ADORE 2011

The annual ADORE, "A Day of Recognition for Parents of Children with Special Needs" was held in mid-September at Malcolm X College.  The theme for the special day was "Power Up: Resiliency, Resources and Respite."  This event is held each year to recognize the efforts and dedication that parents of children with special needs display. The fun-filled and informative day for parents is always a chance to meet and greet new and old friends, as well as receive messages of encouragement, inspiration and motivation.  

A number of vendors participated in a Resource Fair and provided informational and educational material as well as hand-outs and gifts for the parents.   Additional highlights of ADORE included massages, manicures, a luncheon, raffle prizes and live musical entertainment provided by Jugo de Mango.  Volunteers provided on-site child care and meaningful play activities for children in separate rooms so that parents could take a little time-out for themselves and spend a worry-free day from 9:00am - 3:00pm at ADORE 2011. To read the full article, and for additional articles, please download the October issue of Up-Close.