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October Newsletter ~ARC ACCENTS ~ Renew your MEMBERSHIP today! September/October 2009 The Arc of Platte County Board of DirectorsPresident Doug Draeger Vice President Kris Johnson Treasurer Tammy Augustine Secretary Julie Graham Directors Mary Kosch Debbie Church PF Dawn Moss Hank Rausch Tawnya Meadows Executive Director Jessi Schmidt Mission Statement The Arc of Platte County is committed to helping children and adults with developmental disabilities secure the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they live, learn, work and play. The Arc of Platte County 3020 18th St. #9,Columbus, NE 68601 Phone: 402-563-1699 Fax: 402-564-5125 Email: arcpro@megavision.com*NEW* Website: www.arcofplattecounty.comMonday. thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.* "We do our best to staff the office during these hours but sometimes we may be closed during these times. Ifyou plan on stopping by the office its a good idea to call first.
The Arc of Platte County will be holding our annual Honey Sunday fundraiser on November 1, 2009. Honey Sunday has a 40-year history as a fundraiser benefiting local Arc chapters in Nebraska. - Members and friends of The Arc will be offering honey bears for a suggested donation of $ 4.00 per bear. Monies - raised from this event locally support the programs and services that are provided by the Arc of Platte County.
Cream Filled Crescents - 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 Tbsp. honey, divided 114 cup sliced almonds1 pkg. (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls Dash ground cinnamon 2 c. flour 1/3 c. fat 2/3 c. milk 1/2 t. salt 4 t. baking powder
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE ARC OF PLATTE COUNTY The Arc of Platte County advocates for the rights of citizens with developmental disabilities and their families through various programs and services. PALS IN PLAY", Volunteers provide one on one support for individuals age 5-21 with developmental disabilities. They help the children with activities planned by the program coordinator and, most important of all, be a PAL!PROGRAM ASSISTANT", Volunteer will assist Executive Director in implementing planned games, crafts, and activities during all varies programs. The program assistant will work one Saturday a month for a few months, and possibly 2 hours a month in the office.RESPITE CARE", Volunteers assist trained respite providers in caring for children with disabilities while parents attend Parents for Parents support group meetings or take advantage of respite days planned by the Arc.HONEY SUNDAY'" Volunteers sell honey and Bit O Honey candy bars at area businesses on the first Sunday in November, HONEY SUNDAY. In the past, some area -. Youth Groups have sold honey after mass at their church. You could also sell honey at your place of business. THIS IS THE ARC OF PLATTE COUNTY'S ONLY FUNDRAISER! We need lots of help to make this a success.PEOPLE FIRST'" We could use some volunteers with a talent to share with this adult group of individuals with developmental disabilities. For example: crafts, singing, juggling, etc.If you are interested in any of these wonderful volunteer opportunities, please contact The Arc of Platte County at 402-563-1699, Email: arcpro@megavision.com. or mail The Arc of Platte County 3020 18th St. STE # 9 Columbus, NE 68601HONEY SUNDAY NEED HELP OF ALL ARC MEMBERS/FRIENDS Sign up now to help with The Arc of Platte County Honey Sunday annual fundraiser. Sunday. November 1, 2009. Members and friends of The Arc will be offering Honey bears To Columbus residents for a suggested donation. Monies raised from this event support The programs and services of The Arc of Platte County. WORKERS ARE NEEDED!! Perhaps you could be an area chairperson, taking responsibilities for asking friends and co-workers to assist in canvassing as specific neighborhood. Perhaps you could volunteer to walk a 2-4 block area around your own home to distribute honey. Perhaps you'd like to work in one of the outlying communities. Perhaps you'd like to commit to purchasing one or more cases to distribute as GIFTS. Whatever gift or talent you possess, The Arc's honey Sunday needs your skill. Did you know a honey bee will labor its entire life to produce 1 12 of one teaspoon of honey. So see, it takes many, many, many bees working together to produce honey. In the same wait takes many, many parents, siblings, friends, aunts, uncle, ect. of people with developmental disabilities working together to advocate for the supports and services necessary to help self-advocates live as independently as possible. Please don't wait to be called. Simply clip the form below and return it to The Arc of Platte County. 3020 18th St. STE # 9, Columbus NEB. 68601
Name: Address: Telephone: Email: _ I want to: Distribute Honey __ Purchase Honey __ Coordinate an area __ Other _________________
The Arc of Platte County Invites you to attend our fifteenth Annual The Arc of Platte County's Halloween Party provides a safe alternative to area children with developmental disabilities and their families.Friday, October 23, 2009 6:00-8:00 p.m. FirstFirst United Methodist Church 2710 14th Street, Columbus (Enter through the double doors by the parking lot and Take the elevator to the lower level.)
Everyone in the family is encouraged to wear costumes.!.! We will set up door to door trick Or treating in the church classrooms. please bring a bag of candy to share. Our volunteers will be handing candy out during the Trick or treating! -------------------------- In order to have enough food for everyone, You must RSVP To the ARC or Platte County by Monday October 19, 2009. Call 402-563-1699 & leave a message or E-mail at To download a PDF file of this newsletter Click here
News from Pacesetter Magazine Minnesota passes seclusion, restraint law; federal report finds nationwide allegations of abuse By Julie Holmquist Minnesota school children with disabilities will be protected by a new law governing seclusion and restraint procedures when it takes effect Aug. 1, 2011. Minnesota's new law was passed in June after several years of debate on the issue. The law allows schools to use the restrictive procedures in emergencies only, encourages schools to establish effective positive behavior interventions, and requires specialized training for school staff. Many states have no regulations concerning school children and the use of restraint (forced immobilization of a child's body) and seclusion (forced isolation). In addition, no federal laws restrict the use of these procedures in schools. Restraint and seclusion procedures, which are used to stop a child's negative behavior that could harm the child or bystanders, were the focus of a Congressional report released in May. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found hundreds of allegations that school children had been abused, and some had even died, as a result of inappropriate uses of seclusion and restraint over the last two decades. What the GAO Report Found • Practices were used disproportionately on children with disabilities. • In some of the cases examined, ropes, duct tape, chairs with straps, and bungee cords were used to restrain or isolate young children. • Only five states require schools to report when restraint and seclusion are used. (Minnesota schools will be required to document each use when the new law takes effect). • State regulation and oversight varies greatly. • Unlike in hospitals, other health care facilities, and most non-medical community-based facilities that receive federal funding, no federal laws restrict the use of seclusion and restraint in public or private schools. "GAO's report shows that in too many cases, a child's life wound up being threatened even though that child was not a threat to others," said U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee who requested the report. Following the hearing, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan asked states to report specific plans to him to that would ensure student safety when seclusion and restraint are used. What Parents Can Do Because no federal laws regulate the use of these procedures in schools, and state laws are widely divergent, parents should be aware of regulations regarding the issue in their own state. "If you are the parent of a child where seclusion and restraint are being used or considered, it is important to understand the issue, including the latest research," says Virginia Richardson, director of parent training at PACER. To read Minnesota's new state law and the full GAO report, visit: PACER.org/newsandevents/news.asp. Learn if your state has laws on the issue by checking the GAO report's "Summary of State Laws." "Parents can also learn about positive behavioral interventions and supports, and how schools can use these strategies to reduce behavior problems," says Renelle Nelson, coordinator of PACER's Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Program. "Parents can promote using these strategies at their school." (See story on page 9 and PACER.org/pbis/index. asp.) In addition, parents can: • Request in writing that their child's school use positive behavioral interventions with their child and that a positive behavioral plan be included in their child's Individualized Education Program. • Ask if staff members are trained to use restraint procedures. • Ask if the school has a seclusion room and request to see it. Does it have a window, is it ventilated, and does it comply with safety and building codes and any size or door requirements? To learn more, call PACER at (952) 838-9000 and ask to speak to an advocate or contact a Parent Center in your state (find a national directory at taalliance.org).
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