Holiday resources, pediatric COVID vaccine clinics, free adaptive fitness class and more!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Check out the December Calendar for upcoming trainings and events!

HOLIDAY RESOURCES

The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. The Oregon Department of Human Services has a compiled its annual 2021Winter Holiday Resources to help local families. Also, check out the Seasonal Resources on 211Lane for assistance. In addition, the CARES Center is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first and third Saturday this month and can provide food boxes and other resources to families in need.

PEDIATRIC COVID VACCINES

As one of the Oregon Health Authority's community-based organizations, The Arc Lane County continues to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics. There are upcoming clinics in the Bethel , Springfield, Thurston and Florence areas.

Once again, the COVID pandemic has wreaked havoc on our plans for a fun holiday gathering this year. Despite this rain on our holiday parade, our families remain close in our hearts this holiday season.

Rather than a big gathering, there are other opportunities for parents to connect this month, such as our weekly Parent Meet & Greet events, our weekly Family Sensory Hour at Defy and the De-escalation Training on Dec. 15. Be sure to check out the December Calendar to connect at one of these venues. Also, Families Connected and The Arc Lane County will participate in the Springfield Christmas Parade this Saturday. Come join us!

We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

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FREE ONLINE ADAPTIVE FITNESS CLASS

The Arc U.S. is partnering with TruFit Adaptive Fitness to host free, livestream adaptive fitness sessions for families during the month of December. The engaging and interactive fitness sessions will be held three times a week:

Mondays at 1 p.m.
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Fridays at 11 a.m.

Access the live adaptive fitness sessions on the GetTruFit YouTube Channel . Recorded versions of the livestreams will also be available on the channel.

FREE HOLIDAY TREES FOR CHILDREN

All fourth grade students who have a free Every Kid Outdoors pass can apply for a free Christmas tree permit, which allow for cutting down a tree on National Forest land in Oregon.

The application for a tree cutting permit can be found here.

Also, see the Every Kid Outdoors coloring page ornament for students to decorate and add to their tree.

COMPETE IN KINDTREE'S UGLY SWEATER CONTEST

KindTree Autism Rocks will host its eighth annual Ugly Sweater Contest and holiday sing-along on Dec. 19.

The event will be held in person, and there will be an option for people to participate via Zoom.

Don your favorite sweater and compete for the ugliest, cutest and craziest holiday sweater.

DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Looking for a unique gift to give to share with friends and family this holiday season?

Purchase Dreams WIthout Limits: Changing Perceptions about People with Disabilities and share what people with disabilities are capable of dreaming and achieving.

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

FREE TUTORING SERVICES

Educational Equity Now, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing positive and equitable outcomes for students, has launched a Free Tutoring Program for students

Students can earn volunteer hours by being a peer tutor and helping other students, and students who need help with their schoolwork, can receive free tutoring. It is a win-win for all students! Students can sign up to be a tutor or receive tutoring here.

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH THE ARC LANE COUNTY

At The Arc Lane County, we love the work we do! When you work at The Arc, you will do work that matters, build your skills and advance your career, and be part of an upbeat, diverse community.

The Arc Lane County is hiring direct support professionals, assistant teachers and job coaches. Check out the Current Job Openings, and submit a completed Employment Application to careers@arclane.org. Alternately, you can text ARCAPPLY to 541-343-5256.

OHSU UCEDD PROGRAM HIRING SUMMER INTERNS

The OHSU University Center for Excellence for Developmental Disabilities is now accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program.

Each summer, UCEDD has summer internship opportunities for high school and early college students to gain experience in the disability field and learn about various career paths in health care. Applications must be received by Jan. 17, 2022.