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2 Stevens Center 2018

Message from the president

Message from the director

I invite you to take the time to learn about the Stevens Center. The first step may be taking time to read this publi-cation.

The next step might be examining how you relate to indi-viduals that have a long-term disability. Is it possible to cre-ate a more welcoming community for them, if only by taking a moment to share a greeting when you see them?

The next step might be to get involved by volunteering at the Stevens Center. Whether you contribute an hour a year, or several hours week, be assured your activity will make a difference.

The Stevens Center is about building new relationships, with equates to new friendships. Each friendship is special. In turn, these friendships make us happy. By building new friendships we are all working to make us a better commu-nity.

Remember, you cannot give to others without benefitting yourself.

J.J. CuffBoard President

The Stevens Center provides support to the community so individu-als who have a developmental disability—a significant intellectual and/or physical disability which began before age 22—can be active and respected members of the community in which they live.

As you read this publication, learn about some of the things the Ste-vens Center does to promote successful inclusion. Note how many of our programs and services benefit the entire community. For example:

• Stepping Stones Children Center provides quality child care for all children from birth through kindergarten. It is also an NC Pre-K site. Having a disability is not required.

• Summer camps are open to individuals three and older. Having a disability is not required.

• Recreation programs, such as First Friday Family Night, the spring bowling league, and wintertime movies nights are all open to the entire community.

• Rideability is an affordable evening and weekend transportation option for people with any kind of disability, including those that are age-related.

If you truly believe that all persons were created equal and should be treated equal, then get involved in the Stevens Center. Enroll in a program, or become a volunteer. Help to make your community the best place for any person to live.

Roger M. BaileyExecutive Director


The Stevens Center provides

personalized supportfor individuals with

developmental disabilitiesto live fulfilling livesin a welcoming

community.

Professional and caring

assistance based on the specific needs of each unique person

Significant long-term disabilities

beginning before age 22, or for

children younger than four, a

developmental delay

A self-directed life based on an

individual’s choicesAn informed

community that accepts and respects difference in people, and assists others

when needed

MissionStatement

www.stevenscenter.org

www.facebook.com/stevenscenter

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T hrough a series of cir-cumstances, Bryan Rives lives with his Aunt, Fran

Gardner. She doesn’t consider it a burden, but it is a respon-sibility. Connections makes it easier for both of them.

“My life could be more dif-ficult because Bryan is not a morning person, and wants to sleep in,” said Gardner. “I would be more housebound. Connections gives Bryan a reason to get up, and gives me time to do what I need to get done.”

“Once Bryan gets out the door, I see his attitude change,” Gardner continued. “He comes home in a good mood, takes time to talk to the COLTS driver that takes him to and from the Stevens Center. When he gets in the house, we have a nice conversation on what he did that day.”

Bryan’s story highlights sev-eral of the purposes of Con-nections.

First, Connections is designed to be an affordable option for individuals that do not receive other publicly funded services such as NC Innovations, day program or

sheltered workshop. Connec-tions is a private-pay program. Individuals pay $200 per month for about 100 hours of programming, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thurs-day.

Second, Connections pro-vides families with time to do the things important to them, without the additional respon-sibility of working around the needs of the family member who has a developmental dis-ability.

Third, Connections gives the Connections’ participant a schedule and reason for start-ing their day early. Many of the families note that before Connections, the participant was much more sedentary and would not want to get up in the morning.

Fourth, Connections is structured to help the partici-pant increase independence. For example, on a weekly basis Bryan volunteers at his church to assist other in the weekly cleaning. Initially, staff would accompany Bryan, assisting him to learn how to use COLTS independently, and how to complete different

cleaning assignments. Within a few weeks Bryan was mak-ing the whole excursion with-out staff assistance. Any help he now needs is provided by the other church members that are volunteering at the same time.

Fourth, Connections is designed to meet the human need for connection to other people. This is accomplished through relationships that develop among individuals in the program. More important-ly, the steady flow of volun-teers coming into the program, and the volunteer work done by Connections in the commu-nity, increase exposure to the real world.

To be part of Connections, an individual must have inde-pendent care skills and partici-pate in an environment that provides peripheral supervi-sion with a ratio of one staff to nine participants. Further, the program is designed for individuals that, within two years, will be volunteering or working in the community without fulltime staff support. For more information, call our office.


CONNECTIONS

Our national CARF accreditation is evidence that our organization strives to improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service delivery, creating a foundation for continuous quality improvement and consumer satisfaction. This assures the persons we serve, and their families, that our services are focused on their unique needs. Community-Based Support (NC Innovations and IPRS) and employment (WINNERs) services of the Stevens Center are accredited by CARF.

Bryan Rives volunteers weekly

N C Innovations, which several years ago replaced CAP ser-

vices, is a Medicaid-funded program throughout North Carolina. NC Innovations provides in-home and com-munity-based support to indi-viduals of all ages who have a developmental disability.

Once a person qualifies for services, the individual or their family chooses a service pro-vider. Currently, 45 individuals in Lee, Harnett and Moore Counties receive their services through the Stevens Center.

NC Innovations helps indi-viduals maintain their homes in the community and meet their daily personal care and safety needs. The services are designed to offer informed choice and flexibility so that people may live successfully with the support appropri-ate to their level of need and according to their personal preferences. Support services range from a few hours per week to twelve hours per day.

According to the National Council on Disability (ncd.gov) and based on the most recent data available (2009), in North Carolina the average annual cost of living in a State institu-tion is $175,565. That com-pares to an average annual cost of $45,697 to provide NC Innovations services. More importantly, NC Innovations services provides the support an individual needs to be an active and included part of the community where they live.

Call Roger Bailey at 919-776-4048 for more information on receiving NC Innovations services through the Stevens Center.


NC INNOVATIONS

“We’ve been with the Stevens Center since it opened, and we cannot imagine going anywhere else. The Stevens Center has made my daughter’s life a whole lot better, and my life also because I know she is loved and she is taken care of. Thank you, Stevens Center, for a job well done.”

— Jan R.

Because of the support these last seven years, my son now has the tools to support himself through the easy stuff. You were in the trenches with us during the most difficult times. You all know we could not have survived these seven years without your support. My love a gratitude to you for years to come! — Chris G.

What families are saying about NC Innovations provided through the Stevens Center

6 Stevens Center 2018Stepping Stones Children’s Center is a program of Stevens Center.It provides:• Quality child care from birth to Kindergarten. Children of all abilities learn and play together, side by side.• NC Pre-K• Occupational therapy and speech therapy on-site. One need not attend Stepping Stones Children’s Center to access the OT and speech services.


AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION Evening and Saturday daytime in Lee County.

Who can ride?• Any person with a disability

(may be age, accident, or birth-related)

• An aide can also ride, if needed for your safety

What do you need?• Riders will first have to register and get a free photo

ID from the Stevens Center.

• You must provide evidence of your disability.

When can you ride?• Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

How to schedule a ride?• Thursday rides must be scheduled no later than

NOON Tuesday

• Friday and Saturday rides must be scheduled no later than NOON Wednesday

How much does it cost?• One-way fare is $1 cash, with correct change

1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330 Ph (919) 776-4048, Fax (919)774-7711

Our space is great for:• Birthday Parties• Dinners• Quinceañeras• Church Dinners• Wedding Receptions• Training Events• Gospel Concerts

Rental includes room set up and tear down with tables and chairs for up to 300 people, 12x24 platform stage, kitchen and sound system.

Call 919.776.4048 to check availability and rates.

RENT THE STEVENS CENTER MULTIPURPOSE ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT

For many, if they can land a job, they will be a trustwor-thy employee. Beth Bray’s

job is to help people clear those hurdles. As Employment Specialist, she help job seekers look for, find and maintain employ-ment.

The WINNERs pro-gram primarily assists individuals who have been referred through a contract with Vocational Rehabilitation. The pro-cess is straight forward.

1. An individual contacts the Sanford office of NC Vocational Rehabilitation, at 919-775-2247.

Vocational Rehabilitation evaluates whether the individual qualifies for VR services.

2. If the individual qualifies for VR services, a counselor works with the individu-al to develop a personal-ized vocational plan.

3. Part of the voca-tional plan may be to refer the individual to an outside agency to assist in finding appropri-ate employment. If the decision is to refer the

individual to the Stevens Center, Beth Bray begins assisting the individual, whom we call a job seeker.

4. Bray works with the job seeker to develop a more refined vocational plan. The plan helps the job seeker understand their respon-sibility in assisting with their job search.

5. Bray helps the job seeker identify leads, complete job ap-plications and interview success-fully. She also assists employers in identifying tax credits and training funds that may be available.

6. After the job seeker lands a job, Bray serves as a liaison be-tween the individual and employer, to assure that the new employee develops the skills needed for the position.

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MATCHING QUALIFIED JOB SEEKERS TO JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY

BETH BRAYEMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

“Matching qualified job seekers to jobs in the community is a win-win for everyone. It is one reason several employers call me when then have a job opening.”

— Beth BrayEmployment Specialist

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Childcare for this event is available next door at Stepping Stones Children’s Center. $16 per child. Call 919-708-7866 by February 6 for a childcare reservation.

Stevens Center Valentines Prime Rib

Dinner & Auction

Prime Rib Dinner with Home-Baked Dessert Bring-your-own wine permitted; glasses provided

Dinner music by Lee County Orchestra String Ensemble

Entertainment by Temple Teens

Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Stevens Center

1576 Kelly Drive in Sanford

Door open at 5:30; Dinner at 6 All dinners are dine-in only

$200 for a table of six

or $35 per individual

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2018 STEVENS CENTERBOARD OF DIRECTORS

J.J. CUFF, JR.PRESIDENT

BILL BATESVICE PRESIDENT

CATHY SWINDELLSECRETARY

NANCY ADAMSTREASURER

PATRICIA FREELANDRON HEWETT

MEG MOSSDR. LILLIE ROBINSON

BRAD SALMON

Provided direct support to 480 individu-als who have a disability

Provided 22,184 units of service (defined as one service to an individual on one day). These included

• 6,109 units (28% of total) to children receiving licensed child care through Stepping Stones Children’s Center

• 2,500 (11%) receiving occupational or speech therapy

• 9,360 (42%)receiving NC Innova-tions and

• 4,215 (19%) through Connections, WINNERs, Rideability, recreation and other programs

• 4,215 (19%) through Connections, WINNERs, Rideability, recreation and other programs

• Employed 148 fulltime and part-time employees for 179,065 hours.

• Contributed over $1.7 million to the local economy via wages paid to employ-ees living primarily in Lee and Harnett Counties

• Benefited from 678 hours of volunteer assistance from 85 different individuals


The Stevens Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.Financial information about our organization and a copy of our North Carolina Charitable Solicitation License SL003027 is available from the Stevens Center by

calling 919-776-4048 or from the NC State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State. To assure that we are wise stewards for the community, the Stevens Center has an annual financial audit completed by an outside accounting firm.

DONOR LEVELSBronze $25

Silver $50

Gold $100

Platinum $100+

Other $________

Online Donations at www.stevenscenter.org

STATISTICS

DONATIONSEnclosed is a gift of $ ________________

THIS IS A GIFT FROM:

Name ______________________________________

Street _______________________________________

City _________________ State ______ Zip ________

This gift is memory of/honor of (circle one)

_______________________________________________PLEASE SEND CARD TO:

___Mr. & Mrs. ____Mr. ____ Mrs. ____ Miss

Name: _______________________________________

Street: ________________________________________

City: __________________ State: ______ Zip: ________

� Please add me to Mailing List

❏ Please add me to Mailing List Email: ______________________________

In 2017, the Stevens Center:

2018 Stevens Center 11 SUMMER CAMPS FOR

CHILDREN AND YOUTHSCAMP REGISTRATION FORM

576 Kelly Drive, Sanford 27330Additional registration forms available at www.stevenscenter.org or call (919) 776-4048

Date______________________________________________________________________________________ Child’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _ _______________________________ Street Address and Mailing address City State/Zip Telephone (____) ____________________ Email Address ______________________________________

What school does child attend? ______________________________________________________________ Age_____ Birth Date and Year ___________________________ Gender: ❏ Male ❏ Female Health Information

Personal Physician ____________________________________ Telephone (____)______________________In case of emergency, please contact: ______________________________________________________________ (_____)__________________Name and relationship Telephone Number Special Medical or Disability Concerns ❏ None ❏ Please specify: _______________________________

Other information we should know that will help us provide a safe and enjoyable experience for your child: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Food allergies: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Does your child receive special education services in school? ____________________________________ If yes, under what label?_________________ (NOTE: This information is kept confidential, but helps us know if we are reaching all of our community—youths with and without disabilities) My Child’s photo may be posted/published in the The Sanford Herald, stevenscenter.org, facebook.com/StevensCenter ❏ with my child’s name ❏ without my child’s name ❏ I do not want my child’s photo posted/published I understand and agree to abide by the following liability statement: I understand that Stevens Center activities have inherent risks and I hereby assume all risks and hazards incident to my participation in all Stevens Center activities. I further waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the Stevens Center, and its employees, organizers, volunteers, supervisors, officers, directors, participants, as well as, all persons transporting participants to activities, from any legal claims, liabilities, damages, and costs for any physical injury or damage to my personal property sustained during the use of the Stevens Center property and/or my participation in Stevens Center activities. In the event of an injury, I authorize Stevens Center staff and volunteers to provide first aid and appropriate emergency medical care. I accept responsibility for all emergency medical expenses.

_________________________________________ ______________________ ______________________ Print Name of Child’s Legal Representative Signature Date Please return this form with the registration fee to Stevens Center, 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330. (Do not mail cash; make checks payable to Stevens Center.) If you need to be considered for financial assistance, call us at (919) 776-4048. Activity Cost Total1.____________________________ $_________ 2.____________________________ $_________ 3.____________________________ $_________ $ _____________________________________

The Stevens Center is located at 1576 Kelly Drive, Sanford NC 27330

One mile past Central Carolina Community College

Go online to stevenscenter.org and select

Calendar/Registration or call (919) 776-4048

Party, Paint & Playtime for 3 to 5 year olds

at Stepping Stones Children’s Center 1550 Kelly Drive, next to the Stevens Center arts and crafts, nature trail, indoor and outdoor play, music and motion, story time & more

Four weeks on Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. $28__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

READY Day Camp for 6 to 16 year olds

at the Stevens Center

team building exercises, computer lab, reading program and field trips Monday thru Thursday July 16 – August 9 8 a.m. to noon $130

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Larry Goins Basketball Fundamentals for 7 years old to adult, grouped by age

at the Stevens Center

Three-day co-ed skill-building clinic focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, & lay-ups.

Tuesday thru Thursday, June 26-28 9 a.m. to noon $25

Spencer’s Art Campfor 8 to 15 year oldsat the Stevens Center

paint, clay and other classes sponsored by Lee County Arts Councilall materials supplied as part of registration

Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, and 31 9 to 11 a.m. $60 for four sessions, or single classes at $20 each


Tournament

Registration includes:• 18 holes of golf with cart• Beverages• Hot Chick-fil-A lunch

served 12:15- 1:15• Merchandise prizes

Net proceeds benefit the Stevens Center, which provides personalized support for individuals with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives in a welcoming community.

For information on event sponsorship or registration, call 919-776-4048 or log on to www.stevenscenter.org

Please support our Platinum Sponsors from 2017

atTobacco Road

Golf ClubTuesday,

Aug. 14, 2018Choice of 8 a.m. or 2 p.m. Shotgun Start

Captain’s Choice, flighted play

**Register as a 4-person team or single**

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