November 2021 eNews

UPCOMING EVENTS  Check out the November Calendar for upcoming trainings and events!  COVID VACCINE CLINIC NOV. 6 COVID-19 boosters are now being recommended for people 18 years and older who experience intellectual/ developmental disabilities (I/DD). Read Booster does recommended for specific groups for more information. The Arc will host a COVID Vaccination Clinic in Springfield on Sat., Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4181 E Street in Springfield. The first and second dose of the Pfizer vaccine, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the Pfizer booster vaccine will be available at this clinic. In addition to the vaccine, there will be free tamales, food boxes and $50 gift cards while supplies last. TURN CLOCKS BACK SATURDAY Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sun., Nov. 7. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning! THANKFUL, GRATEFUL, BLESSED With the Thanksgiving holiday a mere three and half weeks away, it is a great time to reflect on the many things for which we have to be thankful. At Families Connected, are grateful for the parents and families we have had the pleasure of supporting this year. It has been great to witness your resiliency and support for one another. We are also thankful for the many community partners who continue to support our work as we assist families in their journey of raising a child with a disability. As you prepare to usher in the holiday season, we wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. May your holiday be filled with great company, many blessings and great memories!

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JOIN FAMILIES CONNECTED FOR NOVEMBER EVENTS Families Connected will host a weekly Family Sensory Hour at Defy Trampoline Park for children, personal support workers and parents. Come jump, play and make friends every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. Parents can connect, too, while their children play. Thanks to a grant, admission is free for the first 15 people at each event. In addition, Families Connected will host a weekly Parent Meet & Greet at Papa's Pizza on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come connect with other parents over lunch while your children are in school. Lastly, Families Connected will host an Internet Safety Webinar for parents on Thurs., Nov. 18, starting at 11 a.m. Come learn how to keep your children and teens safe while online.

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WANTED: SIBLINGS OF PEOPLE WITH I/DD TO JOIN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION The Human Rights Commission is looking for board members to help safeguard the human rights of Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and help give voice to their needs. The Governor appoints members to two-year terms. The Commission would like to add a sibling or nonparent family member of a person with I/DD, as well as a representative from a disability advocacy organization, to its board. If you know of someone who would be a good fit for the Commission, please encourage them to apply online by Nov. 15, 2021.

WEBINAR TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ADDRESS BULLYING The Arc U.S. will host a webinar on Tues., Nov. 2, for people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn how to respond to bullying. The webinar will focus on what bullying is, how to respond to it, and how to get support. Register for the Ending Victimization of People with I/DD by Bullies webinar online.

RELIEF NURSERY RELEASES UPDATED COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE Relief Nursery has updated its Community Resource Guide to help connect people with resources in the community.  The updated guide features more resources for Native American people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. There are also additional mental health, crisis support and suicide prevention resources.

NEW VIRTUAL LIBRARY PROVIDES ON-DEMAND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH The Arc U.S. has created a Virtual Program Library full of on-demand activities for people with disabilities to do at home with their families or support providers. Activities include art, health and wellness, virtual clubs and more. Parents are invited to share this resource with their child's support provider for some fun ideas. These activities may also come in handy during your child's winter break from school.

THE ARC LANE COUNTY HIRING  Want to join a fun, family-friendly agency that values helping people grow their careers? Look no further! The Arc Lane County is hiring direct support professionals, assistant teachers and job coaches. Check out the Current Job Openings, and then submit a completed Employment Application to careers@arclane.org. 

The Arc Families Connected provides peer support to parents on their journey of raising a child with a disability.

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