S.A.I.D. 

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Saginaw Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities, (S.A.I.D.), a service of SVRC Industries, Inc. assisting persons with developmental disabilities and their families. We are committed to securing for all people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals and participate fully in their community. 

SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

DIRECT ASSISTANCE: 

• Information  & Referral Service - Information on local, state, and national sources of assistance is provided; quarterly newsletters and informational materials on the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities are distributed. 
• Advocacy - Direct assistance is provided in supporting and defending the rights of persons with developmental disabilities. Working with each person and their families, S.A.I.D. assists in gaining access to services from both the public and private sector. 
• Citizen Advocacy - One-on-one relationships between a volunteer and a person with a developmental disability are formed to provide peer modeling, intervention, and practical guidance. 

EDUCATION:

• Community Informational Sessions - Community educational programs on current legislative issues, trends in services, state of the art programs, local educational issues etc., are offered on a quarterly basis.

• S.A.I.D. has an advocate ready to assist you or your child with the Individualized Educational Planning meetings at your school.  If you are new to Special Education and need someone to help you understand the process, or if you have come to a difficult road in your or your child’s education, call us and we can help. We will assist you by understanding the issues and explaining your options, making calls necessary to resolve issues, or by attending the meetings with you to assist you in getting the most out of your education.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Quality of Life Evaluations - Trained volunteers visit group homes to assure that the quality of life of residents is both valued and respected by the residential care providers.

SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• Friends’ Club - Opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities, to enrich lives of one another through social and recreational activities. 
• Summer Transitional Experience - A six-week program that provides social, leisure, and environmental skill development to individuals five years and older. 
• Dance Group - Persons with disabilities are able to express themselves through dance.

FUND RAISING:

• 2010 Annual Golf Classic to be held at Beech Hollow on August 6th, shotgun start at 9 a.m. For more information about the event please contact Rose Jurek at 989-752-6176 Ext. 2147.

S.A.I.D. Current Events

• The SCCMHA Everyday Hero's Dinner was held on May 12th. Our own Robert K. received an award for his success. Congratulations, Robert! Also, Carla W. was nominatied for an award. Even though she wasn't chosen, she still is an Everyday Hero in our eyes! Congratulations to both of you! 
• S.A.I.D. would like to welcome Heather Weiss. Heather has been working at SVRC since January as the PASE Instructor. She has taken on the responsibility of planning and implementing the new Community Living Support program as well as S.A.I.D.'s social/recreational programs. She has some great ideas for monthly outings that will be available in our community and the surrounding areas as well as continuing the events that we have all come to know and love... Stay tuned for future information.
• Please click here to see more information about the upcoming 2010 Spring Conference and Agency Expo.

Before you know it, it will be time for the following events:

• Summer Transitional Experience is being held from June 23rd - August 6th on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at the Millet Learning Center. If you have not yet turned in your registration forms, please do so. Space is limited to the first 50 registrants.
• Our 8th annual golf classic is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2009 at the beautiful Kimberly Oaks Golf Club.
• The SVRC Industries, Inc./S.A.I.D. summer picnic will be held Friday, July 24th, 2009 at 919 Veterans Memorial Parkway for participants, staff and volunteers. RSVP to Rose Jurek at (989)-752-6104 extension 2147.

S.A.I.D. Advisory Board

Denise Stenger, Chairperson - Board member since 1998.

Vic Lord, Vice Chairperson - Board member since 2000.

Robin Humble, Secretary - Board member since 1998.

Neville Britto - Board member since 1986.

 Amy Mikolaiczik - Board member since 2000.

Sally O'Polka - Board member since 1999.

Sarah Smith - Board member since 2002.

Shelley Norris - Board member since 2006.

Deb Egerer - Board member since 2007.

George Silvernaile - Board member since 2008.

Debra Steward - Board member since 2008.

 Scott Lange - Board member since 2010.

S.A.I.D. Staff

Deb Snyder, Vice President of Consumer Services

Rose Jurek, Consumer Support Specialist

Heather Weiss, S.A.I.D. Activities Coordinator

Jessica Beasinger, Behavior Aide

Mary Tibbits, Behavior Aide

 

For More Information about S.A.I.D. please click here to email Deb Snyder