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IN THIS ISSUE
ADRC News
ETCOG Honored Citizens
ETCIL Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
Fire & Fall
Prevention
Webinar:
Previnting
Re-Hospitalization
A.I.M. Group
ETCIL Health Fair
Summer Fun Days
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WELCOME
The East Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center is an easy way to find services for older adults and persons with disabilities living in our region. We operate a call center Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and can be reached at 1-877-237-2268. To submit suggestions, articles, news releases, links or events to be considered for use in future issues, please send information to Newsletter@ETxADRC.org at least 45 days prior to the event. |
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ADRC NEWS
We at the ADRC wish Kristn Barnhart and Julie Wiebracht the very best of luck; Kristin as she endeavors to complete her academic journey and Julie as she supports her family business. Both will be greatly missed. We welcome Dawn Eaves and Ouida McDaniel to our team! |
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ETCOG HONORED CITIZENS
ETCOG honored regional citizens who exemplify excellence in performance, innovation, and contributions to the community at its 86th Semi-Annual Board of Director's Meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Congratulations to Sandy Hilliard, Judge Bill Stoudt, Diane Isham, Gary Allen, and UT Health Science Center Tyler. |
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ETCIL RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT |
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The board members and staff of ETCIL are honored to have been nominated by East Texas community partners including Texas DAR - Devision for Blind services and Workforce Solutions of East Texas for a state recognition award given by the Texas State Independent Living Council. ETCIL was chosen from among dozens of peer organizations throughout the state, and was being presented with the Exceptional Contribution by a Center for Independent Living award at the Texas Statewide Independent Living Conference in Austin on Monday, March 4, 2013. The award is to recognize outstanding achievement in independent living for, or by, people with disabilities. Per Executive Director, Laura Mattheis: "It is an honor to serve East Texas, and we greatly appreciate the collaborative partnerships which continue to be developed, that allow us to realize our collective mission of reducing barriers to independence for the 1 in 5 East Texans who have a disability of some kind. We are fortunate to be a part of this East Texas community which genuinely cares for all citizens."
The organization recently added three new board members: Marty Allen who is employed with the Texas Department of Transportation; David Keown, a PT/OT with Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Bill Niederhofer, Owner/Operator of Lone Star Handicap Vans. These volunteer board members join multi-term members: Billie Holloway, Debbie Bryan, Judie Moffett, Sondra Petties, and Daphne Smith
For more information on ETCIL services, visit their website at www.etcil.com or by phone at (903) 581-7542. |
WEBINAR
Previnting Re-Hospitalization
Issue of Preventing Re-Hospitalization
This webinar, hosted by the National Council on Aging and sponsored by IlluminAge, will examine some of the resources and best practices available at the community level for educating and engaging with older patients and their caregivers on the issue of avoiding re-hospitalization.
*Thursday, April 4, 2013, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM ET
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FAMILY WEEKEND RETREAT
JUNE 14-16th, 2013
For Texas families with children who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or deaf with other disabilities, birth through 21 years old. All family members welcome!
As the parent of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing how do we know when and how to effectively take the lead and " STAND OUT" in regards to our child's education and social/emotional development and when should we " BLEND IN" and teach our children to take the lead? Join us and learn from other parents, professionals and deaf and hard of hearing adults.
Registration opens in early March, 2013. Go to www.texasdhhresources.org/FWR to learn more and to find the link to register on-line. Early bird registration ends on May 15th reserve your spot today.
ONLY $75 for a family of four - includes all meals, lodging, workshops and children's activities!
$10 for each additional family member.
$25 late fee applies after May 15th
Questions? Contact the Educational Resource Center on Deafness (ERCOD) @ 512.462.5329 OR ercod@tsd.state.tx.us
Información en español María Muñiz 512.743.7972Financial support for families to attend may be available. |
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Volunteers Needed
ETCIL is seeking volunteers to help with this year's Summer Youth Fun Days, a week long camp for young adults with disabilities in Longview. If you can volunteer any day(s), please contact Karen Holt at kholt@etcil.org or 903-918-8885. |
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