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Client of the Month
CONGRATULATIONS TO CURTIS!
The CAC (Client Advisory Committee) has voted Curtis Dillard as the new Client of the Month. Members wish to recognize Curtis for his outstanding achievement on the job at Trader Joe’s in San Carlos where he was chosen as Employee of the Month—this just after his promotion from part-time to full-time employment after only eight months.
Curtis tells us he does it all as a Courtesy Clerk at TJ’s: stocking, bagging and helping customers in whatever way he can. “It’s a busy day, but I’m used to it,” he says.
Curtis says he’s happy that he’s made his family and friends so proud.
Self-Advocates
This is the self-advocate’s branch of our website. If you are a person with a developmental disability and a client of The Arc of San Francisco, you are a self-advocate and this is the section for you.
There are lots of resources and activities at The Arc and in the community for you. Whether you are interested in learning new skills, getting a job, becoming involved in client leadership or finding fun things to do, we can support you.
Here are some helpful links to get you started:
Know Your Rights
Click here to learn more about your rights as a client of The Arc of San Francisco and as a citizen of California.
Client Services
The Arc offers many services for creating the life that you want. Download a copy of The Arc’s “Client Services Handbook” so you can make the most of your membership with The Arc.
Client Advisory Committee
Become a better self-advocate, work with other clients to improve The Arc, and make some new friends, too. The Client Advisory Committee meets every week to improve themselves and make things better for everyone with disabilities. See what’s new on the CAC MySpace page at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Social Opportunities
- We Gotta Dance: A dance party for clients and friends held the third Friday of every month at The Arc of San Francisco, 7:00-9:00pm. Check our Calendar for the next “We Gotta Dance” event.
- Best Buddies: Talk to your instructor about meeting a new friend from Best Buddies. You and your Best Buddy can do fun things together after hours or on weekends.
- Spit It Out: Like to write an advice column? Offer your opinion on the latest movies? Or update readers with important news? Become a stringer for “Spit It Out”, a newsletter by, for and about clients of The Arc of San Francisco. Ask your Instructor how to connect to the SIO team.
Visit the CAC MySpace Page
Good Connections
Here are links to good sources of news and information, plus blogs of interest:
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