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Parenting Special Needs

From the desk of a parent of a 16-year-old, special education student, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, developmental delay and a physical disability. This blog is for parents and caregivers of children with special needs, as well as educators and health professionals. Here you will find events in the area, updates to laws, as well as opportunities, with my own personal stories thrown in for heartbreak and encouragement. Have a question? Just ask.

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■ 07 November 2009 | 7:03 PM

Young Adults Striving for Independence (Y.A.S.I.) : Sat. Nov. 21st

Young Adults Striving for Independence (Y.A.S.I.)
 
November 21st (Saturday)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 
To sign up for a training or to request an accommodation such as a Sign language interpreter, Braille, CART or attendant.
 
Contact: Linda at 461-8007 Voice, 461-7527 TDD, or E-mail Linda at: ljohnson@endependence.org
 
The Y.A.S.I. group is for you if you are currently attending middle or high school.  You can bring a friend with a disability who is also in school.
 
Facilitator: Anton Kromoff  
Cutoff for registration: November 13, 2009
 
 
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■ 06 November 2009 | 12:16 PM

We Can….Transition Together: Sat. Nov. 14th

We Can….Transition Together
A transition resource fair for students with disabilities, their families and professionals
Presented by the Peninsula Transition Council (Pen Tran)
Sat. Nov. 14th, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Warwick High School
51 Copeland Lane, Newport News, Va. 23601
 
Lunch is provided FREE! Breakout sessions include: Independent Living/Community Participation; Employment/Technical Education; and Post-Secondary/Adult Education/Student Services. Admission: One or more canned goods or non-perishable items to be donated to Peninsula Food Bank. Please email, fax or mail registration to:
 
Michele Jones, Transition Specialist
12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Va. 23606
Michele.jones@nn.k12.va.us    757.599.5905 fax
 
 
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■ 06 November 2009 | 12:11 PM

PIER (Assessments and Evaluations—Essential Components to Your Child’s Education)

Sat. Nov. 14th, 9:00 am – 12: 00 pm
To sign up for training or to request an accommodation such as a Sign language interpreter, Braille, CART or attendant, Contact: Linda at 461-8007 Voice, 461-7527 TDD, or E-mail Linda at: ljohnson@endependence.org
 
The educational process for specialized services begins with assessments and evaluations.  Educational needs are substantiated by test results, making them the cornerstone in building an IEP with appropriate goals and services. Knowledge of assessments can make you a more effective participant in the IEP team decision making process.  Do you understand your student’s test results? 
Speaker: Amy Courtney, Education Specialist, Consultant, Advocate
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■ 06 November 2009 | 12:09 PM

Diabetes Care Day: Saturday, November 14th, 9:00- 12:00p

Diabetes Care Day
New Hope Baptist Church 1415 Big Bethel Road—Hampton
Saturday, November 14th, 9:00- 12:00p
Keynote Speaker: Carl Gibson, M.D., FACP
Endocrinology & Diabetes Center Riverside Medical Group
 
It’s A Family Affair! A Day of Fun and Education on Diabetes Care and Prevention with door prizes and screenings of feet and blood pressure. Children’s activities, refreshments and on-site Healthcare Providers. To register call the American Diabetes Association at 757.424.6662 ext. 3277 Event Fee: $10 per person or $25.00 for up to three family members. Children under 10 are free.
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■ 06 November 2009 | 12:06 PM

14th Annual Chronic Illness Conference - Health Issues Affecting Our Children Today

Presented by the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, EVMS Lewis Hall, 740 W Olney Road, Norfolk, Virginia, 757.668.7500 v     800.395.2453 toll free    www.chkd.org/conferences
 
Target Audience: Parents, educators, school nurses, health professionals, social workers, psychologists and guidance counselors. Conference Strand Objectives: Offering a forum for healthcare agencies, school nurses, families and school personnel to meet and share information on current health issues in the schools.
 
·         STRAND A: Medical Participants will learn of medical issues concerning the gastrointestinal tract, life threatening allergies, asthma management and headaches.     
·         STRAND B: Education Participants will learn about the Response to Intervention (RTI), IDEA reauthorization, autism in the classroom, and school technology.      
·         STRAND C: Psychosocial Participants will learn how to support the abused child, stress management, self-injury, and raising and teaching the “net” generation.
 
Registration - $65 (postmarked by November 2, 2009) Online registration fee - $65 (available through November 12, purchase orders are not accepted online) *Please print your online registration confirmation page and bring to conference. This will serve as your receipt for the conference.     
Student fee - $30 – online registration not available.          
Parent scholarships - available by calling 668-7402. 
On-site registration fee - $85 (if space is available – please call 668-7500 the day before for space availability) No refunds honored after November 2, 2009. Registration fee includes continental breakfast, handouts, lunch and refreshments during breaks. If your organization is paying with a purchase order, attendee’s names MUST be attached.
 
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■ 06 November 2009 | 12:03 PM

Parent Training Meeting

The Oral Preschool Program of The Child Study Center at Old Dominion University is offering free PARENT TRAINING MEETING!
 
These meetings will focus on issues and topics related to raising oral deaf children, such as:
 
·         Understanding hearing loss
·         Working with your child at home
·         Dealing with behavior
·         Developing spoken language
·         Understanding audiograms
·         Preparing for the mainstream
·         Locating and sharing resources
 
Fridays, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
 
All are welcome, but please let us know you are coming:
 
Old Dominion University Oral Preschool Program 4501 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0136, jknust@odu.edu or call 683-4890
 
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■ 06 November 2009 | 12:01 PM

15th Annual Circle of Support

15th Annual Circle of Support
Hylton High School
14051 Spriggs Road, Woodbridge, Va. 22193
Saturday, November 7th
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
 
A conference for families of children with special needs and the professionals who work with them. Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin “An Inside View of Autism” and workshops on: Facilitating Friendships, Vision Therapy, Caring for the Caregiver, Military Family Concerns, Music Together, Functional Behavior Assessment, and many more. For more information or to be placed on the mailing list, please call 703.730.3124 or email jrussell@arcgpw.org
 
 
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■ 06 November 2009 | 11:41 AM

Free “Kids Get Arthritis Too” Newsletter

 

 

 

"Kids Get Arthritis Too" is a bi-monthly wellness letter for families of children with arthritis. It gives you the latest on healthcare access, treatment options, research updates and more.

This informative newsletter is brought to you by Amgen and Wyeth. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please contact Dana Mayo at 800.456.4687 ext. 307 or email dmayo@arthritis.org

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■ 06 November 2009 | 8:32 AM

Virginia Beach Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

 

The Virginia Beach Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) serves in an advisory capacity to the School Board on issues related to the education of students with disabilities. The committee assists in the formulation and development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of students with disabilities. SEAC also submits periodic reports and recommendations to the School Board regarding the education of students with disabilities.

The SEAC committee is composed of people with disabilities, parents or family members of students with disabilities, representatives from public agencies concerned with the care of people with disabilities, and local school personnel who serve as consultants to the committee.

Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. You may check with the Office of Programs for Exceptional Children (OPEC), 263-2400, for the time and location. We welcome guests to attend our meetings as well as make public comment on issues they believe to be important in the education of students with disabilities in our city.

Next SEAC meeting: December 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m., Laskin Road Annex, 1413 Laskin Road

To learn more SEAC, contact any of the following:

  • Office of Programs for Exceptional Children, 263-2400
  • Parent Support & Information Center, 263-2066
  • Sandy Hermann, Chairperson 368-5327
  • JoAnna Bryant, 285-2725
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■ 05 November 2009 | 11:09 AM

PIER (Protecting Individuals with Disabilities Educational Rights)

 

Our Tidewater area advocacy group, PIER (Protecting Individuals with Disabilities Educational Rights) will hold a meeting on Saturday, November 14th. The meeting will be held at the Endependence Center, 6300 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, and will begin at 9:00am. Our speaker will be Amy Courtney, Education Specialist, Consultant, Advocate

The topic will be Assessments and Evaluations-Essential Components to Your Child's Education. The educational process for specialized services begins with assessments and evaluations. Educational needs are substantiated by test results, making them the cornerstone in building an IEP with appropriate goals and services. Knowledge of assessments can make you a more effective participant in the IEP team decision making process.

This will be an interactive workshop, so please bring an evaluation you can use as a personal learning tool. This workshop is intended to provide a foundation of understanding that will empower parents in the IEP process.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Cheryl Ward, 351-1585 or cward@endependence.org

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