'Exceptional Family' Arts, Wellness Expo Slated at Better Farm Aug. 24
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The event, free and open to the public, will feature artwork and performance pieces by children enrolled in EFMP—as well artwork by children living locally. Among the events slated for that day are a dance performance with Amy Earle School of Dance, upcycling projects, yoga exercises run by Lotus Blooms Yoga, a gallery showcase of artwork by local students, arts 'n' crafts, tours of Better Farm's gardens and buildings, and locally produced food fired up on the grill along with organic, locally grown side dishes ($5/plate).
Representatives from Northern Lights Chiropractic will additionally be on-site offering massages and information about that company's services.
The EFMP
works with other military and civilian agencies to provide services for family members with special
needs, including:
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Comprehensive and coordinated medical services
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Educational needs
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Housing needs
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Community support services
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Personnel services
The EFMP
assists with the special physical, emotional, developmental, and
intellectual needs by providing community support services such
as resources, information and referral, advocacy, support
groups, respite care and relocation assistance. An Exceptional Family Member (EFM) is defined as a dependent family member
(child or adult) of an active duty soldier, who has a physical,
emotional, developmental, behavioral, mental, or intellectual
disorder requiring special treatment, therapy, education,
training, or counseling on an on-going basis. Examples of EFMs include those with asthma, autism, ADD, diabetes, arthritis, depression, bipolar or schizophrenic symptoms, anxiety/phobias, panic disorders, learning disabilities, and those requiring special education
services.
BetterArts has partnered with EFMP for this event in order to draw public attention to the creative genius of all children; and to increase public access to arts and culture in the North Country.
Families who would like their child to show art or participate in some way at this event (performances, readings, arts 'n' crafts enthusiasts, and more) are encouraged to contact Michelle at (315) 772-5488.
The Family and MWR Exceptional Family Member Program helps provide support and required care for family members with disabilities and special needs, to better support the Soldiers and Family Members stationed at Fort Drum. For more information, click here. BetterArts increases access to programs like this and other arts and cultural opportunities throughout the North Country. To learn more about betterArts' mission and work, click here.
