The Bryant Quartet ~ One concert in a series brought to you by Music For Autism. This is an interactive concert and a sensory-friendly experience for individuals with Autism OR with other disabilities. This event will be held on September 8, 2012, 11:30 AM, at the Ivymount School, in Rockville, MD. This event is FREE and reservations are recommended. http://www.musicforautism.org/rsvp.phpformkey=dGg4X3d0a29LUFBzQU5UdU13OUFjMlE6MA
Evidence Based Practice and Transitioning for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): Implications for Quality of Life Workshop. Open to parents and professionals, this workshop is presented by Dr. Peter Gerhardt. Dr. Gerhardt is the Founding Chair of Organization for Autism Research (OAR). He is the Director of Education, Upper School of McCarton School of New York City. This workshop is being held on September 20, 2012, from 7:30-9PM, at the Universities of Shady Grove, in Rockville, MD. Please register http://www.alvordbaker.com/ceWorkshops.html
Adult Servics Workshop--Presented for parents of children ages 14 who receive special education services and will require long-term services through the DDA. Sponsored by the MCPS Transition Services and will be held on October 2, 2012, from 7-9PM, in the Earle B. Wood MS Cafeteria, at 14615 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD. Reps of the Developmental Disabilities Admin, Division of Rehabilitation Services, DHHS-Aging and Disability Service, and the MCPS Transition Services will discuss what services are avail and how to obtain necessary supports after graduation. Spanish translators and Sign Language interpreters are avail upon request two weeks prior. For details call 301-517-8278.
Bring Your Questions to the Board of Education Candidates' Forum--brought to you by the Montgomery County Civic Federation, October 17, 2012, from 7-9PM, at the Rockville Public Library in Rockville, MD.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
HOME DELIVERED MEALS, SHOP WITH A BIG COUPON, WORKSHOPS, MS MAGAZINE
$129 for 4 Gourmet Dietary Specialty meals delievered by local chef. All meals are Organic, Glutton free, and Dairy free. This a 45% discount. Offer ends tomorrow. Link is below.
https://www.certifikid.com/deal/3756/129-for-4-gourmet-dietary-specialty-meals-delivere?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Washington%20DC%20Daily%20Emails&utm_content=
Macy's and the Autism Society join together to present Shop For A Cause discount pass to be used on August 25, 2012. For $5, you may purchase this pass and use it for additional discounts on regular, sale, and clearence items. The Autism Society will keep 100% of every ticket sold. Please buy your ticket at https://secure2.convio.net/asa/site/Donation2?df_id=3060&3060.donation=form1
M&L Special Needs Planning presents Navigating the Financial World of the Family with Special Needs Workshop, at three seperate locations, on September 12, 20, and 25, 2012, from 7-9PM, in Silver Spring and Bethesda, MD, and Washington, DC. For details, contact www.specialneedsplanning.net and 202-248-7113.
A Diagnosis of MS Doesn't Happen to just ONE Person, It Effects the WHOLE Family. Please check out this story and other articles, on the Fall edition of Momentum, the MS Society's flagship digital magazine.
http://publications.nationalmssociety.org/momentum/fall2012#pg17
https://www.certifikid.com/deal/3756/129-for-4-gourmet-dietary-specialty-meals-delivere?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Washington%20DC%20Daily%20Emails&utm_content=
Macy's and the Autism Society join together to present Shop For A Cause discount pass to be used on August 25, 2012. For $5, you may purchase this pass and use it for additional discounts on regular, sale, and clearence items. The Autism Society will keep 100% of every ticket sold. Please buy your ticket at https://secure2.convio.net/asa/site/Donation2?df_id=3060&3060.donation=form1
M&L Special Needs Planning presents Navigating the Financial World of the Family with Special Needs Workshop, at three seperate locations, on September 12, 20, and 25, 2012, from 7-9PM, in Silver Spring and Bethesda, MD, and Washington, DC. For details, contact www.specialneedsplanning.net and 202-248-7113.
A Diagnosis of MS Doesn't Happen to just ONE Person, It Effects the WHOLE Family. Please check out this story and other articles, on the Fall edition of Momentum, the MS Society's flagship digital magazine.
http://publications.nationalmssociety.org/momentum/fall2012#pg17
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
SUMMER'S ALMOST OVER.....BUT YOU CAN STILL GET A BREAK!; FALL SPORTS SIGN-UP; NEW SUPPORT GROUP
Enjoy Respite Care given by and is at McLean Bible Church, in Leesburg, VA, (about ten minutes from Tyson's Corner Mall). I have personally experienced these great respite services. My autistic son and my typical son enjoy these times! Break Out, Friday night respite is offered mostly twice a month The hours are from 6:30-10PM, http://mbctysons.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=84067
Breakaway, Saturday day respite is offered mostly twice a month. The hours are from 10AM-3PM. http://mbctysons.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=84068
All levels and types of disabilities are welcome. RNs are on staff. You do not have to be a member of McLean Bible Church to attend. Please go to the above links for details and registration.
Fall Sports Underway.... at Sports Plus. Fall sports programs now offered are: Indoor Swimming, Soccer, and Track, Field & Fitness. Please register at http://www.playsportsplus.org/Montgomery_County.html
A New Support Group for young adults on the autism spectrum is taking place in the Gaithersburg/Rockville area, on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Focus will be on social and coping skills at work, college, and adult relationships. For details, email Christy Gordon, M.S.,LCPC, skyswan42@hotmail.com or call 301-943-1503.
The 2012 Maryland State Department of Education's Accommodations Manual
Breakaway, Saturday day respite is offered mostly twice a month. The hours are from 10AM-3PM. http://mbctysons.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=84068
All levels and types of disabilities are welcome. RNs are on staff. You do not have to be a member of McLean Bible Church to attend. Please go to the above links for details and registration.
Fall Sports Underway.... at Sports Plus. Fall sports programs now offered are: Indoor Swimming, Soccer, and Track, Field & Fitness. Please register at http://www.playsportsplus.org/Montgomery_County.html
A New Support Group for young adults on the autism spectrum is taking place in the Gaithersburg/Rockville area, on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Focus will be on social and coping skills at work, college, and adult relationships. For details, email Christy Gordon, M.S.,LCPC, skyswan42@hotmail.com or call 301-943-1503.
The 2012 Maryland State Department of Education's Accommodations Manual
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
IT'S FREE...BUT IT'S THIS THURSDAY, THE 9TH! ALSO, MORE STUFF TO SHARE WITH YOU!
Hi Friends! I'm back. Being a 'taxi' mom is all time consuming! Here's some stuff I'm hoping will look good to you.....
LDAMC (The Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County) is offering a FREE program on College Entrance Examinations, SAT and ACT, and students with learning disabilities, on August 9, 2012, from 7-9PM, @ the Rockville Public Library in Rockville, MD. Explanations will be given on the differences between the SAT and the ACT exams, the benefits and obstacles of various accommodations, and required documentation on accommodation requests. RSVP at ldamcpc@yahoo.com or 301-933-1076.
MCIE, (Maryland Coalition For Inclusive Education), is presenting their very own Selene Almazan and Carol Quirk, interviewed live on the topic: Inclusive Class Podcast! Listen this Friday, August 10, 2012, @ 9AM, EST, as they discuss stratagies that parents and educators can use to create inclusive classrooms.
Listen live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-inclusive-class/2012/08/10/making-inclusion-a-reality-for-your-school
Live in the Baltimore, MD area or don't mind driving there?......B'MoreAbilities Special Arts Center, llc, is offering Parents Nights Out, After-School Programs, and auditions for Visual, Performing, Media, and Written Artists!!! Learn more at: http://www.basac.org/index.html
LDAMC (The Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County) is offering a FREE program on College Entrance Examinations, SAT and ACT, and students with learning disabilities, on August 9, 2012, from 7-9PM, @ the Rockville Public Library in Rockville, MD. Explanations will be given on the differences between the SAT and the ACT exams, the benefits and obstacles of various accommodations, and required documentation on accommodation requests. RSVP at ldamcpc@yahoo.com or 301-933-1076.
MCIE, (Maryland Coalition For Inclusive Education), is presenting their very own Selene Almazan and Carol Quirk, interviewed live on the topic: Inclusive Class Podcast! Listen this Friday, August 10, 2012, @ 9AM, EST, as they discuss stratagies that parents and educators can use to create inclusive classrooms.
Listen live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-inclusive-class/2012/08/10/making-inclusion-a-reality-for-your-school
Live in the Baltimore, MD area or don't mind driving there?......B'MoreAbilities Special Arts Center, llc, is offering Parents Nights Out, After-School Programs, and auditions for Visual, Performing, Media, and Written Artists!!! Learn more at: http://www.basac.org/index.html
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