Executive Director Update
It is hard to believe that we are at the end of September already. I noticed today the leaves are starting to change.
September was a great month for the Arc. We attended two football games with Adult Recreation and Superstar Social Club.
We had over 90 tickets distributed for these two games. Everyone had a great time.
On September 16th, we hosted Kids Night Out during United Way's Week of Caring. We had 29 kids attend! This is up from 14
at our last Kids Night Out. This evening provides an opportunity for parents to have some time away and for kids to spend
time with other kids who they do not get the opportunity to see every day. It was so great to see kids who have not seen each
other since Camp SPARKS play and get reacquainted. Wabash National Corporation was our Week of Caring partner again this year.
They provided us with 8 volunteers and lots of pizza for dinner. It was hard to tell who had more fun -- our kids or the Wabash
folks.
The Arc raised over $35 for Hunger Hike this year. It was a nice event and a good day to be downtown.
Thanks for all you do to support The Arc. It is wonderful to work with each one of you.
I hope you have a great October. Take care!
Milissa
Building a Better Future: Planning for your child's best life!
Regardless of your age, or the age of your child, it is important to plan for the best quality of life for
both you and your child. Future planning ensures your child's needs are met throughout his or her life.
You want to be able to make this plan before there is a crisis. Some decisions affect your child while you are
still living (like guardianship) and others affect your child after you are gone (like trusts).
We are bringing together many of the people and organizations involved in planning for the future
of a loved one with special needs. This is your chance to find out what services are available to you and to talk with
professionals. We hope you can join us on Monday, October 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the downtown Tippecanoe County Library.
For more information visit our website.
Halloween Party - BOO!
We hope you can join us on Saturday, October 22 from 6:15pm - 8:00pm. We are still working out all the fun details. Watch your mailbox
or subscribe to our
Adult Recreation email list so you can be the first to know.
We will also be updating the Adult Recreation Emergency Contact and Photo Release forms at this event. Everyone who
returns their completed signed form at the Halloween Party will be entered to win a prize! You can download your form here.
SSSC-Jr Haunted Woods Walk
After a great callout last night, the social skills club for children in grades 2 through 5 have already planned
their second event! We hope you can join us on Friday, October 28, 6pm - 8pm for a Haunted Woods Walk-- a delightful, scary tour through
the woods at the Carpenter Home followed by s'mores by the fire. Please have your child come dressed in costume
and shoes that can get dirty.
The cost is $3 to cover drinks and snacks. Please RSVP to Milissa at 765-476-3277 or director@arcoftippecanoe.org by
October 25.
The Arc of Indiana 2011 Conference!
The Arc of Indiana's 2011 Conference and Appreciation Luncheon will take place Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Fountains
Banquet and Conference Center in Carmel, Indiana.
Through the opening plenary session, workshops and a special program at the Appreciation Luncheon we will be
sharing and getting your input on the major report that has come out of the Building Pathways to Empowerment
Campaign – a Blueprint for Change.
We encourage everyone to attend this conference to learn more about the Blueprint for Change! You can register
online at www.arcind.org.
Waiting List Task Force Recommendations from The Arc of Indiana
In response to Indiana’s growing waiting list for home and community based services funded by Medicaid waivers, The Arc
of Indiana called on self-advocates, family members and partnering advocacy organizations to form a Waiting List Task Force
in May 2011.
The task force reviewed, discussed and made recommendations on critical issues regarding waiting lists, including how to
manage waiting lists, eligibility criteria – both to be on the waiting list and to receive waiver services, strategies to
help those waiting for services, and how to best utilize funds and other resources to those receiving waiver services.
The Arc of Indiana, along with members of the Waiting List Task Force, invites you to review the Waiting List Task Force
Report and share your feedback and comments with Executive Director John Dickerson.
Download a copy of the report by visiting:
http://www.arcind.org/upload/assets/pdfs/public%20policy/the_arc_of_indiana_waiting_list_task_force_report_%209.2011.pdf
Contact John at: jdickerson@arcind.org or 317-977-2375 or The Arc of Indiana, 107 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 800, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.
New Facebook Page
The Arc of Tippecanoe County has a new Facebook page. The new page makes
it easier to post and share information with you, including pictures from our latest events!
To view this new page, type in "The Arc of Tippecanoe County" in the
search box at the top of Facebook. You'll get two hits: one with our new
logo in black and one with the new logo in white. Choose the one in
WHITE -- that's the new page.
United Way Time!
The United Way campaign for 2012 is underway. The United Way announced at the Kickoff Event that they are 1/3 of the way to
their goal. Please consider making a donation of any amount to United Way. Every little bit helps to meet our community's
goal and supports local social service agencies-including The Arc.
Milissa's Office Hours
The Arc office is housed in the IU Health-Arnett building at 1500 Salem Street in Lafayette in Room 146. Office Hours are
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 to 12, and Thursday 3:30 to 5:30. Please stop by and visit us at our new office.
| Mon, Oct 10, 2011: | Building a Better Future: Planning for your child's best life! 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Tippecanoe County Public Library Downtown. |
| Fri, Oct 14, 2011: | SuperStar Social Club Bonfire and Weiner Roast. |
| Sat, Oct 22, 2011: | Adult Recreation Halloween Dance. 6:15pm - 8:00pm. Stay tuned for more details! |
| Fri, Oct 28, 2011: | SSSC-Jr Haunted Woods Walk, 6pm-8pm. The Haunted Carpenter Woods. |
| Tue, Nov 1, 2011: | The Arc of Indiana 2011 Conference, 9am - 5pm. The Fountains in Carmel. |
| Fri, Nov 18, 2011: | Adult Recreation Holiday Dinner and Dance. 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Stay tuned for more details! |