September 2016
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



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.

 
For more information, Contact Margo at [email protected]
 
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 
 

  
 
 
Please contact [email protected] 281-494-5923 if you have any questions.
 

 
 
Online Registration is now Available. Click the Register Now button below!




 
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?


 
  
STAR Kids Program

STAR Kids is a new Texas Medicaid managed care program for children and adults 20 or younger who have disabilities. Under STAR Kids, you will get basic medical and long-term services and supports through the health plan's provider network.
 
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 Begins November 1
Texas STAR Kids Introduction
 
 
 
Read the FAQ's about STAR Kids, click here!

 

 

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!


 

 

 

Visit the

Special Needs Events & Activities Kalendar  (SNEAK)

Community Calendar

 

 at www.arcoffortbend.org 

for upcoming events and activities

 

Browse SNEAK Community Calendar

 

 


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
 


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: 
[email protected] or 281/494-5924
 


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 


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 

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.