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UMAR Starts With U is a free one-hour introduction to the agency held on the 2nd Friday of each month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the UMAR Charlotte Arts Center. The event consists of a free lunch, talk and a tour of the art center.  >> Read More
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Upcoming 2013 Dates Are:
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13
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May 9, 2013
Resident Spotlight: Carol Davis
Volunteering from the Heart
Gov. McCrory Plans to Overhaul State Medicaid System

April 25, 2013
Please check out yesterday's Winston-Salem Journal for a beautiful story on UMAR resident Anne Freeman in celebration of Autism Awareness Month: Autism diagnosis transforms woman’s world from painful isolation to happy fulfillment

April 1, 2013
UMAR Matters Spring 2013
UMAR Timeline

Founded in 1983, UMAR’s mission is to promote community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment and cultural enrichment opportunities.

UMAR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and an agency and ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our 23 group homes and 6 apartments allow individuals to experience independent living in a home-like atmosphere.

Who Do We Serve?

UMAR currently serves over 350 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Western North Carolina. 
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What is a Developmental Disability?

Group Homes

Developmental Disability (DD) is a severe, chronic disability that is manifested before the age of 22 which significantly limits intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
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UMAR currently operates 24 group homes and 9 apartments all across Western North Carolina.
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BOARD
MEMBERS

When it comes to finding an extended family and home for your loved one with a developmental or associated disability, you want to feel at ease that you have made the right decision.
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UMAR's program services include group supported employment, an ARTS program, recreation activities, personal growth goals, advocacy, Developmental Therapies Services and CAP services (Community Alternatives Program) in a parent/guardian’s home or the client’s own home.
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UMAR-WNC, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919.807.2214 or toll free for NC residents at 1.888.830.4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.