Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.

3rd QUARTER 2011 F CE to F CE

AEDD Celebrates its 40th Anniversary and Opening of a New Activity Center Our dream is now a reality! We are celebrating 40 years of providing services and programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities throughout the state of Arkansas. On August 23rd the doors of the new AEDD Multi-Purpose Activity Center opened and our dream became a reality! The 10,000 square foot Multi-Purpose Activity Center will provide a place for special events including monthly parties for the adults we serve, preschool graduation ceremonies and plays, basketball games, annual Prom, programs, parent and staff training and other activities. Over 300 friends, businesses, colleagues, government representatives, Little Rock and North Little Rock Chambers of Commerce, AEDD staff and many of our adult consumers attended our open house celebration. The event was sponsored by Centennial Bank, whose employee volunteers braved the over 100 degree temperature to grill hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. We would like to thank everyone for their continuous support of our organization and, ultimately, the children and adults who benefit from our services.

AEDD Founder Sam Sanders and

AEDD Board President Jack Wilson Centennial Bank Volunteers Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

SOUTHWEST LITTLE

ROCK CIVITAN CLUB Thirty-two of our adult

consumers that attend the

Lacy Landers Skills Training

Center, along with several

AEDD staff, formed a new

SWLR Civitan Club. The

club is part of an internation-

al organization whose mission is to offer community service

to people with disabilities. During the initiation meeting

elected officers were installed and all members received

Civitan pins. The club already has plans to do projects for

the homeless living in the Little

Rock area and want to raise

awareness about people with

disabilities by participating in the

LR Christmas Parade. This newly

formed club is one of only two

such clubs in Arkansas. Being

part of an organized group and

giving back to others is their goal

and they are making plans to do

just that!

Delsa Adams, Heartland District Area IV Director

James B., SWLR Civitan Club President

Fred Norman, Past Senior International Director.

Civitan Club members Jan Y.,

Jessie N. and Dawn B.

Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

“The Gold Standard”

We are very proud to announce that after three years of intensive preparation, and an on-site survey in August 2011, AEDD received its CARF certification. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services including: Aging Services ♦ Behavioral Health ♦ Child & Youth Services ♦ Business & Services Management Networks ♦ Vision & Medical Rehabilitation ♦ Community and Employment Services.

Achieving this accreditation requires AEDD to commit to quality improvement, focus on the unique needs of each person we serve, and monitor the results of our services. Our organization must demonstrate a willingness to implement a series of rigorous and internationally recognized CARF standards and make a commitment to

continuously improve to meet international standards of quality. The CARF accreditation is a sign of quality and is an important consideration for individuals making a decision for their choice of a service provider.

AEDD Board of Directors

Jack Wilson President

David Graf Vice-President

Bill Gray Secretary/Treasurer

Bob Benning Ted Furcron Jim Hinson

Todd Larson Sue Newbery

Max Sears Tammie Walker

Herschal H. Friday

(1922-1994)

MISSION STATEMENT

Empowering individuals with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives.

Thank you for supporting AEDD 2011 3rd Quarter Supporters

Advanced SunSystems

American Home Life Insurance

Andrea Stanback

Ann Matthews

Arkansas Repertory Theatre

Arkansas Skatium

Ben E. Keith

Cosmetique Salon

Friendship Community Care

Ft. Thompson

Glazer’s Distributors

Harbor Distributing

J Pruitt Shoes

Jim & Margarett Hinson

Joe & Jean Kersey

Kelli Peters

KW Hepp Roofing & Remodel

Little Rock Climbing Center

Little Rock Zoo

Little, Shaneyfelt & Marshall

Mid-America Science Museum

Murry’s Dinner Playhouse

Natasha Graf

National Bank of Arkansas

PereWinkle Designs

Schnauzer Kids

Sheraton Chicago Hotel

Southern Coating & Nameplate

Tara Promotional Products

Thea Foundation

TW Telecom

Wyndam Riverfront

AEDD is

proud of its

long-term

relationship with the Heart of

Arkansas United Way and many

times over the years has been

awarded the honor of

“Outstanding United Way

Agency.” Our organization

receives designated funds from

the United Way made by donors

who want their donations to

specifically benefit AEDD. Our

hope is that you will choose to

donate to the United Way this

year and consider AEDD as a

designee for your donation. All

funds donated to our

organization directly benefit

children and adults with

developmental disabilities.

CALENDAR OF

EVENTS

November 1st AEDD Board of Directors Mtg. SGSCLC Preschool (11:30 am - 12:30 pm)

November 1st - December 9th SGSCLC Christmas Toy Drive

November 3rd AEDD Open House Party AEDD Multi-Purpose Building (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

November 10th AEDD Auxiliary Meeting Laurie Osborne’s Home (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

Nov.14th-Dec. 12th SGSCLC Angel Tree

November 18th Hawgs for a Cause Fundraiser The Greens at North Hills (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

November 19th Client Event- Movie Day AEDD Multi-Purpose Building (8:00am - 1:00pm)

November 24th & 25th Thanksgiving Holiday AEDD/SGSCLC Closed

December 8th Auxiliary Christmas Party Gayla Jungmeyer’s Home (5:30 pm - 8::00 pm)

December 10th Client Event - Christmas Bingo AEDD Multi-Purpose Building (8:00 am - 1:00 pm)

December 16th Client Event - Christmas Party AEDD Multi-Purpose Building (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

December 17th SGSCLC Christmas Program Multi-Purpose Building (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

December 23rd & 26th Holiday AEDD/SGSCLC Closed

January 2nd Holiday AEDD/SGSCLC Closed

Craig Cloud worked tirelessly to help create the Arkansas Transit Association’s Worker’s Compensation Self-Insured Trust Fund. He actively recruited members to generate the one-million dollars in premiums needed to establish the fund.

When the Trust Fund began in 2006 Craig was elected Board of Trustees Chairman and has continuously served in that position. Today, under Craig’s leadership, the Trust Fund is fifty-nine members strong with more than 2.5 million dollars in premiums, covering almost 13,000 non-profit agency employees. AEDD is one of fifty-nine agencies that participates in this program.

Craig was presented an award of appreciation during the 2011 Arkansas Transit Association Conference for his hard work and determination in

securing new members and revenues for the Trust Fund.

Congratulations Craig!

Monday, April 16, 2012 Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock

$200 per Person / $800 per Team Great tee package, putting contest Championship,

First Flight and additional prizes awarded!

Register Online: www.aeddinc.org

CRAIG CLOUD WINS

ATA AWARD

The preschool is collecting food items to provide underprivileged families at

the school with a Thanksgiving meal. Your donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at any AEDD location. For more information contact Mary Giles at 501-907-5716 or email mary.giles@aeddinc.org. Suggested food items:

Cornbread mix

Canned green beans, corn, yams and cranberry sauce

Instant potatoes

Stuffing

Dry beans

Rolls

Macaroni & cheese

Cereal

Drinks

Angel Wishes

Christmas is around the corner! Each year the AEDD

Children’s Learning Center helps underprivileged children and

families at the school by providing them with gifts for Christmas.

Our goal is to help these families have a happy and memorable

holiday.

You can help us make the holidays brighter for each of these

families by choosing to give assistance in one of these ways:

Donate a toy to a child (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) (Donation boxes

are set up at each AEDD location for drop-off)

Donate a desired dollar amount to the Christmas Fund. Make checks

payable to:

AEDD Children’s Learning Center Christmas Fund

105 East Roosevelt Road

Little Rock, AR 72206

To sponsor a family please contact Mary Giles at 501-907-5716 or

email: mary.giles@aeddinc.org

Preschool Christmas Program

Sammie Gail Sanders Children’s

Learning Center will host their Annual Christmas Program at the

AEDD Multi-Purpose Center. 105 E. Roosevelt Road Little Rock, AR 72206

Saturday, December 17th, 2011 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“LIVING UNITED” On a hot Friday in July the temperature soared to over 100 degrees when over

thirty youth volunteers and adults from the Central Church of the Nazarene in

Tulsa, Oklahoma donated their time and talent to work on projects at our pre-

school. A playground was constructed for our toddler classrooms and rooms in

the school were given a fresh coat of paint. During 2011 over 300 hours of

community service was donated to AEDD because of our designation as a

United Way Agency.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Yes, There is a Santa Claus!

And he doesn’t live any further than AEDD! Jim Hinson, retired CFO for AEDD, is still our resident Santa Claus. For many years, during the holidays, Jim dons his velvet suit, grows a gray beard, and brings joy to children and adults alike by listening to their Christmas wishes. Jim has generously agreed to let the AEDD Auxiliary “rent” him out this year for private home visits, school and church parties, and anywhere else there is in need of a visit from Santa! Money raised by Santa visits will benefit the AEDD Children’s Learning Center in North Little Rock that serves children ages six weeks to five years old with developmental disabilities. Santa’s rental rate is $100 per hour. To book a “Santa Reservation,” please call AEDD’s Central Office at 501-666-0246 One of our friendly elves will be glad to assist you! Call early to reserve your Santa visit!

FOOD FOR FAMILIES

Harvest Time

Digging, planting, growing, harvesting and eating are all part of the “Therapy Garden” at the Sammie Gail Sanders Children’s Learning Center

in North Little Rock. Home Depot generously donated supplies and

volunteers to build the garden in 2010. Planting and harvesting the garden is integrated into lesson plans at the preschool, which provides the

opportunity for the children to experience growing and eating “home grown” produce. The first crop of cucumbers were

harvested by our

students and enjoyed as an afternoon snack!

105 East Roosevelt Road ▪ Little Rock ▪ Arkansas ▪ 72206 www.aeddinc.org

Each month this section will be reserved for auxiliary news, member profiles, and other areas of interest concerning one of AEDD’s most valuable

assets! We invite anyone who would like to join the auxiliary to please contact Debbie Grooms at 801-3646 or debbie.grooms@aeddinc.org.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

TOP HAWG Bylites

Little Shaneyfelt, Marshall & Co. ONYX Laboratories, Ltd.

TW Telecom

SUPER HAWG Business World Centennial Bank

Chicago Sheraton Hotel Glazer’s

Harbor Distributors National Bank of AR

Network Data Services Schnauzer Kids

Southwest Airlines

LEAD HAWG Ben E. Keith

Ft. Thompson Corky’s BBQ

Joe & Jean Kersey, CPA RX Catering

Southern Coating Stanback Photography

The AEDD Auxiliary invites you to the 3rd Annual

Ultimate Tailgate Party Benefitting

Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled

Friday, November 18th

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Greens at North Hills, Sherwood ⧫BBQ Dinner ⧫Beverage Bar ⧫Silent and Live Auctions

⧫Live Music by the “Saul Cats” ⧫ Dancing

Vincent Insalaco of North Little Rock will be honored as our

2011 AEDD “Champion for a Cause” recipient

Purchase tickets online at www.aeddinc.org or call 501-666-0246 $30.00 per person

Two or more $25.00 per person

$35.00 at the door

VIP Tickets $50.00 each

VIP Reception - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “Hogtinis” - “Razoritas” - Hors d'oeuvres and Doorprizes

VIP tickets include admission to the reception and main event

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Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

“The Gold Standard”