The Arc of Gaston County

For the first time in Gastonia!! 👏🏽👏🏽 United Tennis will begin a tennis program in collaboration with Abilities Tennis and Gaston County Special Olympics to bring tennis to athletes with any special condition! 👏🏽👏🏽🎾🎾 We are very grateful to both organizations for your trust 🫶🏽🫶🏽 This is a BIG dream come true for United Tennis!! 🤩🤩 Registration is open for students and volunteers!! To register, you need to scan the QR code on the flyer. Please, SHARE!! 🫶🏽 Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina Special Olympics Gaston County USTA North Carolina USTA Southern USTA Foundation North Carolina Tennis Foundation Gaston County Government Departamento de Policía de Gastonia "En Español"

Safe Kids Gaston County to host free car seat checks this summer Car seat technician Jim Landis recommends checking your child's car seat in light of increasing summer traffic.

A fun night at the movies 6/21 presented by SNCI! See below for details!

Inside Out 2 Movie Night | SNCI Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley, where her Emotions have to make room for new Emotions: Envy, Anxiety, and Embarrassment..

Important to remember when important decisions are to be made.

Remembering and honoring those who gave the ultimate price 🇺🇸🙏🏼❤️

Help to BRING SMILES to Kamp K this summer! 😃😃😃

Kamp Kaleidoscope is a 6-week summer program specifically designed for children and young adults with developmental disabilities offered through The Arc of Gaston County. 

Sponsor a Kamper, donate for field trips or supplies, contribute towards general needs. YOU can help bring BIG SMILES to Kampers this summer!

Deadline to secure a T-shirt sponsorship is June 1
** see the flier for more details or click the link below **

https://gastoncountyarc.org/kamp-kaleidoscope/bringing-smiles-to-kamp-k/

🌟 Transforming with Technology! Discover top apps that cater to diverse learning needs, making education accessible & fun. 📱✨

1️⃣ Proloquo2Go: A breakthrough AAC app with multilingual support.
2️⃣ Speech Blubs: Voice-controlled speech therapy that's engaging for kids.
3️⃣ Otter: AI-driven transcription enhancing meeting accessibility.
4️⃣ Seeing AI: Empowers visually impaired individuals with AI.
5️⃣ Starfall: Blends learning with fun for a holistic educational experience.
6️⃣ Khan Academy Kids: Free, interactive activities for a love of learning.
7️⃣ Visual Timer: Simplifies time management with kid-friendly features.
8️⃣ Choiceworks: Helps manage daily routines & emotional regulation.
9️⃣ ABCmouse: Over 10,000 activities in a child-friendly digital environment.
🔟 Todo Math: Makes math learning accessible with dyslexic-friendly features.

Check out the full post here:
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2024/02/apps-for-special-education.html

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Super Moms 🤩💪🏼❤️

Buddy Break VIP Kid Interest Form Please enter information below if want more information on registering your VIP kid

The Torch Run with Special Olympics Gaston County and Gaston County Law Enforcement has been rescheduled to Friday, May 10th (not tomorrow May 3rd).

Please see our event page if you would like to sign up, participate, or come out as an athlete! (You don't have to run/walk the entire event--you can ride in the truck!).

Come out and support. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics NC.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Registry of Unmet Needs - webinar in English with Spanish interpretation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In North Carolina, the NC Innovations Waiver is a program that can provide a wide range of services and supports for individuals with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities. The program has a waitlist (the Registry of Unmet Needs) that is sometimes confusing or challenging to be placed on. This w...

Did you get a letter telling you that you will be in a Tailored Plan? If so, you will need to choose a primary care provider (P*P) that is in your Tailored Plan, even if you are keeping your current one. This is the doctor you see when you feel sick, need a check-up, or need management of chronic illnesses like diabetes. Learn more: bit.ly/P*PChoicePeriod

WEBINAR ALERT: Join The Arc of North Carolina virtually as we discuss in plain language what we know about the launch of tailored plans this summer and answer your specific questions live.
You have two opportunities to attend the webinar: April 30th and May 7th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.
REGISTER HERE: https://thearcofnc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZE_2-zdFRGuAtiFGPrJGrA #

North Carolina has undergone big changes in the Medicaid system in the past two years. On July 1, 2024, tailored plans will launch and families are receiving information about it via mail that may be confusing. Join us and let us help you navigate what’s ahead.
Disability Rights North Carolina North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance NAMI North Carolina

🥎⚾️ Softball & Baseball - home today at 6

✳️ All proceeds from concessions and donations will provide summer camp scholarships for local citizens with Autism!
If you can’t join us, you can still donate:
https://gastoncountyarc.org/donate/

🧩💙💛❤️💚 Autism Acceptance

This Lady Jag is ready for today’s game! So proud that our softball team has joined the efforts for Autism Acceptance.  Check out their new customized jerseys 🤩 (and she picked my college #18 💗)

Awareness + Inclusion = Acceptance
🧩💙❤️🧡💛💚

⚾️🥎🤩 Join us TOMORROW 4/19 at Forestview HS as our Baseball & Softball teams have designated their games for Autism Acceptance. Games start @ 6 pm.

✳️ We will have special guests with Autism along with lots of concessions, Autism event t-shirts for sale (while supplies last), and a Flash Sale for JAG SWAG!

‼️ ALL proceeds from this game will provide summer camp scholarships for local citizens with Autism ‼️

If you would like to contribute but cannot join us, please visit this link: https://gastoncountyarc.org/donate/

🧩 💙💛❤️💚 Awareness leads to Inclusion and results in Acceptance

✳️ WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING KAMP KALEIDOSCOPE APPLICATIONS

We are excited about our 18th summer for Kamp Kaleidoscope! Below is the link to our Kamp webpage which includes the 2024 Kamp Flier, camper application, information about registration fees & camp fees, and more.

Applications @ registration fee are due no later than May 20.
➡️ Secure your spot TODAY!

Kamp Kaleidoscope - The Arc of Gaston County Exclusive to The Arc of Gaston County, Kamp Kaleidoscope is a safe and structured daily summer program for people age 7-21 with developmental disabilities. Fun, weekly themes are incorporated for campers […]

✳️ WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING KAMP KALEIDOSCOPE CAMPER APPLICATIONS

We are excited about our 18th summer for Kamp Kaleidoscope! Below is the link to our Kamp webpage which includes the 2024 Kamp Flier, application, information about registration fees & camp fees, and more.

Applications due no later than May 20.
Secure your spot TODAY!

Kamp Kaleidoscope - The Arc of Gaston County Exclusive to The Arc of Gaston County, Kamp Kaleidoscope is a safe and structured daily summer program for people age 7-21 with developmental disabilities. Fun, weekly themes are incorporated for campers […]

GIVING BACK & CHANGING LIVES

We hope you will consider a tax-deductible contribution to The Arc of Gaston County through The Community Foundation fundraising event.

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/cfrun2024

Don’t forget! The plant sale at Webb Street School is open until Friday. There are plenty of hanging baskets, flowers, veggies, and ferns to pick from. Additionally, the school is sellling dog treats made by students. Visit the school at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Cash or check accepted. Can't make it this week? Plants will be available again on Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the school's Art and Auto Show.