The Connector
January Newsletter
The Arc of Wichita County
The Arc of Wichita County Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their communities. We offer the following services: Licensed Child Care, Self-Advocacy, Employment Services, Social Programs, Summer Camps for Children and Adults, and The HERO House Day Habilitation Program.
Email: addison@arcwctx.org
Website: thearcwctx.org
Location: 3115 Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
Phone: 940-692-2303
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thearcwctx/#
Programs
Summer Camps
Camp Noah: summer day camp for children (ages 3-21) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Camp Noah caters to children with higher level of assistance required
Camp Tejas: Camp Tejas is a summer day camp for children (ages 13-21) with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Camp Harmony: for individuals intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 22 and older (post high school graduation.)
The HERO House Day Hab
The HERO House Day Habilitation Services: The HERO House was designed to offer individuals 18 and over a day habilitation program where they can serve others, learn valuable life skills, and socialize with their friends. The HERO House is open Monday - Friday 8 am - 2 pm. If you would like a tour or need more information please call 940-692-2303.
Child Care
The Arc Child Care Program: The Arc Childcare program is the only childcare program in the area that is exclusively designed for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are licensed through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Our childcare program serves school age children 3 -21. We are open after school, school breaks and summer break. For more information or a tour please call Crysti at 940-692-2303.
People First Self-Advocates
People First Self Advocates: People First is comprised of a group of individuals age 18 and over who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. They hold meetings once a month and have activities that teach self advocacy and socialization. People First participates in several community events including traveling to Austin, Texas to make their voices heard at the state capitol about legislative issues that are important to them. Each summer they attend a state conference with self advocates from all over the state of Texas.
Community Connections
Community Connections: The goal of this program is to connect individuals with disabilities and their families with assistance and services to help make their lives easier. The first Wednesday of each month we have a different speaker that will highlight services and programs in the area that might be beneficial to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community Connections meets at The Arc from 12 pm to 1 pm and lunch is served.
Employment Services
Social Activities
Social Programs: The Arc offers social programs to teens and adults. Participants get to enjoy fun social events with their peers. This group participates in activities such as going to movies, attending major league sporting events, concerts, eating out, game night, and bowling just to name a few. The cost for these activities varies depending on the event.
Employee of the Month
Meet our January Employee of the Month, Jacy Shaw-Luna!
We would be surprised if you have been to The Arc of Wichita County and don’t know Jacy. Jacy is an integral part of our day-to-day operations as the Office Manager. She always gives her best and in January went above and beyond. Jacy hosted a fundraiser for People First Self-Advocates to help raise money for our self-advocates to go to conference this summer. You can consistently find Jacy volunteering and assisting with our social program, where she is dedicated to creating relationships with members outside of the office. She also completely revamped our employee records and files, a daunting task, all while continuing her responsibilities and making sure we all stay on track. Jacy organizes our Monday morning leadership and planning meetings which have launched our organization into a new level by increasing communication and productivity. Jacy is not only great at the nitty gritty details of her job, she also is a leader in her love and passion for the people we serve. Her standard of excellence is motivated by her drive to make our community a better place for all people with disabilities.
The Arc of Wichita County is dedicated to serving our community, but we wouldn't be successful without incredible employees like Jacy.
Community Connections
Community Connections Luncheon
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018, 12:00 PM
The Arc of Wichita County, Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Teen Social Activities - Ages 16-21 Please be sure to RSVP! You must call The Arc at 940-692-2303 to make reservations for the teen social events. To hold your spot you must pay for the event at the time you make a reservation.
Urban Air (Teen)
Thursday, Feb 1, 2018, 04:00 PM
Urban Air Trampoline Park, Kemp Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Friend's Club (Teen)
Saturday, February 10th. 6:00pm-10:00pm $15 (dinner included). Located at The Arc.
Saturday, Feb 10, 2018, 06:00 PM
The Arc of Wichita County, Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Bowling (Teen)
Meet at Village Bowl. Cost is $5.00. Limit 12. Ages 16 -21 (Still in school)
Thursday, Feb 15, 2018, 03:30 PM
Village Bowl, Kemp Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Skating (Teen)
Sunday, Feb 25, 2018, 01:00 PM
The Family Fun Zone, Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Social Activities (Ages 21 +)
PLEASE BE SURE TO RSVP! You must call The Arc at 940-692-2303 to make reservations for the social events. To hold your spot you must pay for the event at the time you make a reservation.
Harlem Globetrotters
Friday, Feb 9, 2018, 06:00 PM
The Arc of Wichita County, Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
Guys Day Out
Lunch and Sports at Parkway Grill! Sunday, February 11th, 1:00pm-3:00pm. $12 Meet at Parkway Grill. Limit 10
Sunday, Feb 11, 2018, 01:00 PM
Parkway Grill, Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Valentine's Dance
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018, 06:00 PM
The Arc Hero House, 3307 Buchanan, Wichita Falls, Texas
Friends Club (Ages 22 and older)
The Arc provides a fun night scheduled on the second Friday of each month so that parents and caregivers can have a night out. During the evening participants have dinner, make arts and crafts, play games, watch movies and socialize with their friends. The time is
6 pm - 10 pm and the cost is $15.00 per participant. This program is for ages 15 and older.
For an application or to make a reservation please call The Arc at 940-692-2303.
Friday, Feb 16, 2018, 06:00 PM
3115 Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
BINGO
Monday, February 19th. 7:00pm-9:00pm. Located at the Elks Lodge on Seymour Hwy. Van service is available for those who qualify. There is a $2 fee for all van rides and will be determined on a first come first serve basis.
Monday, Feb 19, 2018, 07:00 PM
Elks Lodge 1105, Seymour Highway, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Bowling
Thursday, Feb 22, 2018, 03:30 PM
Village Bowl, Kemp Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Casino Night
Monday, Feb 26, 2018, 06:00 PM
The Arc of Wichita County, Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
Movie Night (Black Panther)
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2018, 06:30 PM
The Arc of Wichita County, Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Meetings
The Arc of Wichita County Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, Feb 19, 2018, 12:00 PM
The Arc of Wichita County, Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
People First Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018, 06:00 PM
The Arc of Wichita County, Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
People First Program
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018, 07:00 PM
The Arc of Wichita County, Buchanan Street, Wichita Falls, TX, United States
Bible Fun Fellowship
Bible Fun Fellowship - Wichita Falls
Where: 1100 Harrison Street, Wichita Falls, Texas
What: Music, singing, Bible Study and refreshments!
Bible Fun Fellowship - Burkburnett
Where: 814 Tidal Street, Burkburnett, Texas
What: Music, singing, Bible Study and refreshments!