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Cleaning Out Those Closets -- Getting Ready for Back To School?
Don't forget about the Household Recycling Program
The Arc of Texas hosts a Household Recycling Program. You can donate gently used household items you no longer want or need.
Since 1972, they have partnered with
Thrift Town (5700 Manchaca Road). The Arc of the Capital Area receives a portion of these proceeds.
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The Arc & ADL Unite for Respect
Austin: Destination Dignity; Changing the "R" Word to Respect  The Arc of the Capital Area and Austin's Anti-Defamation League (ADL) have partnered to ensure fair treatment of people with disabilities by redefining the "R" word from "retarded" to "respect."
The two organizations will unite to rally respect for people with disabilities Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Austin City Hall. The event, emceed by Texas Senator Kirk Watson, will be a stepping stone to proclaim Austin a community where people with disabilities are treated with dignity and where the "R" word is redefined as respect.
ADL focuses on fighting discrimination, and one obvious population who faces challenges in the community is people with disabilities. Both organizations want people with disabilities to have support and maximize their opportunities. One way to accomplish this is through education and empathy.
"Words have meanings," says Arc Board Member Mimi Spier. "The word retarded has become a derogatory label used negatively to ridicule individuals. This campaign is one step towards dramatically changing the attitude of society and the perception of people with disabilities."
For more information, or to RSVP for the event, click here.
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ADA Celebrates 20th Anniversary
July 26 Marks 20 Years! That's a Fact!
The Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) was signed into law July 26, 1990. The ADA outlaws discrimination in
employment, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation and
telecommunications on the basis of disability. Some results and future goals of the ADA are:
- Accommodations
in the workplace and closed captioning
- Although many states are continuing to
reduce the number of people in public institutions, only 10 states have closed
all institutions in favor of home and community-based
services.
- The Affordable Care Act, a recent health
care reform law, provides the missing link to the ADA by including
provisions for non-discrimination in health care.
- People with I/DD who are still confined to live in
institutions have the opportunity to move out and live in the community; no longer languish at home with
nothing to do, but instead work, volunteer and actively participate in the community; and that they and their families are able to get the
early intervention, transition, supported employment, supported housing,
transportation, respite, personal care and other services they need, rather then
being stuck on waiting lists.
- Families have clear plans for how their teens with
disabilities will transition to adult life. Older parents are secure in knowing that their adult
child with a disability will continue to receive necessary care and support
after they are gone.
Today is a day to recommit to the disability movement. Our work is far from over and your involvement has never been more important. Thank you for all you do that enables our movement
to continue making progress for the next 60 years!
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Upcoming 2010 Events
Save the Date
VodkaFest
Wednesday, Aug.25, 7-10pm
Cool River (4001 W. Parmer Lane)
Cool River Café hosts VodkaFest, the ultimate in vodka samplings, benefiting The Arc of the Capital Area. Vodka connoisseurs will sample more than 70 vodkas from around the world, as well as some of Austin's own favorites.
 The Ghost Town Hootenanny
Saturday, Sept. 11. starts at 4:30pm
J. Lorraine Ghost Town (Manor, Texas)
Precision Camera will host The Ghost Town Hootenanny. Please check the event website for the most up to date line-up. Current roster includes: Dale Watson, Shotgun Party, Bloody Stiletto, Black Magic Kit, Perfect Pants, Brandon Wayne and Killing Industry. All proceeds will go directly to The Arc of the Capital Area. Advance tickets are $15; $20 at the door. Contact Genessee Klemm for more information.
Austin: Destination Dignity
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6-8pm
Austin City Hall (6th & Congress)
Emcee: Texas Senator Kirk Watson
ADL unites with The Arc to rally respect for people with disabilities. The evening will begin an effort to remind, rebuild and replace the "R" word with RESPECT.
"Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction, PRE-PARTYKickoff Austin's Premier Art EventWednesday, Sept. 15, 5:30-7pmRuth's Chris (6th & Congress)Event Chair Julia Ott will be mixing up specialty cocktails & serving 1/2 price appetizers at this fun, informal evening to educate guests about The Arc & its upcoming gala. Guests will be able to purchase VIP tickets at a discounted price.
11th annual "Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction
Wednesday, Oct. 6, VIP "Artist Meet & Greet" 5:30pm, Event 6:30pm
Hilton Austin Downtown (500 E. 4th St.)
Celebrate the passion, love and great achievements of all artists with and without disabilities. With more than 100 pieces of professionally framed artwork, numerous exciting auction packages and a prestigious dinner & awards ceremony, "Building Bridges" has become "the must attend art event in Austin."
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