Third Age Providers Committee extends its early bird fees for 9/10 symposium

**UPDATE on 4/30** The Third Age Providers Conference has been cancelled.

Caring for older individuals with disabilities can be challenging. And as we face our first generation of senior citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it is important that we equip our "front line" -- direct support professionals, medical personnel, and families -- with the most up-to-date information and ease the transition in to the "third age."

That's why for the past 22 years, we have hosted the NYS Third Age Providers Conference.  This year's theme is Empowering Caregivers: Sharing Approaches for Facing Dementia. 

Save The Date & Join Us On May 9 & 10!

 22nd Annual NYS Third Age Providers Conference

Empowering Caregivers: Sharing Approaches for Facing Dementia 

May 9 & 10, 2013 in beautiful Saratoga Springs, NY

$120 per attendee (includes meals)

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Bishop

 Alzheimer's Association's Virtual Dementia Tour™

Plenary & Breakout Speakers

More than a dozen vendors

Door & Raffle Prizes

Visit the conference online and register today!

We hope that you'll share this information with your friends and colleagues!  Pass it on!

Dressin' up in BLUE!

In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day.  And each year, this day -- dedicated to raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders -- continues to grow in participation and strength. 

Today at Ontario ARC, it looks like a sea of blue as staff were encouraged to dress in the color to show support for World Autism Awareness Day.  Above is just a sampling of people from different departments -- Service Coordination, Clinical Services, Staff Development and Community Services -- who came together to show their support.

Not wearing blue?  That's OK.  You can still be a part of this celebration.

• Learn more about autism:  Visit The Autism Center online and get a glimpse at the services and supports we provide everyday to people on the spectrum.  We also have a wonderful Resource Library housed within -- you can check out what books are available on Pinterest.
• Volunteer at The Autism Center:  We are always looking for dedicated people from the community who want to share their talents and time with us.  Learn more about volunteering and start your application.
• Make a donation:  For more than 50 years, we've provided services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities -- including autism.  We owe much to our generous donors who make the availability of these high quality programs possible.  Any contribution to Ontario ARC is always very much appreciated.