which was the official site for the 1996 Summer Olympics. He was the only Georgia resident of Team USA’s five-member kayaking squad. His father, Scott, was a former council member of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities.
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