The Arc to Honor Direct Support Professionals This Friday
The Arc Lane County appreciates the work direct support professionals do to make the world a better place for people who experience disabilities.

We are honored to work alongside these amazing individuals, and in honor of Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week, we have a special treat for our DSP workforce.

All DSPs are invited to stop by The Arc Lane County's drive through window this Fri., Sept. 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. for a gift to celebrate DSP Appreciation Week. If DSPs cannot attend this Friday, call Susana at 541-343-5256 ext. 119 to make alternate arrangements to pick up your appreciation gift.
Great Golf Race to Benefit the Arc Park Next Monday
Matt Huston, a long time supporter of The Arc Lane County, is participating in a golf fundraiser to benefit the Arc Park.

On September 20, Huston will play and finish 100 holes of golf in one day with the goal of raising more for the park.  Huston has already exceeded his $7,500 goal.

Won't you swing into action to help Huston raise $10K? Visit Matt's Great Golf Race for the Arc Park to make a tax deductible donation today!
The Arc Hosts First Hard Hat Tour of Arc Park
The Arc Lane County hosted its first Hard Hat Tour on Tuesday to share the progress being made on the Arc Park with the greater community.

The next Hard Hat Tour will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at noon. Come enjoy a sandwich and tour the park while on your afternoon lunch break. RSVP by emailing Jo Ann Henderson.

If the Oct. 12 dates does not work, call Jo Ann at 541-521-9304 to schedule a private tour.
COVID Vaccinations, Back-to-School Supplies Distributed to Rural Communities
As one of the Oregon Health Authority's community-based organizations, The Arc Lane County is helping to provide culturally responsive COVID services to its community members.

As part of this work, The Arc is partnering with Lane County Public Health and other organizations to provide COVID vaccination clinics and back-to-school supplies in rural areas of the county.

More vaccination clinics are on the horizon. There will be a COVID Vaccination Clinic in Florence on Sept. 16, followed by a COVID Vaccination Clinic in Cottage Grove on Sept. 25 and a COVID Vaccination Clinic in Junction City on Oct. 13.
CARES Center to Host COVID Vaccine Clinic, Change Hours in October
The CARES Center partnered with Lane County Public Health last Saturday to help vaccinate 74 more community members against COVID.

The CARES Center will host another COVID Vaccine Clinic in Springfield on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4181 E Street.

Next month, the CARES Center will change its hours of operation on Saturdays. Instead of operating every Saturday, The CARES Center will be open every other Saturday, starting Oct. 2. The CARES Center will continue to operate every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.
People with Disabilities Have Right to Supports in Hospital
The Oregon Health Authority has created a flyer to help educate the public about the rights people with disabilities have to access a support person if they are admitted to a hospital or visit the emergency room.

Read the Hospital Support Persons flyer to understand these rights, and download and print the document in the event a hospital visit is necessary.
Research Opportunity for Mothers with I/DD
Oregon Research Institute is looking for women who experience intellectual and/or development disabilities and who are parents of infants to participate in an ePALS Research Project to help infants learn and grow. Mothers will receive $200 for participating in the project.