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Arc Foundation of Monroe to Honor the Heilbronners
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 (75 reads)
Local attorney and agency volunteer Warren Heilbronner and his wife, Joyce, who reside in Brighton, will be recognized by the Arc Foundation of Monroe on April 25 at Midvale Country Club witht he naming of a new leadership giving society in their honor.
The Heilbronner Society has been established to honor those donors who have supported the Foundation with several contributions over the years. Warren and Joyce have given to the Arc Foundation well over 100 times since Warren first became involved as a volunteer back in the 1970's. But is wasn't until their granddaughter Sarah was born in 1991 that the involvement took on new meaning.
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ARC INDIVIDUAL SCREENS HIS FIFTH FILM
Monday, February 25, 2013 (167 reads)
ARC INDIVIDUAL SCREENS HIS FIFTH FILM,
“BURY MY HEART WITH TONAWANDA”
Writer and Producer Adrian Esposito Talks About His New Film with Main Actor Steve Blum
VISUALS: Arc individuals, staff members, actors and directors gather to talk to their peer, Adrian, about the creation of “Bury My Heart With Tonawanda” and how he is fulfilling his dream of becoming a film maker with the help of The Arc, Animatus Studios and eight developmentally disabled actors who starred in his fifth film.
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Melyssa Mantell, Teacher at LifePrep@Naz wins Golden Apple Award
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 (86 reads)
Melyssa Mantell is a teacher at the joint program between Victor School District and The Arc of Monroe County. This program is called LifePrep@Naz and is held at Nazareth College. She was nominated for the award by Colleen, one of the individuals who attends The Arc’s day habilitation part of Life Prep. This is a great partnership between The Arc of Monroe, Nazareth and Victor Schools.
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Parent Transition Program
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 (352 reads)
THE ARC OF MONROE LAUNCHES NEW PARENT TRANSISTION PROGRAM
Rochester, N.Y. (October 5, 2012) — The Arc of Monroe County is introducing a new program that focuses on the parents of young teens and young adults. The Adult Transition Parent Group will help parents with adult transition planning and post-secondary options for their children or guardians.
Parents participating in the group will learn about requirements for transition planning in schools, college experiences, employment opportunities, expectations of the group and other topics. The group is meant to be interactive and is open to anyone interested.
“Our hope is that this group will be an interactive opportunity to expose families to all of the options available our community for their children and loved ones,” said Jamie Dermody, Community Outreach Coordinator at The Arc. “As a group, we will overview the services and supports available in Monroe County and learn from area-professionals on various topics. Our goal is to spread awareness, educate families and provide resources and support which will assist young adults in navigating through the system more effectively and seamlessly.”
The kickoff meeting for The Adult Transition Parent Group will be held on October 24, 2012 at 5pm in room 102 at The Arc of Monroe. If you plan to attend the event please RSVP by October 19, 2012 to Jaime Dermody at 585-730-6037 or jdermody@arcmonroe.org
About The Arc of Monroe County
For more than 50 years, The Arc of Monroe County has been working with and for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc offers a variety of services designed to increase independence and self-sufficiency, and enhance the quality of life and self-esteem of program participants by providing them with meaningful social development, employment, community living and enrichment opportunities. For more information about The Arc of Monroe County and its programs, call 585-271-0660.
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KICKSALON Art Show
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 (0 reads)
KICKSALON Hosts 5th Annual Art Exhibit
-Proceeds to benefit The Arc of Monroe County-
WHAT: Art enthusiasts join together for the KICKSALON art exhibit and fundraiser benefiting the Community Arts Connection at the Arc of Monroe. In its 5th year, the KICKSALON art exhibit has raised more than $6,000 for Community Arts Connection, a day habilitation program through The Arc that uses the arts to facilitate the achievement of a full range of valued outcomes including social, emotional and cognitive goals for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Guests are invited to the artist reception and silent auction by salon owner, Ron Palozzi.
WHEN: Sunday, November 4, 2012
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: KICKSALON
277 Alexander Street
Rochester, N.Y. 14607
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