Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 25, 2010 11:03:30 GMT -5
THE CENTER FOR UNDERSTANDING WILL PRESENT A CONFERENCE WITH DR. JANE THIERFELD BROWN, EXPERT IN SELECTING COLLEGE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME. FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ADHD AND LEARNING DISABILITIES WILL ALSO BENEFIT.
DR. BROWN IS THE AUTHOR OF "A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE TO ASPERGER SYNDROME FOR COLLEGE PROFESSIONALS". SHE CONSULTS TO FAMILIES ON FINDING COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND WITH COLLEGE PROFESSIONALS ON INCLUDING STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY IN POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS.
"LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:THE PLANNING STARTS NOW!"
APPROPRIATE FOR: PARENTS OF 6TH GRADE STUDENTS AND OLDER, COLLEGE STUDENTS, AUTISM AND TRANSITION COORDINATORS FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALISTS.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR REGIONAL POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS TO DISPLAY INFORMATION IN OUR COLLEGE FAIR WHICH ALSO HAPPENS DURING THE CONFERENCE.
PLEASE PASS ON!
Dena
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Dena L. Gassner, MSW
Program Director
Center for Understanding
7127Crossroads Blvd. #102
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-300-3369
www.centerforunderstanding.net
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WHAT IS YLF?
The Youth Leadership Forum is a leadership and self-advocacy training for high school students with disabilities from across the state, sponsored by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities.
WHAT WILL THE SELECTED STUDENTS DO?
Attend sessions by local and national presenters on a variety of topics, including leadership, self-advocacy, planning for life after high school, employment, college resources for students with disabilities and the legislative process.
Students will also participate in:
*several small group discussions about their lives, hopes, dreams and plans following high school
*a photography workshop
*a drum circle
*a talent show
*a tour of the Capitol, including a conversation with a legislator
WHEN WILL THE FORUM TAKE PLACE?
July 5-8, 2010
WHERE WILL IT TAKE PLACE?
On the campus of Vanderbilt University.
WHERE WILL THE STUDENTS STAY?
In an accessible dorm on Vanderbilt University campus.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
There is no cost for the training, sleeping rooms or meals. Students or their families will be reimbursed for mileage to and from the Forum approximately two weeks after the event.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Rising tenth graders through those students that will graduate in 2010. Students do not attend with family members.
WHO WILL SUPERVISE THE FORUM?
8-10 adult counselors and coordinating staff, mostly adults with disabilities themselves, family members of persons with disabilities and returning YLF graduates
HOW MANY STUDENTS WILL BE SELECTED?
Twenty. An effort will be made to select a diverse group, based on type of disability, ethnicity, gender, school year and region of the state the student lives in.
HOW DOES A STUDENT APPLY?
By completing the attached application, which includes essay questions and letters of recommendation. If the student cannot access the attached application, please contact Ned Andrew Solomon at 615.532.6556, or by e-mail at ned.solomon@tn.gov for a mailed application.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING?
All applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2010
For any other information about the Forum, please contact Ned Andrew Solomon at 615.532.6556, or by e-mail at ned.solomon@tn.gov
DR. BROWN IS THE AUTHOR OF "A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE TO ASPERGER SYNDROME FOR COLLEGE PROFESSIONALS". SHE CONSULTS TO FAMILIES ON FINDING COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND WITH COLLEGE PROFESSIONALS ON INCLUDING STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY IN POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS.
"LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:THE PLANNING STARTS NOW!"
APPROPRIATE FOR: PARENTS OF 6TH GRADE STUDENTS AND OLDER, COLLEGE STUDENTS, AUTISM AND TRANSITION COORDINATORS FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALISTS.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR REGIONAL POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS TO DISPLAY INFORMATION IN OUR COLLEGE FAIR WHICH ALSO HAPPENS DURING THE CONFERENCE.
PLEASE PASS ON!
Dena
--
Dena L. Gassner, MSW
Program Director
Center for Understanding
7127Crossroads Blvd. #102
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-300-3369
www.centerforunderstanding.net
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WHAT IS YLF?
The Youth Leadership Forum is a leadership and self-advocacy training for high school students with disabilities from across the state, sponsored by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities.
WHAT WILL THE SELECTED STUDENTS DO?
Attend sessions by local and national presenters on a variety of topics, including leadership, self-advocacy, planning for life after high school, employment, college resources for students with disabilities and the legislative process.
Students will also participate in:
*several small group discussions about their lives, hopes, dreams and plans following high school
*a photography workshop
*a drum circle
*a talent show
*a tour of the Capitol, including a conversation with a legislator
WHEN WILL THE FORUM TAKE PLACE?
July 5-8, 2010
WHERE WILL IT TAKE PLACE?
On the campus of Vanderbilt University.
WHERE WILL THE STUDENTS STAY?
In an accessible dorm on Vanderbilt University campus.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
There is no cost for the training, sleeping rooms or meals. Students or their families will be reimbursed for mileage to and from the Forum approximately two weeks after the event.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Rising tenth graders through those students that will graduate in 2010. Students do not attend with family members.
WHO WILL SUPERVISE THE FORUM?
8-10 adult counselors and coordinating staff, mostly adults with disabilities themselves, family members of persons with disabilities and returning YLF graduates
HOW MANY STUDENTS WILL BE SELECTED?
Twenty. An effort will be made to select a diverse group, based on type of disability, ethnicity, gender, school year and region of the state the student lives in.
HOW DOES A STUDENT APPLY?
By completing the attached application, which includes essay questions and letters of recommendation. If the student cannot access the attached application, please contact Ned Andrew Solomon at 615.532.6556, or by e-mail at ned.solomon@tn.gov for a mailed application.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING?
All applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2010
For any other information about the Forum, please contact Ned Andrew Solomon at 615.532.6556, or by e-mail at ned.solomon@tn.gov