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Happy Thanksgiving!
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy succinctly expressed a sentiment near and dear to The Arc of Aurora:
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
Count, relish, and live your blessings!
Jean N. Solis
Newsletter Editor and Director of Marketing and
Development
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Welcome Newly and Re- Elected Board Members
At the membership's 2012 Annual Meeting held at the Cinema Grill on Saturday, November 17, Cathalina Fontenelle, Ron Hutter, Jesse Ogas, and Vicki Spillane were elected to The Arc of Aurora Board of Directors, and Carolyn Henry, Von Limbaugh, and Ann Rossart were re-elected to serve on the association's Board. As the association's leadership, Board members make often difficult decisions regarding
policy direction and use of the association's resources. Many thanks to these folks for their commitment to The Arc of Aurora!
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The Rest of the Story
Salvation Army Aurora Care Center Has Moved
The Salvation Army Aurora Cares' new location is 802 Quari Ct. in Aurora. Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. For information call: 303-364-1965. You may walk-in for food Monday-Thursday. Bring ID, proof of address and family. Appointments are mandatory for financial assistance.
Technology Can Help with Your Health
The Department of Health and Human Services has a total of 25 Health-related Apps. They can help individuals track their health. The Apps are available on iPhones, Androids, iPod Touches, iPad, Blackberries, Blackberry tablets, Android tablets, Palm OS/web OS and Windows Mobile.
FASD: Dealing with Stealing - Nathan Ory - This installment of the eLearning series
focuses on the appropriate and most effective way to deal with children with FASD when they steal. This is session is suggested for parents, caretakers or educators of children with FASD.
40 Amazing iPad Apps for People with Learning Disabilities
PEAK Parent Center's fall newsletter is available.
Easy to Love but Hard to Raise - A blog dedicated to and written by parents who are raising children with disabilities, including FASD. This particular entry addresses a mother's struggle with the decision of whether or not to homeschool her son with FASD. Every child has the right to an education. Click here for US Dept. of Education's Protecting Student's with Disabilities, or check your state's Department of Education website for a list of accredited special needs schools.
The Colorado Developmental Disability Council's Fall 2012 newsletter is available online.
Resource on Assistive Technology
You may be hearing about technology that might help support people with I/DD. This resource provides information on those technologies, including IPads.
Save the Date: Achieve with Us Film Festival Celebrating National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - Sunday, March 3 - Denver Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax, Denver. The Arc of Aurora is joining other Arc Chapters throughout the state to sponsor this event - look for additional details on film showing times and how to get tickets in future issues of this News You Can Use.
New Diabetes Education Available
Are you concerned that you or a loved one has diabetes? Advocacy Denver's (i.e., The Arc of Denver) Health Care Advocacy Program is offering free health education to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Family, friends and professionals are welcome to join in as well. Contact Alex Andrews, aandrews@advocacydenter.org or 303.974.2520.
PEAK Parent Center's Conference on Inclusive Education
is accepting registrations. Registration is open for the 2013 Conference on Inclusive Education! PEAK expects the 2013 Conference to sell out - space is VERY limited at their new location. So, don't delay, register today!You can check out the registration rates for 2013. Early Registration rates expire December 4, 2012.Special Ed Advocate In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate you will learn how to handle a parent-school crisis, what to do if you think your child's rights have been violated, and how to avoid power struggles with the school. The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council's (DRMAC) Transportation Information and Assistance Center offers free phone consultations to help metro area residents identify transportation options. Find the ride that is right for you! DRMAC's Transportation Resources Specialist will help determine what your specific transportation needs are and connect you to appropriate transportation providers. Call 303-243-3113. Hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday -Friday. PEAK Parent Center Offering Free Advocacy Workshop: Advocacy 101 Join other parents, advocates and educators on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, from 5:00PM - 8:30PM at Aurora Mental Health Center, 1504 Galena Street, Aurora, CO 80010. Light snacks will be provided. 2.5 Contact Hour Certificate of Completion is available upon request. Childcare and Spanish interpretation is available and must be requested by December 3. To request childcare or Spanish interpretation, call Anna Sihon at 303-617-2942. Everyone from the Denver Metro area is welcome! Click here to register. Questions? Call 1-800-284-0251 or email info@peakparent.org. Deadline for registration is December 3.
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Members' Corner
2012 Annual Meeting
Paid members of The Arc of Aurora and their guests, totaling nearly 100 people, attended the November 17 Annual Meeting. In addition to conducting the business of the organization, members saw Wreck-It Ralph and enjoyed pop and popcorn. Thank you AGAIN to the Civitan Club of Aurora that provided Thanksgiving food baskets to help members fill their holiday tables with a greater bounty.
15% Discount Card for arc Thrift Store Shopping
Your paid membership with The Arc of Aurora includes a 15% discount card for use at arc Thrift Stores. You may use the card unlimited times during your paid membership term. If you did not receive your card AND have paid your annual membership dues, contact Dicia in The Arc of Aurora office, dkarcaurora@aol.com.
Need to Renew your Arc of Aurora Membership?
To be eligible to attend/participate in paid members' only events and opportunities and to receive a 15% arc Thrift Stores' Discount card, you must be a current paid member. Have you been meaning to update your membership but haven't done it yet? Click here for the application. Complete and mail it with your check to The Arc of Aurora, 1342 S. Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80017.
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Spotlight On ... The Arc of Aurora Advocates Nancy Bowden and Hanni Ruehrdanz
Children or adults, school or work, IEP or IP, morning or afternoon, Christmas or scholarship time, court or work. It doesn't matter where or when, Nancy and Hanni work tirelessly with the people The Arc of Aurora serves and whomever else necessary to improve individuals' with I/DD and their families' quality of life. For their knowledge, tenacity, and commitment, our hats are off to Hanni and Nancy!
At this time of giving thanks for our blessings, consider dropping your advocate a note to let her know how grateful you are for her! Nancy can be reached at nbarcaurora@aol.com, and Hanni at hrarcaurora@aol.com.
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 Did you know that the majority of The Arc of Aurora's annual operating budget comes from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of items donated to the arc Thrift Stores? Much of the food in our non-perishable food bank comes via the arc Thrift Stores. Call 303.238.5263 to schedule a pickup of your gently used items and also help The Arc of Aurora! |
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The Arc of Aurora
Mission
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The Arc of Aurora is a membership association that provides individual and systems change advocacy through information and referral; community education; and individual, family and class support for and with people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Year-end Gift to 
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The Arc of Aurora receives NO government funding to provide the advocacy support for which you rely on us. An hour of advocacy support costs The Arc of Aurora approximately $50 to provide, well beyond even annual membership dues. Your ongoing support is vital to our existence. Making a donation = making a difference! Send your donation to "The Arc of Aurora" 1342 S. Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80017 Call Jean in The Arc of Aurora office, 720.213.1420, to discuss designating The Arc of Aurora as a gift recipient in your Will -- Become a legacy for our community's citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
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