We are just finishing Developmental Disability Awareness Month and the self advocates at ARC of Onondaga have developed a campaign called “See Me See Us” which focuses on encouraging acceptance and inclusiveness.  Joanna Jewett is ARC of Onondaga’s Development Director. For more information see http://ArcOn.org

The Dewitt Rotary Club is once again holding their Spring Basket Fundraiser which last year raised 30,000 dolllars for area charities. Their goal is $50,000 this year and with the support of the community, President Ken Souser thinks they can do it. See more and order baskets at http://DewittRotary.org

As the crises continues in Ukraine, parents everywhere are wondering how to talk to their kids about something like this. Lida Buniak is a retired school psychologist and President of the Syracuse branch of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. See this website for links to Ukrainian Relief Efforts.