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Y CUBS YMCA CHILDREN’S UNIFIED BENEFITS AND SERVICES
YMCA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
DIVERSE ABILITIES SWIM LESSONS The YMCA of Greater New Orleans will be launching a pilot program focused
on reaching children with diverse abilities during the summer for 2019. Our
new program will provide specialized one-on-one or small group lessons for
children with various special needs. Through this swimming program,
parents and caregivers will be given the opportunity to provide their
children with the means to learn fundamental water safety and swimming
skills in a safe environment. Offerings vary by location. Scholarships are
available based on financial need.
Y CUBS’ NEWSLETTER FOR SPRING AND SUMMER 2019
IN THIS ISSUE
Diverse Swimming Lessons
iCan Bike!
Meet Rachael Jonas!
Y Autism Staff Training
1st Responder Autism Training
Our Branches
Save the Dates
ENJOY THIS ISSUE?
Feel free to share this newsletter
with anyone who you think may
find it useful.
QUESTIONS,
COMMENTS, IDEAS?
Contact Amy Segar
Director of YMCA Children’s
Unified Benefits and Services
(YCUBS)
504-568-6922 ext. 278
Y CUBS
320 Metairie-Hammond Hwy. #321
Metairie, LA 70005
https://www.facebook.com/YCUBS/
Please contact Association
Aquatics Director Rachael Jonas
to discuss options and availabil-
ity.
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MEET RACHAEL JONAS
ASSOCIATION AQUATICS DIRECTOR
Rachael Jonas has been work-ing in Aquatics for the YMCA of Greater New Orleans for over 6 years. At the begin-ning of 2015 she was promot-ed to the position of Associa-tion Aquatics Director and helps to oversee all pools in the YGNO area. As Associa-tion Aquatics Director, Rachael has been instrumen-tal in expanding Y swimming programs to include adaptive swim therapy for youth with autism and other develop-mental disabilities. She moved to New Orleans from the YMCA of Metro Milwaukee with 9 years of experience in aquatics management. Rachael graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s of Science de-gree. She is a faculty level trainer for YMCA Swim Les-sons and Lifeguarding, Team Leader certified through the YMCA of the USA, Certified Pool Operator through the National Pool and Spa Associ-ation, Lifeguard Instructor certified through the Red Cross, and certified in Chil-dren with Challenges course from the USA Swimming Foundation.
HOW IT WORKS
The YMCA Children’s Unified Benefits and Services and UP 21 will be hosting iCan Shine’s
renowned iCan Bike program in the Castine Center at Pelican Park. The purpose is to
teach individuals with disabilities how to ride a conventional bike and become lifelong
independent riders. The program will take place June 17-21, 2019.
iCan Bike uses a fleet of adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program, and a
trained staff to teach individuals with disabilities how to ride a bike. Riders attend the
same 75-minute session each day for five consecutive days where they will be physically
assisted and encouraged by two volunteer “spotters.”
Over the course of the 5-day camp the adapted bike is adjusted to gradually introduce
more instability in an effort to challenge riders at their own individual pace. The week is
concluded with a touching and inspiring award ceremony!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Be a Volunteer
Be a “spotter” for the same rider for each of the 5 days and experience the joy of help-
ing someone learn to ride! 75 invigorating minutes per day… it just may be the most re-
warding exercise and emotional experience you’ve ever had!
Be a Sponsor
Support children and youth with special needs in our community by becoming a spon-
sor for this incredible event. Sponsors will be recognized on program shirts, on social me-
dia and the YMCA’s website, print materials, and through other promotional opportuni-
ties.
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YMCA STAFF TRAINING
Dr. Brian Esteve has
implemented an Autism
101 Workshop for 3 of
our YMCA branches’ child
care staff. He provided
tips, tools and information
on Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD). The staff
also eagerly participated
in an in-depth Q & A
segment at the end of the
workshop.
Dr. Brian Esteve, Ph.D,
BCBA-D is a Louisiana
native and received his
doctoral degree from
Louisiana State University.
Dr. Esteve is a licensed
psychologist and behavior
analyst and holds the
highest certification status
issued by Behavior Analyst
Certification Board.
Y CUBS’ Hosts 1st Responder Autism Training
YMCA Children's Unified Benefits and Services (Y CUBS) hosted a successful 6 hour "1st Responder Autism Training" on March 22nd. It was open to Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, EMS, Security, Criminal Justice and anyone else that may encounter an individual on the autism spectrum in an emergency situation.
The training was led by Captain William Cannata and Lieutenant Jimmy Donohoe who have been delivering this training across the country for many years. This training covered a wide variety of important topics and skills, including: tools for agencies to address autism related field contact situations, communication and behavior, sensory issues, de-escalation techniques, and detaining/arresting/restraining and custody situations.
Quotes from our participants:
“Thank you for coming out and sharing your personal experience. I plan to
take your point of view and training and my own personal experiences back
to my department.”
“I believe that this training should be provided to all public servants. This is a
valuable training and would be good for anyone dealing with the public.”
”Presenters were very knowledgeable and engaging. Information presented
was very good and taught me a topic that I was not familiar with. This
training will definitely help me to do my job better. Very thankful that Amy
and the YMCA hosted this training.”
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SAVE THE DATES
April 11, 2019
5:00pm-8:00pm
Kendra Gives Back
Lakeside Mall
Y CUBS and Kendra Scott are
partnering on April 11, 2018 from
5:00-8:00 for sipping, sweets and
shopping. The Y CUBS will receive
20% of all the proceeds from this
event, so come shop for a purpose!
Give NOLA Day!
May 7, 2019
24 Hours
Give NOLA Day is a 24-hour event
hosted by the Greater New Orleans
Foundation to inspire people to give
generously to nonprofits making our
region stronger, creating a thriving
community for all. Help the YMCA of
GNO on this “fun”draising day!
Beignet Fest October 5, 2019
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
New Orleans City Park
Festival Grounds
Proceeds from Beignet Fest benefit
the Tres Doux Foundation, which
makes grants to nonprofits serving
children with developmental delays.
From traditional sweet treats covered
in powdered sugar to savory options
bursting with seafood, cheese and
more, Beignet Fest will feature more
than 30 beignet dishes from some of
New Orleans' best restaurants and
food trucks.
Hats and Horses 2nd Annual Gala
December 2019 (Date TBD)
New Orleans Race Track
Black and Gold Room
Come be a guest, break out the hats,
and dress to impress! Meet us in the
Black and Gold room for an exciting
afternoon of cocktails, hors
d’oeuvres, horse racing, photo ops,
silent auction and so much fun at the
Fairgrounds Race Course.
YMCA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Belle Chasse YMCA 8101 Highway 23 Belle Chasse Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504)392-9622
Buras YMCA 36342 Hwy 11 Buras, LA 70041 (504) 564-0591
East Jefferson YMCA 6691 Riverside Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 888-9622
Port Sulphur YMCA 278 Civic Dr. Port Port Sulphur, LA 70083 (504) 564-0911
West St. Tammany YMCA 71256 Francis Road Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-9622
YMCA Educational Services (YES!) New Orleans Public Library 219 Loyola Ave New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 596-3842
Metro Office & YMCA Children’s Unified Benefits and Services (Y CUBS) Brown Foundation Center 320 Metairie Hammond Highway, Suite 321 Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 568 9622
