June Newsletter 2010

June 2010
Volume 12, Issue 6

 

The Arc Times

 

Be a Part of an Exciting Research Study

If you are a parental caregiver of a child (either a minor or an adult) with a developmental disability you are invited to participate in a research study designed to understand how parents adjust to the stress associated with caring for a child with a developmental disability from a stress and coping theoretical perspective.

The study is being conducted by Pei-Chun Hsieh, a doctoral student from the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington.

The purpose of the study is to investigate possible factors that may promote successful adaptation in parental caregivers who are providing care to a child with a developmental disability.

The aims of this study are:

• To provide a description of parental characteristics and the demands placed on these parental caregivers.

• To assess the relationship between coping resources and care giving appraisals among parental caregivers.

• To examine how care giving appraisals can buffer the effect of care giving demands on quality of life among parental caregivers.

• To investigate how leisure-time satisfaction can influence the impacts of care giving demands on quality of life among parental caregivers.

It is hoped that the results of the present study will help service agencies target families who may be at greater risk as well as provide recommendations for developing programs that may better serve these parental caregivers.

If you agree to participate, you will be one of approximately 435 subjects who will be participating in this research. If you agree to be in the study, you will be asked to do the following:

• You will be asked to complete an online survey, which will take approximately 20 to 25 minutes to complete.

• Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and anonymous.

• You may withdrawal from the study at any time with no penalty.

• In appreciation for your time and effort, you can opt to enter a drawing for one of ten $50 Target Gift Cards upon completing the survey. This study is inviting an estimated 435 participants to complete the survey; therefore, the estimated odds of winning are one out of 43. To be included in the drawing, please enter your name and email address at the end of the survey as instructed. The drawing will be held in early September.

News, updates, reminders & more...

• 9th Annual Wade Marshall Memorial Trout Fishing Tournament for Seniors (ages 60+) and People with Disabilities (ages 4+)! June 12th from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm at The Resort at Howard Prairie Lake. Fish Free Day - NO license required! Entry fee is $10.00. Free hot dog lunch with donation. Derby T-Shirt for the first 50 entries. Prizes will be awarded. For more information or to register log on to www.drpinc.org or call 541-601-7804.

• L.I.F.E.— Love, Intimacy and Friendship for Everyone is a 16 week curriculum addressing self-esteem, social skills, friendships, and intimate relationships. Designed for adults with DD. The series of classes are scheduled to begin July 20th with an orientation for support providers on June 22nd. For cost & registration information contact Carolyn at 541-261-1802 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Upcoming Events

The Arc of Jackson County’s Annual Meeting and After Hours Shopping Event
Attend the meeting and receive 25% of your entire purchase when you shop at Treasures II from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Date: June 17th
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: The Arc’s Treasures II Thrift Store
121 N. Central Avenue
RSVP: Please call Jill or Trish at 779-4520 by June 14th
***Two meeting attendees will also have a chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates to the Human Bean! ***

Annual Picnic
Family picnic with lunch, music, dancing, and prizes.
Date: August 14th
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Location: Bear Creek Park Pavilion
RSVP: Call Jill or Trish at 779-4520 by August 11th

CAST: Catch a Special Thrill
A fishing event including food and fun games for kids with disabilities (up to age 21) and their families.
Date: August 21st
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Hyatt Lake Campground
Cost: Free
For details or to register: Please call Jill or Trish at 779-4520

Lifespan Respite Kid’s Cooperative
Treat yourself to a well deserved break while your children have fun in a supervised environment!
Dates: June 12th and June 26th
No dates in July due to Easter Seals Summer Camp
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 and Up
Location: Rogue Valley Family YMCA, Medford
Cost: $5.50 per hour or volunteer hour for hour
Activities include: Games, arts & crafts, and use of the
facilities
To register: Call Holly Churchill, 621-5196
Pre-registration is required!

August Kid’s Club Adventure
Watch for details in our July/August newsletter about August Kid’s Club Adventure planned for August 27th and 28th!

Lifespan Respite Senior Social Club
Affordable and dependable site based respite for Seniors!
Days: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Barnett Woods, Medford
Cost: $5.50 per hour or volunteer hour for hour
Activities include: Sit-ercise, arts & crafts, and games
To register: Call Holly Churchill, 621-5196
Pre-registration is required!