The Arc of Greater Beaumont
Issue: 2February, 2013
In This Issue
February Events
Down Syndrome Family Group
Arc's Got Talent Show
Autism Now
The Arc Resource Center
SETX Self Advocate
Help the Arc Grow
Quick Links
    
February Events!  

Arc's Got Talent

Thursday, February 21st

 

Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Where: Trinity United Methodist

            3430 Harrison

            Beaumont, TX 77706

Cost: $3.00 Admission Refreshments will be provided before the show. 

Call (409)838-9012 or email teri.hawthorne@arcofbmt.org

for event details.

 

Down Syndrome Family Group trip to Moody Gardens

Saturday, February 23rd

Time: 10:00 am

Where: Moody Gardens

            1 Hope Boulevard

            Galveston, TX 77554

Must call (409)838-9012 to RSVP for this event.  

 

 

Photo Album
Photos From January 2013
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  Recycle with the Arc!
   
Drop of your unwanted items at any of our bins located throughout Southeast Texas
  
The Down Syndrome Family Group
A support group for families of children with Down Syndrome

In 2012, the Arc joined forces with a group of parents of children with Down syndrome to form The Arc of Greater Beaumont Down Syndrome Family Group. Through an active facebook page, meetings, and family outings the group is able to provide social events and support for families of children with Down syndrome.  In 2012, the group worked hard to bring to Beaumont its first ever Buddy WalkŪ. The Buddy WalkŪ is a nation wide project established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The 2012 Beaumont Buddy Walk was a huge success. With the help of over 1,000 walkers it raised $70,000. In 2013, the group will begin making "baby baskets" to be delivered to parents of newborns with Down syndrome in Southeast Texas. For more information on The Down Syndrome Family Group please call (409)838-9012, email teri.hawthorne@arcofbmt.org, or visit their facebook page. 

Calling all Talent ~ Arc's Got Talent Show
Third annual Arc's got talent show to be held Thursday, February 21st
The Arc of Greater Beaumont is excited to host it's third annual Arc's Got Talent show.  This event is held every February as a way for members of The Arc Adult Social Club and Self Advocates to showcase their talents.  Come watch as they sing, dance, and delight the crowd during an evening to remember. This years event is scheduled for Thursday, February 21st at Trinity United Methodist from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.  The cost of admission is $3.00. Refreshments will be provided before the event. 
  
Want to sign up an act for the show? Call (409)838-9012 or email caitlin.kruger@arcofbmt.org for details!
Autism Now
An online resource through The Arc of the United States
The Arc of the United States takes pride in offering many online resources with information on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).  Autism Now is a program through The Arc of the United States designed to provide resources and information about Autism. Focus areas include: early detection, early intervention, and early education; transition from high school into early adulthood; community based employment; advocacy for families and self-advocates; community inclusion; aging issues; policy; implementation of health care reform, including long term care services and supports; family and sibling support; and networking in local, state, and national arenas. Information is provided through e-newsletters, call centers, webinars, regional submits, and links to resources online. 
The Arc to Open Resource Center
Looking for parent and educator resource recommendations.
The Arc of Greater Beaumont is excited to announce the development of a resource center at the Foundation for Southeast Texas Building.  This resource center will be unique in the fact that it will offer books, videos, software, information, and other resources specifically for the IDD community.  It is the Arc's hope that parents, families, and even IDD consumers can visit this center and find information they so desire.  The center will host a comfortable reading area,informational videos,and a computer with Internet and Microsoft Office access. The resource center has been made possible through funding by the Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation.
  
It is our hope that with the help of parent and educators we can make this center the place to go in Southeast Texas for questions about IDD.  We are currently looking for recommendations from parents and educators of online, in print, or electronic media that has helped you in your search for answers about IDD.  We would also like to offer information on programs and services available in SETX for individuals with IDD. If you have information you feel would be beneficial to this resource center please call (409)838-9012 or email arcofbmt@arcofbmt.org. 
SETX Self Advocate to serve on State Board
Brandon Pharris is the SETX Self Advocates state representative and the first  self advocate from our region to be asked to serve on the Texas Advocates Board. He will be working with the Texas Advocates fundraising and legislative advocacy committees.  Brandon will be traveling to Austin to attend conferences, visit state representatives, and advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Brandon attends workshop at Texas HCS and enjoys helping his friends and volunteering for The Arc. Brandon will be honored for his excellence in leadership and self advocacy by The Arc at the 2013 Stars of the Arc Celebrity Style Show and Dinner to be held Friday, April 26th at the Holiday Inn and Suites Beaumont Plaza.
Help the Arc Grow, Become a Member Today!
Strength is in numbers, join us as we advocate for disability rights. 
By becoming a member of The Arc of Greater Beaumont you'll be helping us as we advocate for the rights of individuals with IDD in Texas and throughout the United States.  You will be connected to others with and without disabilities who share your beliefs and your challenges.  The more members we have the louder our voice will be heard locally, in Texas, and throughout the country. Become a member today and help us improve the lives of adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

For questions please call (409)838-9012 or email caitlin.kruger@arcofbmt.org. 
  
 
Stars of the Arc Celebrity Style Show and Dinner April 26, 2013!
 
Tickets on Sale Now!
Join us for a star studded evening filled with friendship, fun, and models!  Watch our models rock the runway and honor some amazing members of the Southeast Texas community. The 5th annual event will be held at the Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza. Call (409)838-9012 or click here for details.
  

 

The Arc of Greater Beaumont is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization affiliated with The Arc of the United States and The Arc of Texas. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.