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Today’s ArcApril 2009

Volume 8, Issue 4

Inside thisissue:

Mission, Vision, Board Members

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Executive Director’s Message

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April 2009 Calendar

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Membership Form 11

Thank You to The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation!Margo Pasko

The Arc and its Special Olympics program extend sincere thanks to the Frueauff Foundation for a grant given to purchase new, navy blue warm-ups for the athletes. On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, The Arc Special Olympics basketball players wore their new warm-ups for the first time, as they attended basketball classifications for the Area 22 basketball tournament in Alvin. With the chilly, rainy weather on that date, the warm ups really came in handy!

Front Row, L to R: Mainak Pandya, Valerie Collier, Russell Smith, Jacqui Smith-Russell, Karen Penrod, Rudy Vasquez, Larryn Lobue.Back Row, L to R: Jae Jae Jimenez, Geraldo Chapa, Timmy Trachier, Kyle Eddlemon, Jason Lungstrom, Michael Cushenberry, Bridget Stephney, Ryan Darnell, Tony Presson, David Hernandez.

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The Arc of Fort Bend County Board of Directors 2008-2009

EXECUTIVE BOARDChairmanMichael E. Casey

Vice ChairmanRick Cushenberry

TreasurerJack Molho

SecretaryThelma Jones

Past ChairmanCharles R. Huber, Jr.

MEMBERS AT LARGE Barry BeardKaren DalyBecky GearyAvis GoldyPaul HardingGreg HernandezRay Johnson Jody NoirotSandra PierceMary Stephney QuinbyJacqui Smith

Executive DirectorLaura LaVigne

Education AdvocateCheryl Sewell

Employment SpecialistMargo Pasko

Program DirectorNancy Dobert

Administrative AssistantNicole Castagnet Account ManagerJenny Schulte

Committee Assignments and Job Descriptions are available on our website

CORE VALUES1. Awareness: greater awareness about

individuals with disabilities increases understanding about the abilities of individuals with disabilities, and greater understanding increases opportunities for individuals with disabilities, so we work to achieve greater awareness to achieve greater understanding to expand opportunities.

2. Diversity: we must serve all individuals with mental retardation or related developmental disabilities and their families in this county.

3. Respect: we must be understanding of and sensitive to the concerns of individuals with disabilities about their identity and how we describe them.

4. Ownership: it is important to have community members serve on our committees and board, and support our association, but our association should remain an “individuals with disabilities and their families” organization.

5. Advocacy: with limited resources, if we become primarily or solely a provider organization, our association will never do more than make only a limited impact on the quality of life of a few individuals with disabilities.

6. Cooperation: advocacy and programs that benefit individuals with mental retardation and their families in many cases will also benefit individuals with other disabilities.

7. Good Stewardship: as an association, we must be fiduciaries of the talent and resources that our volunteers and community supporters entrust to us.

OUR GOALS

The Arc’s goals were chosen to be directed toward Mission and Vision and build on our strength and success.

I. The Arc will maintain an effective leadership team to insure the accomplishment of The Arc’s vision and mission.

II. The Arc will deploy outreach strategies that will increase community awareness of the needs of all Arc stakeholders.

III. The Arc will collaborate with existing transportation systems in Ft. Bend County to provide transportation that is reliable, safe and affordable.

IV. The Arc will collaborate with providers of job training and placement programs to improve quality and quantity of programs.

V. The Arc will provide programs and services which will directly improve the quality of life for its clients and their families.

VI. The Arc will implement sound fiduciary strategies that will increase financial stability and growth of the organization.

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OUR MISSIONThe Arc of Fort Bend County ensures opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their quality of life within our community.

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From the Executive DirectorLaura LaVigne

On March 16 & 17, 2009, I traveled to Austin with three parents, Martin Daniels, Frank Jensen and Janet Nunez. Our goal was to talk to our state legislators and express the challenges parents face raising a child with a disability in Texas. Further, we prepared a one-page synopsis of the proposed legislation which increases funding of disability support services. The one page “bill synopsis” is included in the newsletter.

The Arc co-sponsored the trip with Texana Center so that we could tell the legislators that two large “Disability Groups” support the same legislation. Kevin Barker, Regional Manager, and Annie Autrey, Residential & Respite Manager, also attended and were instrumental in preparing the written information we gave to the legislators.

We visited nine offices at the Capitol and spoke with seven aides representing Senators Charlie Howard, Steve Ogden, Dan Patrick, Joe Pitts, Patrick Rose, Randy Weber, John Zerwas and Senators Rodney Ellis and Dan Patrick. Representative Dora Olivo invited us in and discussed her views on special education, community services and state schools.

Senator Joan Huffman was delayed in a Health & Human Services committee meeting, but left instructions with her aide to escort us to the Senate Chamber so that she could step outside and meet with us. She shares our concerns with funding issues and was glad to see we support the Senate Bill 1 including Rider 48 which expands community services to 6000 people and begins the much needed reform of the Texas system of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She complimented us on the Legislative Forum which she attended in September ’08 and thanked us for all we do in the community.

Pictured below: Martin Daniels, myself, Senator Joan Huffman, Janet Nunez & Frank Jensen.

A single act does make a difference...it creates a ripple effect that can be felt many miles and people away.

-Lee J. Colan

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Legislation Supported by the Arc of Fort Bend County and ParentsSB 1 General Appropriations Bill – HHSC & Rider 48 expands community services to 6000 people and begins the much

needed reform of our system of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SB 100 Establish training requirements for teachers and paraprofessionals who work with children with autism spectrum disorders. Current training is not required and early intervention is essential.

SB 1217 Create an autism program to provide services to children between the ages of 3 and 8 years of age. Currently there are no programs for children with autism spectrum disorders between the ages of 3 and 8 years of age and very limited coverage by insurances. Most of the children needing services are uninsured.

HB 1905 Establishes a pilot program to develop services for adults with autism. Addresses the needs of people who did not receive early intervention but who need the services to help them live more independently in the community. This will reduce the costs of long term care.

SB 187 Creates a Medicaid buy-in program that would allow persons with developmental disabilities who are working to be eligible for Medicaid benefits. The person would be required to pay premiums and co-payments. This would insure that people with developmental disabilities have access to health care service.

HB 451 Establishes health coverage for children between the age of 2 and 18 years of age. This is an increase from previous legislation that restricts coverage to between the ages of 3 – 8 years of age.

SB 1060/ Bills ask for a strategic plan to reform long-term services and supports for people with developmental disabilities to eliminate wait time for services to less than two years, improve services delivered to people in state schools and in the community, and emphasize the choice of individuals to live in the least restrictive environment possible.

SB 1125 Requires school districts to improve transition services including a transition and employment services specialist to coordinate the transition and/or employment of students with developmental disabilities into the community. This will insure that students are linked to services or are employed once they have graduated from high school.

HB 785 Expands employment services to people with developmental disabilities by increasing time and budget allowances for individuals in 1915 (c) Waiver Programs (I.e. Home and Community-Based Services (HCS), etc…) Currently individuals in 1915 (c) Waiver Programs are provided 180 hours per year for supported employment services. HCS does not currently pay for Employment Assistance Services which include the assessment of the person’s skills and assistance with finding employment in the community. It only provides for job coaching services once the person has obtained employment.

HB 802 Promotes the provision of Lifespan Respite Services which: 1) maintains a registry of respite services providers; 2) coordinates resources among respite services providers; 3) builds partnerships with respite services providers; & 4) implements public awareness activities regarding respite

There is current mandate from the Federal Medicaid Program to redistribute the administrative fees in the HCS Medicaid Waiver Program. The redistribution of these fees will not increase the rate paid to me as a provider nor will it address the increased cost of living that makes it difficult to maintain the quality of care we want to provide. I am a part of the majority of providers who take care of individuals in the community at a cost that is far less than that of state schools and group homes. Since I am not a state employee, I will not receive a cost of living increase unless you support at rate increase for Medicaid Waiver Programs. I am asking you to please support the HHSC Legislative Appropriations Requests for the Department of Aging and Disabilities Services. I am asking that you also support an increase in the Medicaid Waiver Rates so that the majority of the people who care for individuals with developmental disabilities can maintain a quality standard of life.

HB 1589

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Fort Bend Transit NewsMargo Pasko

On February 16, 2009, Fort Bend Transit rolled out the first phase of a new transportation service for people with disabilities who live in Fort Bend County. Fort Bend Transit was awarded a “New Freedom” grant by the state to support new public transportation services and public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The New Freedom grant monies are to be used to fill some of the gaps between human service and public transportation services previously available and to facilitate the inclusion of people with disabilities into the workforce and full participation in the community. The Arc of Fort Bend County, The United Way, the George Foundation and Fort Bend Transit all provided matching funds for the grant application. To find out how the New Freedom program can work for you, please visit this link: http://www.co.fort-bend.tx.us/getSitePage.asp?sitePage=26605

Pit Raffle DrawingThe Pit Raffle was a big success for The Arc, thank you to all who participated! The drawing was held at Prosperity Bank on March 2, 2009. The lucky winners were Albert Tobola and Terry Bell who split the cost of the ticket. Congratulations!

Do you have a Randall’s Remarkable Card?Help out The Arc of Fort Bend County by linking us to your Remarkable Card!

Visit your local Randall’s Courtesy Booth and tell them you want to link The Arc of Fort Bend County to your Remarkable Card. The Arc of Fort Bend County’s Organization number is: 222328.

Thank you for your support!

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All the Little Things Count“Necessity, thy name is mother”Cheryl Sewell

The Arc does not endorse, promote or recommend any particular person, place, therapy, institution, professional system or service. Our desire is to bring together families and those interested in meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Please call to discuss your issues, concerns, wants and needs and perform “due diligence” when seeking a service provider.

Okay, so this “quotable quote” isn’t quite right, but it reflects The Arc of Fort Bend’s continuing efforts to inform our families about the various “private provider” options available in our county.

Sandra Carol Graves is the mother of two children with disabilities, Rebecca (1981-1997) and Ron who is in his 40’s. Becky passed away while waiting for her HCS slot - she was only 15 years old. Sandra (a single mom at the time) was both devastated at her loss and angry at “the system.” After Becky passed away and upon a friend’s request, Sandra welcomed another child with disabilities into her Spring, TX home. Thus began Sandra’s first group home - which is still the home where her son resides. From this small beginning, Sandra founded “All the Little Things Country” (the name for the day activity centers) and “All the Little Things Count” (the name for the group homes and support services) in the year 2000. All the Little Things Count serves multiple counties – Harris, Fort Bend, Wharton, Montgomery, Angelina, Polk, Orange, and Beaumont Counties. One individual moved to the Dallas area and didn’t want to leave their services, so Sandra assigned a case manager and everyone is still happy.

All the Little Things Count has group homes in Spring, Friendswood, Katy, Alvin, El Campo, and Wharton. They have day activity centers in Alvin, La Porte, Lake Jackson, El Campo, and Richmond/Rosenberg. Most of the individuals that are served in Fort Bend County live in Foster Care situations. They serve about 350 individuals total. Laura Galvin, case manager, indicated that Sandra is very family-friendly, keeps in touch with all of the families served and tries to provide for each individual’s needs. Laura also indicated that there is very little turnover at All the Little Things Count; Laura has been there for 9 years and has served the same families since joining. She enjoys the individual attention that she can give her families because she knows them so well.

Laura and I visited their premier facility in Alvin – 13 fenced acres with fishing pond, areas for gardening, 4 horses, 4 cows and 1 bull plus a 6000 square foot day activity facility with a spa and small pool used for hydrotherapy (and fun.) The horses will eventually be certified for hippotherapy but for now, the individuals have access to hippotherapy through another therapeutic riding agency in El Campo. Jody West, program director, former volunteer for Special Olympics, is a licensed Behavior Specialist. Her philosophy is for the individuals to complete the HCS required programs in the morning and then “have fun”! She indicated that their groups enjoy outings and use their 14 vans often. Laura and Jody also indicated that many of the staff wear multiple “hats”. For example, a staff member could work at a day activity facility but might also be a foster family as well

as a van driver or they could be a foster family and also staff the respite house in Katy, TX on weekends. All the Little Things Count offers respite services when there is bed space available in one of their group homes.

Laura and I next visited a group home near Alvin. Gina Moehlig, Case Manager, and Rose Echols, group home staff, provided the tour. Gina indicated that she serves 18-20 individuals on her case load so she has the opportunity to build better relationships with her families. She also enjoys working out of her home (which is one of the ways Sandra keeps overhead costs low.)

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All the Little Things Count Cont’dNext on the tour was a day activity center in Rosenberg. Keith Smith, manager, indicated that this facility serves approximately 20 individuals with 5 staff members. (I said “Hi” to some of the individuals that I know from other places.) Laura, Keith and I discussed the need for an after-school program for students with special needs in the LCISD and Needville areas that might be accommodated at this facility since the adult program is completed by 3:30 pm. We also discussed this need with Leila Lowry, ATLTC’s Program Manager of day habilitation facilities.

According to Sandra Graves; “When it comes to serving special needs, All The Little Things DO Count!”

For additional information on All the Little Things Count and All the Little Things Country, please call: 1-866-393-1719 or visit their website at www.allthelittlethingscount.com.

Inclusion WorksThe Arc of Fort Bend County financed 6 area school administrators and teachers at the February 2009 Inclusion Works! Conference in Austin. Participants attended sessions regarding how and why to include students with intellectual disabilities in general education classrooms. Inclusion Works! is sponsored annually by Arc of Texas.

Pictured left – right: Ralena Glover, Dean of Instruction, Missouri City M.S.; Jennifer Sowells, Dean of Instruction, Christa McAuliffe M.S.; Trevor Lemon, Principal, Missouri City M.S.; Sharon Delespore, Principal, Christa McAuliffe M.S.; Anne Tenorio, Special Education, Terry H.S.; Charlotte Davenport, Special Education Counselor, Terry H.S.; Mike Bright, Executive Director, Arc of TX. Not pictured: Cheryl Sewell, Education Advocate, Arc of Fort Bend.

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Special Olympics NewsHOUSTON RODEO

The Special Olympics Delegation of The Arc of Fort Bend County received an allocation of seven tickets for the Thursday, March 5, performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Clay Walker entertained Desney Cheeks, Stevie Meyer, Cyrus Moore, David Russell, and Jacqui Smith Russell. Registered Volunteers Terry Moore and Stephanie Reimondo accompanied The Arc’s Athletes to the event.

BASKETBALL

Saturday practices in January and February were pre-empted by the Katy Basketball League. The Arc’s four Basketball Teams played one or two games each on alternating Saturday afternoons in Katy through February 28. Some weeks, two of the Arc’s Teams had a “bye” (no games scheduled). The League Competition started January 17 with the Arc Angels and the Arc Sharks and ended February 28 with the same two Teams. Participation in these League Games provides a better training experience than mere practices could ever accomplish to prepare for Area Tournament Competition. Think a nice thought for Don Wolfe, the Alpha Wolf of Delegation for the Katy WolfPack, and his crew.

The Area 22 Basketball Tournament occurred on March 14, with Classifications on March 11, at Alvin High School in Alvin. The Arc sponsored four basketball teams for the tournament. After classifications on Wednesday, tournament officials divided twenty teams into five divisions for Saturday’s tournament. The Arc Angels played in Division V and earned the Second Place Trophy and Silver Medals. Angels team members include Jerimeco Baines, Mike Cushenberry, Ryan Darnell, Kyle Eddlemon, Zach Johnson, Larryn Lobue, Bridget Stephney, and Timmy Trachier, with Head Coach Larry Lobue. The Arc Doves competed in Division III and won the First Place Trophy and Gold Medals. Coached by Mel Austin, the Doves players are Geraldo Chapa, Alberto Gonzales, Keith Jensen, J. J. Jimenez, Mainak Pandya, Tony Presson, Rachel Terrazas, and Thomas Varghese. The Wolverines also played in Division III, earning the Third Place Trophy and Bronze Medals. As Wolverines, Desney Cheeks, Jimmy Griffin, David Hernandez, Blaine Hylton, Jason Lungstrum, Stevie Meyer, and Ty Williams played inspired basketball under the coaching guidance of Carlos and Carmen Hernandez. The Arc Sharks participated in Division I over at Harby Junior High to capture the Second Place Trophy and Silver Medals. The Sharks consist of Valerie Collier, Cyrus Moore, Aniecia Mouton, Karen Penrod, Jacqui Smith Russell, Russell Smith, and Nicole Taylor. The Sharks Coaches are Linda Provost and Beverly Moore. Additional Registered Volunteers were Glenn Cheeks, Jennifer Churchwell, Rick Cushenberry, Frank Jensen, Beth Jimenez, Kathy Johnson, Ray Johnson, Steve Lungstrum, Head of Delegation Terry L. Moore, Margo Pasko, Stephanie Reimondo, Tournament Medic Mary Stephney-Quinby, John Varghese, and Sharon Williams.

After the Area 22 Tournament, practice will break until April 23 (no practice until April 23). Participation in the Area 22 Tournament is mandatory to qualify for State Summer Games. Practice for State Summer Games will commence on Thursdays and Saturdays on April 23, with no practice on Saturday, May 2. Practices are on Thursdays, 7-9 PM, at the New Hope Lutheran Church, and 8-10 AM, Saturdays, also at the New Hope Lutheran Church.

ATHLETICS (TRACK & FIELD)

Athletics practice started February 21 on Saturdays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, at Clements High School. No practice will occur during continued on pg. �

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Special Olympics News Cont’dinclement weather. The Lamar Invitational Track Meet is Saturday, April 18, at Guy Traylor Stadium in Rosenberg, with a Rain Out Date the following Saturday, April 25. The Area 22 Track Meet is Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, at Clear Creek High School in Clear Creek. Participation in the Area 22 Track Meet (Spring Games) is mandatory to qualify for State Summer Games.

COACHES TRAINING

Anyone interested in being a Certified Coach in Athletics (Track & Field) may attend the Area 22 Training Session on Wednesday, April 1. Please contact Terry Moore for details.

STATE SUMMER GAMES

The State Summer Games for Basketball and Athletics are in Arlington, Thursday-Sunday, May 21-24, 2009. We need registered volunteers to assist with the Track and Field Events. Call Margo Pasko to enroll! 281-494-5928

EGGStravaganzaChildren with special needs will be able to enjoy all the fun of hunting for treat-filled eggs at this year’s City of Sugar Land EGGStravaganza Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, from noon to 3 p.m. at Eldridge Park, 2511 Eldridge Road. For the first time, the City is including a specially developed egg hunt area incorporating the needs of children with either vision or mobility impairments. Eggs hidden at varying heights will be accessible for children in wheelchairs and brightly colored eggs that emit a loud beeping sound to give away their location will be used for children who are blind or visually impaired. Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Director Jim Browne said, “The City is pleased to be taking this step in making our events more inclusive, especially for our youngest residents.” “We are very appreciative of the advice and support from various community groups in planning the special needs egg hunt, and look forward to continuing to work together on future projects.” Michele Chauvin, president of the Texas Association for Parents of children with Visual Impairments, is one of the people who have offered advice and assistance to event organizers. Chauvin has an eight-year-old daughter, Lauren, who has been blind since birth and uses a cane when walking.

EGGStravaganza also promises lots of other activities for children to enjoy, including a visit from the Easter bunny, free photos, a petting zoo, train rides and bounce houses. In celebration of the City’s 50th Anniversary, 50 special “Golden Egg” prizes can also be won.Egg hunts for children will start at noon, based on the following schedule: Ongoing for special needs children up to 12 years oldOngoing for 4 year olds and younger12:30 p.m. for 5 year olds1 p.m. for 6 years olds1:30 p.m. for 7 year olds2 p.m. for 8 and 9 year olds2:30 p.m. for 10, 11 and 12 year olds

All activities are free and open to the public. Children are asked to bring their own egg-hunt baskets. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885.

Alyssa Narvaez, 7, and Lauren Chauvin, 8, with two new friends and their egg hunt baskets ready for this year’s EGGStravaganza.

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1 2 SA Meeting

3SR - Artania

4SO - Track PracticeBowling

5 6 7 8Audit Committee Meeting

9 10 11Bowling

12 13 14 15 16Sp. Ed. TrainingFBISD Parent Training

17SR - Dance at St. Theresa’s

18SO - Lamar Track MeetBowling

19 20Arc Board Meeting

21 22 23SO - Basketball Practice

24SR - Shrine CircusSO - Deadline for Summer Games Response

25SO - Basketball PracticeSO - Track PracticeBowling

26 27 28 29 30SO - Basketball Practice

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

April 2009

2 SA Meeting 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sugar Land Employment Center3 SR - Artania 8:00 p.m. Sam Houston Race Park4 SO - Track Practice 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Clements High School Bowling 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stafford Lanes8 Audit Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m. The Arc office11 Bowling 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stafford Lanes16 Sp. Ed. Training 11:30 am -1:30 pm The Arc of FB - Sugar Land FBISD Parent Training 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dulles H. S Library17 SR - Dance at St. Theresa’s 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Theresa’s Catholic Church18 SO - Lamar Track Meet 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lamar Consolidated ISD Bowling 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stafford Lanes 20 Arc Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. The Arc office23 SO - Basketball Practice 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church24 SR - Shrine Circus 7:00 p.m. Fort Bend County Fairgrounds SO-deadline for turning in Summer Games Response Form (basketball and “track”)25 SO - Basketball Practice 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. New Hope Lutheran Church SO - Track Practice 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Clements High School Bowling 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stafford Lanes30 SO - Basketball Practice 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. New Hope Lutheran Church

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