Volume 3, Issue 3

March 2009

Home Safety Checklist

Make sure exits, halls, and pathways are well lit.

Keep a working flashlight with extra batteries in case of power outage.

Emergency numbers are posted.

Check smoke alarms 2 times a year.

Make sure all medications are out of reach or locked away.

Make sure water heater is set below 120 degrees to prevent burns.

Make sure the fence is climb proof and has a safety lock on the gate.

 

St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died on March 17 in the year 461 AD. It is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland .   Legend says that each leaf of the clover means something: the first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and the fourth for luck.  That is where we get that the four leaf clover is lucky!

 

 

Important Personal Outcome Measures 

Promoting Self-Determination

Happy St. Patricks Day

Natural Supports-personal associations and relationships typically developed in the community that enhance the quality and security of peoples lives including but not limited to family relationships, friendships and neighborhood community.

Best Possible Health-Health Services and supports to address physical and mental health care needs to enable each person to experience the best possible health given his or her unique profile and status.

Continuity and security- people having some sort of    control over the changes that happen in their lives.

 

 

 

 

1. People are connected to natural support networks

2. People have the best possible health

3. Where persons work, live, socialize, belong and connect.

4. People experience continuity and security

5. People choose where and whom they live with

NBNC, LLC

 NEWS

IMPORTANT!!   PLEASE FAX AND MAIL DOCUMENTATION     ACCORDING TO THE NBNC CALENDAR!  WE WANT 2009 TO START OFF IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE.

Due to the current economic status the     decision has been made to CANCEL the    Conference for Developmental               Disabilities. The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services is planning to provide     training opportunities through web based and video methods over the next year. More   information will be provided as the specifics
of the trainings are confirmed.

CAP MR/DD CONFERENCE UPDATE