September 2007 Director: Sabine Ingerson Oswego County ... · Integration specialist at our new Fulton Office. 9-24-07 11am Epilepsy training . Oswego Office. All staff are encouraged

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September 2007

ARISE Oswego

253 East 10th Street

Oswego, NY 13126

(315)342-4088

ARISE Pulaski

2 Broad Street

Pulaski, NY 13142

(315)298-5726

WHAT’S INSIDE:

ARISE News

Learning Tree Informa-

tion

History Of Labor Day

Winter and Energy Sav-

ing Tips

Kids Fun Page

Community Events and

Calendar

A delicious Recipe

Our mission is to work

with people of all

abilities to create a fair

and just community in

which everyone can

fully participate.

Director: Sabine Ingerson Oswego County EditionDirector: Sabine Ingerson Oswego County EditionDirector: Sabine Ingerson Oswego County EditionDirector: Sabine Ingerson Oswego County Edition

ARISE Opens New Fulton Satellite Office

113 Schuyler St.

When you receive this newsletter, we are probably still in the process of moving into our new Fulton office. Our offices in Oswego and Pulaski will still stay the same. Two programs will move to the new location: · Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) gives eligible individuals who are receiving Medi-caid0funded home care services the opportunity to hire, train, supervise, and terminate, if needed, their own Personal Care Assistant. · Residential Habilitation offers a person-centered approach to helping people who have a developmental disability increase independent living skills and community involvement. The staff is very excited about the new office located on the Westside near Price Chopper. You can still call the Oswego phone numbers for Cheryl, Ken, Lee, Darcy, and Kate as their calls will be forwarded. All the mail should still be sent to the Oswego address. Having more space and two new meeting rooms will help us serve you better. While we are all getting used to this new arrangement, please be patient.

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ARISE NEWS

Family Education and Training

9-13-07 9am - 1:30pm Staff Orientation for new Integration specialist at our new Fulton Office. 9-24-07 11am Epilepsy training. Oswego Office. All staff are encouraged to attend. 9-26 3pm - 6pm BMT Personal Interventions. Oswego Office. All staff are encouraged to come.

Oswego ARISE Support Groups Traumatic Brain Injury Group

A support group for people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury. For additional information, please contact Jen Teifke at 342-4088 ext 216.

Social Club A social club for people with disabilities. For additional information, please contact Jen Teifke at 342-4088 ext 216.

Self-Advocacy Group An advocacy group for people with disabilities. For additional information, please contact Ken Skillen at 342-4088 ext 226.

ARISE Integration Specialist

Trainings

Hearing Loss Support Group A support group for people with hearing loss. For additional information, please contact Sabine Ingerson at 342-4088 ext 210.

Teen Group A group for teens with disabilities. For additional information, please contact Heather Lee at 342-4088 ext 227.

There will be no Family Education and Training this month. Keep your eyes open for an exciting new project beginning in October. We hope to see you there!

ARISE BIDS

Farewell

ARISE says good bye to Stephen Wilton and Julie Fowler. We will miss your smiling faces. Good luck where ever your life path takes you.

Oswego County Community Events

September 9 In Oswego: Oswego Lion’s Club Child Safety Day with Cow Chip

Bingo

11am-4pm at the Oswego Speedway. Admission is free. “Deeds” are $10. Taste of Oswego

12pm-8pm at the Best Western Captain’s Quarters Hotel Admission is free. $1 samples all day. In Pulaski: Salmon River Festival

10am-4pm at the South Park in the Village of Pulaski. Admission is free. In Fulton: City-Wide Garage Sale

9am-4pm in the City of Fulton. Admission is free. September 15 In Fulton: Polish Fest

11am-9pm at the Polish home 153 W. First Street. Admission is free. September 22 In Lacona: Crank It Up! Antique Tractor and Engine Show

9am-8pm at the Lacona Volunteer Fire Department. Admission is free. September 29 In Central Square: Lioness Club of Central Square’s 24th Annual Apple Fes-

tival

10am-5pm at Goetell Community Park. Admission is $1, children 12 & under free.

Oswego County Edition

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The Midway Drive In Theatre will once again host a special weekend triple feature of captioned movies for the Deaf and hard of hearing. The dates will be September 28th - 30th. All 3 films will be shown every night. We don’t have much choice

with selections. So the movies are as follows:

Nancy Drew Harry Potter Ocean’s 13

Admissions is still just $6 for adults and even less for children under 12. Remember just one ticket for all three movies.

Welcome Kate Carnes, Kate is now our Residential Habilitation Coordinator.

Laura Ardizzone is a new Personal Assistant. Welcome!

Welcome Ronda Irwin, Ronda is a new Integration Specialist.


Do you want to make a difference?

Consider working for ARISE as an Integration Specialist. Permanent part- time positions are available working with individuals with disabilities in their homes and/or community, in our Residential and Day Habilitation Programs throughout Oswego County. Required: Associates degree with two years experience, or a HS diploma (or equivalent) with three years experience working with individuals with disabilities. Must be 18 years of age with valid driver’s license; and be willing to work flexible hours in the late afternoon, evenings. Background checks completed. Persons with disabilities and/or minority status are encouraged to apply. EOE Forward resume to: ARISE, Attn: Community Services Manager, 253 East Tenth Street, Oswego, New York 13126; or e-mail to [email protected]; or fax to (315) 342-4107.

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Come Join the Learning Tree Learning Tree is an opportunity for individuals 18 years and older who have an MR/DD diagnosis to learn new skills. Individuals that have participated in the past have experienced learning new skills, socialization, and have developed peer relations while getting out in to the community. Individuals have the option of choosing what they would like to participate in based on the class schedule. The Learning Tree holds three semesters a year: Spring, Summer and Fall. The next one will be held in the Fall (approx. October.) So be sure that you are looking for fun and exciting learning opportuni-ties in our brochure. We hope to see you there. See your MSC to enroll .

Learning Tree Schedule For the first time in Oswego, ARISE will host Living on Your Own

Location: Oswego ARISE office Dates: Every Friday between October 5th and November 9th from 6-7:30 Instructor: our very own, Jon Gilmore, Day Habilitation Coordinator/Trainer

Arts

Location: City Limits Plaza Dates: Every Saturday between October 6th and November 10th from 10:30am - 12 noon

Household Maintenance and Safety

Location: City Limits Plaza Dates: Every Tuesday between October 2nd and November 6th from 6-7:30 Music

Location: Oswego Industries Dates: Every Tuesday between October 2nd and November 6th from 6-7:30 Human Sexuality

Location: City Limits Dates: Every Wednesday between October 3rd and November 7th from 6-7:30 Another class will be hosted Every Thursday between October 11th and November 10th from 6pm-7pm Sign Language

Location: Methodist Church, Pulaski Dates: Every Monday between October 1st and November 5th from 5-6:30

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Dear Parents,

It gives us great pleasure to announce Sibshops, an exciting program just for brothers and sisters of children with special needs. At a Sibshops, brothers and sisters will: • Meet other brothers and sisters of children with special needs; • Have fun; • Talk about their brothers and sisters with others who really know what it’s like to have a sibling with a disability; • Make new friends; • Learn more about disabilities and the services that people with disabilities receive; and • Have some more fun! Whom are Sibshops for? Sibshops are for 3rd thru 8th grade brothers and sisters of children who have special needs. Who sponsors Sibshops? Sibshops are a collaborative effort of Oswego County ARISE and Parents of Special Children. Who runs Sibshops? Kearie Alguire, Vanessa Simpson, Donna Jones, and Lisa Seguin all who participated in a 2 day Training with Don Meyer, Director of the Sibshop Support Pro-ject. What are Sibshops? Sibshops are a lively mixture of new games, discussion, and guest speakers. Participants should dress comfortably and be ready for action. When and Where are Sibshops? Sibshops will be held from 12pm – 4pm on the following dates: September 15, November 17, January 19, March 15, May 17, and July 19. We want all who register to attend each session!! Each Sibshop will be held at the Oswego Armory on West 1st St. in Oswego. What is the cost of Sibshops? It’s free!!!! There is limited availability of spaces. Cut off date for registration is September 12, 2007. Sounds great! How do I register? Please mail registration form in to reserve your

space.: ARISE Attn: Lisa Seguin 342-9347 x208 253 E 10th St. Oswego, NY 13126

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Celebrate Deaf Awareness Week September 23rd-September 29


In 1951, The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) has declared the last week in September to be Deaf Awareness Week. Some of the objectives of Deaf Awareness week are to educate the public about: ·the types, degrees, and causes of hearing loss ·the terminology related to deafness ·various forms of sign language and other communcation means ·functions of assistive devices used by people who are dear or hard of hearing ·the different types of education programs, support services, and community resources available to persons who have a hearing impairment This would be a great week to take the time to learn American Sign Language, familurize yourself with the different types of technology available to open the lines of communication between the hearing and non hearing alike. ARISE hosts a Hearing Loss Support Group every second Wednesday of the Month. The next meeting will be September 12th, from 6:30-8:30. For more information contact Sarah Ingerson at 342-4088 ext. 209.

Annual Youth Farm Camp at ARISE on the Farm

This year at ARISE on the Farm, 10 students and 5 siblings enjoyed life on the farm. The children spent a week at farm camp where they participated in a variety

of activities including biking, games, grooming and riding horses, fishing, crafts and lots of other fun and exciting activities.

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This history of Labor Day dates back to 1882, when 10,000 New York workers marched down Union Square in New York city. The workers took an un-paid day off in order for employers to recognize their hard work and low wages. The word quickly spread and many other workers from other cities across the US took a day off to protest for better working conditions and better pay. 12 years later in 1894, a large protest with a Chicago railroad company, led to national attention as workers went on strike and caused the railways system in Chicago to shut down. President Grover Cleveland sent troops to Chicago. Through riots and lives lost, this boycott brought national attention. It also brought the poor working conditions of under paid workers to the public eye. In September 1894, the US government declared that the first Monday in September the holiday known as Labor Day.

The History Of Labor Day

By: Rhiannon Mulverhill

Winter Heat & Energy Saving Tips 1. Keep the thermostat set two or four degrees below what you are used to (at least 68 degrees during the day and 60 degrees at night) 2. When away from your apartment for more than several days, lower the thermostat to at

least 55 degrees. 3. Keep return heating air grills and warm air ducts clean. Dust and lint can keep a room

from receiving sufficient heat. 4. Don’t go in and out of exterior doors needlessly. Frequent opening and closing of doors

wastes heat and money. 5. Do not block off registers or radiators with draperies or curtains, furniture or other obstructions. 6. Reduce using your exhaust fan over your stove during the winter. It reduces heat. Only

use if necessary. 7. Showers use less water than a tub bath. Saving water saves energy. 8. When shaving, partially fill the basin with hot water, rather than letting the hot water go

down the drain. 9. Turn off lights and appliances that are not in use. 10. Wash a full load of dishes in the dishwasher.


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Children’s Fun PageChildren’s Fun PageChildren’s Fun PageChildren’s Fun Page

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Food Give Away 57 Pierce Dr. Fulton 4pm

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Labor Day

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9 10 Grandparent’s Day

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Food Give Away Rt. 69 & 183 Williamstown 3pm

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ARISE 253 East 10th Street Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315)342-4088 Fax: (315)342-4107 TTY: (315)342-8696 www.ariseinc.org


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Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients: 1/4 c. Flour 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 1/2– 2 lbs. Beef stew meat Vegetable spray or oil 2 med. Onions, quartered 1 stalk of celery, cut into pieces 6c. of water 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 carrots cut into pieces 2 tbsp. Flour 1/4 c. water

Directions: 1. Put flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl or clean, plastic bag. Add beef cubes and shake to coat meat. 2. Spray large pot with vegetable spray or coat with small amount of vegetable oil. 3. Add onion, celery and water. Simmer covered, 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. 4. Add potatoes and carrots; cover continue cooking until vegetables are tender, 30 - 45 minutes.

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September 2007 Director: Sabine Ingerson Oswego County ... · Integration specialist at our new Fulton Office. 9-24-07 11am Epilepsy training . Oswego Office. All staff are encouraged