"The Importance of Self-Advocacy" - a Three Part Series on Transition

Attention Families of Children in Special Education

We are pleased to offer:  "The Importance of Self-Advocacy" A Three-Part Series on Transition
Learn skill-building techniques that will help your son or daughter deal with bullying in school and promote success throughout life.

 

Film Screening/Question & Answer: "Bully" the documentary

April 22, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm

"Bully" is a powerful documentary that follows five students and their families over the course of a school year. Each story represents a different facet of the bullying crisis. This film gives testimony to the courage and strength of the targets of bullying and seeks to inspire real changes in the way we deal with bullying. Following the movie there will be an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions and participate in discussion with advocates from Arc of Orleans County and The Advocacy Center.

 

Bullying: Intervention Strategies for Parents

April 29, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Bullying is an increasingly serious problem in schools. Parents, teachers, and children need help and support in knowing how to respond. This workshop introduces participants to definitions of bullying, how to recognize it and how to respond to it both at home and in school.

 

The Importance of Self-Advocacy for Your Child

May 6, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Self-advocacy involves learning to express and protect one's rights, interests, and needs. It is essential that individuals with disabilities, from childhood to adulthood, develop self-advocacy skills to direct their own lives. Parents will learn strategies to ensure their children's voices will be heard throughout life.

 

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

To register, call Ida Caldwell at The Arc of Orleans County (585) 589-1750 x2236.  All workshops will be held at The Arc of Orleans County's Main Office, 122 Caroline Street, Albion, NY.

 

Please note: The option to participate in our workshops from a remote location is available with requests made five days in advance. Please indicate your desire for this option upon registration.

 

This Series is sponsored by:

 

Basket Raffle to Benefit COVA

The Arc of Orleans County’s

Academy Street Dayhab Program

Basket Raffle

Saturday, May 10th 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

16 E. Academy St, Albion, 2nd floor

(Old Grammar School)




All proceeds will benefit COVA

Getting Ready for Easter

In preparation of Easter, the individuals we serve worked hard on an Easter Craft over the last month. It involved blowing up a balloon and dipping string and yarn in glue to cover the balloon to make a basket. This process took two weeks.

 

They also made smaller versions that were the eggs in the basket. To complete their project they made bunny heads that fit into the baskets.

 

This project is sure to make the Easter Bunny very happy!

 

 

Employment Listing 4/3/14 Direct Support Professional

                                            VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:  DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – REGULAR FULL-TIME
REPORTS TO: COMMUNITY LIVING MANAGER – KATIE LOPEZ
LOCATION: STORK ST, MEDINA
DUTIES:  Provides program participants with support and training in independent living skills, such as meal planning and preparation, home maintenance, money management, etc.
Qualifications: Good math & writing skills.  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.  Experience preferred but not required.  Must be willing to work various hours to include evenings, nights, overnights & holidays. Must be able to lift, push and pull 40 lbs and must be capable of completing SCIP, CPR, First Aide and other trainings as required.
STARTING RATE: Grade 7DC, STEP 1 - $9.28 per hour.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by 4/10/14 to:
The Arc of Orleans County
ATTN: Carol Fox
P.O. Box 439
Albion, NY 14411
Fax (585) 589 – 5669      E-mail: cfox@arcoforleans.org
The Arc of Orleans County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted: 4/3/14

Employment Listing 4/2/14 Human Resource Specialist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Human Resources Specialist – F/T – 40 hrs/wk.
REPORTS TO: Human Resources Manager – Carol Fox
LOCATION: Main Office – 122 Caroline Street, Albion, NY
DUTIES: Under moderate supervision, provides administrative support for the Human Resources activity to include benefit administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:  A working level knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures, office systems and procedures and in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft software is required.  Three years performing Human Resources/Payroll duties.  Knowledge of benefit administration and regulations.  Background in working with medical terminology preferred.  Knowledge/experience of workers compensation and disability claim processes.  Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels; multi-task, good administrative, organizational, interviewing, telephone and oral and written communication skills.
Starting Rate: Grade 10 – Step 1 - $9.98/hr.
Interested candidates should submit a resume by April 8, 2014 to:
Carol Fox, Human Resources Manager
The Arc of Orleans County
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY  14411
EMAIL:  cfox@arcoforleans.org FAX:  589-5669
The Arc of Orleans is an equal opportunity employer.
posted:  4/01/14

The Arc of Orleans County Gives Back

(Left to right:  Mary Goris - Red Cross, Michelle Schmitt - Red Cross,

Darlene Golson - Arc of Orleans, Deanna Horton - Red Cross,

Phillip Taylor - Red Cross)

As one of the chapters of NYSARC, Inc., The Arc of Orleans took part in the ongoing NYSARC Gives Back Initiative which takes place during President's Project Week (March 23rd - 29th).  The goal during this week is to have all the NYSARC chapters participate in a volunteer program in our community. 

As part of the initiative, The Arc held a blood drive for the American Red Cross for the second year in a row.   Fourteen units of blood were collected which translates into 42 lives being helped.

To learn about hosting a blood drive, go to www.redcrossblood.org.

(left to right: Deanna Horton - Red Cross, Amanda Holland - Arc of Orleans)

April is Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month
 

 

 

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day

Each April 2, Autism Speaks celebrates Light It Up Blue along with the international autism community, in commemoration of the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day. Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative that kicks-off Autism Awareness Month and helps raise awareness about autism. In honor of this historic day, many iconic landmarks, hotels, sporting venues, concert halls, museums, bridges and retail stores are among the hundreds of thousands of homes and communities that take part to Light It Up Blue.

 

Light It Up Blue Online

Help us raise awareness about autism by spreading the word via email, Facebook, Twitter, or your personal blog or website. (use links below for smart phone and Facebook.)

Light It Up Blue for smart phone

World Autism Autism Awareness Day - Facebook

What Is Autism? What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome.

How Common Is Autism?

Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 88 American children as on the autism spectrum-a ten-fold increase in prevalence in 40 years. Careful research shows that this increase is only partly explained by improved diagnosis and awareness. Studies also show that autism is four to five times more common among boys than girls. An estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States.

By way of comparison, more children are diagnosed with autism each year than with juvenile diabetes, AIDS or cancer, combined.* ASD affects over 2 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide.

Facts About Autism

Did you know ...

• Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys
• Autism prevalence figures are growing
• Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
• Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average
• Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
• Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism
• There is no medical detection or cure for autism