Thank You for Supporting Meals On Wheels

Thank you to everyone for your support of the Meals On Wheels Ham Loaf Dinner that was held on Thursday, October 4th.  To those who purchased dinner tickets, individuals who furnished desserts, our volunteers, and to the staff who cooked or assisted in any way...THANK YOU for your continued support of the Meals On Wheels Program! 

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the diverse individuals with disabilities who contribute to New York State's workforce.

The Arc is thankful to have so many businesses and individuals in our community that give the individuals we serve the opportunity to be successful in the workforce.  We thank them for realizing that all people have amazing abilities!

Below you will see a list of businesses that support The Arc by employing the individuals we serve, hiring our mobile cleaning crews and/or contracting with Orleans Enterprises for their product assembly and packaging needs.

Thank you to each and every one of you for your support of those we serve! 

 

Associated Brands

Ford Gum

BMP America

Freeze-Dry Foods, Inc.

Pooley

Worthington Cylinders

St. Gobain

Chapin

Precision Packaging

Allied Frozen Storage

Origins

Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara

Allentown Industries- Heritage Center

Genesee ARC

Wayne ARC

United Cerebral Palsy Association

Opportunity in Lockport

Southeast Works in Depew

     Albion Bottle Redemption Center

     Avanti Italian Grill - Medina

     The Village Inn

         Brunner International

  BASC/SUNY Brockport

  KFC - Albion

  Save-A-Lot - Holley

Venture Fourth

Take Form

ABC Daycare - Holley

Buckman's Car Wash - Brockport

Lake Ontario Fruit

Tender Loving Care - Rochester

Bank of Castile - Tompkins Trust Co.

Barden Homes

Worthington Cylinders

FMC Corporation

Genesee Community College

Shelridge Country Club

Shelby Bingo Hall

Shelby Fire Hall

Albion Town Hall

Gaines Town Hall

Keding Automotive Services

Kendall Town Hall

Orleans Community Healthcare

Alabama Full Gospel Church

Albion First Baptist Church

Albion Methodist Church

East Shelby Fire Hall

Empire Coating

First Presbyterian Church

Gaines Carlton Church

Lyndonville Fire/Recreation Hall

Lyndonville Methodist Church

Murray Town Hall

St. Mary's Athletic Club

St. Peters Lutheran Church

Village of Albion

Western NY Energy

We would also like to thank all our community residents who get

their vehicles detailed at The Arc's Auto Detail 

located at the Gardner's Citgo in Medina.   

Are you interested in hiring our mobile cleaning crew

or hiring someone with a disability?

Please contact Melissa Cotter at 585-589-5516 ext. 4325.

Perhaps you need help with product assembly and packaging? 

Please contact David Bellucci at 585-589-0305 ext. 306.

    

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

What is Down Syndrome?

In every cell in the human body there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes.  Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes.  Typically, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.

This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm - although each person with Down syndrome is a unique individual and may possess these characteristics to different degrees, or not at all.

How Common is Down Syndrome?

One in every 691 babies in the the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common genetic condition. Approximately 400,000 Americans have Down syndrome and about 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year. 

To learn about ways to get involved and raise awareness go to the National Down Syndrome Society at www.ndss.org.

Information courtesy of the National Down Syndrome Society.

October is National Physical Therapy Month

The Arc of Orleans would like to thank

our physical therapists and physical therapy assistants

for all their hard work! 

Thank you to Patricia Zdep, Marianne Skye

and Valerie Wadams. 

We appreciate all you do!

Don't Forget - Ham Loaf Dinner To Benefit Nutrition Program

Ham Loaf Dinner Fundraiser

to benefit The Arc of Orleans County's

Nutri-Fair / Meals On Wheels Program

Thursday, October 4, 2012

4:30 - 7:00 PM

16 East Academy Street (South Side)

Tickets $8.00 Adult / $4.00 under 10

Takeouts available

To purchase tickets or for more information,

please call 585-589-7817

The Nutrition Program is run in partnership with the Office for the Aging.

Employment Listing - 9/24/12 Senior Secretary

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:                SENIOR SECRETARY – REGULAR FULL TIME

REPORTS TO:        TAMARA CALDWELL – EXECUTIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANT

LOCATION:              ALBION & BATAVIA SITE – 40 HRS/WK

DUTIES:        General Secretarial – Provides Office & Clerical support; telephones, computer work, mail, order office supplies, types correspondence, etc.     

QUALIFICATIONS:   Two (2) years performing secretarial duties is required or an AAS degree along with demonstrated appropriate abilities, skills & experience to fulfill the requirements of the position.  Must have a working level knowledge of office and clerical procedures, including typing, keyboarding & use of a personal computer.

STARTING SALARY:         Grade 5, Step 1 - $8.33 per hour

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT A RESUME BY:  10/1/12

             TO:    Carol Fox

                         Human Resources Manager

                        122 Caroline Street

                         Albion, NY 14422

e-mail:  cfox@arcoforleans.org                          Fax:    585 - 589 - 5669

The Arc Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer         

POSTED:  9/24/12

Ham Loaf Dinner To Benefit Nutrition Program

Ham Loaf Dinner Fundraiser

to benefit The Arc of Orleans County's

Nutri-Fair / Meals On Wheels Program

Thursday, October 4, 2012

4:30 - 7:00 PM

16 East Academy Street (South Side)

Tickets $8.00 Adult / $4.00 under 10

Takeouts available

To purchase tickets or for more information,

please call 585-589-7817

The Nutrition Program is run in partnership with the Office for the Aging.