Spring At The Arc 2018 Spring At The Arc 2018

Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: Darkness Into Light Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, enter on Trumbull Street Presented by: Lauren Berger, RESTORE About the Class: The #MeToo movement has brought this topic right up in front of us, and it is an especially important one, statistically speaking, for families of children with disabilities. A tough subject, but one you don’t want to ignore. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training that educates adults in all roles to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Presenter is trauma informed.

Registration Needed: Call 991-5459 or text 519-5709 or email [email protected]

Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: Darkness Into Light Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, enter on Trumbull Street Presented by: Lauren Berger, RESTORE About the Class: The #MeToo movement has brought this topic right up in front of us, and it is an especially important one, statistically speaking, for families of children with disabilities. A tough subject, but one you don’t want to ignore. Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training that educates adults in all roles to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Presenter is trauma informed.


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Arc

2018

Class Name: Digital Footprint / Internet for Families Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, enter on Trumbull Street Presented by: Kim Derrenbacher and Lynne Blum, CommonSense Certified Educators, Dansville CSD About the Class: Learn what a digital footprint is and how to help children navigate social media and the Internet. Talk to CommonSense Certified educators who can answer your questions so that you can feel more digitally aware and up to date on the latest Internet issues.


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Class Name: Digital Footprint / Internet for Families Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, enter on Trumbull Street Presented by: Kim Derrenbacher and Lynne Blum, CommonSense Certified Educators, Dansville CSD About the Class: Learn what a digital footprint is and how to help children navigate social media and the Internet. Talk to CommonSense Certified educators who can answer your questions so that you can feel more digitally aware and up to date on the latest Internet issues.


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: OPWDD Family Info Session (NOT FET) Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Starts at: 3:00-6:00 pm Location: 96 West Buffalo Street, Warsaw (Hillside) Presented by: Heidi Kaiser, OPWDD About the Class: Do you have a family member with a developmental and/or intellectual disability in need of services? Please register to attend our free information session! The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming is pleased to present an Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Front Door (OPWDD) Family Information Session. This session is for anyone: New to OPWDD services Looking to change their current services Session will cover: • The process to become eligible for services • Types of support and services available • Where you can go to get assistance


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: OPWDD Family Info Session (NOT FET) Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Starts at: 3:00-6:00 pm Location: 96 West Buffalo Street, Warsaw (Hillside) Presented by: Heidi Kaiser, OPWDD About the Class: Do you have a family member with a developmental and/or intellectual disability in need of services? Please register to attend our free information session! The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming is pleased to present an Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Front Door (OPWDD) Family Information Session. This session is for anyone: New to OPWDD services Looking to change their current services Session will cover: • The process to become eligible for services • Types of support and services available • Where you can go to get assistance


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: The ABC’s of a School Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 36 Center Street—Wyoming Co Ag & Business Ctr Warsaw Presented by: Gretchen Jackson, Starbridge, Inc. About the Class: Family members and professionals are invited to attend a variety of school meetings. The ultimate goal is for the family and school to work together for the benefit of the child's education. Participants in this workshop will learn how to get the most out of a meeting, gain an understanding of the importance of effective communication and collaboration during any type of school meeting, and learn about the basic types of school meetings and their purposes. Feel prepared and know how to handle these inevitable meetings!


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: The ABC’s of a School Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 36 Center Street—Wyoming Co Ag & Business Ctr Warsaw Presented by: Gretchen Jackson, Starbridge, Inc. About the Class: Family members and professionals are invited to attend a variety of school meetings. The ultimate goal is for the family and school to work together for the benefit of the child's education. Participants in this workshop will learn how to get the most out of a meeting, gain an understanding of the importance of effective communication and collaboration during any type of school meeting, and learn about the basic types of school meetings and their purposes. Feel prepared and know how to handle these inevitable meetings!


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: Sensory Tips & Tricks Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, enter on Trumbull Street Presented by: Sara James, OT, The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming About the Class: What Does Sensory Even Mean? How Could This Class Help You? If you have a child who experiences some differences with sensory processing, finding balance is important. Occupational therapy is one of the key ways that children can learn to prevent overload. You can help! In this class some commonly used techniques and approaches that are used by Occupational Therapists in schools and clinics will be reviewed to help you encourage a happier and healthier home environment for all.


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

Class Name: Sensory Tips & Tricks Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, enter on Trumbull Street Presented by: Sara James, OT, The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming About the Class: What Does Sensory Even Mean? How Could This Class Help You? If you have a child who experiences some differences with sensory processing, finding balance is important. Occupational therapy is one of the key ways that children can learn to prevent overload. You can help! In this class some commonly used techniques and approaches that are used by Occupational Therapists in schools and clinics will be reviewed to help you encourage a happier and healthier home environment for all.


2018

Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: Advocacy Steps: The Essentials Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 36 Center Street—Wyoming Co Ag & Business Ctr Warsaw Presented by: Gretchen Jackson, Starbridge, Inc. About the Class: Advocacy is the act of problem solving with a purpose and a goal. A parent might engage in advocacy on behalf of his or her child; a person who has a disability may advocate for themselves; a teacher may advocate on behalf of a student; groups of people may join forces in systemic advocacy efforts to change laws or policies. A step-by-step approach can guide us toward the desired outcome, regardless of the circumstance or scope. Get confident and ready to take on this role!


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: Advocacy Steps: The Essentials Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 36 Center Street—Wyoming Co Ag & Business Ctr Warsaw Presented by: Gretchen Jackson, Starbridge, Inc. About the Class: Advocacy is the act of problem solving with a purpose and a goal. A parent might engage in advocacy on behalf of his or her child; a person who has a disability may advocate for themselves; a teacher may advocate on behalf of a student; groups of people may join forces in systemic advocacy efforts to change laws or policies. A step-by-step approach can guide us toward the desired outcome, regardless of the circumstance or scope. Get confident and ready to take on this role!


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

2018

Class Name: Stress Help: Relaxation for Busy Times Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, enter on Trumbull Street Presented by: Lori McEvoy, Mental Health Association of Livingston County About the Class: Everyone is overbooked and taking a class adds another thing to your list. Take some time for yourself in this class to learn and practice some relaxation techniques to help you through the other days of the week!


Spring Classes At

The

Arc

Class Name: Stress Help: Relaxation for Busy Times Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Starts at: 6:00-8:00 pm Location: 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, enter on Trumbull Street Presented by: Lori McEvoy, Mental Health Association of Livingston County About the Class: Everyone is overbooked and taking a class adds another thing to your list. Take some time for yourself in this class to learn and practice some relaxation techniques to help you through the other days of the week!


2018