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Hanover
Arc
P. O. Box 91 Ashland, VA 23005
Tel. 804-798-2400
Email: HanoverArc@aol.com
Winter
2002 Newsletter
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Timothy
Shriver, President of Special Olympics, writes that the current
movie “I Am Sam” is not about Sam Dawson, “a
retarded man with autism, and a mental age of 7." Instead,
“I Am Sam” is about you. In Shriver’s recent
Washington Post article he writes,
"It's understandable that some viewers might be uncomfortable.
It's understandable because people with mental challenges
are the most neglected and misunderstood people in the world.
They are still institutionalized, denied medical care, denied
education and denied respect. They are usually lonely, mostly
unemployed, sometimes ridiculed and regularly left out. A
mother of a special child once told me that her greatest fear
was that no one would come to her son's birthday party. She
was willing to fight for her son, but she couldn't fight the
fear that no one cared.
All of that may be understandable, but it's wrong. It's wrong
because there are 170 million people in the world with mental
retardation who, despite obvious challenges, have gifts that
can and should be seen, heard and understood. There are more
than 6 million people with mental disabilities in the United
States alone, and for them, "mental age" is a narrow
assessment of their humanity, and 'disability' is a one-dimensional
label for their capabilities."
Loneliness is the greatest disability that people in our country
face, says David Pitonyak of the Commonwealth Coalition for
Community. In Hanover County, there are children and adults
with disabilities who experience profound loneliness as a
result of isolation.
Daily we hear from or hear about,
Hanover
Arc works to reduce isolation and loneliness through the Adult
Recreation Program, funds for camperships, scholarships and
even adaptive equipment, which increases a person’s ability
to be in touch with others. Hanover Arc salutes our donors
in this newsletter who make it possible to provide these services.
Many
in Hanover County are generously stepping up and volunteering
their gifts to make life better for individuals with disabilities.
Hanover Arc is excited to annouce that:
Pamela
B. Cathcart’s newest book, The
Memory Keep
will provide Scholarship funds in memory of Elvis G. Jimenez.
The
First Annual Country Music Show benefiting Hanover Arc
is scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 3:00 PM.
The
Friends of Hanover Gala will donate funds to Hanover Arc in
December 2002 for adaptive equipment.
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Country
Music Show Benefit
Sunday,
April 14, 2002 3:00 PM Ashland Theater
When
they aren't doing something with their grandchildren, raising
funds for a charity or at church, you will probably find Bob
and Jackie Thornton tapping their feet at a country music
show. They travel many miles from their home in Montpelier
to hear their favorite singers and groups. The Thorntons out
of a desire to help children with disabilities, asked Hanover
Arc if they could put on a country music show to benefit Hanover
Arc's Summer Educational Scholarship and Campership Funds.
Bob, also a golfer, has played in the two Hanover Arc golf
tournaments. He said that he had a great time at the tournaments
but he wanted to do something more to help. Sweeter words
could not have been heard by Hanover Arc, as raising funds
is a constant ongoing challenge.
Bob
and Jackie are well known fans to the musicians on stage.
With a similar desire to make good things happen for others,
the Austin Armadillos are joining with Bob and Jackie to make
this show possible. Many of their friends are pitching in
to put on the First Annual Country Music Show.
Our
thanks to Bob, Jackie, the Austin Armadillos and their friends.
You
may call Hanover Arc 798-2400 to reserve your ticket. Tell
your friends and family. Tickets are $10.00. Mark April 14
on your calendar and support a great cause for great kids.
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Respite
- Recreation - Camperships
Children
and adults with disabilities may apply for 2002 funds for
Respite & Recreation, including Camperships. To make sure
you are on the application
mailing list call Hanover Arc - 798-2400.
Will
Your Church Participate?
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March
is Mental Retardation Awareness Month.
Hanover Arc provides church bulletin inserts to promote awareness
of people with disabilities. Photos of Hanover children &
adults will be featured. Tell us how many bulletins your church
would like to have for any Sunday in March. 798-2400.
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Adult
Recreation
Hanover
Co. Parks & Recreation has oodles of activities for young,
old and in-between to participate in. Make sure you read their
bulletin available at any library. Hanover Arc will provide
transportation for adults to programs on Thursday nights from
February - May. Call 798-2400 for information.
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Dennis
Dohnal Outstanding Board Member
The
end of 2001 brought the completion of The Honorable Dennis
Dohnal's six years on the Board of Directors for Hanover Arc.
(Six consecutive years is the maximum one may serve.) "Dennny"
was a popular and sought after Hanover Arc speaker for the
United Way Services Campaign speeches at businesses. In one
campaign season alone, he traveled and spoke at 21 different
businesses. He often took the early bird speeches and would
be present for the 7:30 AM meetings. That was just one of
the many ways in which Denny served on the Board. We applaud
and thank Denny for his many contributions.
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Did
You Know???
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Hanover
Co. Dept. of Parks & Recreation is starting an after
school enrichment program for 2 days per week at Oak Knoll?
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Other
after school programs exist at some of the middle schools?
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Parks
& Recreation will provide a therapeutic aide to assist
an individual so that they can participate in Parks &
Recreation offerings?
If you want to find out more about these and other services
provided by Parks & Rec. Call Dana Pritchett at 779-7948.
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Respite
and Recreation Applications
WHAT:
Hanover Arc's Respite & Recreation Fund provides financial
assistance and information for children and adults with disabilities
to participate in the recreational and/or respite activity
of their choice. Awards are based on need and funds available.
WHO:
Hanover County residents,
Persons with mental retardation,
Children aged birth - six years with developmental delays.
HOW:
Plan a recreation or respite activity that you/your family
member would like to do in 2002.
Download
an application [MSword]
[Adobe
Acrobat PDF]
[Rich
Text RTF]
by or fill out our[ on-line
application]
by March 20, 2002
Applicants
will be notified of awards in April 2002.
Go to camp
Hire a sitter, have a night out
Take a class
Do it YOUR way, make it work for you/your family.
Choice Control Chances
Would it help you? Aquatec Fortuna
Allen
and Rose Broaddus donated their nearly new Aquatec Fortuna
to Hanover Arc for use by others. The Aquatec Fortuna is an
adaptive bathing device which is placed in the bathtub. If
you are interested in using this piece of equipment, call
Hanover Arc at 798-2400. Thanks to the Broadduses!
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Request
Assistance In Advance From Hanover County Department of Parks
and Recreation (to participate in offerings listed in 30 page
brochure).
"THAT
IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE", said the parent.
"YES, IT IS TRUE!", said the staff.
It
is true that children and adults with disabilities may request
assistance (in advance) from the staff of the Hanover County
Department of Parks and Recreation so that they can participate
in offerings listed in the Parks & Recreation 30 page
brochure. A parent/caregiver may call in advance, and talk
with Dana Pritchett, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist about
the supports that their family member needs to participate
in an activity. Dana Pritchett will determine with the child/adult
and family/caregiver what support is needed and seek a qualified
staff person to assist the individual. The staff person will
meet your family member at the activity site and be ready
to help them enjoy!
Here
it is step by step:
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Believe!
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Look in the Discover Your Parks Winter/Spring 2002 bulletin
with your family member and pick the course offerings
that are of interest.
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Think
about what specific assistance your family member would
need to participate in the activity. (mobility, communication,
supervision, instruction, etc.)
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Call
Dana Pritchett at 779-7948 and tell her what your family
member wants to enroll in and tell her the specific assistance
needed.
YOU
MUST CALL AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED ACTIVITY.
Is
anything stopping you now?
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After
School Programs for Middle Schoolers
After
school programs are popping up at Stonewall Jackson and Oak
Knoll in addition to programs at Liberty Middle School. If
you have a child at one of those schools check it out. And
YES, children with disabilities can attend and are encouraged
to enroll!
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Special
Olympics
Are
you on the mailing list? Did you get the Spring newsletter?
If not call Kathy Healey at 746-0082 to get on the mailing
list.
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Mark
your calendar
Friday,
February 22 Winter Beach Party 7:00 PM at Gandy Gym, 200 Berkley
St. Ashland
Saturday, March 9 - Saturday Sitters
Sunday, April 14 Country Music Show - 3:00 PM - Ashland Theater
- 798-2400 to reserve tickets.
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Other
Events
March
Mental Retardation Awareness Month - Free church bulletin
inserts available
Golf
Tournament - Fall 2002
Christmas
Party & Annual Meeting December 2002
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