ARC of Oswego County recently hosted a Family Education Night for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities and other special needs.
Oswego Industries, Inc. recently received a donation of a three-door, refrigerated soda display unit from Tom Rookey of Sackets Harbor. The display unit is being used in the nonprofit’s “Fun Rock Cafe,” which is both a cafeteria for staff and program participants and a job training program for adults with disabilities.
Roxanne Euson, the former Director of Parkside Children’s Services and a Special Projects Teacher with ARC of Oswego County, will speak on power struggles and separation anxiety with special children. A parent panel will also offer a chance for families to share experiences and ask questions.
The UNIQUE 2009 Unveiling Celebration on October 14, 2009 marked the first time Alice Faye Olcott had shown her art in over four years. She was thrilled and surprised when she saw her painting “Blue Moon†on the cover of UNIQUE 2009. Despite severe pain and loss of strength, she danced with her husband in celebration – the first time she had danced in years.
In a ceremony in Albany on September 21, New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) awarded the 2009 William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award to Mike Miles, a Syracuse resident who works in the Custodial division at Oswego Industries, Inc
“This year marks the 25th anniversary of ‘White Cane Safety Day’,†said Oswego County Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann. “It provides an excellent opportunity for us to recognize the Vision Network for its priceless contributions as an advocate for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.â€Â
Disability Mentoring Day allows those with disabilities the opportunity to job shadow at local businesses to learn more about job skills and to promote career development.
Stephanie Crowley, Director of Community Relations for ARC of Oswego County, accepts a donation of legal services valued at $300 for the ARC Gala silent auction from Tim Fennell of Amdursky, Pelky, Fennell & Wallen, P.C. The donated certificate will entitle the winner to the preparation of a Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Health Care Proxy, and Power of Attorney.
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