
Our Purpose
To promote the general welfare of all developmentally and intellectually disabled persons. To foster the development of programs in their behalf. To encourage research related to developmental and intellectual disabilities. To advise and aid parents and to coordinate their efforts and activities. To develop a better public understanding of the problems of the developmentally and intellectually disabled. To cooperate with all public and private groups, agencies or organizations in the furtherance of these ends. To associate with and support financially the State and National components of the Arc to promote the common cause. To serve locally as a clearing house for information on developmental and intellectual disabilities and their associated problems. To solicit funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes.
Our Story
The Arc of Decatur County was started in 1967
Meet the 2021 board of Directors

Teresa Hooten
Coordinator
P: 812-593-4379
E: thooten2@etczone.com

Bryan Collins
President
P: 513-520-7622
E: Mcbryanhc@gmail.com

Sharon Crites
Vice President
P: 812-663-2206
E: dcrites@etczone.com

Jill Hensley
Secretary
P: 765-639-5625
E: Jillhensley6068@gmail.com

Cathy Bryant
Treasurer
P: 513-544-7700
E: lksantee@etczone.com

Todd Weatherwax
Board member
P: 812-614-9999
E: tweatherwax@rbskpartners.com

Cathy Wickersham
Board members
P: 765-561-7033
E: mcwick55@gmail.com

Amy Stier
Board members
P: 812-617-2455
E: a.stier@dasikids.com

Alyson Bridges
Board members
P: 765-561-3207
E: alysonbridges1983@gmail.com

Jenny Maddux
Board member
P: 812-614-2312
E: jemaddux@yamil.com

Dale Crites
Emirati Advisors
P: 812-663-2206
E: dcrites@etczone.com

Lynda Smith
Emirati Advisors
P: 812-663-2139
E: lyndasmith@etczone.com
Next Steps…
If you have interest or questions, please contact Teresa Hooten, County Coordinator
812-593-4379