What's Happening With The Arc's ALL STARS Self Advocacy Team

The Arc of Orleans County is looking for new members

to join our ALL STARS Self Advocacy Team.

Do you want to gain the knowlege to take charge of your own life? Have you ever felt that people were not hearing your wants, needs or desires? Do you want to gain the tools to have your ISP written in a way you want your life reflected? Have you ever felt you wanted to make changes in your life but no one was listening? If that's the case, Self-Advocacy is for you! Our meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm at our office located at 122 Caroline Street in Albion, NY.

What the Self-Advocates Do and How We Raise Funds

We raise funds in various ways. At this time Self-Advocates are selling Bon Ton coupon booklets for $5.00 and starting on November 1st we will be selling candy bars. We collect bottles on an ongoing basis to raise funds for different funfilled activities. We also have held car washes.

The Self-Advocates held a picnic at Camp Rainbow that included other Arc Chapter members.

The Self-Advocates attend conferences to gain knowledge and make new life contacts.

The group is currently collecting personal care items for the Veterans Home In Batavia, NY for the holidays. The Self-Advocates will then make a holiday visit to bring over the gifts and honor the veterans for their service to our country.

On October 27, 2011, they will be attending a conference on unemployment and what it may mean. The Self-Advocates will also learn how the upcoming budget cuts may or may not impact employment. This conference will share available opportunities.

Do you dream of being a reporter or writer? ALL STARS Self Advocacy need you for their team to work on the SHOUT OUT Newspaper.

You may become as involved as you desire in the ALL STARS...the choice is yours but WHY NOT attend your first meeting on October 13, 2011 and decide for yourself if Self Advocacy can enrich your life.

If you have questions, please feel free to call Vickie Randall, the Self Advocacy Staff Advisor, at 585-589-1750 ext. 2223.

We hope to hear from you!