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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 1, 2010 14:50:38 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 1, 2010 14:51:11 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 1, 2010 14:52:06 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 2, 2010 14:06:53 GMT -5
Next Step Summer Institute A Postsecondary Education Preparatory Experience Next Step Summer Institute is a college transition program for rising high school juniors, seniors, and young adults with developmental disabilities up to the age of 29. Have you wondered: · Whether a college experience would be a good fit for your young adult with intellectual disabilities? · What your high school student needs to do to prepare for postsecondary life? Learn the answers to these questions at the Next Step Summer Institute. This is a week-long day program that will provide exposure to postsecondary education. Students will be given the opportunity to experience a college campus and develop a broader understanding of the Next Step Postsecondary Education Program at Vanderbilt and other programs across the country. July 19-23, 2010 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee Link to Application Packet: kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy_files/NextStepSummerInstituteApplicationPacket.pdf Contact: Gretchen Herbert, (615) 343-7046 |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 2, 2010 14:33:44 GMT -5
If you would like to help the East Tennessee Technology Access Center’s HeartSong for Accessible Music and Art Center and enjoy a great blue grass concert at the same time, please read below.
Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson & Buell in Maryville is letting ETTAC sell 150 tickets to the June 11th to hear the Goose Creek Symphony, a blue grass group. This group has only 8 concerts a year, so we're lucky to be able to hear them close to home. They will be performing at The Shed in Maryville (part of Harley Davidson's main showroom), located at 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway.
Individual tickets are $15 each. VIP tickets are TWO for $60, and that includes the show, The Shed's famous barbeque dinner for two, and two unique HeartSong T-shirts. To order or for more info call ETTAC at 865-219-0130.
You can't buy ETTAC tickets at the door, and the VIP tickets are only available through ETTAC. Tickets can be purchased with cash, check, or VISA, and we must receive orders by Friday, June 4. Dinner is from 6 - 8, and the show starts at 8 on Friday.(The Shed is undercover, so don't worry about the weather.)
If you want to see what the shirt will look like, go to our website (www.discoveret.org/ettac) and click on poster, in the information about Goose Creek.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 3, 2010 15:34:38 GMT -5
Dreamnight This Friday, June 4th from 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Dreamnight is an open-house event for special-needs children and their families. Dreamnight offers a VIP zoo visit that acknowledges and accommodates the unique circumstances
that generally limit relaxing outings for these families during normal operating hours.
Admission is FREE by reservation. Call (423) 697-1319.
Chillin’ Like Villains June Event
Chillin’’ Like Villains is a young adult social group for individuals who have various disabilities. We meet once a month at different locations around town, and do a variety of activities such as attend sporting events, potluck dinners, movies and much more. For more information contact the Therapeutic Recreation Office at 423.643.5716.
Come show us what you’ve got at the Karaoke Party!
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010; 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Walker Pavilion, Coolidge Park
RSVP to Lizzy by June 7th with total number of people and song request.
COST: $5.00 – Pizza provided
Reminder: the next Scenic City Adaptive Cycling date is scheduled for June 14th at 6:00 PM at the Riverpark. You must RSVP to Elaine before Friday the 11th if you are planning on coming.
We hope to see all of you there, thanks.
Go!Fest Save the Date - Visitors of all abilities will go wild for a free day at the Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park during the sixth annual Go!Fest celebration on: Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Lose The Training Wheels Chattanooga BIKE Camp
Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 2, 2010 at the McCallie School Theatre Center
The mission of Lose The Training Wheels is to teach individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle and become lifelong independent bicycle riders. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain confidence and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives. Participants attend a 75-minute session each day for five days, where they learn to ride while accompanied and encouraged
by a volunteer spotter. In one week, approximately 80% of participants will learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle.
Chattanooga Camp is June 28 – July 2 Choose a session:
1 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
2 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
3 1:00 p.m .– 2:15 p.m.
4 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
5 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Space is limited to seven participants per session. Camp cost: $100.00 per person
Location: McCallie School Theatre Center
500 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga (Theatre Center is located just inside of school gate on the right past the guard house)
Camp directors: Kimberly Smith and Heather Ott
For more information/register: Call Allison at 423-266-0605 or email Allison@davis–hoss.com
Elaine Adams, CTRS
Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
City of Chattanooga, Parks and Recreation Department
1254 East 3rd Street
Chattanooga, TN 37404
423-697-1345
423-595-3314
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 5, 2010 14:55:12 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 7, 2010 15:08:36 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 10, 2010 14:48:13 GMT -5
JUNE 28, 2010 –ASA-ETC's Monthly Support Group is held the last Monday of every month at the Earth Fare in Turkey Creek in Knoxville from 6:30 - 8:30pm. For more information contact Coral Getino at: asaetc@yahoo.com
JUNE 29, 2010 – ASA-ETC’s Movie Day will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, beginning at 10 am. Event is FREE and is hosted by Regal Cinemas at West Town Mall in Knoxville. Flyer is attached with more details, please RSVP by Thursday, 6/24/10 to ensure we reserve a large enough theatre: ASA-ETC Facebook, asaetc@gmail.com or (865) 247-5082.
JULY 10, 2010 – NEW!! – ASA-ETC’s July Friendship Club will be Wild Bear Falls: Indoor Water Park in Gatlinburg. Watch this email and our ASA-ETC & Friendship Club Facebook pages for more details as soon as we get them!!!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 10, 2010 14:49:58 GMT -5
DSAM Mom's Night Out - Note: Location Change!
Monday, June 14, 6:30 pm at Sharkey's Gulf Grill, 6201 Poplar Avenue, Memphis - Come meet other Moms and enjoy a night of Italian Cuisine. RSVP to the DSAM office by June 11th.
DSAM Morning Mingle
Thursday, June 17 from 9:30-11:30 am at the DSAM office - Stop by and enjoy juice, coffee and light refreshments. Meet the staff and other parents and feel free to share concerns or ask questions. No need to RSVP, just come by!
DSAM Night at the Redbirds
Saturday, June 19, 6pm at AutoZone Park - Come have a fun family night out with DSAM, the Redbirds and Rocky! Tickets are only $5 each, but there are a limited number available. Contact the DSAM office and get yours today!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 10, 2010 14:54:12 GMT -5
ASMT Community Orientation - Tennessee Ridge Elementary - Tuesday - June 15, 2010
An informational session about autism spectrum disorders. Conducted by an autism specialist and a parent of a child with autism, this orientation is for parents of newly and previously diagnosed children, grandparents, caregivers, educators, therapists, psychologists, pediatricians and other medical professionals, and other interested community members.
Presenters: Lynnette Henderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and Karen Coston, Parent of a Child with Autism
June 15, 2010: Registration - 5:30 p.m./Event - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Erin City Hall, 15 Hill Street, Erin, TN 37061
- This event is FREE. - Everyone is welcome. - Registration is requested. Please Register with ASMT at 615-385-2077 (ext.1)
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 10, 2010 14:58:50 GMT -5
**********How to Address Young Children’s Challenging Behaviors********** Register now for this conference led by Robin McWilliam, Ph.D., one of the nation’s leading researchers in early intervention and early childhood special education. Parents, educators, therapists and other professionals working with children will learn how to implement natural behavior strategies at home, in the community and in the classroom to promote effective behavior and engagement in young children. During the seminar, we'll cover: Lessons from Supernanny©: What She Gets Right and What She Gets Wrong Promoting Engagement in Home and Classroom Routines to Prevent Behavior Problems Research-Based Solutions to Eating Problems Proven Techniques for Addressing Immediate Behavior Issues +Session for Early Childhood Professionals Session for Parents: Monday, July 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University Center $40 Registration Fee - CEUs Available Session For Parents/Caregivers: Wednesday, July 21, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Siskin Children's Institute - $25 Registration Fee - Scholarships Available Register today! Visit www.siskin.org/behaviors or call 423.648.1758 |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 10, 2010 14:59:44 GMT -5
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act, the East Tennessee Technology Access Center will be having a six session summer camp for children and youth with and without disabilities to collect stories from leaders in the Knoxville Disability Rights Movement as part of ETTAC’s “Learning About Freedom” curriculum.
The dates for this have changed from the previous announcement. The new dates are July 15th, 16th, and 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and also July 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., to be held at ETTAC’s Knoxville office, 4918 N. Broadway.
Students age 7 and older will be interviewing people with disabilities and writing stories using whatever form of assistive technology they may need to create a Disability Rights History booklet. Space is limited. To register or for more information, please call ETTAC and ask to speak to Alice or Lorrie at (865) 219-0130.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 10, 2010 15:04:58 GMT -5
If all goes well, grant money is going to be available for a “Parent Educator” program in East Tennessee. They’ll be looking to pay a “regional coordinator”, “parent trainers”, nd “specialist trainers”. The Regional Coordinator will coordinate trainers as well as the presenters who will be paid to give presentations on autism to parents, educators, and any other groups who would want them in the Eastern part of TN.
The job is part time with flexible hours (average 8hrs/wk). The person would have to travel to the presentations, but does not have to deliver them (although that is an option if the person is qualified). This means it will involve travel, and some evenings or perhaps weekend work.
This person would then coordinate all of the trainers and their orientations in our region. “Orientations” are what they call their presentations (very much like an Autism 101 presentation). The regional coordinator would schedule trainers (presenters), identify
venues, recruit/manage trainers, sometimes coordinate childcare and supplies, monitor attendees, collect satisfaction survey data, and attend all orientations.
The person would need 1-3 years experience in event coordination, strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail, be a self-motivated individual who is a team player, but can work independently, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have an understanding and familiarity with autism spectrum disorder. Salary would be negotiable based on experience.
Additionally, the grant will fund the “parent trainers” and “specialist trainers”. These people will go to a meeting in Nashville to update the existing “orientation” materials, including the
presentation. The powerpoint and handouts have been revised many times so they’re very good already. But they want input from the people who will be delivering the training (from East, West, and Middle Tennessee). Once complete, the parent trainers and specialist trainers would then deliver the orientations to various audiences and receive $50 per
presentation. These orientations can also serve as ‘train the trainer’ sessions so we can increase the number of trainers and thus have a large pool of educators. The regional coordinator will work with the trainers to schedule and coordinate all of the sessions.
Trainer requirements: The parent trainers must have a child with ASD who is a rising 1st grader or older. The specialist trainers must be Special Education Teachers, SLPs, OTs, Psychologists, Behavior Analysts, or Psychiatrists. The specialist trainer must also have done
training/clinical work with individuals with ASD for at least three years. Some of these details may change and some are still being ironed out. However, it’s not too soon to express your interest. Please email me and let me know which of these jobs you might want and
I’ll start compiling a list in case this goes through.
Dave Buck, PhD - Volunteer
dbuck@teamcenters.org
865-414-6669
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Chattanooga Autism Center
Where the Pieces Come Together
ChattanoogaAutismCenter.org
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 10, 2010 15:14:05 GMT -5
Join us for an evening of fine wine, food, entertainment, and a large silent auction. The event features a live Jazz band, courtesy of the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Proceeds from the event assist the TRC in supporting the many programs serving family caregivers throughout Tennessee. Thursday, June 24, 2010, 5:30 - 8:30 PM @ Rhythm at Music Row, 1510 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37203 on the pool deck: Live music by Samba Nove, Silent and Live Auctions Tickets Prices: $20 each in advance or $100 for 6 Tickets in advance $25 each at the door. Join us for what promises to be a wildly fun evening in support of the Tennessee Respite Coalition. Tennessee Respite Coalition - Central Office 19 Music Square West, Ste. J Nashville, TN 37203 1-888-579-3754 info@tnrespite.org www.tnrespite.org |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 10, 2010 15:41:53 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 11, 2010 16:57:26 GMT -5
Breaking Ground is seeking: photos and all other forms of artwork & poetry and fiction, up to 1,000 words. All submissions must be by or about persons with disabilities. Deadline is June 15th. Please include your name, complete contact info and a 2-3 sentence artist/writer bio.
Send submissions to:
Ned Andrew Solomon
Managing Editor, Breaking Ground
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities
Parkway Towers, Suite 130
404 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-0228
Electronic submissions to: ned.solomon@tn.gov
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 11, 2010 17:01:07 GMT -5
The Nashville Sounds Baseball has chosen the Brain Injury Association of TN as their "Charity of the Night"! This will be on Monday night, June 14 at 7:00pm. BIAT will have a table to distribute information and two 15 second public announcements will be given during the game. Bring your family and friends to the game!!! Hotdogs will be $1 that night. Pam Bryan, CBIS Interim Executive Director Brain Injury Association of Tennessee 955 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 Office: 615-248-2541 Fax: 615-383-1176 Family Help-Line: 1-877-757-2428 Visit our website: www.BrainInjuryTN.org |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 11, 2010 17:19:38 GMT -5
Join citizens from across the state as we celebrate the American's With Disabilities Act 20th Anniversary with TN First Lady Andrea Conte at Conservation Hall on July 26, 2010. Everyone is welcome, but registration is required.
Date: July 26th, 2010
Location: Conservation Hall at the Governor's Residence, 882 South Curtiswood Lane, Nashville (parking off-site)
2pm - 3pm: Exhibits on effective communications and refreshments will be served
3pm - 4pm: Formal celebratory program (details tba)
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 11, 2010 17:21:16 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 15, 2010 15:32:18 GMT -5
2nd Annual “Hits for Heads” Softball Tournament and Family Fest!!!! On behalf of the Brain Injury Association of TN, I would like to invite you to participate in an extremely valuable charity event this summer, on July 17th, at Drakes Creek Park in Hendersonville, TN. This will be our 2nd annual “Hits for Heads” Softball Tournament and Family Fest. There will be a silent auction, as well as vendors on hand to provide educational information, concessions and activities for all ages. You can participate in many ways: 1. We are forming teams (minimum of 9 players – ages over 18 – but 16 & 17 years old must have parent’s signed permission) to play and raise money for the Brain Injury Association of TN (BIAT). Anyone can form a team…softball leagues, families rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, support groups, etc. The cost is $100 per team plus a prize for the team who raises the most money for BIAT. Each team is challenged to see how much additional donations they can raise for BIAT. All teams are encouraged to obtain additional donations and/or sponsors for their teams and to bring these to registration the day of the event. The team with the most donations brought in that day will win a trophy and individual prizes for each team member! You can send your Name, name of your team, address, phone number, email and payment to the address below. 2. Provide an item for the Silent Auction. You can send these items to the address below. 3. Become a sponsor for this event at the following levels: $500, $250, and $100 Individuals, groups, rehabs, hospitals, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to sponsor the event. For each sponsor level, you will be given a table at the event to display your information about your company. We would greatly appreciate whatever level that the generosity of your business deems able to provide to this worthy cause. We will gladly acknowledge the Contribution to the spectators and participants at this event. At the $500 level, we will include your business on our website and this information will stay on the website for one year after the event. 4. Volunteer the day of the event. We need volunteers who would like to work a 2 – 3 hour shift. We need volunteers for the concession stand, silent auction, kid zone area, and ticket sales. The funds raised from this event will be used to help sustain and develop programs for individuals with brain injuries and their families/caregivers! Pam Bryan, CBIS Interim Executive Director Brain Injury Association of Tennessee 955 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 Office: 615-248-2541 Fax: 615-383-1176 Family Help-Line: 1-877-757-2428 Visit our website: www.BrainInjuryTN.orgWould you like to become a member of the Brain Injury Association of Tennessee? Please give me a call at 615.248.2541 for more information! |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 15, 2010 15:42:04 GMT -5
Become a Certified Educator of Infant Massage - Offered by Infant Massage USA and TREDS
from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
This comprehensive four-day course prepares you to teach parents and caregivers to massage their infants and children. Our 15-point curriculum, designed by Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage a Handbook for Loving Parents, will give you the knowledge, experience and confidence necessary to fulfill your role as an infant massage educator. During the three parent-baby classes which are part of the training, you receive practical experience observing and teaching infant massage.
Training Fee of $625 Early Registration ($650 if registering after August 9) includes:
Four-day training Plus CEIM Manual, Course Compendium, Infant Massage a Handbook for Loving Parents, teaching materials and certification review and processing. To register:
Send your contact information with a $100 deposit or full payment to Juliana Dellinger-Bavolek, 146 Windover Drive, Asheville, NC 28803
For more information, contact: 828-777-5354
Juliana.dellinger-bavolek@infantmassageusa.org
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 16, 2010 15:12:57 GMT -5
Would you or someone you know like to polish your passion for people with disabilities into a fine tool for helping others? The Volunteer Advocacy Project is a training program for individuals who are willing to become advocates for families as they navigate their way through the world of special education. The training is held twice every year in multiple sites across the state. The next training will be held in the fall of 2010 on six Saturdays from 9AM-3PM (CST). The dates are: September 11, 2010; September 18, 2010; October 2, 2010; October 16, 2010; October 30, 2010; November 13, 2010. Fee: $30 Location: Near Vanderbilt University & by Video Conference in Johnson City, Martin, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Knoxville. For more information go to: kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/vap/. To request an application contact: meghan.m.burke@vanderbilt.edu. Requirements: • Willing to attend all weekly sessions • Willing to shadow an advocate at a special education meeting • Willing to advocate for four families of children with disabilities Training will cover: • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act • State law • No Child Left Behind • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Please share widely! Lynnette Henderson, PhD Research Registry and Participant Coordinator Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (615) 936-0448 www.kc.vanderbilt.edu/StudyFinderwww.kc.vanderbilt.edu/RFP |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 16, 2010 15:16:11 GMT -5
Paintball! ***Saturday June 26th From 10 AM till 2pm*** Come Join Us!
For a day of fun in the sun! We will have paintball balloons, a fun obstacle course for all of the kids and adults as well. And don't forget to make a run through our splash pad with sprinklers for the kids. We will be offering grilled hot dogs, chips and ice cold water. We are extremely excited and can't wait to see you all! The event cost will be $8 per child. Don't wait, call today to register for this fun family event! To sign up, call 901-758-8288, or email shari@autismsolutioncenter.com
**Please RSVP, so we know how many attendees to plan for with food and paint balloons!**
As always, THANK YOU for your support and involvement! We are looking forward to a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
Laura Corby, Founder/CEO
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 16, 2010 15:22:42 GMT -5
On Thursday, June 17 there will be a briefing on Capitol Hill focusing on the need to have high expectations for children with Intellectual Disabilities when the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (formerly known as NCLB) is amended by Congress. The hearing, hosted by Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers of the House Education and Labor Committee, will be from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm in Room 122 Cannon Office Building on June 17. What the Briefing is About. The briefing will focus on how instruction and assessment of all children with intellectual disabilities must change to have high expectations. Witnesses include representatives of the National Center for Educational Outcomes and National Alternate Assessment Center who will discuss their groundbreaking research on 12,000 students who take assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards. Tom Hehir, a former Director of the US. Office of Special Education Programs and a current member of the NDSS Board of Directors will testify on a number of important educational issues affecting children with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. The National Down Syndrome Society will also present testimony on behalf of NDSS and NDSC. Information will be presented on assessment, instruction, and Universal Design for Learning. Why the Briefing is Important! In my opinion, the education establishment has far too often underestimated children with intellectual disabilities, and they often receive educations that do little to prepare them for maximum adult independence. But if Congress doesn’t get the right information, including information like this briefing, the same old stereotypes of kids with intellectual disabilities will be perpetuated when ESEA/NCLB is reauthorized later this year or early next year. Please ask your Representative to Attend or Send a Staffer! NDSS is asking folks to call or email their Representative and ask them to come to the briefing or send a staff member. Getting someone in the room is half the battle, so they will hear the information and use it in their approach to ESEA/NCLB. Call your Congressional Representative at 202-224-3121 (TTY 202-225-1904). You will need to know your Representative’s name, which you can find at www.house.gov by putting your zip code into the box in the upper left corner. (You usually only need your five digit zip code.) When you are connected, ask for the aide who handles Education or Disability and leave a message if you are connected to voicemail. Its okay to tell the voicemail about the briefing and why you want the Representative to attend. In DC? Please Come to the Briefing to Show Support. NDSS is also asking for parents, advocates, children, and friends and supporters to come to the briefing to demonstrate community support on these issues. So please come out and show your support! Thursday, June 17 from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm in Room 122 Cannon Office Building. Please feel free to share and forward this message to others. Thanks to NDSS, NDSC, and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers for the spotlight they are shining on this important issue. Even though the briefing is sponsored by the Down Syndrome Caucus, the focus is on all children with intellectual disabilities. The information and research presented applies to all children who take alternative assessments. Thanks much, --Jess Jessica Butler jessicabutler@ymail.com |
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Post by Bob on Jun 16, 2010 15:24:10 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 16, 2010 15:27:45 GMT -5
Nashville---It's the Middle TN Autism Society.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 17, 2010 18:00:19 GMT -5
Don’t Miss the Next Sensory Friendly Film! Mark your calendars for the next AMC-Autism Society Sensory Friendly Film, Toy Story 3, on June 26. We will be showing the movie at 10 a.m. local time in participating theatres nationwide. Find a location near you at www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 21, 2010 14:05:51 GMT -5
Parent Stress Intervention Project
The Parent Stress Intervention Project is now taking reservations for spaces for Tuesday morning (10:00-11:30 a.m.) and Thursday evening (6:00 - 7:30) sessions. Tuesday sessions start July 6 and end on Aug. 10. Thursday sessions begin July 8 and end on Aug. 12. There are only 24 spots for each session available, and spaces are expected to fill up quickly.
This new research study being conducted at Vanderbilt University will investigate two different approaches to lowering stress in parents of children with disabilities. The Parent Stress Intervention Project will work with 400 parents, dads included, who will be randomly assigned to either a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program or to a Positive Parent Support Model for 6 weekly sessions and 3 booster sessions. These groups will meet on the Vanderbilt campus.
Free child/family care is provided for any children or adults who need supervised care.
Parents of children with disabilities, including adult children, who would like more information or are interested in participating in the study may contact Roxanne Carreon at (615) 875-5080, Roxanne.Carreon@vanderbilt.edu
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jun 21, 2010 14:07:44 GMT -5
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