RCM kicked off Latin Heritage Month Last Week with a Fabulous Self-Portrait Activity Inspired by the One and Only Frida Kahlo

RCM kicked off Latin Heritage Month last week with a fabulous self-portrait activity inspired by the one and only Frida Kahlo. Here is the VERY talented Calvin “Sonny” Clarke working on his pieces. 

We will be doing an activity every week in celebration. Tomorrow at 5pm we are hosting a language learning session via zoom. All are welcome to join! 

To join, click here: ZOOM

Meeting ID: 829 9143 2090

Passcode: 861518

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We Would Like to Recognize Some Staff Who Were Caught Being Awesome During Direct Support Professional (DSP) Week (September 12th – 18th)

During this DSP week we would like to recognize some staff who were caught being awesome with their fellow colleagues and persons supported.  Keep up the great work!

Gladys Riggs:  Yordanos and Paula would like you to know that you are greatly appreciated for stepping in and taking on additional tasks without complaints.  You have assisted several homes, other than the assigned home, with outings, medical appointments, and vacations.  Your creative thinking and flexibility during these times of change are so critical.  We just want to recognize you!  Way to go, Gladys!!

Lutisha Thomas: Aisha and Ebony want to recognize you for always being willing to go above and beyond to be sure that the ladies she supports are "all good".  Lutisha will see a need and fill it, including fixing adaptive equipment. Lutisha wants everything to be done right for the women at T Street and can be counted on to provide guidance when needed.  We appreciate you, Tish!!

Charlie Dunn: This shoutout comes from Ivan Parker.  Charlie, thank you for taking a person supported to the WFT game when another staff member could not.  You knew this was important to him, and you made it happen.  THANK YOU!

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It’s Next Chapter Book Club Time Again!

It’s #NextChapterBookClub time again. We are continuing to meet virtually and are really enjoying our current book, Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper.

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CDC Rolls Out New COVID-19 Resources For People With IDD

As the delta surge renews concerns about COVID-19 across much of the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is taking steps to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities understand and protect themselves against the virus.

The agency is introducing a series of resources specifically aimed at this population.

The new offerings include a toolkit with social stories, videos, posters and interactive activities. The materials address five topics — getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, social distancing, hand washing and getting a COVID-19 test.

To read more on this story, click here: CDC Rolls Out New COVID-19 Resources For People With IDD

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Virginia Ice Cream Shop Employs Two Dozen People With Disabilities

A Falls Church business is serving up scoops with a purpose. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.

To see video, click here: Virginia Ice Cream Shop Employs Two Dozen People With Disabilities

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September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual observance to remind everyone how important it is for individuals, families and communities to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time. Make sure that you have a plan! Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. 

 For more information, click here: Make A Plan

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