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The Arc of Greater Houston strives to enrich the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for them to reach their maximum potential.
The 2010
Boot Scootin' Barbeque
was a hollerin',
boot stompin'
good time!
To view photo slides of the event:
Photos from Boot Scootin' Barbeque 2010
This Year's Celebration of Life Recipient: Renée Wallace
More than 40 years ago, Stan and Renée Wallace, a family determined to create a caring environment for their son Ricky, who faced severe intellectual disabilities, began their journey. They faced bureaucratic hurdles, abuse from the community, and serious economic challenges – in opening the first small, community-based home in Texas to provide lifelong care for people with severe mental retardation and behaviors. Despite being told it was impossible, Renée successfully pursued her dream and began Vita-Living- a caring community for Ricky and hundreds of others diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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