 We still have spots open for Kids Club!
Kids’ Club is a nine-week summer day camp for children with disabilities ages 10 through 17. In addition to fun and engaging daily activities and field trips, campers will take part in job exploration activities. It’s difficult to find child care for any child who has severe disabilities. When that child reaches the age where most children stop going to child care, it becomes virtually impossible. We know many hard-working families who are placed in serious financial jeopardy each summer as they struggle to provide support and supervision for their children while maintaining employment. It will be held June 4th to July 27th for ages 10 to 17 in Rogers, Fayetteville, Springdale, Ft Smith, and Siloam Springs. You can find out more information here at www.supports.org or contact Kasi Miller at 479 927 4100.
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Moving Together: Walk, Run, and Roll! In 2017, we had our most successful race to date with over 150 participants walking, running, and rolling together. It was a beautiful sight and this year is going to be even better!
Arkansas Support Network’s 6th annual Moving Together: Run-Walk-Roll will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2018, and features a chip-timed 5k paved run, chip-timed 10k trail run, and a 1-mile fun walk, roll, and run at Veterans Memorial Park in Fayetteville, AR. The 1-Mile Fun: Run, Walk, Roll is an inclusive event designed for individuals of all abilities to come together and enjoy being active while having fun for a good cause. The 5k course is also wheelchair friendly. Can’t make it this year? Consider sponsoring an athlete with a disability for just $15! It’s our 30th anniversary! To celebrate ASN’s founding in 1988, our theme this year will be a flashback to the 80’s! That’s right! It’s time to break out your best 80’s attire. Did we mention there will be a special prize for the best 80’s costume? Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: Events start at 8 am Where: Veterans Memorial Park- 4451 N. Vantage Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701 Why: Proceeds from this event will help fund ASN’s inclusive recreation programs. Stay up to date. Follow our event on Facebook and like our page. Register Now! It's tax time again! The 1st form at the link below you can have completed by your PCP. It's a $500 tax CREDIT for those with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, and Intellectual Disability (look at the form to see if you are eligible). This form is good for 5 years, so keep a copy!
Form AR1000RC5 at bit.ly/2nsqzzI The 2nd form doesn't need your PCP's signature. It's a $500 tax DEDUCTION for those with disabilities (again, see the form to determine eligibility). This one needs to be submitted yearly. Form AR1000DC at bit.ly/2BDBdZy Some may also qualify for this one: A credit of up to $2,400.00, per year, per child, is allowed to individuals or to families with a dependent child or children with Phenylketonuria (PKU) , Galactosemia, Organic Acidemias, and Disorders of Amino Acid Metabolism for expenses incurred for the purchase of medically necessary foods and low protein modified food products. Does not require PCP signature. Form AR1113 at bit.ly/2EnpCAI If you’re just now finding out about these credits & deductions, you can go back & claim the past 3 yrs also. It’s very easy. You may complete these forms for EACH child you have that qualifies. Please look at the forms at each of the links to determine your eligibility. (originally shared from Arkansas Autism Network, links have been updated to reflect 2017 taxes)  My family had such a wonderful experience again this year with Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) that I feel like I need to share it with you. Our family (including my 13 year old daughter, whom happens to have Down syndrome) went snow skiing in Breckenridge, CO over the New Year’s holiday. This was her second time to snow ski with the BOEC. Those of you who know my daughter know she tends to be somewhat stubborn. She either loves a sport or hates it. If she decides she doesn't like a sport, there’s really no quick or easy way to change her mind. The wonderful thing about the Adaptive Ski & Ride School at Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is the ski instructors take the time to find out what motivates the individual they're working with. Each individual participating in the Adaptive Ski & Ride School is assigned two instructors. My daughter's ski lesson this year went something like this… ride ski lift up the mountain, SKI, make snow angels, SKI, snowball fight... and repeat.  From a mother’s perspective, I could not have asked for a better experience for
my daughter and my family. She loved it and asked to go back, day after day, to see her “friends”. Ski school with the BOEC allowed my husband and I time to ski with other experienced skiers with the comfort of knowing that our daughter was in excellent hands – and YES, she can ski. Again, I highly recommend the BOEC to any family (with an individual with a disability) thinking about taking a snow skiing vacation to Breckenridge or Keystone, CO. This is the link to the ski school https://www.boec.org/adaptive-ski- ride-school/ . Scholarships and financial aid are available, upon request. - Candia Nicholas, Program Director We think this is awesome -- when you can't get to the art class... the art class will be able to come to you! The WHEEL MOBILE - Art on Wheels!
"This specially-designed Winnebago is a one-of-a-kind, fully functional and self-contained mobile art studio equipped with 8 potter’s wheels, versatile arts spaces, supplies and clean-up facilities designed to offer wheel classes and art workshops throughout the community. "The Wheel Mobile gives adults, children, students and families direct access to hands-on studio arts where they live, learn, work and play." The Wheel Mobile will offer free arts education programming to low income schools and deliver a wide variety of art and clay classes, workshops and arts experiences in the community. The Wheel Mobile will also be available for corporate team building workshops, birthday parties and community events, festivals and celebrations. Currently in production at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa, the Wheel Mobile will roll into Northwest Arkansas to celebrate Community Creative Center’s 10-Year Anniversary in April 2018. " http://communitycreativecenter.org/ Hello! We had such a great turn out for our Youth Inclusion Fair from last year that we decided to do it again on March 8th, 2018 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. We would love to have all of you as a booth or if you're a family with kiddos who have special needs come as a fair-goer! Now that we've done it once we have a little more experience in improving some things and making this year better than ever. Everything is detailed on the application at the link below, however if you have any questions then please direct them toward Veronica Jones (vjones@supports.org or call 479-644-0809). If you know of any inclusive organizations / programs / activity oriented businesses, especially for older kids, please encourage them to apply as well!
Fill out the application here: https://goo.gl/forms/zVpGDR5o2NWuW6jV2 THANK YOU for thinking about inclusion and making it a priority in what you do! October 27, 2017 6-9 pm Amazeum members- free admission Non-members- $2 per person (children under 2- free admission)PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! - to register https://cart.amazeum.org/performance.aspx?pid=4327 HallowZING is a special event where play IS the treat! Children with special needs, their siblings and grownups are invited to enjoy a family-friendly night at the Amazeum in their Halloween costumes or play clothes. It’s a night of play and Halloween inspired activities instead of trick or treating or candy. Special thanks to the HallowZING partners: Arkansas Support Network, Autism Involves Me, Down Syndrome Connection, Play with Passion, Sunshine School, and Thrive Autism. Please note: refunds are not available and costumes should be family friendly. For more information, send inquiries to ybutcher@amazeum.org.  Our friends at Sources offer several groups and classes that may be beneficial to our families and professionals we work with. See the list below.
 Stop Last Ditch Effort to Repeal Affordable Care Act!
Despite public outcry and their subsequent failure to pass health care legislation, some members of Congress are still are attempting to find a way to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act. This most recent legislation, known as the Cassidy-Graham bill, retains many of the most damaging features from previous bills.
Tell your Senators and Representative they should reject Cassidy-Graham's last ditch effort to take away health care coverage for millions of Americans! Take Action (Shared by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families) Back to School Readiness Event by Altrusa
Believe it or not, back-to-school events are already starting up, and Altrusa is hosting a helpful one. If you're a resident of Farmington, Prairie Grove, Lincoln, Greenland, or West Fork (though no one from Washington County will be turned away), take your kids to Prairie Grove Elementary for a free backpack full of school supplies, a free haircut, and a free lunch (parents, you get a free lunch too!). Games, prizes, face painting, and a vendor fair for parents. Each child will be able to select two free books to take home. Date: Saturday, July 29 Time: 11am - 2pm Location: Prairie Grove Elementary School Back to School Bash July 29th 4pm to 6pm Mercy and Grace Cathedral 5185 Apple Rd Springdale FREE Back to School Garage Sale Grandview Baptist Church 1001 Highway 143 Berryville, AR 72616 Saturday, July 29, 2017 8:00AM - 2:00 PM School Supplies * Clean Used Clothes * Toiletries KIDS NEED TO BE PRESENT TO GET SCHOOL SUPPLIES July 30th -12pm to 2pm Variety Insurance- Annual Back To School- 500 Back Pack Give-Away 106 E Emma in Springdale Shiloh Square 479-365-2233 Backpacks for all Carroll County Children Beginning Wed, Aug 2nd from 9:40 am to 2 pm Every Wednesday at that time until the backpacks are gone 489 Bunch Springs Rd, Berryville, AR 72616 Berryville School Thursday, Aug 3rd from 3-7 pm at the Bobcat Arena (by Berryville Elementary School) Anyone enrolled in Berryville Schools Will sign up at this event to have school supplies delivered to the classroom August 3rd School Supplies/ Backpack Bonanza in Farmington at 5pm - 7pm Annual Back to School Bonanza is a community outreach sponsored by the Farmington United Methodist Church. Free event giving away tennis shoes and socks, underwear, backpack,haircuts, some school supplies, vision screenings, dental screenings, and Kindergarten Health Physicals to start school. All are welcome- this community outreach program serves 600 children each year. Student must be present to receive services. Backpacks for Kids Tickets are available NOW! (until they're gone) Locations and Times Samaritan Market in Rogers Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 11am Smaritan Market in Springdale Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 11am BackPacks for Kids Day 2017 is Saturday, Aug. 5. Times and locations are listed at the bottom of the page. NOTE: You MUST get your backpack ticket in advance. NO tickets will be handed out Aug. 5 and NO backpacks will be given without a ticket. FREE tickets are now available at the locations listed on the graphic above. We have 3300 tickets available and there's still time to get yours! Questions? Call Joe Raleigh or Shannon Green at 479.636.4198. Sat, August 5- School Supplies/ Backpack Giveaway in Elkins at 9am pick by 10:30am- Community Center will be giving away over 600 backpacks filled with supplies for ages K-12th Grade at Elkins Community Center. Free haircuts, Hot dogs, games, inflatables, door prizes, and more. Register your students at www.rmccofnwa.com. 479.616.4634 with any questions.**students must be present to receive supplies* Samaritan's Feet Event on Saturday, August 5th from 9am - 12pm here at the church. We will offer the children of Bentonville & surrounding areas a pair of new socks and a pair of sneakers for children in grades K -12. Must register. Maribel Vizcarra Communications Director First United Methodist Church Bentonville 479-273-2712 maribel@fumcbentonville.org August 6th - 11:00am- 2:00pm Rodeo of the Ozarks 1423 E Emma in Springdale *Child must have parent present Altrusa International of Washington County will be distributing 300 bags full of school supplies to families in need. Prairie Grove High School. Saturday August 8th 12:00-2:00pm The group will provide free back-to-school items, as well as haircuts and lunch. DHS registration will also be available on site. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Back to School Shoe Distribution Saturday, august 13 3-6 pm All students who receive free or reduced price meals are eligible to pick up a new pair of shoes (Eureka Springs, Berryville, and Green Forest) First Assembly of God in Springdale is hosting a Back to School Backpack Giveaway and Fun Day on August 15. The event will take place at the church at 1605 West Robinson Avenue from 10:00 a.m. till noon. Free backpacks will go to the first 500 children. The event is open to the public and there will be inflatables & games for kids! 2017 ARKANSAS SALES TAX HOLIDAY Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday, beginning Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. State and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of: (1) Clothing and footwear if the sales price is less than one hundred dollars ($100) per item; (2) Clothing accessories and equipment if the sales price is less than fifty dollars ($50) per item; (3) School supplies; (4) School art supplies; and (5) School instructional materials. For more information, contact a customer service representative by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. at (501) 682-7104. Clothing- Less Than $100.00 Per Item -- List provided to us by Dayspring Behavioral Health Services |
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