7th Annual Autism Awareness Night - “From Science to Practice – Autism in Western PA”
April 1, 2010; 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Doubletree Hotel; 101 Mall Boulevard; Monroeville, PA 15146 For more information contact, Family Behavioral Resources - Autism Services 724-850-8118, Ext. 25, -866-4-FBR-ASD Toll Free Phone www.familybehavioralresources.com
PYLN It’s My Life! Series
Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network leadership Webinar Series
Each month join the PYLN for a lively chat on topics that are important to you and your future. These webinar sessions are LED by youth and young adults who are excited about sharing their experiences and insights with you. During each call we’ll have time for you to share your stories and ask questions. Each webinar will be offered from 10:00 - 11:00 AM or 1:00 - 2:00 PM on the following dates. You may register now by clicking on the links of the dates you would like to attend.
Accept Yourself: Sometimes You Just Don’t Feel Like You Fit In …Learning to Problem Solve
April 16, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/218278306
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/216924907
Empower Yourself: What is It and Why is It Important?
May 7, 2010-10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/684741067
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/252305107
Empowerment: Speaking Up for Yourself
June 4, 2010 -10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/617957330
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/241459267
Visit the PYLN website before each webinar to download materials: http://payouthleaders.ning.com
Webinar System Requirements: PC-based attendees: Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003
Server, Vista Macintosh®-based attendees: Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
Partners In Transition, in collaboration with TASH,
is pleased to announce a series of webinars focusing on students with significant disabilities.Educational Supports and Person Centered Planning for Youth with Significant Disabilities February 9, 2010, 3:00 to 4:15 PM - webinar How do we utilize person centered planning strategies to guide the IEP and ITP development process? What Post-Secondary opportunities and supports are available to students with significant disabilities and how do we connect them to these opportunities? Work-based Learning Experiences & Employment Supports for Youth with Significant Disabilities March 9, 2010, 3:00 to 4:15 PM- webinar The only way to get people "ready" to work is by actually working; helping people by giving them access to real jobs and work based learning experiences. Work is not only a valued role that provides an income, it is a societal expectation. Navigating the Community for Youth with Significant Disabilities April 6, 2010, 3:00 to 4:15 PM- webinar What are the "Good things in Life?" Most people would say that having valued social roles, healthy relationships, being able to access the places & activities you enjoy, and having a home of your own would be a good start. But, how do we assist individuals with significant disabilities to access these things? For further content information, please contact:. Jane M. Wilburne (717-948-6212) (jmw41@psu.edu), Allen Muir, PaTTAN Harrisburg (717-541-4960) (amuir@pattan.net), (toll free in PA 800-360-7282); Jacqueline Greene; PaTTAN King of Prussia (610-265-7321 ext. 7207) (jgreene@pattan.net); (toll free in PA 800-441-3215);. Ann Hinkson-Herrmann, PaTTAN Pittsburgh (412-826-2336 ext. 2339) (ahinkson-herrmann@pattan.net); (toll free in PA 800-446-5607);. Vito A. Forlenza (570-332-0011) (vforlenza@relmid-atlantic.org) or Brad Zdenek (814-863-9319) (bzdenek@relmid-atlantic.org). To register: Please send an email including your name and the webinar(s) in which you would like to participate to thompsont@iel.org. If you have any specific questions, or would like to see specific issues addressed in the presentation, please include them in the email. Information, additional materials, and any ‘homework’ will be sent approximately a week prior to the event. If you have any other questions or need materials in alternate formats, contact Tara Thompson at thompsont@iel.org or (727) 253-3117. To access the webinar service, go to http://www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/iel/. Please allow a few minutes to download and install necessary plug-ins. To access the call line, dial the toll-free number: 1-888-387-8686; enter the Room number: 872-9146, and press #. You will be placed directly into the meeting if the moderator has already joined. If the moderator hasn't joined, you will be placed on hold for up to 10 minutes. All webinar materials will be posted on www.PartnersInTransition.org afterward.
Parent Youth Professional Forums - Please join us! We need parents, youth and caregivers.
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project, PA Academy of Pediatrics, PA Department of Health and the PEAL Center are working together on a Statewide Implementation Grant. The purpose of the grant is to improve services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
Upcoming Regional Forums: The Department of Health's Family Health Nursing Services Consultants and the PA Health Law Project will host regional forums across the state. These forums will gather input from families of children and youth, young adults with special health care needs, community services providers, health care providers and other stakeholders. Provide input through telephone, email or regular mail contact at local levels and regional forums. Please contact Ann Bacharach or Grace Egun. ABacharach@phlp.org or gegun@phlp.org or 1-800-274-3258.
South Central Region Parent/Youth/Professional Forum - Camp Hill
April 7, 2010 - 9:30 AM to Noon, Giant Community Center, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Southwest Region Parent/Youth/Professional Forum - Pittsburgh
April 15, 2010 - 9:30 to Noon, Beulah Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCrady Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Northwest Region Family Gathering - Erie
April 29, 2010 - 10:00 AM to 12 Noon, Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Center, 312 Chestnut Street, Erie, PA 16507
Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant -Public Meetings
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will host a public meeting to discuss the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant. The purpose of the MCH Block Grant is to improve the health, safety and well-being of all mothers and children, especially those with low income or limited availability of services.
April 6, 2010, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Montgomery County Human Services Building, 1430 DeKalb St, Norristown, PA 19404. Please come to provide your feedback and hear about state and national priorities.
Public testimony limited to five (5) minutes. Written testimony is welcome.
Pennsylvania’s Title V Representative will be: William Cramer, M.Ed., Public Health Program Director, Bureau of Family Health, Department of Health. Questions? Contact Kelly Holland via email kholland@state.pa.us or call 717-772-2762
REPORTE ANUAL 2009 DE LOS FONDOS ESTATALES DEL TÍTULO V DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD MATERNO-INFANTIL Y LA APLICACIÓN DEL 2011
El Departamento de Salud de Pennsylvania auspiciará una reunión pública para hablar sobre el Título V del Programa de Servicios de Salud Materno-Infantil. Este programa tiene como propósito mejorar la salud, la seguridad y el bienestar de todas las madres y los niños, especialmente aquellos con bajos ingresos o que cuenten con disponibilidad limitada de servicios.
Martes, 6 de abril de 2010, Hora: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lugar: Montgomery County Human Services Building, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19404
Por favor venga, brinde su opinión y entérese de las prioridades estatales y nacionales del programa.
Podrá dar su testimonio pero está limitado a cinco (5) minutos. Si lo desea, puede proveer su testimonio por escrito. Moderará la reunión el representante de los Fondos Estatales del Título V de Pennsylvania:
William Cramer, M.Ed., Director del Programa de Salud Pública, Negociado de Salud Familiar, Departamento de Salud
¿Tiene Preguntas? Comuníquese con Kelly Holland a través de correo electrónico kholland@state.pa.us o llame al 717-772-2762.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - Public Comment on Combined Agency State Plan
The purpose of this period of comment is to provide individuals, advocates, and other interested parties and/or organizations opportunities to present their views and recommendations regardin Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services for persons with disabilities. In Pennsylvania, these services are provided by OVR through a network of 21 District Offices and the Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC). For details click here.
Allentown (Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, and Northampton Counties)
April 7, 2010, 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Altoona (Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Somerset, Union Counties)
April 6, 2010, 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Dubois (Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, and McKean Counties)
March 31, 2010, 11:00 A.M – 12:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Harrisburg (Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, and Perry Counties)
April 7, 2010, 3:00P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Johnstown (Cambria, Indiana, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties)
March 31, 2010, 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
New Castle (Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties)
March 30, 2010, 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Norristown (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties)
April 6, 2010, 3:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties)
April 8, 2010 , 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
AND
April 6, 2010 , 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Pittsburgh (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington, Westmoreland)
April 7, 2010, 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Reading (Berks and Schuylkill Counties)
March 31, 2010 , 3:00 P.M.– 6:00 P.M.
Washinghton (Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties)
April 7, 2010, 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
AND
April 6, 2010, 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Wilkes Barre (Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, Wyoming Counties)
April 1, 2010 , 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
AND
April 8, 2010, 4:00P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Wilkes-Barre (Bradford, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties)
April 7, 2010, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
York (Adams, Franklin, Lancaster, and York Counties)
April 7, 2010, 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
“From Science to Practice: Autism in Western PA”
April 1, 2010, 6:30 – 9:00 PM, Doubletree Hotel, Monroeville, PA
For more information, contact Catherine Hughes, Family Behavioral Resources, 724-850-8118, Ext. 25 Local Phone, 1-866-4-FBR-ASD Toll Free Phone or autismservices@familybehavioralresources.com
An Evening with PEAC -- Learn what PEAC can do for you!
April 6, 2010, 7:00 PM, Elkins Park CHADD chapter meeting
Contact Lindsey Ann Walker, Project Coordinator, Pennsylvania's Education for All Coalition, (267) 232-0570 or lwalker@paedforall.org
Social Capital and Cultural Shifting Workshop: Building a Community Where Each Belongs
April 6, 2010, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM , Blasco Memorial Library, Hirt Auditorium, 160 East Front St., Erie, PA 16507--Keynote Speaker:Al Condeluci, Ph.D. Workshop registration is $25.00 per person. UCP/CLASS is also offering optional CEU credits for an additional $10.00. Limited scholarships may be available for consumers and college students who wish to attend the conference. Please RSVP by March 29, 2010. UCP/CLASS is offering online registration for this event. To register for this event, please visit our website by clicking here. http://www.ucpclass.org/ucp-community/ucp-news/social-capital-and-cultural-shifting-workshop-erie For questions or requests for special accommodations, please contact Katherine Reim at kreim@ucpclass.org or 1.888.954.2424 extension 2117
Making a Difference: Educational Practices that Work - PDE Conference
April 6-9, 2010 -Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, PA
2010 will be the first year two webcasts of the keynote speakers will be provided live from the conference at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. In addition, PDE will be providing on-demand content from twelve sessions shortly after the conference.
April 7- 9:00 -11:15 AM -"Putting it all Together: Teaching, Leadership, and Learning" Doug Reeves,Ph.D
April 8, 8:30 - 10:00 AM - ."Enhancing the Art and Science of Teaching with Technology" by Debra Pickering, Ph.D. For more information visit: http://pdeconference.pattan.net
Pieces to the Puzzle - Transition Fair for children with Special Needs
Hosted by North Allegheny, Pine-Richland and Nort Hills School Districts
April 8, 2010 - 6:00 - 8:00 PM - North Allegheny Senior High Shcool, Wexford, PA
9th Annual Building Blocks Conference - Youngwood
April 9 & 10, 2010, Westmoreland County Community College, Founders Hall. (Youngwood Campus)
The 9th annual Building Block Conference will allow attendees to discover hands-on techniques to define and implement best practices that help to support children with special learning needs.
Regina Scuillo, 724-837-8159 x 164, buildingblocks@arcwestmoreland.org
Empathy in Education - Reading and Executive Functioning Simulation
Join PNG for a morning coffee - North Allegheny Special Education Parent Networking Group (PNG)
April 9, 2010, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Baierl Center (NASH), Wexford, PA
For more information contact :Karen Dorsey , 412-369-9876, 8908_kpmdd@comcast.net or
Bob Parry, 724-933-0427, parryr@consolidated.net
Building Home, School, & Community Partnerships
Friday, April 9, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Westmoreland County Community College, Founder’s Hall - Main Entrance, Youngwood, PA
ponsored by Westmoreland County LICC Local Interagency Coordinating Council
DPW & Act 48 Hours, 5.25 hrs./Friday and 5 hrs./Saturday. Attendance Certificates Available
This two-day conference is designed for: Birth to School-Age Educators, Support Staff, Parents, Social Service & Health Care Professionals, Child Care Practitioners, Related Service Professionals & Therapists (Speech, OT, PT, HT, VT). Contact info: Regina Sciullo, 724-837-8159 x164, buildingblocks@arcwestmoreland.org
Advocacy Workshops to Help Disability Advocacy Groups Improve Their Skills
Organizing for Success 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Understand how to get and keep your group organized. Learn how to identify your organization’s strengths. Also learn effective time management tips and how to conduct effective meetings.
Lunch Available 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Lunch will be made available and is a great time to network.
Advocacy with School Districts 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Receive training on special education laws and advocacy techniques. Learn collective advocacy strategies and explore ways that parents can join efforts among themselves and with other groups to affect educational policy change at the local, state, and federal levels.
York – April 13 @ Center for Independent Living Opportunities
Morton – April 21 @ Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Williamsport – April 26 @ Center for Independent Living of North Central PA
Allentown – May 3 @ Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living
Greensburg – May 12 @ The Arc of Westmoreland, Atrium Conference Rm.
Edinboro – May 24 @ Edinboro University, Crawford Ctr. Conf. Rm. 126
To Enroll or for More Information Contact DASH– toll free at 800-692-7443 x312 (877-375-7139 tty) OR
email ldo@drnpa.org. Please note that seating is limited and reservations are required.
Workshops are provided by the Disability Advocacy Support Hub
The 5th Annual Autism Awareness Fair 2010
April 17, 2010; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, York Learning Center 300 7th Avenue, York , PA 17404, (Old Central High School Bldg.) A day of information and fun! Join hundreds of vendors, providers, professionals, and parents for information about autism and the available services in South Central PA.
Featuring: Free Supervised Children's Play Area, Vendors and Information, Awareness Merchandise,
Talent Showcase, Toy Yard Sale, Raffles & more. www.autismyork.org
Planning for Life After High School
April 22, 2010, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Mohawk High School, 385 Mohawk School Rd., Bessemer, PA 16112. To register, contact: Joyce Brandon, Phone: 412-995-5000 x513 Email: rsvp@achieva.info
Act 48 Credits available ($10 processing fee). Training provided at NO COST.
http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/resources/flyers/transitiona20100422_1.pdf
3rd Annual Connections Autism Program, Educational Symposium
April 23, 2010; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Avalon Golf and Country Club at Buhl Park, 1030 Forker Blvd., Sharon, PA. Cost: $65 for professionals and $10 for parents (Lunch is provided) Contact: Michelle Schmader, 724-983-5441
Special Education Advocacy Training presented by The Arc of Philadelphia
For details and full brochure: http://www.arcpddc.org/Special_Education_Advocacy_Training.pdf
The Arc of Philadelphia, 2350 West Westmoreland St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM; registration at 8:30 am
April 10, 2010 - Behaviors - ABC...Z
April 24, 2010 - Autism Case Management A Person Centered, Developmental Approach
May 1, 2010 - Board Certification - Establishing Yourself as an Advocate
For more information contact Donna Bouclier at 215-229-4550 ext. 112 or email DonnaS@arcpddc.org
For brochure: http://www.arcpddc.org/Special_Education_Advocacy_Training.pdf
Understanding the Issues: Special Health Care Needs
Dr. Renee M. Turchi, PA Medical Home Program Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 PM, First Baptist Church of Norristown, 445 Burnside Avenue. What is a Legally Sufficient IEP? Hollie B. John and Michael J. Connolly, Connolly, Jacob and John. LLP Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 6:30 - 9:30 PM, First Baptist Church of Norristown, 445 Burnside Avenue Registration and Information: www.neacda.org or 484-213-2703, contact@neacda.org
3rd Annual Autism Expo -- Support and Resource Fair for Parents
Friday, April 23, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM The School District of Philadelphia Education Center, 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Legal Myths & Legal Realities & Developing Inclusive Early Intervention Programs
A telephone conference and Webinar training on early intervention laws.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by Nancy Hubley, Esq., Director – Pittsburgh office of the Education Law Center-PA, & Jenny Lowman, Esq., Director of Client Services & Training with the Education Law Center-PA.
Where: Twenty-four (24) locations across Pennsylvania including Allentown (Carbon Lehigh IU), Altoona (Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services), Beaver Falls (Beaver County Behavioral Health), Camp Hill/Shiremanstown (UCP Central PA), Downingtown (Chester County IU), DuBois (DuBois Middle School), Eagleville (Arc of Montgomery, Berks, & Bucks Counties), Edinboro (Northwest Tri-County IU), Elizabethtown (Elizabethtown College), Erie (Mental Health Assoc. of NW PA), Greensburg (Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports, Inc.), Johnstown (Richland Office – Appalachia IU 8), Mansfield (Mansfield University’s Center for Lifelong Learning), McVeytown (Tuscarora IU), New Castle (Disability Options Network), Philadelphia (2 sites – Education Law Center & Arc of Philadelphia), Pittsburgh (ACHIEVA), Reading (Arc of Montgomery, Berks, & Bucks Counties), Scranton (The Advocacy Alliance), Warren (Holiday Inn Hotel Warren), Washington (TRIPIL), Wexford (Total Learning Centers), and Williamsport (CILNCP).
Please note that there are NO Act 48 Credit Hours available for this training.
Although this training is free, you must pre-register by April 14, 2010 to secure a space. Please register online at http://www.elc-pa.org/trainingregistration.html. If you do not have access to a computer, contact Jenny Lowman at 215-238-6970, ext. 312 to register. Please give your name, your phone number, the location at which you would like to attend, and please specify if you need special language or disability accommodations.
Early Intervention for Minority Populations Impacted by ASD
April 29, 2010; 9:00 AM--5:00 PM, Doubletree Hotel; 101 Mall Boulevard; Monroeville, PA 15146
Featuring: Cyrus M. Ellis, PhD + Guest Speakers: Mrs. Fronie McCombs, Mrs. Traci Jackson
RSVP to Catherine Hughes, Family Behavioral Resources - Autism Services 1-866-4-FBR-ASD autismservices@familybehavioralresources.com
www.familybehavioralresources.com
Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning Workshop
April 29, 2010; Part I: 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
April 30, 2010; Part II: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Family Behavioral Resources in Washington, PA
This comprehensive LAMP training program is designed for SLPs, family members, and therapists who want to learn new AAC skills and strategies that can enhance the lives of ASD individuals. The workshop examines the current research and the history of augmenting speech for people with ASD.
Contact Name and Number: Courtney Drown, LAMP Coordinator, (866) 998-1726 www.aacandautism.com/trng
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