Holiday resources, fun activities and more in our December newsletter!

UPCOMING EVENTS

To see upcoming trainings and activities check out the December Calendar!

HOLIDAY RESOURCES

The Oregon Department of Human Services has compiled a list of Winter Holiday Resources complete with information about food boxes, holiday meal sites and holiday gift giving programs.

WILDFIRE RESOURCES

Families affected by the wildfires may seek legal help with FEMA appeals by visiting the Oregon Disaster Legal Services website.

There is also a legal assistance hotline for people affected by the wildfires or COVID-19. Call 800-452-7636 for assistance.

COVID RESOURCES

Lane County Public Health has compiled a list of resources to help should you need to self-isolate to keep others safe. Check out these COVID Resource s.

While we have been socially distanced for much of 2020, our families and community partners have remained close to our hearts. 2020 has been a difficult year. but we still have much to be grateful for, like technology that allows us to safely connect.

Join Families Connected for a fun evening of Zoom Christmas Pictionary & Caroling on December 15 and a Visual Schedule Workshop on December 29.

Whether you celebrate St. Nicholas' Day, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Winter Solstice, Christmas or Kwanzaa, we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season filled with love, laughter and lots of sparkle.

Warm Holiday Wishes from Families Connected!

DONATE TO ARC PARK THIS #GIVINGTUESDAY

This month, The Arc Lane County will break ground on the Arc Park, an exciting destination play space.

In the summer, The Arc raised$70K at the Play Your Park Virtual Auction. We need to raise an additional $10K to complete the first phase of the park, which includes the amphitheater and community space.

After the hardships faced in 2020, it will be wonderful to bring the community together for the opening of the Arc Park in spring 2021.

Please donate on #GivingTuesday and help us build the Arc Park for children of all abilities to enjoy.

CHILDREN, YOUTH CAN WIN $50

BY TAKING PARK SURVEY

Calling all children and youth! The Arc wants to to hear your thoughts about local parks and playgrounds. The information will be used in grants The Arc is writing to secure funding for the the second phase of the Arc Park.

Parents - please help your children take the Eugene/Springfield Playground Survey by Monday, December 7. All respondents will be entered into a raffle for a $50 VISA gift card. The raffle winner will be drawn after the survey closes on December 7.

WIN $50 FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING

The Arc Lane County is conducting a short survey to help us understand the resources that are needed to keep our community safe & strong from COVID. This survey is open to all Lane County families who have children or youth who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health, behavioral, or other significant health challenges.

Take the survey by December 9, and participants will be entered in a raffle for a $50 Walmart give card. The raffle drawing will take place on December10.

EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOST

VIRTUAL PARENT NIGHT

Mark your calendar for December 9 when the Eugene 4j School District will host a Special Education Virtual Parent Night. Parents of children receiving special education services are invited to learn about the district's Student Success Act investment plan, the return to in-person learning in a hybrid model, assessments at home and other resources.

PURCHASE DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS FOR HOLIDAYS

The Arc Lane County has published a book entitled, Dreams WIthout LImits: Changing Perceptions about People with Disabilities.

Purchase the book for friends and family this holiday season and help change the dated, preconceived notions about people with disabilities. In Dreams Without Limits, readers will see what people with disabilities are capable of dreams and achieving.

Learn more by watching the new book trailer. Books may be purchased online at Dreams Without Limits.