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The Association for persons with Intellectual Disabilities, or AID, formerly known as The Cape Girardeau County Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc., (ARC), is a local organization dedicated to the welfare of individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages. It was established in 1958 as a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization, by a small group of interested people who wanted and needed programs for all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Protect Sheltered Workshops
Missouri AID has started the online petition "Protect Sheltered Workshops" and needs your help. Will you take 30 seconds to sign it right now? No matter where you live, sheltered workshops need your support throughout the United States. Here's the link:
Protect Sheltered Workshops
Here's why it's important . . .
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD), which includes mental retardation, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, have the right to choose where they work and where they live. We believe that sheltered workshops are the only places where some individuals can work and function as productive members of the community. Read the Full Story
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD), which includes mental retardation, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, have the right to choose where they work and where they live. We believe that sheltered workshops are the only places where some individuals can work and function as productive members of the community. Read the Full Story
Photographers Capture Creativity
Five employees recently completed a Basic Photography class offered through the Off-Site Day Habilitation (OSDH) program at VIP. The classes began in August and were held once a month through December.
Patrick, Patsy, Mike, Wendy, and Steve all completed the five-class course. Each class took part at various locations throughout Cape Girardeau including the Mississippi River Walk and Trail of Tears State Park. Participants learned the basics of digital photography, including composition, lighting, and how to use a camera.
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Mobile Health Units
Dental health is a major concern for people with developmental disabilities. Many of these individuals are on a fixed income and dental care is not usually covered by Medicaid. Thanks to the Elks Mobile Dental Unit, however, many people who would not otherwise receive dental care are able to receive this service.
The Elks mobile dental program has operated for over 40 years, providing services for children with physical challenges, and adults or children with developmental disabilities. The Elks have three Mobile Dental Units that serve Missouri residents on a scheduled basis throughout the year.
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AID and GoodSearch
Supporters of The Association for persons with Intellectual Disabilities (AID) are revolutionizing charitable giving – turning their every day actions into ways of supporting programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. How? By using GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com. GoodShop.com works with more than 3,000 top online retailers including Toys “R” Us, Target, Best Buy, Apple, Sephora, Macy’s, 1-800-Flowers, PetSmart, and Expedia among others. The shopping experience and prices are the same as going to the retailer directly, but each time you shop at one of these stores via GoodShop, a percentage of what you spend goes back to your favorite charity or school. Read the Full Story
Supporters of The Association for persons with Intellectual Disabilities (AID) are revolutionizing charitable giving – turning their every day actions into ways of supporting programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. How? By using GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com. GoodShop.com works with more than 3,000 top online retailers including Toys “R” Us, Target, Best Buy, Apple, Sephora, Macy’s, 1-800-Flowers, PetSmart, and Expedia among others. The shopping experience and prices are the same as going to the retailer directly, but each time you shop at one of these stores via GoodShop, a percentage of what you spend goes back to your favorite charity or school. Read the Full Story
June 20, 2013
About AID
GoodSearch
AID can earn a donation every time you search the Internet and shop online. Just click the GoodSearch logo to get started! Create a free login account and enter "Association for persons with Intellectual Disabilities" as your charity. Whenever you search the web with GoodSearch.com, they will donate a penny to AID each time you search. Shop at more than 2,400 GoodShop.com merchants such as Target, Best Buy, and Walmart and a percentage of each purchase will also go to AID. Ask your friends and family to sign up at GoodSearch.com and let's work together to support AID!
IGive
Join IGive.com for free; shop online at any of the 800+ stores in the IGive network and AID will receive a check for up to 26% of each purchase!