The Arc of the East Bay

Community & Connection on your Caregiver Journey: Ways to find belonging and avoid burnout and isolation

Join parent-educator Felisa Strickland and special guest Jessica Patay, Founder/Executive Director of We Are Brave Together, for a Zoom conversation about how to find your parent/caregiver community, how to make time to connect, and how it will benefit you and those you care for.

It's coming up on Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00 a.m. ASL Interpreters available. Register to hold your space!

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Caring Futures offers critical assistance, resources, and a supportive community for caregivers and family members of adults with developmental disabilities. This email has information about our upcoming webinars and classes.

Additional Classes for April are Starting Soon!

Self-Care Matters: Well-Being for the Family Caregiver is a FREE, two-week live online class where family caregivers gain strategies and tools to enhance their own well-being.

Connect with other parents who share in the challenge of prioritizing themselves
Understand the 10 methods for maintaining a healthy and balanced life
Learn how to integrate health and wellness strategies into your busy schedule
Discover resources and supports available for family caregivers

The next class starts April 9 at 4:30 p.m. (PST). Sign up today to hold your space!

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Looking to be apart of something fulfilling? Here is your chance!
Because The Arc East Bay is looking for Board Members!!

The Arc of the East Bay, Alameda County’s leading provider of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is seeking volunteer leaders to join its dynamic board of directors. Board members are actively involved in organizational governance and are expected to attend at least 5 of the bi-monthly board meetings, participate in at least one board committee, make a personal financial contribution, raise at least $2,500 annually, and you are encouraged to reach out into the community and develop partnern relationships. We are openly seeking new board members who will help broaden the scope of our current board. We encourage interested applicants from accounting, human resource, legal, and media expertise, as well as those connected to the local workforce development agency, foundations, organized labor, cultural organizations, Trans and Gender Nonbinary Communities and BIPOC Communities. It is the mission of The Arc of the East Bay to provide advocacy, support, and education to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout Alameda County. We will achieve this by promoting our Vision and Core Values.

For more information on The Arc of the East Bay’s programs and services is available at www.arceastbay.org. For additional information or to set up a visit of our Hayward facility to see our programs please feel free to contact: Pastor Betty Clark, Chairperson of the Board, 510-978-3829, [email protected] Anthony McDaniel, Secretary/Treasurer, 415-850-6830, [email protected] James McGoff, Member at Large, 510-792-0297, [email protected] Shannon Jurich, Member at Large, 510-881-3907, [email protected]

Thank you for considering joining the Board of Directors of The Arc of the East Bay.

We all know that it’s a concern of every caregiver: What happens when I can no longer take care of my adult family member with a disability? You want to make sure they are loved and cared for the same way you loved and cared or them....Enter Caring Futures. They provide resources and support for those caregivers and their families with programs that connect and guide caregivers, building a supportive and active community throughout California.

The Future is Now is a free six-week online training that provides options to support future planning for your adult family member with developmental disabilities through supported decision making. It empowers you to work with your family member to plan for the future they want – and that you want for them.



The class includes:

Comprehensive Future Planning Guide to design a support plan for you and your family member with disabilities;
Workbooks for parent/caregiver and family member;
Certificate of Completion;
Small and welcoming class size.


Last Class For This Session Tomorrow!

Take this opportunity to plan for the future of your loved one, and your family

Register here:

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We all know that it’s a concern of every caregiver: What happens when I can no longer take care of my adult family member with a disability? You want to make sure they are loved and cared for the same way you loved and cared or them....Enter Caring Futures. They provide resources and support for those caregivers and their families with programs that connect and guide caregivers, building a supportive and active community throughout California.

The Arc has been fortunate enough to have received a grant to help support our families! We are beyond thrilled! To keep all of you informed of all the updates happening within the Caring Futures community, we will be sharing these weekly updates with you all. Please feel encouraged to forward this information to anyone you are connected with who could benefit from exploring what the Caring Futures program is offering, including Future is Now and Self-Care Matters classes being taught by you all!

Our next Caring Conversation is scheduled for January 30th at 10:00 am, information on how to register is below. We hope to see you there!

If you would like to sign up to receive these weekly updates directly, please use the links below. You are also encouraged to share these sign-up links with anyone who may benefit.

Stay informed about our upcoming webinars and classes:

English
Sign Up Form:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/R9Bs3LM/CaringFutures

Spanish
Sign Up Form:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/J4LulQW/futurosyesperanza

Do You Love The Arc

Come Join Us For The 1st Ever Arc Olympics!! We will have activities, competitions, food, auction, and more! Don't miss out! Register here:

The Arc Olympics! Join us for the first ever Arc Olympics on September 30th at Mission Peak Sports Complex!We will have team games and competitions as well as an individual Longest Drive and Closest to The Pin Competition for all golfers!Team Competitions Include:Rock Wall & Horse (Basketball) RelayCorn HoleBocci(Eac...

It's Giving Tuesday!! Don't forget to give back to the Arc and support one of our many campaigns!!

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The Arc Is Hiring!!

The Arc provides services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and we are hiring instructors for our AVP (Alternative Ventures Program).

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
At the direction of the AVP Program Manager the instructor facilitates a variety of activities, along with social and cultural activities in an effort to train or improve life skills of individuals with disabilities.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
HS diploma or GED, experience in caregiver a plus. Valid drivers license with a safe driving record. Current CPR/First Aid certificate a plus otherwise training will be provided. Must be able to pass Live-Scan. Clear communication skills both written and oral.

If interested click on the following link:
https://arceastbay.org/alternative-ventures-instructor-job/

Alternative Ventures Instructor - The Arc of the East Bay Benefit Package Includes: Starting salary $15.62 per hour, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, and Recognized Holiday Pay.

The Arc of the East Bay updated their phone number.

Someone posted this today and it is such a beautiful reminder!
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Do you know what a miracle a child with Down syndrome is?

Did you know that only 20% of eggs with an extra 21st chromosome survive the first cell division?

Of that 20% only 20% survive to fertilization.

Of that 20% only 20% actually survive the first cell division following fertilization.

Do you know what that means? This child had a .8% survival rate from the very beginning.

And life was sustained. A true, extra special, one of a kind miracle.

Call This Home (music video) NEW music video from the rock band, Flame, made up of people who have disabilities. Visit Flame online - www.flametheband.comDownload the album, "Outside The...

We are Kicking off 2022 HOT & Igniting The Arc Of The East Bay with this benefit Concert Sponsored By Fremont Bank (Fremont Bank) And Featuring The World Renowned Band FLAME!
A Client Based Band From Arc Of Lexington!

Please Join US For A Night Of Client Recognition, Prizes, & Music!
This is an event not to be missed! Register today by clicking below.

Tickets are $25 & Include Entrance To Our Door Prize Drawings with amazing prizes such as wine from Castello di Amorosa, Lesiure & Street Winery , golf from Eagle Vines & Yocha Dehe, gift certificates from Trader Joes & Scotts Seafood, & Much More!!

Register by Clicking Here:
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View Flame by going here:
https://youtu.be/6tNdkF3bdRg

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Call This Home (music video) NEW music video from the rock band, Flame, made up of people who have disabilities. Visit Flame online - www.flametheband.comDownload the album, "Outside The...

Arc Of The East Bay is planning on Bringing the New Year in HOT with Arc Ignites! A benefit Concert featuring the Client Based Band Flame!! Do not miss your chance to be apart of this amazing event! Register today by clicking below!!

January 13, 2022
6:30 PM
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We have extended to June!! Purchase your tockets before this ends June 30!

Who wants to win 2 Round Trip Tickets on Alaska Airlines?! Well all you have to do is help us celebrate 60 years of service by donating $60!! For every $60 donation you make you will be entered to win!! These tickets are valued at $2,500 each! Don't miss this chance to support the Arc as well as take that needed vacation! Donate by clicking here:

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Happy Easter from all of us at The Arc!! Hope today is filled with Fun, Family, & Lots of Chocolate!!

No Truer Words ❤️

Happy Cerebral Palset Awareness day!

Want to learn about navigating education for students with disabilities during COVID-19? Join us to get practical tips that can be put to use immediately! We’ll explore common hurdles for students with disabilities in distance learning/hybrid models during the pandemic, review recommended practices, and more. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3cZ54A9