- The ARC - California Edition -

Food For Preventive Thought

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR JET SKIERS
In the five years between 1990 and 1995, the number of jet ski watercraft in the United States tripled and the number of injuries to riders more than quadrupled. One third of the injuries resulted from collisions between ski boats, and another third resulted from just falling off the boat.

Some safety rules to consider:
Wear a safety helmet when riding a jet ski. Always wear a flotation device while skiing. Never jet ski where others are swimming. Obey the right-of-way rules. ie: rules for crossing the paths of other boats, rules for speed, and rules for safe distance between boats. Always look over your shoulder before turning.

"THE CHALLENGE OF FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME"
In the first book of its kind, experts describe how to help people with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. A summary of recent findings and recommend-ations is presented by the team who conducted the largest study ever done on people of all ages with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects.

Twenty-two experts, conference participants from the field of human services, education and criminal justice, respond by describing their solutions to this problem of a birth defect that targets the brain and has lifelong consequences.

This book acknowledges the diverse and mutifaceted needs of people with FAS/FAE across the lifespan. It will be valuable for parents and the many professionals working with people with FAS/FAE.

Authors: Ann Streissguth and Jonathan Kanter. Paper back at $17.95 each plus $4 S&H. Phone orders at 1-800-411-4115 or Fax at 1-800-669- 7993.

THE ARC’S HUMAN GENOME EDUCATION PROJECT
The international Human Genome Project is mapping our human genome (all the genes in our bodies) to begin finding out what genes cause certain diseases and conditions.

The Arc is creating materials (Q&A’s, reports, training materials) to aid our members in having a better understanding of this incredibly exciting research and to begin thinking about what it could mean to families and others directly impacted by having genetic information.

All materials produced by the project can be downloaded from The Arc’s Home Page. If you do not have access to the internet and would like to be added to the mailing list to receive upcoming reports, please send a request to:

The Arc of the U.S.
500 E. Border, Suite 300
Arlington, TX., 76010
http://www.thearc.org/welcome.html

For specific questions, contact project staff:
Sharon Davis, Ph.D., sdavis@metronet.com
Leigh Ann Reynolds, lreynold@metronet.com
(817) 261-6003, TDD (817) 277-0553