IN THIS ISSUE
National Older Americans Month
United Way's
Beat The Heat
Unforgettable Tuesdays
Alzheimer's
Association
2013 Fact or Fiction
Fire & Fall
Family Weekend
Retreat
Access Life
Expo
A.I.M. Group
Meeting
Veteran's
Benefit/Outreach
Fair
Summer Fun Days
Texas Adaptive
Aquatics
2nd Annual
Aquafest
MOVE Support Group
Americans With
Disabilities
Act
Tourette Syndrome Support Group
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Who knew?
Michael Jordon was cut from his high school basketball team due to his "lack of skill"
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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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National Older Americans Month
The Area Agency on Aging celebrated National Older Americans Month during May. The Older Americans Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965 and amended in 2006. specifying objectives for maintaining dignity and welfare of older individuals. To commemorate this effort, the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas will participate in the following events during the month of June.
June 4 Alzheimer's Association Health Fair 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
1st United Methodist Church
400 N. Fredonia Street
Longview, Texas
June 8 New Zion Baptist Church Health Fair 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hwy. 155 N
Winona, Tx
June 29 Veteran's Benefits Fair 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Maude Cobb Convention Center
Longview, Tx
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Unforgettable Tuesdays
What is Unforgettable Tuesdays?
Unforgettable Tuesdays are weekly gatherings designed to provide safe and enjoyable activities and social experiences for persons who have been diagnosed with some type of memory loss, also known as dementia.
This enables their families and caregivers to have much needed time for rest and errands.
This program is hosted by Greggton United Methodist Church in their Community Room.
Pre registration is required as lunch is provided for the guest.
For more information please call the Longview Alzheimer's Association Office at 903.291.1720 or Nancy McCaghren at 903.235.4436. |
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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.
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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M.O.V.E SUPPORT GROUP
Mobility * Opportunity * Vocation * Encouragement
A disability support grooup for persons with mobility impairment.
M.O.V.E Support Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Attendee/guest are invited to bring a sack lunch and join us as we exchange information, resources, and strive to remain independent.
Meetings are held at: ETCIL
4713 Troup Hwy - Tyler, Tx 75703
For directions, transportation assistance, or special accommodaton requests call
(903) 581-7542 |
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