Join us for the 5th annual Arc Fall Festival!  Activities will include hay rides, fishing, bouncy houses, pumpkin painting, carnival games, and much more! This annual event is for families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Families are able to enjoy an afternoon of fun in a safe, supervised environment. All families are invited to attend, but activities are geared toward ages 12 and younger. Get your family together and join us for food, drinks, and fun!  For additional information view the printable flyer or click here. 

The Arc of Greater Beaumont in partnership with Region 5 Education Service Center is pleased to bring you the 2nd annual Overcoming Obstacles conference.  This day long conference is for parents, educators, and professionals and will provide information on "Overcoming Obstacles" individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may encounter.Topics that will be covered include transition planning, social skills training, master pooled trusts, alternatives to guardianship, speech therapy, and essential supports for employment success. The cost to attend this conference is a bargain at only $25 per person if you register before September 19th and $35 if you register after September 19th.  Conference registration includes a boxed lunch, opportunities to win door prizes, and CEU's for social workers, LPC's, and educators. Register online or by calling (409)838-9012.  For more information click here or view the event flyer.  

In August, the SETX Self Advocate officers attended the annual Texas Advocates conference in San Marcos, TX. SETX Self Advocate officers attended classes that taught them how to speak to elected representatives, how to develop healthy relationships, and how to become an even better leader. "My favorite part about the conference was learning how to become a better leader and making new friends" said SETX Self Advocate Vice President Rebecca Alford. Attendees brought back the knowledge they gained at the conference and shared this information with their peers. The goal of SETX Self Advocates is to to help members learn to live as independently as possible and to advocate for their rights.