Thursday, August 9, 2007
Sibshops
Sarah-Seniors in Action, Madison, CT
On Thursday, August 9, 2007 from 3:30 until 6:00 pm, KIDSTEPS will be offering a workshop entitled, "Sibshops" at the Sarah-Seniors in Action, 51 Boston Post Road,
Madison, CT. Presenter will be Marian Roy, M.S. counselor and Susan
Rosano, M.A. Expressive Arts Specialist.
Besides peer
support, Sibshops provide participants with an opportunity to learn more about their sibling’s disability. Brothers and sisters may have feelings that are difficult to express, even to a friend:
sadness that a sister can’t learn things that others take for granted, anger when a brother’s behavior problems prevent the family from doing things other families do, or the special pride when a
sibling with a disability learns a basic but important life skill after months or years of practice. At Sibshops, siblings will share these feelings with others who truly understand.
Dinner is included (prepared by children) Call for registration.
There is a fee of
$20 for this session. For more information or to register, please contact KIDSTEPS at: 203-318-3692 or visit them online at: www.sarah-inc.org.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Vision Open House Demonstration Days
Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, Stratford, CT
On Tuesday, August 14, 2007 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, NEAT Marketplace will be sponsoring a Vision Open House Demonstration Day at the
Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County in Stratford, CT.
This event is for Seniors, people with low vision/blindness, educators, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in the latest in vision technology! Come learn
about the latest equipment and services currently available for people who are blind or visually impaired. Assistive technology devices from leading manufacturers will be available for you to see and
try out. We invite you to be part of this wonderful day of product demonstration and information. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about services and assistive technology that is currently
available.
For more information or to
register for this FREE event, please contact Steven Famiglietti at: 860-286-3100 or email him at: famigliettis@ciboakhill.org.
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Monday, August 20, 2007
Getting Your Kids Ready to Go Back to School
Southeastern Mental Health Authority, Norwich, CT
On Monday, August 20, 2007 beginning at 6:00 pm, Families United will be sponsoring a workshop entitled, "Getting Your Kids Ready to Go
Back to School" at the Southeastern Mental Health Authority in Norwich, CT.
Guest speaker Susan Epstein, LCSW and parent coach, of Parenting Powers! Will give you the tools you need to get your children back to school without the stress and
anxiety we all may feel.
Refreshments will be
provided, but no childcare. For more information or to register, please contact Lorna Grivois at: 860-537-6125 ext. 101 or email her at: lgrivois@familiesunited.org.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Playing it Safe: Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
Savin Rock Conference Center, West Haven, CT
On Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm, the State Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities will be sponsoring a workshop
entitled, "Playing it Safe: Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities" at the Savin Rock Conference Center in West Haven, CT.
Plenary Sessions include:
Ready and Able: Taking Responsibility for Staying Safe and Putting It All Together: A Panel
Discussion with Local Officials. Breakout Groups include:
ADA and Access: The Civil Rights of Safety, No Animal Left Behind:
Pet and Service Animal Issues and Planning for Children with Health Care Needs.
This is a FREE event, and lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, please contact Elanah Sherman
at: 860-297-4322 or email her at: elanah.sherman@po.state.ct.us.
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Friday, August 24 & Saturday, August 25, 2007
Summer Advocacy Weekend
Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT
Beginning on Friday, August 24th and continuing until Saturday, August 25, 2007, Connecticut Parent Power will be sponsoring a Summer Advocacy Weekend at the Wisdom
House in Litchfield, CT. Fridays session will begin at 5:30 pm with dinner and Saturdays session will run from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
This is a two day training for adults and activities will be provided for the children. Come learn how
to enhance your advocacy skills, build relationships with others, and increase your capacity to win on issues at the State Legislature.
The cost is $50 per family, this includes overnight accommodations, Friday night dinner and Saturday
breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information or to register, please contact Ann Pratt at: 860-209-1234 or email her at: ann@ctparentpower.org or contact
Jessica Bonafine at: 860-481-0560 or email her at: jbonafine@cahs.org.
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Thursday, September 6, 2007
Parent Assistor Training
Learning Disabilities Association, Hartford, CT
Beginning on Thursday, September 6, 2007 and continuing for 11 consecutive Thursdays, the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA of CT)
will be offering their Parent Assistor Training course from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm at their facility in Hartford, CT. In addition to the classes you are also invited to attend their Annual Conference
held on Saturday, October 13.
LDA of CT is in
its 25th year of offering Parent Assistor Training. These classes are designed for persons who want to learn about he special education process, their legal rights, and how to interpret the
evaluations conducted by their school districts. It is their hope that you will become an informed consumer and advocate for your own child. Topics include: IDEA 2004, Sensory Integration, Assistive
Technology, WISC-IV, Woodcock-Johnson, Speech Language Evaluations, Neuropsychologicals, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Behavior Intervention Planning, Motivating the Reluctant Learner, Measurable
Goals and Objectives and Transition Planning.
Classes are taught by respected professionals in their disciplines. Sessions are didactic as well as interactive. You will develop a notebook of information and
resources as you attend the classes. The support network you develop with others will be invaluable.
The price for all 12 classes plus the conference is $250 for LDA members and $300 for non-LDA members. For more information or to
register, please contact LDA at: 860-560-1711.
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Friday, September 7 & Saturday, September 8, 2007
Summer Advocacy Weekend
Camp Whiteman, North Stonington, CT
Beginning on Friday, September 7th and continuing until Saturday, September 8, 2007, Connecticut Parent Power will be sponsoring a Summer Advocacy Weekend at Camp
Whiteman in North Stonington, CT. Fridays session will begin at 5:30 pm with dinner and Saturdays session will run from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
This is a two day training for adults and activities will be provided for the children. Come learn how
to enhance your advocacy skills, build relationships with others, and increase your capacity to win on issues at the State Legislature.
The cost is $50 per family, this includes overnight accommodations, Friday night dinner and Saturday
breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information or to register, please contact Ann Pratt at: 860-209-1234 or email her at: ann@ctparentpower.org or contact
Jessica Bonafine at: 860-481-0560 or email her at: jbonafine@cahs.org.
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Saturday, September 8, 2007
Playing it Safe: Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
NEAT Marketplace, Hartford, CT
On Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm, the State Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities will be sponsoring a workshop
entitled, "Playing it Safe: Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities" at the NEAT Marketplace in Hartford, CT.
Plenary Sessions include:
Ready and Able: Taking Responsibility for Staying Safe and Putting It All Together: A Panel
Discussion with Local Officials. Breakout Groups include:
ADA and Access: The Civil Rights of Safety, No Animal Left Behind:
Pet and Service Animal Issues and Planning for Children with Health Care Needs.
This is a FREE event, and lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, please contact Elanah Sherman
at: 860-297-4322 or email her at: elanah.sherman@po.state.ct.us.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Vision Open House Demonstration Days
Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, Stratford, CT
On Tuesday, September 18, 2007 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, NEAT Marketplace will be sponsoring a Vision Open House Demonstration Day at
the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County in Stratford, CT.
This event is for Seniors, people with low vision/blindness, educators, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in the latest in vision technology! Come learn
about the latest equipment and services currently available for people who are blind or visually impaired. Assistive technology devices from leading manufacturers will be available for you to see and
try out. We invite you to be part of this wonderful day of product demonstration and information. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about services and assistive technology that is currently
available.
For more information or to
register for this FREE event, please contact Steven Famiglietti at: 860-286-3100 or email him at: famigliettis@ciboakhill.org.
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Saturday, September 22 & Sunday, September 23, 2007
FREE Support Group Facilitator Training in Spanish
Super 8 Motel and Conference Center, Manchester, CT
Beginning on Saturday, September 22nd and continuing until Sunday, September 23, 2007, NAMI-CT will be sponsoring a FREE Support Group Facilitator Training in Spanish at
the Super 8 Motel and Conference Center in Manchester, CT. Saturdays session will run from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm and Sundays session will run from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.
This session is for parents or caregivers of a child or adolescent with behavioral health needs
who want to make a difference. Come spend a unique weekend experiencing and learning how to reach out to other individuals and families, and find out how to run, initiate, maintain and facilitate a
support group.
An overnight stay and all meals will
be provided by NAMI-CT. For more information or to register, please contact Paloma Dee at: 860-882-0236 ext. 27.
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
Disability Conference 2007
"Forgoing a New Vision: Independent Living in Connecticut"
Southern CT State University, New Haven, CT
On Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 9:30 am until 6:30 pm, the Connecticut State Independent Living Council will be sponsoring
the Disability Conference 2007. This years topic will be "Forgoing a New Vision: Independent Living in Connecticut" at Southern Connecticut State University, Michael Adanti Student Center, in New
Haven, CT.
This conference will include a cultural
event and chances for networking with people who have been involved with independent living since the beginning!
For additional information, please contact Debbie Melaragno at: 860-523-0126.
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Sunday, September 30, 2007
PATH's 1st Annual Walk-Stroll-Wheel-A-Thon
Brooksvale Park, Hamden, CT
On Sunday, September 30, 2007 beginning at 9:00 am, PATH will be sponsoring thier 1st Annual Walk-Stoll-Wheel-A-Thon at Brooksvale Park in Hamden, CT.
Registration is at 8am and the walk begins at 9am. Outback Restaurant of North Haven providing food for the event.
There will be a variety of activities, a raffle, and be sure to have your child (15 and under) bring their best masterpiece drawing on an 11x14 piece of paper with name, address, and telephone number
on the back. The drawing should reflect what the walk means to them. The winning picture will be used on the 2008 2nd Annual Walk-Stroll-Wheel-A-Thon T-Shirt.
Come support PATH and help to continue to provide support and resources for families of children with Special Care Needs, Premature Babies, Mothers on Best Rest and High Risk Pregnancies. Families
that have lost a child are also part of our network.
Please go to their website at: www.pathct.org to download a pledge form. For additional questions please contact Carmina Cirioli at: 203-234-9554 or email her at:
accirioli@sbcglobal.net.
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