Would you like to learn how to express your commitment to the goals of The Arc of Fort Bend County? You could do this through a planned gift. Once you have provided for loved ones in your will, you may want to include a gift of money, stock or property to The Arc. Your gift will be a lasting tribute to your concern for the advocacy, services and programs The Arc provides, while guaranteeing our long-term future. For information about how to include The Arc of Fort Bend County in your charitable giving plans, click here, or contact:
281-494-5923.
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Thank you to our Donors:
Ben Bono
Ronnie RoShod Bourgeois
Beverly D. Harris-Madison
Albert & Ethel Herzstein
Charitable Foundation
Jason Husselman
Fang Huang
Mary Jo, James David & Jamie Patterson
Preactive IT Solutions
Ana & Adrian Avitia
Mary Ellen Dobbs
Sandy & Kaitlyn Dutchak
Ding Hui, Daniel Yu & Huang Fang
Kim, Mark, & Jacob Lehnhoff
Weiping, Hungpeng & Terry Li Shi
Jean, Garland & Sarah Jean Smith
Shakir & Bernadette Superville
Kristen Walters
Bob, Mary & David Whitsill
Fung Nai & Kean Liu Wong
Dong Mei, Dong Li & David Li Zheng
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The Arc of Fort Bend is again hosting the
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Dulles High School Practice Football Fields (near tennis courts)
550 Dulles Avenue
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Opening ceremonies: 8:00 a.m.
Come watch athletes from all over the Gulf Coast Region
demonstrate their skills!
Help is needed for score keeping, water delivery, take down, team assistants, etc.
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Coming to Houston, Again!
Dear Family Members,
We all look forward to taking vacations and visiting family and friends. These experiences create lifelong memories and strengthen the important relationships in our lives. However, for many people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, the experience of air travel can be overwhelming and difficult, making these trips seem impossible.
"Wings for All" program is an airport rehearsal program specifically designed for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. The program gives families the chance to experience the process of taking a flight. Families arrive at the airport, check in at the ticket counter, receive their boarding pass, go through TSA security, and board a plane! While on the plane they will "buckle-up", listen to announcements, experience the beverage service cart and visit the restrooms.
The Arc of Texas, The Arc of Greater Houston and The Arc of Fort Bend County are delighted to bring:
"Wings for All"
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Terminal E
October 18, 2016
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
There is no registration cost, but families are responsible for paying their own costs to travel to and from the airport. Space is limited, so first come, first serve! For this reason, we will register one child who has I/DD and up to two parents.
We look forward to meeting you at "Wings for All" at IAH!
Sincerely,
Laura LaVigne
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Online Registration is now Available. Click the Register Now button below!
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The Arc NEEDS You!
The Arc's annual Best in the West fundraiser is November 19, 2016 at George Ranch Arena. This is one of two fundraisers we hold each year. Funds raised pay for the programs we provide all year long- Special Olympics, Recreation, Educational Advocacy, Employment Assistance and Bowling at AMF Stafford Lanes.
We are in need of auction items. Below is our auction wish list:
- Vacation homes, time share weeks
- Travel vouchers for airline tickets
- Tickets to sporting events: Astros, Texans, Dynamo, Rockets
- NCAA football tickets: U of H, Rice, Baylor, A&M, UT, LSU
- Golf for four
- Fine dining restaurant cards/certificates for 2 or 4
- Movie, ballet, symphony, opera, concert or theatre tickets
- Hunting or fishing trips
- Car Rentals
- Services: haircut, make-up, mani/pedicure, massages, beauty care packages, house cleaning, home decorating, photography, dental, fitness, spa and gym memberships
- Jewelry, handbags, quilts, fashion accessories
- Sports memorabilia
- Super Bowl 51 - 2 tickets + parking pass
- HLSR tickets, BBQ cook-off wrist bands
- High-end hotel rooms or B&Bs - Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, etc.
- Beau Rivage, Biloxi or Harrah's New Orleans Casino getaways
- Electronics: TV, Fitbit, Drone
- Car wash & detail packages, oil changes
- Assortment of themed gift baskets
- Wine tasting tours with overnight stays
What can you think of?
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STAR Kids Program
STAR Kids is scheduled to start on November 1, 2016.
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) released this short video to help educate people about STAR Kids.
| Texas STAR Kids Introduction |
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Many Thanks to the Herzstein Foundation for your support! |
Calling All TwentySomethings
Are you interested in participating in legislative advocacy?
We will provide a 2 hour training session for TwentySomethings members and their caregivers. Please take our 2 question survey to help us pick a convenient time/day for the training. Legislative advocacy will be an ongoing TwentySomethings project during the 2017 session of the Texas Legislature. Who knows, we may even take a road trip to Austin!
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Education and Parent Support
Do you have an ARD coming up?
Get prepared! Get organized!
Schedule an appointment to analyze progress reports
and discuss ARD/IEP issues
October 6
Parent Support Group
for school-aged children
with special needs
Cindy Villarreal's Home
4515 Riley Way Lane
Sugar Land, TX 77479
281/980-8058
281/494-5924
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Kids/Youth Activities
Enroll your child in The Arc's Kids/Youth Group. Complete and submit the Kids & Youth Group enrollment form today. Enjoy the fun!
Activities are planned throughout the school year for children with developmental disabilities, their families and friends.
Reservations required for participation at all activities.
September 17
Main Event Entertainment
Stafford
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Contact Cheryl Sewell for reservations:
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Upcoming Adult Social Rec Events
The Arc's Adult Social Recreation Program is a members-only club for individuals with I/DD living in Fort Bend County. There is an application process that is updated each year.
Contact Nancy Dobert for a registration packet and more information on the requirements for this program.
RSVP's are mandatory for all events.*
September 17
Sugar Land Skeeters Game
Constellation Field
6:05 pm
September 26 Fort Bend County Fair Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Refreshments, dance & carnival rides 5:00 pm -9:00 pm September 30 Dance at St. Theresa's Refreshments & DJ 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
October 28
Dance at St. Theresa's
Refreshments & DJ
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Bowling
AMF Stafford Lanes
4919 South Main
Stafford, TX 77477
September 17, 24
October 1,8,15,22,29
2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
281/494-5926
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Upcoming Special Olympics Events
September 17
Area 22 Softball Tournament Clute, TX September 19 Area 4 Golf Tournament Windrose Golf Club October 13 - 15 Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic State Wide Aquatics Competition College Station, TX
November 7
Volleyball Tournament
Place TBD
281/494-5928
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Our Mission Statement
The Arc of Fort Bend County ensures opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their quality of life within our community.
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