Dear fellow MACers,
It is move-in time! This is a very exciting time for all of us as we move into The MAC and prepare to start seeing MAC members in August. Now that The MAC is about to begin operations, I’d like to take the opportunity to address the following:
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Volunteers: Volunteers at The MAC will be called MAC Ambassadors. If you, or anyone you know are interested, the “Did You Know” section below has more information. We cannot operate The MAC without Ambassadors! Please spread the word to all your friends and connections.
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The MAC Grand Opening: The “Tell Me Something Good!” section below has more information on The MAC Grand Opening event. While we will begin operations soon and start seeing some MAC Members in August, our Grand Opening event will take place on Sunday October 2nd from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. This event is open to the public and is a great way for our community to see The MAC and get to know all the MACers.
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Hiring!: There are several MACers who have job openings for MAC positions. As an example, please see Communicare’s posting below. If you have a job opening, you want us to promote, please let us know.
We are so glad we are now at a point where we are about to begin operations after 4 years of planning. I am proud and honored to be partnering with you to serve our friends with special needs. We are just getting started!
Ad Astra,
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Reaching Maximum Independence |
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For the past forty years, RMI has grown from serving seven families to serving 202 individuals everyday in a various ways.
RMI operates 10 group homes, 7 of which are Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF-Medicaid Waiver Program). ICF facilities are 6-bed group homes certified and licensed by the state to provide a full range of training and care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
RMI also operates a Supported Employment Program that helps our participants to find, get, and keep employment. Through a network with the Texas Workforce Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS), local employers, and trained staff, our participants receive an array of services designed to enhance employment. RMI will be offering these employment assistance and supported employment services to our Mac Members on site. We embrace the opportunity to increase the independence of all our community members, which holds true to our mission.
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Check out this amazing drone footage of The MAC! We are almost ready for move-in. Stay tuned for more updates! |
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Date: Sunday, October 2nd at 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan's Wonderland
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio, TX 78233
We invite you to join us in commemorating the grand opening of this transformational new facility that is going to revolutionize healthcare and social services for individuals with special needs! Be a part of this monumental day led by emcees Leslie Mouton and Adam Caskey. Hear from numerous speakers
including founder Gordon Hartman, guest Joe Mantegna and local dignitaries. Following the program, take a tour of The MAC to experience it firsthand and visit with the MACers that will be providing services at our Resource Fair. A variety of food trucks will be onsite offering food for purchase.
This event is free and open to the public!
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Community First Health Plans is excited to announce that the Community Office located at Avenida Guadalupe will reopen to the public on Monday, June 6, 2022! They have been looking forward to this moment for over two years -since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community First Health plans is proud of its roots in the Alamo City and to once again offer in-person support to their members and local community.
Visit at the Avenida Guadalupe Office at 1410 Guadalupe Street, Ste 222, San Antonio, TX 78207.
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Calling all Volunteers!
The MAC at Morgan’s Wonderland is recruiting Ambassadors (Volunteers)
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and special needs?
Become an AMBASSADOR at The MAC!
Requirements:
- Have a passion for serving others
- 18 years or older
- Pass a background check
- Willing to commit your time for six months or more for a few hours every week
- ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!
Some of the tasks Ambassadors will have at The MAC are:
- Interaction with MAC Members (clients) and their families
- Meet and greet guest
- Conduct tours of The MAC
- Clerical work
- Assist with events and much more…
Caring is the gift of making the ordinary special!
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CommuniCare is hiring at The MAC!
CommuniCare is proud to be a recognized “Destination Employer” by the San Antonio Business Journal and a “Healthy Workplace” by the San Antonio Business Group on Health. They are looking for talented, hard-working people to join their team. Staff members work in a stimulating, dynamic environment that is rich in diversity. Their pride, dedication, and hard work in supporting the mission helps enable then to effectively serve patients across Bexar, Kendall, and Hays Counties.
Currently, CommuniCare is in search of a Family Nurse Practitioner. Click the link below to apply!
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Morgan's Inclusion Initiative (MI2) is hiring!
Morgan's Inclusion Initiative is the umbrella for five fully inclusive, Ultra-AccessibleTM facilities where individuals of all ages and all abilities can come together for recreation and a better understanding of one another. At our core, we believe that everyone deserves the right to enjoy and experience life, regardless of cognitive or physical ability. By removing barriers, we can help bring together people of all abilities to understand each other better and build friendships and a better world. Join our team! Together, we are making a difference!
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Quirky Buds is a matching system with shared interests, designed to help connect individuals with different abilities and families to a community that understands. It is for people all over Texas! Get started on finding your buds by viewing the flyer and instructions below.
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August 18, 2022
Rock - the - Haus
Hawaiian Luau Dance Party
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Village Venue
2032 Central Plaza
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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July 14, 2022
Therapy Home Committee Meeting
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Morgan's Wonderland
Main Street
July 20, 2022
Navigation Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Virtual on Teams
July 20, 2022
Medical Home Committee Meeting
4:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Virtual/East Campus Boardroom
July 25, 2022
Legal Home Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Virtual on Teams
July 26, 2022
Employment Center Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Morgan's Wonderland
Event Center
July 26, 2022
Client and Caregiver Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Morgan's Wonderland
Event Center Conference Room
July 27, 2022
MACer Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Morgan's Wonderland
Event Center Conference Room
August 19, 2022
MACer Orientation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at The MAC Conference Center
(subject to change)
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The MAC Care Model has been updated to not only include the four pillars but also the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) which are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. The MAC Care Model is centered around addressing SDoH for individuals with special needs.
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Mission Specialist
/mIsh - UHn/ /speh - shuh - luhst/
The MAC team will include Mission Specialists, who will welcome visitors at the front desk and be the first touch point for all! Whether someone is walking into The MAC or needs quick reference regarding the new building, Mission Specialists embody education and inclusion. Through compassion, they provide a safe and nurturing first point of contact.
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Sizzling Summer Fun
While The MAC is near completion and workers are busy with the final touches, other parts of the Wonderland are also buzzing with activity this summer. Camp is in full swing, welcoming partner camps, hiring seasonal staff, and creating adventures for people of all abilities.
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Morgan’s Wonderland and Morgan’s Inspiration Island enjoyed a special Independence Day event, celebrating our nation’s birth with a Salute to America’s Heroes. From patriotic face painting to a fun-filled foam party, it was an excellent time for everyone. And be sure to mark August 20th on your calendar for a Hawaiian adult-only party, Luau by the Lake.
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Morgan’s Wonderland Sports was the scene of a VictimsFirst Pickleball tournament that raised money for the families of Uvalde. It is always special to see our community come together for such a worthy cause.
For more information about all the goings-on with Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative, visit InclusionStartsHere.com. Stay hydrated and cool, and enjoy your summer. |
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We would love for all the MACers to submit content for the monthly newsletter. Tell us about updates, events for the calendar, a Tell Me Something Good, or a one-minute video for the MACnificent Minute. Please submit all content by the 20th of the month.
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