Victory Living Program Sends "Everyday Heroes" to Tampa, Florida to Participate in the 62nd Annual ARC of Florida Convention

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and empowering them to lead more independent lives is something the Arc of Florida is known for. Every two years hundreds of participants gather to continue their work and celebrate their triumphs at the Arc of Florida Convention. Nearly 50 "everyday heroes" from Victory Living Programs will travel to Tampa on October 14, 2015 for the 62^nd Annual ARC of Florida Convention.

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The 62nd annual convention titled, "There is a Superhero Inside All of Us – You Just Need the Courage to Put on the Cape!" offers participants a variety of educational and social activities consisting of an award luncheon, speakers, interactive sessions, movie night, the highly anticipated convention dance and a trip to Busch Gardens.

"Victory Living Programs participants are hard at work planning and saving to attend this year's convention," says Bobbi Wigand, Executive Director of Victory Living Programs, "For many, this is a chance to travel, make new friends and continue to learn and grow in a positive environment."

In preparation for the convention, participants in Victory Living's Adult Day Training Program have been preparing handmade super hero masks for all 400-conference attendees to wear to Thursday night's dance. In addition, they are also crafting super hero picture frames so all convention goers can spotlight a special memory from this year's conference.

Although participants are encouraged to work, save and fundraise to attend the convention, Victory Living Programs' attendees did receive transportation funding due to the generous support provided by the Angles for Victory and their  guests who attended the Bites, Bangles and Babes fundraiser in August.

Victory Living Programs is the only Arc of Florida affiliated chapter in Broward County. To learn more about Victory Living Programs and the programs they offer, please visit www.victoryliving.org or call (954) 616-1074.

About Victory Living Programs 
For the past four decades, Victory Living Programs has created supportive environments for thousands of people with disabilities. Based in warm, beautiful Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Victory Living Programs offers a premier supported living program that places clients in their own individual, luxurious apartments. In addition, Victory Living Programs also offers an extensive array of programming to assist clients with securing and maintaining employment, learning new skills, volunteering in the community and socializing with their peers - all of which make it possible to infuse independence and transform the lives of people with disabilities. To learn more, visit www.victoryliving.org.

Contact: Laurie Menekou, (954) 732-0754 (or)  
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