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Blue Ridge Bags and More was started in 2003 by Sara Handlan and Laurie Kozar, parents of a young man with autism. Their dream was to create e a place of business that their son with autism and others like him would have a supportive and fun place to go after high school. It has been 4 years now since Blue Ridge Bags and More has opened as a place of employment that provides opportunities for adults with autism. In 2006 Blue Ridge Bags and more was donated to the Autism Society of NC in honor of Sara Handlan. The Society strives to keep Sara and Laurie’s dream alive of providing meaningful work in the community while at the same time fostering skills in art and creativity. Blue Ridge Bags and More now produce canvas bags, lunch bags, mouse pads, prints and cards with the artwork of four artists, on the autism spectrum. It is very fortunate that we are able to use and share their artwork in a functional way, in addition, to providing them with financial income for the use of their artwork. In addition to selling bags, all the workers are making material for the Home Teaching Kits. The Home Teaching Kits, developed by Chapel Hill TEACCH, are sold through Blue Ridge Bags. All Blue Ridge Bags and More workers enjoy the benefits of an atmosphere that is geared to their individual needs. Their schedules allow for a flexible combination of work, community, leisure, and exercise. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Blue Ridge Bags and More. Kelly Stamey, Program Director |
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Our Products: *** Please note that we are in the process of moving our online sales to a new storefront. In the meantime, please call 828-236-1547 or email Kelly Stamey (click on the name at left to email) if you wish to purchase products or receive a product catalog. *** (1/26/2008) Home Teaching Kits are designed for families who are interested in using TEACCH structured teaching principles with their children in the home. The Level I Teaching Kit is designed for those children beginning the process of “learning how to learn,” while the Level II Teaching Kit is for those children who have some beginning academic ability (e.g. reading, number concepts, language concepts) and have some beginning social and play skills. Both Home Teaching Kits contain an instructional manual that describes:
1. Importance of routines Each kit also includes a video showing parents in their homes providing teaching sessions to help families get started. The activities described in the manual focus on the areas of language, cognitive skills, social interaction and building concepts that can help with play skills. These areas have been identified by parents and TEACCH professionals as ones that they most want to work on with their children. Created by the Chapel Hill TEACCH Center, these kits are available exclusively through Blue Ridge Bags and More, where individuals with autism make the materials for each kit. TEACHERS - The Home Teaching Kits can also be used in the classroom! Consider how these kits might be used to establish continuity between what is being done in the classroom and the home.
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Copyright © 2004-2008 Autism Society of North Carolina
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HOME TEACHING KIT - (LEVEL I)
HOME TEACHING KIT - (LEVEL II)
An artist’s mission statement - “I believe that the way to solve human ills is to get back into nature the earth mother the church without a screaming preacher.” Caryn Schlosser”