The Arc of Williamson County was recently featured on The Lindsay Stafford Show – Breaking Barriers Podcast – to share our mission of providing disability education, developmental services, and advocacy for people with disabilities and their families. In this inspiring conversation, Executive Director Katie Klause and Director of Development Brooke Tanner discuss our programs, support services, and how the community can get involved.
We’re thrilled to share our recent podcast feature on The Lindsay Stafford Show! This episode highlights the mission of The Arc of Williamson County (The Arc WC) and the important role we play in providing disability education, developmental services, and disabilities advocacy for families in Middle Tennessee.
About the Episode
In this special conversation, Executive Director Katie Klause and Director of Development Brooke Tanner joined host Lindsay Stafford to talk about:
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How families can navigate disability services support and find help when asking how to get disability programs and resources.
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The Arc WC’s four core areas: Independent Support Coordination, Family Support, Advocacy Programs, and Counseling.
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Real stories of how people with disabilities and their families receive support, encouragement, and hope through our community.
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The importance of inclusive opportunities, from riding the Franklin trolley to joining book clubs, social groups, and job-skills programs.
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Why continued disabilities services and community partnerships matter for long-term quality of life.
Why This Matters
For over 20 years, The Arc WC has been a listening ear and a hands-on resource for families raising children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As Katie and Brooke shared in the episode, our approach is simple: listen first, then connect families to the right programs, services, and advocacy.
Too often, caregivers feel isolated or overwhelmed. Through disability programs like social groups, transition support, and mental health counseling, we help families know they are not alone.
How You Can Help
The podcast also highlights how the wider community can step in:
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Funding & Sponsorships: Help us keep services free for families.
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Volunteering: Join events like our monthly social gatherings or help during our annual Festival of Trees.
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Inclusion: See, acknowledge, and welcome individuals with disabilities as full participants in community life.
Listen to the Episode
You can listen to the full podcast here: The Lindsay Stafford Show – Featuring The Arc WC.
At The Arc of Williamson County, our mission is to stand alongside families from diagnosis through adulthood. Whether it’s education, disabilities advocacy, or everyday disability services support, we’re here to help.
Learn more at thearcwc.org.