INSIDE. . . Get Your Teen with Special Needs Ready for Transition in 2014 Page 2

Active Re-Entry Chosen to Receive Wells Fargo 2013 Charity Pony Page 3

Rocket Day Recap Page 3

6-Week Workshop Details: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Page 4

Holiday Events Recap Page 5

Have Questions About Guardianship? Page 5

Activites & Events Page 6-7

“You were given this life because you are strong enough

to live it.”- Unknown

Active Re-Entry Newsletter • Winter 2014

10 South Fairgrounds Rd. Price, Utah 84501Voice/TTY: (435) 637-4950 • www.arecil.org

There are a number of resources available in Eastern Utah to

assist you in legal questions. At the Seventh District Court, there is now a Self-Help Center (SHC) which provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer.

The Self-Help Center provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one.

Self-help attorneys can:

• Answer questions about the law, court process and options

• Provide court forms and instructions and help completing forms

• Provide information about your case

• Provide information about mediation services, legal advice

and representation through pro bono and low cost legal services, legal aid programs and lawyer referral services

• Provide information about resources provided by law libraries.

A few cautions:

• The SHC cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court

• The SHC attorney is not your lawyer

The Self- Help Center Services page provides information and forms for many kinds of cases.

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Self-Help Legal Resources Now Available to Eastern Utah Residents

MAIN OFFICEActive Re-Entry10 South Fairgrounds RoadPrice, Utah 84501435-637-4950 Voice/TTYwww.arecil.org

THIS NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATE FORMATS UPON REQUEST.THE COMMENTS OF THIS NEWSLETTER WERE DEVELOPED UNDER A GRANT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; HOWEVER, THE CONTENTS DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND SHOULD NOT ASSUME ENDORSEMENT BY THE

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. FEDERAL FUNDING REPRESENTS 41% OF OUR TOTAL BUDGET.

ARECIL is a proudUnited Way Partner Agency.

ACTIVE RE-ENTRY SATELLITE OFFICESVERNAL OFFICEP.O. Box 580Vernal, Utah 84078Jessica - 435-789-4020 Voice/TTYJoan - 435-789-4021 Voice/TTY

MOAB OFFICEP.O. Box 122182 North 500 WestMoab, Utah 84532435-259-0245 Voice/TTY

Nancy Bentley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director - Price OfficeLisa Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Program Coordinator/Fiscal Offier - Price OfficeLouie Santillanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AT/ADA Specialist - Price OfficeRichard Jewkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Advocate/Nursing Home Transition Coordinator - Price OfficeLaurey Herzog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IL/Older Blind Coordinator - Price OfficeKellie Criswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Advocate - Price OfficeChris Haycock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CIP/Youth/Transportation Coordinator - Price OfficeKathryn Kilbourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer and PAWS Coordinator - Price OfficePat Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carbon County PERKIE Driver - Price OfficeStaci Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth IL Staff and Driver - Price OfficeBeverly Elms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emery County PERKIE Driver - Price OfficeJoey Allred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IL Coordinator - Moab OfficeYordy Eastwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Older Blind Coordinator/IL Technician - Moab OfficeJessica Weyerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Older Blind/IL Technician - Uintah Basin OfficeJoan Janes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IL Coordinator/LTC Ombudsman - Uintah Basin OfficeBrian Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uintah Basin Driver - Uintah Basin Office

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The help line is very busy - you can also look for information on the Self-Help Resources page before calling - the answer to your question may be easier to find than you think.

The Courts provide the information and forms on web pages free of charge to any member of the public. Once completed, the forms are suitable for filing. There is often a fee for filing pleadings and other papers, but there is not an additional fee for filing these “fill-in-the-blank” forms. There is an additional fee for filing a document prepared with the Online Court Assistance Program.

Toll-Free Telephone Help Line: Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 888-683-0009

Website: www.utcourts.gov/selfhelp

On-Site: 7th District Court 149 East 100 South, Price, UT 84501

8th District Court 920 East Highway 40, Vernal, UT 84078

There is a FREE Transition Mini-Conference on February 19 - 20, 2014 in Price! Sign up to attend only one day or come to both! The option to purchase a lunch will be available on February 20th, for those who pre-register.

Content is targeted to parents of children with disabilities and special needs ages 12-26 years old.

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051 or Toll Free at 800-468-1160, or by e-mail at info@utahparentcenter.org.

When: Wednesday February 19,

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday February 20,8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Where:Carbon School District

251 W 400 NPrice, UT 84501

February 19, 2014 Agenda

• Journey to Adulthood: Teaching Your Student about Puberty and Sexuality.

• Teaching Effective Self-Advocacy Skills

February 20, 2014 Agenda

• Developing the IEP and Transition Plan

• Plan for the Future• Laws Impacting Transition• Panel of Transition Experts

Get Your Teen with Special Needs Ready for Transition in 2014!

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Activities & Events - Grand County Please call 435-259-0245 for more details.

Moab Regional Hospital Health Fair at the Grand Center

Feb. 1 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Blood Pressure Check in the Game RoomFeb. 12, Mar. 12,

Apr. 99:00 AM-11:00 AM

Nail Clinic in the Game Room Feb. 12, Apr. 9 12:30 PMLunch at LaSal Senior CenterThere will be a sign up sheet in the office or call Active Re-Entry at 259-0245. Bus leaves the parking lot at 10:30 a.m.

Mar. 14, Apr. 25 11:00 AM

Wii available for anyone who would like to play on Tuesdays Every Tuesday

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group In the Conference Room. Please contact Yordy with any questions, 259-0245.

Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3

4:00 PM

Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities In the Conference Room

Feb. 18 6:00 PM

Bereavement Support GroupHeld the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at the Grand County Library

Feb. 5, 19, Mar. 5, 19, Apr. 2, 16

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Weekly Excercise Classes

Walking Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:20 AMStrong Women Stay Young Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AMTai Chi Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM

Weekly Group Activities

Wii in the Game RoomMonday, Tuesday,

Wednesday10:30 AM

Bingo Monday, Friday After lunchCard Day, Canasta, Pinochle, Panguingue and more games!

Wednesday After lunch

Art Classes in the Craft Room Wednesday 6:00 AM

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As part of their long standing tradition, Wells Fargo Bank presented their 2013 Pony, Shamrock, to Active Re-Entry, this year's chosen charity. Shamrock is an important part of the Wells Fargo legacy. Shamrock was part of the St. Louis team of horses in the early 1900's and was known as one of the biggest, strongest horses to ever pull a Wells Fargo wagon. Thank you to Price Bank Manager Carrie Robertson for the donation and to SueAnn Martell for nominating ARECIL to receive this year's pony.

Active Re-Entry chosen to receive Wells Fargo 2013 Charity Pony

Left to right: Cayrn Martines, Wells Fargo Service Manager, Nancy Bentley, Active Re-Entry Director, Carrie Robertson, Wells Fargo Store Manager

Rocket Day

Active Re-Entry’s recent Rocket Day was a fun success. Youth consumers built paper rockets and launched them down their school hallway.

Thank you to:McKlayne Moss, Savannah Woolsey, EHS student Volunteers, and Emery High School!

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Activities & Events - Carbon/Emery Counties Please call 435-637-4950 for more details.

Chinese New Year Cooking Class Jan. 31 11:30 AM-1:30 PMYouth Game Day Feb. 14 4:00 PM-6:00 PM‘Advocacy from a Distance’ with Darrelyn Davis Feb. 25 1:30 PM-3:00 PMWii Bowling Tournament ARECIL vs. UILC Every Friday All of Feb. 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

Living Well with Chronic Conditions - Emery County FREE 6-week workshop. See page 4 for details.

Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8

2:00 PM-3:30 PM

Low Vision Clinic No charge. You will need a current low vision eye report (not older than 2 years old) from your doctor. Contact Laurey Herzog to schedule your appointment today: 435-637-4950.

Mar. 13 By appointment

Legislative Update with Kris Fawson Mar. 21 11:30 AM-1:00 PMSupport Groups

Grief Support GroupJan. 8, Feb. 12,

Mar. 121:30 PM

Caregivers Support GroupJan. 29, Feb. 26,

Mar. 261:30 PM

Emery County Low Vision Support Group is held every month on the third Thursday at the Castle Dale Senior Center, 85 North 200 East Castle Dale, UT. Contact Laurey at 435-637-4950 if transportation is needed.

Feb. 21 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Carbon County Low Vision Support Group is held every month on the forth Thursday at Active Re-Entry, 10 S. Fairgrounds Rd. Price, UT. Contact Laurey at 435-637-4950 if transportation is needed.

Feb. 28 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Active Access Support Group A peer support group set up to work with people with all disabilities to be more Independent using their Assistive Technology.

Mar. 7 1:30 PM-3:00 PM

Activities & Events - Vernal/Roosevelt - Please call 435-789-4020 for more details.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions - Roosevelt/Vernal FREE 6-week workshop. See page 4 for details.

Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20,

272:00 PM-3:30 PM

Low Vision Clinic Mar. 19 @ Crossroads Senior Center Mar. 20 @ Golden Age Center

Mar. 19, Mar. 20

11:00 AM-4:30 PM 9:00 AM-2:30 PM

Disabilities Support Group 3rd Wednesday each month @ Golden Age Center Feb. 18 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Wii Bowling @ Golden Age Center Tuesdays 1:00 PMTech Tuesdays @ Golden Age Center Tuesdays 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

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Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop

This workshop is for those with chronic health conditions such as:

A FREE 6-week workshop for people with long-term health concerns

During each weekly class you will learn how to:

*Manage symptoms*Use medication as directed*Work with your health care team*Set weekly goals*Problem-solve effectively*Relax and handle difficult emotions

Emery County WorkshopTuesdays beginning March 4, 20142:00 PM - 3:30 PM75 E. Main, Castle Dale, UT 84513

Call 435-637-4950 to reserve your spot today! There is a $20 refundable book deposit.

Class is limited to 15 participants.

Better Choices, Better Health

Vernal / Roosevelt WorkshopThursdays beginning February 20, 20146:00 PM - 8:30 PM330 S. Aggie Blvd. Vernal, UT 84078

Call 435-789-4020 to reserve your spot today! Transportation is available. There is a $20 refundable book deposit.

Class is limited to 15 participants.

*Asthma *Arthritis *Chronic joint pain *Fibromyalgia *Cancer *Diabetes *Kidney disease *High blood pressure

*High cholesterol *Heart failure *COPD or Emphysema *Depression *Chronic pain *Others health concerns

Friends and family are welcome!

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In December the CIP group got together and wrote Christmas cards for the Holiday Cards for Heroes project. Holiday cards for heroes is a Red Cross project, with the goal of sending every active duty military service member a Christmas card. Active Re-Entry’s CIP consumers and students from Carbon High School filled 42 Christmas cards with Holiday wishes and ‘thank you’ messages.

Holiday Cards for Heroes

2013Christmas Party

Questions about

Guardianship?

There are a wide range of topics

and numerous resources through the following website. For example, the topic of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has been working with the Utah Courts, has been a program called WINGS (a Network of Guardianship Stakeholders) and the Office of Guardianship to provide better education to agency staff and clients on the Guardian process.

You can find out many answers to your questions about guardianship at:

www.utcourts.gov/howto/family