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. 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 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 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
Due Process Hearing Skills...Presented by Attorney Charles Weiner May 18, 2010 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, Bucks County IU, 705 North Shady Retreat Rd, Doylestown, PA18901, 800-770-4822 ext 2139. Learn to advocate effectively for your child...... Meetings are open to the public. No registration is required. If you have education questions, concerns or need further information, please call the telephone number above or you can contact the Bucks County Right to Educate Chairperson: Josephine DiMaio-Cleary at dimaio-cleary@verizon.net , Co-Chairs: Carole Vile at: carolevile@yahoo.com or Jeannette Hallak at: jeannette.hallak@gmail.com
A Practical Guide to Using Community Resources to Get People with Disabilities To and Through College The session will provide training on ways to help people with disabilities obtain - and succeed in - post-secondary education, career training, and competitive employment. The free, innovative full day training will be offered statewide by Pa SEN. The session will be offered in the Philadelphia area as “Guiding People Down the Path to Education & Employment: A Roadmap for Providers of Disabilities Services”. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. There is no fee for the full day of training. Early application is encouraged. Seating is limited. Registration is required. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/19e8ee8c57999492d1f109d2b/files/Statewide_Training_Flyer_v2000.pdf Trainings are offered at each site from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Space is limited May 20, 2010, former Harrisburg State Hospital, DGS Annex Complex, Bldg 11, Harrisburg, PA May 26, 2010, University of Scranton - McGurrin Hall, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA June 1, 2010, Horizon House, 120 South 30th Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104 June 10, 2010, Pittsburgh VA (Veterans Administration) - Highland Drive Division, Pittsburgh A continental breakfast and lunch are provided! Breakfast and Registration are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact: Roody McNair, Pa SEN Coordinator, at 215.386.3838, ext. 151, or email Roody at: Roody.McNair@hhinc.org
An Overview of OVR May 20, 2010, 6:00 - 7:00 PM - Mercyhurst College - Zurn Hall Room 114, Erie, PA Learn about the basics of Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Security Work Incentives, and Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities. If you have any questions about the session please contact NAMI at: info@namierie.org Free to the Public.
The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is the annual fundraising walk that benefits local health and human service agencies in northwestern, southwestern and central Pennsylvania. Highmark underwrites the cost of the walk so that 100 percent of the money raised by walkers goes to the participating organizations. May 22, 2010, at City Island, Harrisburg May 22, 2010, in Schenley Park at Flagstaff Hill, Pittsburgh. June 5, 2010, at Presque Isle State Park, Erie June 12, 2010, downtown Bethlehem. Visit: www.walkforahealthycommunity.org
Just Us Parents - Autism Support Group Find support, encouragement and help in your parenting of a child on the Spectrum May 25, 2010, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, PANERA, McKnight across from Ross Park Mall, Pittsburgh. Cindy Duch, Director of Parent Advising at the PEAL (Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership) Center, will be sitting with us to answer education questions and offer information on resources. Swap and share time, please bring your unwanted dietary supplements (none past expiration date please!), GF/CF specialty food items in original unopened packages, sensory items, therapy supplies, developmental toys, books and manuals on autism and special needs. For questions or more information please contact: Astrid Arroyo at 412-358-0393 or at: la.bella@verizon.net or Maureen Wirth at 724-625-0284 or at mhwirth@gmail.com Childcare not available.
Understanding Autism Related Services in Butler County May 26, 2010, 12:30-2:30 PM, Parents in Toto Autism Resource Center, 143 S. Main Street, Zelienople PA 16063 Please register early at mary@parentsintoto.org as space is limited.