Agency For The Disabled Seeks Homemade Masks: Instructions

UPDATE — As you probably know, every organization that provides health and human services is facing a severe shortage of protective face masks The Arc Rockland is in great need of masks and is reaching out to people who sew.

If you have these supplies, without shopping for them, could you please sew face masks for Arc staff working in our residences? You would need:

• sewing machine
• cotton or cotton blend fabric (approximately 16" X 9" / mask)
• elastic band (14" around/7" flat)
• 15" piece of 1/4" elastic

Each staff member will be given one mask for repeated use; they are washable. A protective filter will be inserted in each mask for additional protection. Please contact Laurie Straus with any questions. Below are the sewing instructions.

The Arc Rockland is also looking for medical supplies: Disinfectant wipes, masks, face shields, gloves, gowns, and other personal protective equipment. Do you have any of these medical supplies or know someone who may have them?

The Arc Rockland provides supports and services to nearly 1,000 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The supplies and equipment are needed by staff in the Arc Health Resources medical clinic and Arc residences, where nearly 200 people with disabilities reside.

For medical supply donations, reach out to: Dinorah D’Auria, Psy.D, Chief Clinical Officer, at 845-825-2334.

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