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Weekly Update May 16, 2018

We're halfway through May. The transformation from bare branches to lush green foliage punctuated by the blossoms of flowering trees and bushes is in full swing. Our thoughts turn to the summer, which is fast approaching. We're working on the Summer newsletter, and have some BIG news to share, which has everyone on our staff very excited.

This summer will mark some big changes for the Center, we will not be running a family camp program but instead will do more BIG Summer Events. With the passage of ARICA and the availability of Center based ABA programs there is no more need for activities during the transition weeks from school to summer programming. Many kids are at Center Based programs so we will feature some activities on Sunday's when they are with their families and can participate in a Family Fun Activity.

As always, we'll launch Summer programming with our Mother's Retreat, a chance for Mom's to recharge and approach all the extra's that school year end brings refreshed and relaxed. Our day at Breezy Picnic Grounds will be back as well as a few other exciting events.

We'll continue our collaboration with Camp Starfish to offer Camp Havvago for kids and Beachcombers for older campers. So Cid & I will be in NH to paly for 2 weeks in July.

At the Center we'll be sorting through 20 years of accumulated resources and weeding out dated materials so we can start September with a fresh new look, instead of spring cleaning we're doing summer cleaning since we are so busy in Spring with April!

Save the dates August 24th for our annual Golf Tournament Tee Up for Autism and then pencil in the evening of September 27th for an exciting new event that we're sure will be wildly popular!

We'll get the newsletter out with all the details soon!

Don't forget you only have until May 31st to submit an interest form for the DESE/DDS program if you have a school aged child at risk of needing residential placement.

Have a great week.

DESE/DDS PROGRAM

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HMEA Nominated for

Best Special Needs Advocacy Organization

In 2016 we were recognized as Best special Needs Advocacy Organization, That would not have been possible without the support of our Parent Organization, HMEA. Unlike some organizations which advocate solely for children, or only for one disability, HMEA supports people with disabilities across the life span. We home you will vote for HMEA for this well deserved recognition!

Children's Services offers Early Intervention, Home and Community ABA Services, TRACS - a program to help high school students in transition explore vocational options suited for them and train with a job coach for employment, and the Darnell School, which offers exemplary services to students with behavioral challenges.

After transitioning to Adult Services HMEA offers individuals an array of services to meet their needs. Day Habilitation Programs and Employment Services complimented by superlative Clinical and Medical Support Services, makes HMEA a leader in serving individuals with challenging behaviors. A Redemption Center and Helping Hands Florist are businesses that allow individuals to engage in meaningful work. Collaboarting with DELL EMC, HMEA's Autism @ Work Program is the newest innovative initiative by HMEA to serve individuals on the spectrum for job placement in the information technology industry.

Beyond the daytime hours HMEA offers a variety of Residential and Living supports through their Residential supports through their Shared Living, Adult Family Care, and Group Residential Services , which are also supported by Clinical and Medical Support Services.

HMEA also supports families. You are familiar with HMEA's Autism Resource Central if you are reading this, But HMEA offers other family support programs. We are fortunate to share our location with HMEA's IFFS program and the Family Leadership Program . IFFS staff offer their invaluable expertise to center staff on a daily basis! AFC and Home First, a program to support medically fragile individuals to remain with their families round out the array of Family Supports offered by HMEA.

We are proud to be a small part of this incredible organization. We hope that you will place your vote for HMEA to be recognized for all that they do to support and nurture individuals with disabilities to grow and become as independent as possible.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

As part of our mission we try to keep you informed of relevant meetings, hearings, recreational opportunities in our community.

Check out the Bulletin Board this week for information about upcoming activities in the community. Spring is here and with it more activities - check out the page for details

The Bulletin Board is a place to have events that would be of interest to the families of HMEA's Autism Resource Central posted. Sped PAC meetings with speakers, recreational opportunities, classes and more.

To have an event considered for posting please send information to Sloring@hmea.org .