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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:51:12 GMT -5
Here it is! Registration now available for the Sprout Film Festival for November 1st.
SproutNashville.eventbrite.com Please forward to your friends, family and other contacts. Our goal is to double the attendance!! image001 Sheila Moore Chief Executive Officer The Arc Davidson County 111 North Wilson Blvd. Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 321-5699, ext. 16 (615) 322-9184, fax smoore@arcdc.org Achieve with us.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:51:37 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:52:25 GMT -5
Subject: PSA ETTAC can use old, working computers Attached is a press release concerning the tax free holiday this weekend. ETTAC recycles old working computers to our clients with disabilities who cannot afford to buy one. Yes, in the disability community the digital divide does exist. Please help us let others know about this. Thank you, Louise McKown Public Awareness Coordinator/Systems Change Analyst East Tennessee Technology Access Center 25 years of connecting people with disabilities to technology devices and services: 1988-2013 116 Childress Street Knoxville, TN 37920 (865) 219-0130 lamckown@bellsouth.net www.ettac.orgtransforming disabilities into possibilities
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:53:50 GMT -5
TEACH Act Drafted The National Federation of the Blind has a draft piece of Federal legislation designed to ensure students with disabilities have access to new technologies. The proposed legislation, known as the Technology, Equality and Accessibility in College and Higher Education Act (TEACH Act), has the support of the American Association of Publishers and about a dozen other disability rights groups including the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). The proposed bill would require the federal Access Board, an independent agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities, to develop national standards for accessible higher education technology products. Enforcement of the standards would be the responsibility of the Department of Justice. The standards would apply to both the companies that produce educational materials and the colleges that require their use. Find more information on the draft bill here. e2.ma/click/pvu0d/9ejk3/1opt7
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:54:58 GMT -5
Accessible Prescription Drug Container Labels New guidance is available from the US Access Board on how to make prescription drug container labels accessible to people with vision impairments or who are elderly. The important information labeling prescription medications, including dosage and other instructions, side effects, and expiration dates, is often inaccessible to those unable to read print or small type. Developed by a stakeholder working group formed by the Board, the advisory guidance covers different solutions for making label information accessible, including braille, large print, and auditory technologies such as "talking bottles" and radio frequency identification tags. Some access alternatives are digitaly delivered through smart phones and personal computers. The recommendations are contained in a report, "Best Practices for Making Prescription Drug Container Label Information Accessible to Persons Who are Blind or Visually-Impaired or Who are Elderly". This guidance is advisory only and not mandatory. Pharmacies are not obligated to follow the best practice recommendations. For further information, visit the Board's website or contact Marsha Mazz, Director of the Board's Office of Technical and Information Services, at (202) 272-0020, (202) 272-0076 (TTY), or mazz@access-board.gov.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:55:34 GMT -5
2013 TREDS Summer Institute A Technology Access Center (TAC) representative will be at theTREDS Summer Institute, Technology & Vendor Fair on the morning of Saturday, August 10. The TREDS Summer Institute is an event designed to provide nformation, training and support to families and professionals serving individuals with combined hearing and vision loss ages birth through 21. To see some of the newest assistive technology devices and learn more about TAC's services for children and adolescents with combined hearing and vision loss, come by and visit. The conference location is the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin, TN
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:56:56 GMT -5
Communication Hope through Assistive Technology (CHAT) CHAT formed when Barb and Greg Tresness contributed $100,000 to the Burton Black Institute at Syracuse University to launch a program to assist youth with disabilities that affect their verbal communication. The couple worked for more than a decade to find a way for their son Graham to communicate. Currently the program offers a CHAT Camp and will offer a CHAT Club in the fall of 2013. Part of their vision is to create a model for CHAT Camp and CHAT Club that can be replicated at other schools and teaching establishments locally, nationally and globally. For more information about CHAT can be found on their site.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:57:52 GMT -5
Large print, braille, or audio tape copies of this newsletter are available upon request. Please call the Center Voice/TDD 615-248-6733 | Outside TN: 800-368-4651 | Fax: 615-259-2536 | www.tacnashville.org475 Metroplex Dr. Suite 301 | Nashville, TN 37211 US
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:58:20 GMT -5
I would like to invite you to attend the upcoming Accessibility Symposium on August 23, 2013 at the Civic Coliseum so that you can mark your calendars now! AIA/CES credits are available...and you won't find a better deal for your money. Who benefits from attending, you ask?? Anyone who can answer "yes" to any of these questions: Do you own or manage facilities that are open to the public? Do you design, build, review and/or inspect structures that people with disabilities visit, inhabit or work in? Do you renovate structures? Do you happen to know a person with a disability? Do you know a senior? Do you work with people with disabilities or seniors? Did you know that today, 20% of the U.S. population is a person with a disability? And did you know that every day in the U.S., another 10,000 people turn age 65 or older? Did you know that the fact that a person turns a certain age doesn't make him a person with a disability, but the chance of incurring a disabling condition as a part of the aging process greatly increases the odds that he will experience disability at least on a temporary basis? Would you like to know what accessibility is from the "practical" side? (In other words, from a person living with a disability who navigates our built environment.) Would you like to know what the federal American with Disabilities Act (ADA) means to your business and learn about some of the major "uh oh's" that occur in several businesses, whether intentional or not? (And what the cost to fix them can be?) Would you like to know how to be more welcoming to people with disabilities? THEN YOU NEED TO COME SEE US!! The 2nd annual Accessibility Symposium is an event designed to help us all better understand what true accessibility means to the people who require it (and that means all of us if we live long enough!) We'll learn more about how truly simple it is to make EVERYTHING accessible, if only we consider access in the design phase. After all, it's a lot easier and cheaper to create access when the project is still on paper than once the dirt's been moved and a structure's been built. This Symposium is the result of a partnership between the City of Knoxville and CSI (Construction Specifications Institute.) We understand the importance of creating a more accessible and universally-designed environment and we also understand that it can be sometimes difficult and even intimidating when we don't have personal experience with disability. We know that it's easy to strive to design to the "bare minimum" of requirements, but it's often just as easy to design to the maximum access possible and open up the doors of inclusion to all people, and not just some. And we know that there is a distinct difference between complying with the "letter" and the "spirit" of the ADA. Please mark your calendars to drop by the Symposium on Friday, August 23rd. I've attached a "Save the Date" flyer and a flyer describing how you can sponsor this innovative event should you choose to do so. You can also exhibit your business/product on our exhibit floor! You will not want to miss this once-a-year opportunity to learn from the experts and glean insight from the experiences of others in your field. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. And if you'd like to learn a little more, visit www.easttennesseeaccessibility.com but please know that our website is changing regularly and we welcome you to visit often! Thank you, Stephanie Stephanie B. Cook ADA Coordinator 865.215.2034 Voice 865.215.4581 TTY
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 8:59:31 GMT -5
2013 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Night with the Nashville Sounds Each $10 ticket is good for a reserved seat on Saturday, August 17. Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, August 10. $2 of each ticket will be donated to: HLAA – Nashville Chapter and Hearing Bridges We will be giving away a pair of Promise 17 hearing aids, valued at $8,600, courtesy of Beltone! ASL interpreter provided by Bridges for the National Anthem, 7th Inning Stretch & public address announcements Open captioning provided by Tennessee Captioning & the Hearing Loss Association of America—Nashville Chapter Post-game fireworks presented by Nashville’s News 2 Backpack giveaway for the first 2,000 fans presented by Burger King Kids 12 & under run the bases after the game presented by Delta Dental Gates open at 5:05pm Game starts at 6:35pm vs. Round Rock Express - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2013 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Night Order Information TO ORDER TICKETS: visit sounds.streamlineticketing.com/web/group.asp and enter the following codes: For the Group Username: DHHNight Password: sounds817 If you have any problems, please contact Andi Grindley at (615) 690-4487 ext. 103 or andigrindley@nashvillesounds.com Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in any referenced document do not necessarily state or reflect my views but only to share information to keep everyone informed of the various topics being discussed. Please read these documents with a critical mind and feel free to comment directly to the source. Corinne Gilliam EAD Disability Services Specialist Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability Services Department Vanderbilt University GPS Address: 110 21st Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203 Office Location: Baker Building, Ste. 108 Internal Mail: PMB 401809 Office Number: 615-322-4705 Fax Number: 615-343-0671 EAD Website: www.vanderbilt.edu/ead
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:00:47 GMT -5
National Association for Dual Diagnosis Conference: The Tennessee Chapter of the National Association for Dual Diagnosis will hold its annual conference on August 29 and 30, 2013 at Century Place in Nashville. The name of the conference is Achieving the Dream: Interdisciplinary Treatment Approaches and it will feature presentations on the topics of sexuality for persons with ID, capacity to consent, treatment of persons with severe behavioral health disorders, risk assessment, inter-agency collaboration during crises, emotional intelligence, mindfulness techniques for self-calming, and ethics. The program also features a complete track for direct support professionals that will include training in understanding developmental and diagnostic influences on behavior, practical behavior management, decreasing reportable incidents, and working as a team. Leslie Walker-Hirsch is this year’s keynote speaker and Dr. Bruce Davis is a featured speaker at the conference. Find conference details at www.tn-nadd.org.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:02:14 GMT -5
Assistive technology improves an individual’s life by enhancing their capabilities and eliminating barriers to provide full participation in education, employment, home and community life. Meet Beverly and her friend RUBY®. Beverly lost most of her vision, and as a result, the ability to do many everyday activities such as reading a magazine, or adjusting the thermostat in her house. But, with Ruby®, her hand held magnifier, Beverly has potential she never imagined would be possible again. For over 23 years, Technology Access Center staff members have met the assistive technology needs of thousands of individuals like Beverly. Please help us raise $3,000 by our 24th Anniversary, August 15th , and give us the opportunity to help more people reach their potential and remove barriers. secure.federatedgateway.com/cart/cart.php?action=show_information&internal_key=d857cf633111f1c7e3f4a744fcba8208&internal_timestamp=1374770647&tid=c22c8bddf8e817e7a0f55a819ed31c11 Please go online, or mail a check to Technology Access Center 475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 301 Nashville, TN 37211
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:03:37 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:04:04 GMT -5
Adults with ASD Fun Event - August 11
This event is for adults on the autism spectrum (18 and over) that can be responsible for themselves. It's an afternoon of bowling and arcade fun at Hillwood Strike and Spare in Nashville Sunday, August 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Email Melissa at mmeadows@tnautism.org if you would like to join us!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:04:42 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:05:22 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:07:30 GMT -5
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ASA-ETC Fall Conference Now Open ASA-ETC is partnering with Knox County Schools for its Annual Fall Education Conference, entitled “Practical Strategies for Social Skills & Organizational Success for Those with ASD from Elementary through Adulthood”. This is an all day conference in Knoxville on October 12 and very affordable. See the ASA Fall Conference Webpage for more details. cts.vresp.com/c/?ChattanoogaAutismCen/2971700d4a/a41e3feaa7/a0d6239b9d New HOPE Coordinator The H.O.P.E Support group has a new coordinator and host. Celeste Lipps Bright has been a part of HOPE since its beginning and we are excited that she lead this program. H.O.P.E. meets at the CAC on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at noon and also the first Monday night of each month at 6pm. THANKS CELESTE! For more information contact Celeste. fclipps@gmail.com Aquarium Trip Update The Aquarium trip is this Thursday, August 1st and the event is FULL. If you are signed up for this event we will see you Thursday at 9:15. Our introduction starts at 9:30, please be prompt. Contact Trish Cox if you have questions. tccac@epbfi.com CAC Pizza Available at Mellow Mushroom Through August 25th, both locations of Mellow Mushroom will have a special pizza on their menu to benefit the Center. Your whole family can enjoy a large 1/2 extra cheese, 1/2 extra pepperoni pizza for $20 (gluten-free option will be the same price but be a medium size). $5 from each pizza goes to the CAC! Take a picture of your family enjoying a slice and send them to Elizabeth. etburgh@gmail.com
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:08:46 GMT -5
AUTISM-RELATED EVENTS
H.O.P.E. - Days When: Thursday, August 1st, Noon to 1pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue H.O.P.E stands for Helping Other Parents Excel. It's a support group where parents can talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders and get positive feedback and support from others who have gone through, or are going through, similar situations. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at the CAC. See our HOPE Events page on Facebook.
Visit to the Tennessee Aquarium When: Thursday, August 1, 9:30 Where: 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN Cost is $5 per person. Limited to 25 children and 20 adults. EVENT IS FULL: We hit our limit so we cannot take new rsvps. See updates on our Facebook Events or contact Trish Cox for more information.
Greater Chattanooga Aspies Semi-Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, August 1, 6:00-7:30pm Where: 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
Teen Asperger's Club When: Friday, August 2nd, 7PM Where: Sir Goony's Family Fun Center, Brainerd Rd. This event is hosted by the Teen Asperger's Club. Parent's are welcome to stay and chat while the teens hang out. For more information contact Beckie Truex.
GCA Paddleboarding When: Sunday, August 4th, 1:00-2:00 Where: L2 Surf Shop, 100 Market St, Chattanooga Members should meet in front of the surf shop a few mintues before 1:00. Participants should bring swimwear, towel, and sunscreen. This event is weather permitting. The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
H.O.P.E. - Evenings When: Monday, August 5th, 6-7:00 p.m. Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue H.O.P.E stands for Helping Other Parents Excel. It's a support group where parents can talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders and get positive feedback and support from others who have gone through, or are going through, similar situations. We meet the 1st Monday of the month at the CAC. See our HOPE Events page on Facebook to find out about childcare announcements.
Monthly Workshop - Building the Parent/Teacher Team When: Tuesday, August 6, 6:30-7:30 pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue Topic: Building the Parent/Teacher Team A parent and teacher will share how they partnered together for the student to have a very successful year. Handouts will be given to help you get started. Watch the Parent/Teacher Event Page for an announcement about childcare.
CAC Spanish Language Program Planning Committee When: August 8th, 11:00am Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100 This meeting will allow committee members to share their ideas and volunteer to create this new program. Contact Dave if you wish to be join this committe but cannot attend.
GCA at Five Star Food Fight When: Sunday, August 11th, 12:15-3:15 p.m. Where: The Chattanooga Market, 1st Tennessee Pavilion The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
Fundraising Committee Meeting When: Thursday, August 15th, 11:00 - Noon Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue If you would like to join the Fundraising Committee, please feel free to attend. We are always in need of people with passion and talent in this area.
H.O.P.E. - Days When: Thursday, August 15th, Noon to 1pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue H.O.P.E stands for Helping Other Parents Excel. It's a support group where parents can talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders and get positive feedback and support from others who have gone through, or are going through, similar situations. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at the CAC. See our HOPE Events page on Facebook.
2014 Conference Committee When: Thursday, August 15th, 1pm-2pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue We are already hard at work on text year's conference. Please feel free to come in and join this meeting.
Planes Sensory-Friendly Film When: Saturday, August 17, 10:00am Where: UEC Theaters, 137 Pleasant Grove Rd, McDonald, TN Families can expect the lights turned up, and the volume turned down. Admission is $5.25 a person. Concessions will be opened. Snacks may be brought in ONLY for special diets. (Please, snacks only. No drinks or lunch food will be allowed.) For more info see the Planes Event Page.
Chattanooga Lookouts Game When: Sunday, August 18, 5:15 pm Where: 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga $5 general admission, $4.50 if purchase at least 4. Safe haven will be available on a needed basis. You may purchase tickets at the CAC. For more information, please see our Lookouts Facebook events page.
CAC Board Meeting When: Tuesday, August 20th, 6 p.m. Where: 1400 McCallie Avenue
GCA Potluck/Cookout When: Saturday, August 24, 5:30 p.m. Where: Bouch Residence, Please bring your favorite dish. Meat will be provided. The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
CAC Monthly Workshop When: Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 Topic: Going to the Dentist, Dr. Kristin Compton, DDS Dr. Comptom will be discussing the dental experience and services offered to the special needs community in her practice at Orange Grove Dental Clinic.
Parent and Professional Training Session When: September 17th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: October 10th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
ASA-ETC Fall Conference When: Saturday, October 12th, 8:00-4:00 p.m. Where: Bearden H.S., 8352 Kingston Pike, Knoxville Topic: “Practical Strategies for Social Skills & Organizational Success for Those with ASD from Elementary through Adulthood." Click here to register online.
Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk When: November 9th, activites start at 9:00, walk starts at 10:30am Where: Coolidge Park Cost: $30 for adults, $15 for kids age 3-12. Age 2 and under are free. MUST REGISTER: ChattAutismWalk.com Check the website for details! Register your own Team! then, upload a photo and fix up your profile and share with your friends and ask them to join your team! Registration includes a shirt! Win prizes! Support the Autism Community! Raise Awareness! Make this the Biggest Walk In CHATTANOOGA!!
Parent and Professional Training Session When: November 11th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: Jan 28th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: Feb 18th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: April 1st, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
5th annual Chattanooga Autism Conference When: April 4, All Day!
Parent and Professional Training Session When: May 6th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA ------------------------------ Chattanooga Autism Center Tel: (423) 531-6961 Fax: (423) 521-8094 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100, Chattanooga TN 37404
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 4, 2013 9:10:47 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:16:02 GMT -5
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center News August 8 Lecture: Psychotropic Medication for Children/Adolescents August 17 Workshop: TRIAD Families First Workshop: Addressing Challenging Behaviors Follow the Vanderbilt link for more information on these and other happenings.
IEP Help As school begins in just a few days or weeks for most of us, we are faced with building or maintaining our child's IEP. Is you child's IEP working for him/her? Do you understand what is in it? In preparation for the coming school year, Lifeline is once again taking appointments. Email Lisa Mattheiss or call 423-622-4007 (mobile: 423-645-0504) to schedule your personal consultation today. Lifeline's office is conviently located at the CAC (1400 McCallie Ave).
Pizza Party at the 'Shroom Mellow Mushroom at the Waterside location is hosting a pizza party for the CAC. It's scheduled for August 24th at 11:00, the last weekend our charity pizza is on the menu! Come join us for great food and fun games. Lunch will be served "family style." Cost is $10-$12 per person, and this includes pizza, salad, drink, and gratuity. Must RSVP through our Facebook event page, or by calling 423-531-6961.
Cynthia Joyner Memorial Set Tara Viland has secured a date and venue for all to pay respects to Cynthia and her family. Her memorial will be at the Lindsey Street Hall on Sunday, August 11th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Dress is casual. Childcare will not be provided. If you would like to speak at the memorial, please contact Tara. ASA-ETC Fall Conference Now Open ASA-ETC is partnering with Knox County Schools for its Annual Fall Education Conference, entitled “Practical Strategies for Social Skills & Organizational Success for Those with ASD from Elementary through Adulthood”. This is an all day conference in Knoxville on October 12 and very affordable. See the ASA Fall Conference Webpage for more details. Lookout Tickets We still have tickets available for the August 18th Lookouts game. Come enjoy a night out with other CAC families or invite your family, friends, and co-workers. All seats are general admission. We have access to a skybox for those who need a little sensory relief time during the game and there will be no fireworks after the game. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Stay for the entire 9 innings or just a few! Ticket are $5 each or $4.50 each for 4 or more. Each ticket sold raises a little more money for the Center. We hope to see you there! Call 423-531-6961, or contact Elizabeth to get your tickets!
Call for Volunteers We are working on a master list to have on hand when we need volunteers to fill in at the office, chaperone events, or help in other ways. If you would like to volunteer some time for the CAC, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Diane Stitchler.
Donations to the Joyner Family We have received many donations that have helped the Joyner Family! The Family has received the donations and are grateful for your generosity. Donations are still being accepted to help off set the costs of the funeral and other everyday expenses. You may send a check or cash to the Chattanooga Autism Center, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN, 37404. Make checks payable to Ricardo Joyner. If you wish to use Paypal, go to the CAC website and click the "Donate" button In the "purpose" box, indicate the donation is for the Joyner family.
Website Updates The official website of the CAC is currently being updated. New pages such as "Meet the Board," and "A Professional's Perspective" are being added in addition to the many more resources and information already available. Please continue to check back to our website to see the improvements!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:16:56 GMT -5
AUTISM-RELATED EVENTS
Monthly Workshop - Building the Parent/Teacher Team When: Tuesday, August 6, 6:30-7:30 pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue Topic: Building the Parent/Teacher Team A parent and teacher will share how they partnered together for the student to have a very successful year. Handouts will be given to help you get started. If you need childcare, please RSVP through the Parent/Teacher Event Page or call 423-531-6961.
CAC Spanish Language Program Planning Committee When: Thursday, August 8th, 11:00am Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100 This meeting will allow committee members to share their ideas and volunteer to create this new program. Contact Dave if you wish to be join this committee but cannot attend.
Psychotropic Medication for Children/Adolescents When: Thursday, August 8th, 12:00-1:00 p. m. Where: Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital For more information follow this link: Vanderbilt
GCA at Five Star Food Fight When: Sunday, August 11th, 12:15-3:15 p.m. Where: The Chattanooga Market, 1st Tennessee Pavilion The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
Cynthia Joyner Memorial When: Sunday, August 11th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Lindsey Street Hall, 901 Lindsey St, Chattanooga Tara Viland, a great friend of Cynthia's, has secured the time and venue for all who wish to pay their respects to Cynthia and her family. Dress is casual. No childcare will be provided.
Fundraising Committee Meeting When: Thursday, August 15th, 11:00 -noon Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue If you would like to join the Fundraising Committee, please feel free to attend. We are always in need of people with passion and talent in this area.
H.O.P.E. - Days When: Thursday, August 15th, noon to 1pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue H.O.P.E stands for Helping Other Parents Excel. It's a support group where parents can talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders and get positive feedback and support from others who have gone through, or are going through, similar situations. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at the CAC. See our HOPE Events page on Facebook.
2014 Conference Committee When: Thursday, August 15th, 1:00-2:00pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue We are already hard at work on text year's conference. Please feel free to come in and join this meeting.
GCA Semi-Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, August 15, 6:00-7:30pm Where: 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
Planes Sensory-Friendly Film When: Saturday, August 17, 10:00am Where: UEC Theaters, 137 Pleasant Grove Rd, McDonald, TN Families can expect the lights turned up, and the volume turned down. Admission is $5.25 a person. Concessions will be opened. Snacks may be brought in ONLY for special diets. (Please, snacks only. No drinks or lunch food will be allowed.) For more info see the Planes Event Page.
TRIAD Families First Workshop: Challenging Behaviors When: Thursday, August 17th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Room 241 of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center For more information follow this link: Vanderbilt
Chattanooga Lookouts Game When: Sunday, August 18, 5:15 pm Where: 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga $5 general admission, $4.50 if purchase at least 4. Safe haven will be available on a needed basis. You may purchase tickets at the CAC. For more information, please see our Lookouts Facebook events page.
CAC Board Meeting When: Tuesday, August 20th, 6:00 p.m. Where: 1400 McCallie Avenue
Pizza Party When: Saturday, August 24th, 11:00 a.m. Where: Mellow Mushroom, 2318 Lifestyle Way, Chatt Must RSVP through Facebook or call 423-531-6961. Cost is $10-$12 per person (includes drink, pizza, salad, and gratuity).
GCA Potluck/Cookout When: Saturday, August 24, 5:30 p.m. Where: Bouch Residence, Please bring your favorite dish. Meat will be provided. The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
H.O.P.E. - Evenings When: Monday, September 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue H.O.P.E stands for Helping Other Parents Excel. It's a support group where parents can talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders and get positive feedback and support from others who have gone through, or are going through, similar situations. We meet the 1st Monday of the month at the CAC. See our HOPE Events page on Facebook to find out about childcare announcements
H.O.P.E. - Days When: Thursday, September 5, noon to 1:00pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue H.O.P.E stands for Helping Other Parents Excel. It's a support group where parents can talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders and get positive feedback and support from others who have gone through, or are going through, similar situations. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at the CAC. See our HOPE Events page on Facebook.
GCA Semi-Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, September 5, 6:00-7:30pm Where: 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
CAC Monthly Workshop When: Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 Topic: Going to the Dentist, Dr. Kristin Compton, DDS Dr. Comptom will be discussing the dental experience and services offered to the special needs community in her practice at Orange Grove Dental Clinic.
GCA Social Event When: Saturday, Septemeber 14, 5:00 p.m. Where: St.Elmo Park Details to be announced soon.
GCA Semi-Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, September 19, 6:00-7:30pm Where: 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
Parent and Professional Training Session When: September 17th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
H.O.P.E. - Days When: Thursday, September 19th, noon to 1:00pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue H.O.P.E stands for Helping Other Parents Excel. It's a support group where parents can talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders and get positive feedback and support from others who have gone through, or are going through, similar situations. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at the CAC. See our HOPE Events page on Facebook.
Parent and Professional Training Session When: October 10th, 6:00-7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
ASA-ETC Fall Conference When: Saturday, October 12th, 8:00-4:00 p.m. Where: Bearden H.S., 8352 Kingston Pike, Knoxville Topic: “Practical Strategies for Social Skills & Organizational Success for Those with ASD from Elementary through Adulthood." Click here to register online.
Fire Station Visit When: Thursday, October 24th, 10:00 a.m. Where: CFD Station #7, 6911 Discovery Dr, Enterprise South Families of all ages are welcome. Participants can expect a brief safety video, meet the firefighters, tour the facility, watch a demonstration of a fireman suiting up in full gear, and sit in a firetruck. This is a great opportunity for kids to see firefighters are not scary.
Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk When: November 9th, activites start at 9:00, walk starts at 10:30am Where: Coolidge Park Cost: $30 for adults, $15 for kids age 3-12. Age 2 and under are free. MUST REGISTER: ChattAutismWalk.com Check the website for details! Register your own Team! then, upload a photo and fix up your profile and share with your friends and ask them to join your team! Registration includes a shirt! Win prizes! Support the Autism Community! Raise Awareness! Make this the Biggest Walk In CHATTANOOGA!!
Parent and Professional Training Session When: November 11th, 6:00-7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: Jan 28th, 6:00-7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: Feb 18th, 6:00-7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: April 1st, 6:00-7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
5th annual Chattanooga Autism Conference When: April 4, All Day!
Parent and Professional Training Session When: May 6th, 6:00-7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
---------------------------------------------- Chattanooga Autism Center Tel: (423) 531-6961 Fax: (423) 521-8094 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100, Chattanooga TN 37404
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:18:59 GMT -5
The National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee is coming to the Tri-city area! With more than 50,000 members, the NFB is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States, improving blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
Locally, affiliates and chapters work together to pass legislation, give parents of blind children a collective voice, promote independents, and Mentor through positive blind role models.
If you are blind or an interested sighted person who would like to join with us in changing what it means to be blind, please plan on attending our first chapter meeting at the Logan’s in Johnson City on August 24, 2013, at 11:00 AM.
Meeting Address:
3112 Browns Mill RD, Johnson City, TN 37604
For further information, feel free to contact me at the following number:
(615) 412-9632
Best Regards,
James Brown, President
National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee
nfb.tennessee@gmail.com
“Above all, the Federation teaches a new way of thought about blindness.” –Kenneth Jernigan (1997)
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:19:53 GMT -5
AUGUST 20th at Centennial Golf Course in Oak Ridge--ETTAC's 15th Annual Al Wilson/Mack French Golf Tournament Golf1 Raising funds for ETTAC's Durable Medical Equipment program allowed us to give away or loan 427 devices to 283 people in just the last 6 months! Why not promote your business to some of Knoxville's finest community leaders who are playing golf for such a great cause? All sponsors are also invited to the post tournament lunch at 2:30 PM with Al Wilson and friends and can participate in the Live Auction and Ball Roll game. Prizes you could win...skybox tickets for UT vs. Austin Peay game, a signed Peyton Manning Broncos jersey, and much more! This is a great investment for your business and your community! Sponsorships begin as low as $100. Email or call us by this Friday, August 9th to get your business involved. Visit our web site to see a more complete list of prizes. -back to top of page VAN1ETTAC RECEIVES DONATED VAN FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM Mary and Doug own Choices in Senior Care and we are very grateful for their support. Many thanks to Mary and Doug Wegman for donating this van! Do you know someone who needs equipment? Do you have some to donate? Contact Jeff at ETTAC to be a part of our Equipment ReUse program. We take in Durable Medical Equipment, clean it, and send it out on loan or give it away to people with disabilities in need. In the last 3 years, the demand for equipment has increased by 40% each year. This van will be vital to building the program. For more information, please contact us at ETTAC at 865-219-0130. -back to top of page ncbcNEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUBS--THERE ARE NOW 13 IN OUR AREA New NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB in Campbell County! Announcing our newest book club with our partner agency, Ridgeview Behavioral Health Resources. We now have clubs in Anderson, Blount, Knox, Roane, Sevier, and Union. They meet in coffeehouses, libraries, and bookstores. To find a club meeting time near you click here. We would love to have you come to a club gathering and please thank our host sites when you visit them! If you have questions about this amazing opportunity to join a book club, please call or email Lorrie Crockett at 865-219-0130. -back to top of page leap....one giant leap for mankind. Steven Spielberg has always had a vision of the future. His 2002 blockbuster "Minority Report" was no exception. But the movie hinted at technological advances no one had seen before; the ability to control computers using the airspace around them. It was innovative, exciting, and seemingly impossible; until now. Leap Motion has hit the mainstream market, offering a 3D Motion control device, and the results have been impressive and offer lots of possibilities for people with disabilities. Would you like to read more about it, or see it for yourself? Contact ETTAC at (865) 219-0130 to discuss this amazing device, or one of our other innovative pieces of technology, or join our group of technology innovators. -back to top of page havanaA NIGHT IN OLD HAVANA SET FOR OCTOBER 4TH AT THE LIGHTHOUSE Sponsors so far include: Lawhorn and Associates, ATW, Music-N-Motion, Homewatch Caregivers, Metro Pulse, Fantasy Casino Events, and The Pour Guys. This year ETTAC hosted a Music Camp, accessible to kids of various abilities and FREE of charge! All due to our Annual Fundraiser for our HeartSong Center for Accessible Music and Art. Our annual theme, A Night in Old Havana lends itself to creative inspiration. This year we will have cars from the 40's and 50's, live music from Kukuly and Gypsy Fuego, casino games with fantastic prizes, authentic food and drinks, all for the special 25th Anniversary ticket price of just $25!! Tickets go on sale on August 30th, but you can pre-order as a company sponsor now. Want to see your banner hanging over the roulette table, or as a part of the Cuban marketplace? Call us now for a chance to raise funds, have fun, and promote your business at this one of a kind event. -back to top of page Like us on Facebook -------------------------------------- Tracey Farr Development Coordinator 865-219-0130 tfarr@ettac.org www.ettac.org
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:20:30 GMT -5
Subject: Adults (18-40 Years Old) with Hearing Loss Needed For Research Study “Fatigue and Listening”
Principal Investigator: Ben Hornsby, Ph.D.
Would you like to come help solve some puzzles about how mood is affected by attention and effort in noisy situations?
What is this study about? Understanding speech in a background noise can be harder for people with hearing loss than for people without hearing loss. This extra trouble might make some people mentally tired and affect their work. This study looks at how hearing ability and different listening conditions affect attention, effort, and mood after responding to speech in background noise.
Participants Needed: Adults (18-40 years old) with hearing loss, who currently wear hearing aids.
How long will this take? You will come to the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for 3 test sessions. Each session will last 1-2 hours.
What will I do? Each session will include 3 different kinds of activities: 1) Fill out some questionnaires to evaluate your mood at the beginning and end of the test session. 2) Complete a visual reaction time test where you will press a button as fast as you can once you see a target. 3) A speech test where you will listen to sentences and press a button when you hear a cue.
The first session will also include a hearing screening, some measurements with your hearing aids, and some practice on the experimental tasks. During the first session, we will put a small, flexible tube in your ear while you are wearing your hearing aids to measure how your hearing aids are amplifying sounds. No changes will be made to your hearing aids. The total time for this first part should take no more than 1-2 hours. The other two sessions will last 1-1.5 hours. One of the sessions will be completed while you wear your hearing aids, and one will be completed without your hearing aids.
Compensation: The first session will include a hearing screening and a brief list of questions to ensure that you are eligible for the study. This should take about 15 minutes. There is no compensation if you are not eligible for the study. Eligible participants receive $12/hour as compensation for their time. If you qualify for the study, the research assistant will work with you to schedule your remaining visits. Test sessions should last between 1-2 hours, and you will complete 3 sessions, so you could spend between 3-6 hours total for study participation. Thus total compensation could be between $36-72, depending on the time needed to complete the sessions.
Site of Study: Dan Maddox Hearing Aid Lab at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center.
Contact: Research assistant: (Alissa Smith) at (615) 936-5087 or email Alissa.S.Harbin@Vanderbilt.Edu for more information.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:20:56 GMT -5
Please feel free to share the link to this inspirational article in the Jackson Sun of how inclusion, as well as peer and teacher support can be a win-win for all! Kevin is a very typical 14 year-old teenager who also has Down syndrome. His passion is music, music, and more music! The band program at school has taught him many valuable things. He has learned self-discipline, persistence, hard work, and self-confidence. The experience of band has been an incredible opportunity for him to learn so much but also show us his many God-given talents. Hope you enjoy! Debbie Riffle www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130715009
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:21:28 GMT -5
Are you a mother with a disability? Would you like to share your story with others? My name is Angela Frederick; I am a sociology professor at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. I am also blind and the mother of a one year old little girl. I am currently conducting research exploring the experiences of mothers with disabilities. If you are a mother with a disability, I would love to have the opportunity to hear your story. Interviews take about an hour, and your identity will remain confidential. If you are interested in taking part in the research, please contact me at fredericka@rhodes.edu. Please feel free to forward this announcement to other lists and/or interested mothers. Thank you so much for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best wishes, Angela Frederick Angela Frederick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Anthropology and Sociology Rhodes College Phone: (901)-843-3665 Email: fredericka@rhodes.edu
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:27:29 GMT -5
Person Centered Practices: We are pleased to share that Journeys in Community Living, Michael Dunn Center, and Orange Grove Center are our latest Person Centered Organizations (PCOs). These agencies have joined existing PCOs including Greene Valley Developmental Center, East Tennessee Community Homes, Greene County Skills, Buffalo River Services, Pacesetters, Prospect, Rochelle Center; Easter Seals and Support Solutions.
All agencies have made a stronger commitment to excellence and supporting people in achieving the lives they desire. This has challenged every PCO to examine its supports for implementation of best practices.
Each organization consists of Coaches (agency middle managers, senior direct support professionals, ISCs, case managers) and Leaders (self-advocates, agency senior managers, state management personnel, agency board members, family members, and ISC directors). Both groups work collectively to modify and implement changes to policy, practice, infrastructure, and rules that impact person centered practices.
“Orange Grove has benefited tremendously from the Person Centered Organization project. The synergy that was created with the confluence of DSP’s, middle managers and executive level personnel and volunteers working together as a cohesive think tank is ongoing and that is exactly what we had hoped for,” Orange Grove Executive Director Kyle Hauth stated. “Many more staff members have taken an active role in the scrutiny, evaluation and innovation of our service delivery system and there is a collective sense of ownership in the overall aspect of agency performance. It has been exciting to witness the promotion and deployment of the Person Centered tools by so many stakeholders. This new circumstance has created a rejuvenation of the quality improvement process at Orange Grove.”
“Results from Person Centered Thinking (PCT) are real. The results don’t have to be big things; they can be small changes that simply make people happier. Our long term expectations are for this program to continue to redefine the ways in which we provide services to people, hopefully resulting in more satisfaction and fewer issues,” Michael Dunn Center President Mike McElhinney said. “As an agency we expect PCT to continue to make a significant impact on the quality of services we provide. The process will evolve and develop over a period of years. We expect long range results to be positive and enriching to us all.”
The department is now accepting applications for additional Person Centered Organizations. If your organization is interested in developing a Person Centered Organization, please click here for details on how to apply. Please e-mail or call Shalita V. Earls, Deputy Director of Person Centered Practices at Shalita.V.Earls@tn.gov or 615-253-5823 if you have any questions.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 11, 2013 9:27:55 GMT -5
Employment First: On June 19, Governor Haslam signed an Executive Order that supports our Employment First mission. As a result of the signing, an Employment First Task Force was created. The task force is comprised of representatives from DIDD, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, the University of Tennessee Center for Literacy Education and Employment, the Department of Education, Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability Law and Advocacy Center, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, TennCare, The Arc, a parent of a person receiving waiver services, a self-advocate, Department of Human Services, Department of Labor and Workforce Development and a provider agency. This week, additional members were identified and will be invited to participate in upcoming meetings. Goals of the task force are to address barriers and solutions through review of policies and procedures, blend and braid funding to increase integrated employment, review Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) recommendations to enhance employment opportunities, and develop training on disability employment for the state, provider agencies, persons supported, and families.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 25, 2013 9:23:53 GMT -5
Your class, your department, your cheer-leading squad, your chess club, your whole school can BE A TEAM for autism. cts.vresp.com/c/?ChattanoogaAutismCen/1c15023b8e/a41e3feaa7/c8bb7cd3ffDoes your school band or extra-curricular club wish to support a good cause? Is your class looking to give back to the community? Would your entire school like to raise awareness about autism in Chattanooga? If yes, then start a Team, recruit members for the next few months, and then participate in the Inaugural Chattanooga Autism Awareness walk! Or, please consider forwarding this email to teachers and staff or businesses who you believe would like to create a team for this event. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg HOW DO YOU START A TEAM? Click this link to register online: www.chattautismwalk.comClick the "Register Here" button and choose "Start a Team" Cost to start a team: $30 for adults; $15 for kids under 12; Free for kids under 3; Once you create a team, you can use the system to recruit people to join your team. It allows you to share on Facebook or easily email family, friends, and students. Prizes will be given to the team with the most members, the team that raises the most funds, the team with the most states represented, and several other fun categories. Registered adults and children who participate will receive a free, limited edition, high quality long-sleeve t-shirt commemorating the event. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg EVENT DETAILS The walk starts at Coolidge Park. Activities will precede the walk at 8:00am while participants pick up their shirts. Mayor Berke and others will do announcements around 10:00 to kick things off and the walk begins at 10:30am sharp. The route is 2.3 miles, beginning in Coolidge and then across the Walnut Street Bridge. Strollers are welcome! DOWNLOAD POSTER TO DISPLAY AT SCHOOL OR BUSINESS HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg JOINING A TEAM To join a team, a person or family must go to the website and register. When people start the registration process online, they will come to an option to ''join a team''. Those who select this option are then given a search feature so they can find and pick an existing team they wish to join. It's easy! Those who can't be at the walk can join a team and register as a "Supporter" ($25). HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg DONATING TO A TEAM Those who wish to contribute less than $25 can click the "Donate to a Team" link on the website (on the left-hand menu list). They can then choose an amount to donate and select a team to donate to. This donation counts towards that team''s total fundraising goal. However, the donor will not count as a team member. Those who wish to contribute $25 or more to a team should register as "Supporter" When someone joins a team and pays the registration fee, he or she is also given a separate option to donate additional money towards the team''s goal. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg FUNDS STAY LOCAL Proceeds generated by this event will be used to fund programs and services created and provided by the Chattanooga Autism Center (CAC). The CAC is a local parent-driven resource center and clinic and its volunteers and supporters are the ones who have taken the time and effort to plan and prepare this walk. CAC''s programs are all created by parents and advocates in our community. They rely on volunteer support and donations from individuals and businesses in our community. Programs and services that will benefit include: The CAC outpatient autism clinic (assessment & behavior therapy for all ages) H.O.P.E. (support group for parents) Free monthly autism workshops Cleveland-CAC Hispanic Outreach Program Annual Chattanooga Autism Conference Play me a Riddle (social events for families and kids) Greater Chattanooga Aspies (social and support program for adults with autism) Project ACCESS (funding therapy and assessments for the underinsured) STAGES (transitional housing, independent living program for adults) HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg SPONSORS and PARTNERS We are especially grateful to Service Electric Company for their Gold Sponsorship and to Youth and Family Development for their partnership.! SEC-logo2013_100x75 Youth and Family Color Logo 3 Please click the link below to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities OR consider passing it along to your business contacts and encouraging them to become a sponsor. Sponsor Opportunities HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg VENDORS/EXHIBITORS We are in the process of creating vendor applications. We will make announcements once these are ready. They will be available on the walk's website. We are seeking vendors who provide autism-related goods and services or are supporters of the autism community. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg VOLUNTEERS We''re seeking help from individuals and organizations who wish to help set up, arrange route markers, hang banners, hand out shirts at registration, clean up, and many other duties. If you or your organization would like to help that morning, please contact Dave Buck at buck.dave@gmail.com or call 423-531-6961 HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg The success of this event, and the success of future autism awareness walks in our region depends on participation. The simple act of registering is TREMENDOUS support. Getting the word out and getting just one other person to register will double the effect! We look forward to seeing the registration numbers climb and seeing a sea of supporters on November 9th! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS EMAIL!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Aug 25, 2013 9:26:47 GMT -5
Autism Society’s AutismSource™ Offering Support Seven Days a Week AutismSource™ is the national information and referral service of the Autism Society, providing one-to-one, guidance and support to thousands of people each year who call, email and write with their questions and concerns—or who just need someone to listen. Our program staff and strong affiliate presence serve thousands of families each year who are searching for guidance in their journeys with autism. Read more: support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=KxbotBre0fNvnkZAbMoGZw
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