LARCS

9 Years Ago
Loved these ladies ❤️

Hello Ladies!!
Let's CELEBRATE Friendship!

MAY FRIENDSHIP DINNER
at
MANHATTAN RESTAURANT
1731 W Bullard Ave., Suite 121, Fresno, 93711

Wednesday, MAY 24
6:30 PM

**This evening we will be remembering and sharing fond memories of our dear friend, Sally Maly

PLEASE CONTACT KATHY FARMER, no later than May 17th, to reserve your seat!
By Phone: 559-360-0548 call or text
By Email: [email protected]

Down Memory Lane...
7 Years Ago...
Past Presidents and Sustaining Members Luncheon...

In August 2009, LARCS was nominated to receive the 1st Annual Achievement Award, presented by the City of Fresno, DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMISSION.

The qualifications were:
Do you know of an individual, nonprofit organization or business that has significantly improved the quality of life for residents or visitors with disabilities in the City of Fresno? Do you feel they serve recognition for excellence in representing, collaborating with or serving people with disabilities?

Enjoy the photos of a few LARC Members who were presented the DAC Achievement Award from the City of Fresno, October 2009.

Just a few photos from Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Hope you enjoy...

Stay tuned for some photos from various LARCS events, meetings, workshops and fun gatherings (2006-2017)

May 25, 2022
Last night, LARCS CELEBRATED 65 Years. Quoting LARCS President Jan Zoller, " I wonder in 1957, if the eight passionate women dreamed the organization they were forming, LARCS, would celebrate 65 years of service and over $2,000,000.00 in donation to the community. That DREAM is a REALITY!!"

LARC Members, past and present, shared many memories, reminisced, cried and laughed.

65 Years of Enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our Fresno County Community.

THANK YOU LARCS, a special video presentation from Break The Barriers: https://youtu.be/tkLxy-f2QrQ

Look for
LARCS PHOTOS
coming this week, many Memories....

Inclusion Starts With Me "Every time we show up and every conversation we have is an opportunity to open doors and minds and hearts."

The Letter I Received From My Son With Down Syndrome's First Teacher "'I am so proud of our little partnership.'"

Many of us here in Alabama know the story of Jake and Grace.
It's a beautiful story about grit and determination and love.
And now, another beautiful picture comes our way that illustrates their love for one another.

It was last night- on a glorious Friday evening- that Jake Pratt excitedly headed to Auburn University.
His girlfriend Grace Davis waited anxiously, as her sorority, AOII was holding its annual formal (months ago Grace was invited to be in the sorority as a full-fledged and active member).

Jake looked handsome in his silk shirt and pocket square.
Grace's perfect matching dress was resplendent.

And there they were, these natives of Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Two beautiful young people in love, both with Down syndrome.

Grace is enjoying her time in the Eagles program at Auburn.
Jake is working at UPS in Homewood, AL after graduating from Life College at Clemson.

Two people with special needs graduating from high school, going to college, changing lives, dancing the night away.
Two people who could be poster models for what young people with special needs can become.

Is there an engagement in the future?
No word on that front yet, but keep it here.

Many of us here in Alabama know the story of Jake and Grace.

Let's let the world know, too.

*Thanks to Kathy Pratt for the picture.

Tim Tebow Foundation Tim Tebow
Auburn University Clemson University
UPSjobs Dwayne The Rock Johnson

Camp Designed To Accommodate All Special Needs Makes Debut A one-of-a-kind fully accessible camp is opening, offering people with disabilities the opportunity to partake in everything from zip lines to archery and climbing walls alongside everyone else.

Video from the TODAY Show (NBC)
High School Students created a wheelchair stroller for teacher's husband...

https://www.today.com/video/maryland-students-create-wheelchair-stroller-for-teacher-s-husband-116483141668

Maryland students create wheelchair stroller for teacher’s husband The 10 students at Bullis High School in Potomac, Maryland developed two products which allow a person in a wheelchair to walk their child in a stroller.

Should I Use a Special Needs Trust or ABLE Account? Information on ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, how to save money and navigate public benefits, and more.