HALLOWEEN PARTY CANCELLED TONIGHT; COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAM, LET'S ALL GO TO THE MOVIES; PLANNING FINANCIALLY FOR YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE; SIGN A PETITION

HALLOWEEN PARTY CANCELLED FOR THE 31ST
The Halloween party, sponsored by The Lollipop Kids Foundation and scheduled for October 31, 2012, has been cancelled.  Due to the hurricane, the First Baptist Church has cancelled all facility activities for the rest of the week.  The Lollipop Kids Foundation apologizes for any inconvenience.

COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAM with Officer Michael Prather, Public Communications Officer of the Montgomery County Police will be discussing guidelines to protect ourselves when walking in the neighborhood.  Because of our adult children with disabilites walk in the neighborhoods and use public transportation, learn what to do if you are threatened or attacked, who to contact and what to expect from the police in handling a reported incident.  This meeting will be held on November 8, 2012, from 7:30-9P, at the Arc of Montgomery County, in Rockville, MD.  Email reda.sheinberg@mctransitions.org for details.

LET'S ALL GO TO THE MOVIES....EVEN THE NOISIEST ONE IN THE GROUP!!!!  The Autism Society and the AMC RIO Cinema 18 presents, "Wreck It Ralph", on November 10, 2012, @ 10A, in Gaithersburg, MD.  In an accepting and comfortable setting, the lights will be brought up and the sound turned down.  No previews or advertisements! The audience is welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout, and sing!  Families can bring their own dietary snacks.  For other locals across the U.S.A., go to: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/

NAVAGATING THE FINANCIAL WORLD OF THE FAMILY WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WORKSHOP sponsored by the M&L Special Needs Planning, LLC, will be held at the National Children's Center, Northwest Campus, in Washington, DC, November 29, 2012,  from 6:30-9P.  Addressed will be the basics of whats considered for the present and future, i.e., legal and estate issues, guardianship, Special Needs Trust and it's funding with the Letter of Intent.  RSVP by email dcohen@nccinc.org or 301-593-3948. 

CONSIDER SIGNING THE FOLLOWING PETITION: ASK UNITED HEALTHCARE TO STOP CUTTING-OFF MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR AUTISM AT AGE 9.
http://www.change.org/petitions/united-healthcare-stop-cutting-off-medical-coverage-for-autism-at-age-9-2

HALLOWEEN FUN WITH A DIFFERENT TWIST: ONE EVENT FOR FAMILIES AND THE OTHER FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM

THIS HALLOWEEN, GET CANDY AND ..... A HAYRIDE, PRIZES, REFRESHMENTS, AND MORE!
Sponsored by the Lollipop Kids Foundation, have fun at a Halloween party, with Trick or Treating at the First Baptist Church's parking lot, which is leveled and easily accessible, located in Rockville, MD.  Put on your friendly Halloween costume and bring a BIG bag to collect the candy!  This fun time is on October 31, 2012, from 6-8P, at 55 Adclare Road, Rockville, MD.  Rain will move the party INSIDE!!  RSVP at debbie@lollipopkidsfoundation.org.

SOCIAL GROUP NIGHT WITH HALLOWEEN FUN FOR OUR ADULTS WITH AUTISM
This Social Group event, will be held on October 26, 2012, from 6-8P, Room 214, @ the One Olympic Place, in Towson, MD.  The fee is $3.00 per person.  Please bring a Halloween themed Snack to share.  Come in costume but costumes are optional.  For more info, call 410-704-4021 and 410-704-7300.

TELL THE WORLD WHAT YOU PERSONALLY GO THROUGH @ THE AIRPORT; HURRY & SIGN-UP FOR SWIMMING; BOE CANDIDATES FORUM

THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW YOUR STORY!  The New York Times is looking to hear from parents of children with autism.  In particular, the NY Times is interested in your experences in airports and on airlines.  They want to hear from parents who have made recent trips as well as those who have decided not to travel because of the difficulties you've experienced.  If you have strategies to share with others, such as what has worked for you to help make traveling easier and what hasn't worked!  Please post on the Times' facebook page http://on.fb.me/eW7xJH

JUST BECAUSE IT'S CHILLY OUTSIDE, DOESN'T MEAN YOUR KID CAN'T LEARN HOW TO SWIM INSIDE!
Sports Plus still has spaces avail for their Late Fall Swim Sessions.  Swimming starts October 27, 2012.  Register at www.sportsplus.org


SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM on October 24, 2012,  from 6:45-9PM, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church in Takoma Park, MD.  Candidates to be present are: 

District 2: Rebecca Smondrowski, Fred Evans

District 4: Christopher Barclay, Annita Seckinger

At-Large: Phil Kauffman, Morris Panner

Moderators: Del. Bonnie Cullison, Sharon Dooley, Marva Deskins

Make a difference and be there!  This event is sponsored by:  the African-American Democratic Club of Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Education Forum,  Progressive Neighbors of Montgomery County, and Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.  For details, email  terrillnorth@hotmail.com
 

NO DIRTY LOOKS---EVERYONE GETS TO GO TO THE MOVIES!!!; WHAT DO THE CANDIDATES SAY ABOUT DISABILITY ISSUES?; AND SPEAK YOUR MIND AT THE SP.ED ADVISORY COMMITTEE

LET'S ALL GO TO THE MOVIES....EVEN THE NOISIEST ONE IN THE GROUP!!!!  The Autism Society and the AMC RIO Cinema 18 presents, "Wreck It Ralph", on November 10, 2012, @ 10A, in Gaithersburg, MD.  In an accepting and comfortable setting, the lights will be brought up and the sound turned down.  No previews or advertisements! The audience is welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout, and sing!  Families can bring their own dietary snacks.  For other locals across the U.S.A., go to: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/

Brought to you by the LDA (Learning Disabilities Association): PRESIDENTIAL FORUM HIGHLIGHTS DISABILITY ISSUES

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SEAC Meeting (Special Education Advisory Committee), will be held on October 25, 2012, from 7-9PM, @ the Carver Educational Services Center, RM 127, in Rockville, MD.  Updates from Department Special Education Services; Presentation on Standards Based Teaching and Learning By Gwendolyn J. Mason, director of Special Education Services; and more topics.  Babysitting is avail.  All parents are welcome.  To give testimony and for more details of this event, please email adturn88@verizon.net

 

 

 

ENCOURAGING ADVANCES IN MS, DYSLEXIA, AND MAKE HALLOWEEN FUN FOR AUTISTIC KIDS!! (R U KIDDN? JORDAN PRACTICALLY KICKS-IN THE FRONT DOOR)

(ARTICLE BY: BBC NEWS TECHNOLOGY)  OpenDyslexic Font Gains Ground With Help From Instapaper 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19734341

(ARTICLES BY: NATIONAL MUSCULAR SCLEROSIS SOCIETY)
MS BLOG: Connect To Creat A World Free Of MS
*Developments In Treating
*Shedding Some Light On Vitamin D And MS
*MS Curves: A Tool To Calculate MS Severity
*Why Is It Harder To Work With MS?
*Emerging Therapies And Alternative Treatment Strategies
*Will BG-12 Be The Next Oral MS Therapy?

http://blog.nationalmssociety.org/

http://nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=6906

(ARTICLE BY: THE AUTISM SOCIETY)
Tips To Make Halloween Enjoyable For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

http://support.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=halloween_tips

HOW MANY TIMES CAN I TYPE THE WORD "FREE"?! WE'VE GOT FREE LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS IN MD AND DC.

Next Step Series Workshop: Montgomery College Night, October 16, 2012, from 7-9PM, at the Earle B. Wood MS Cafeteria, in Rockville, MD.  This FREE workshop, geared to students with IEPs, ages 14-21, and their families, will feature topics on disability support services, credit and non-credit programs, life-long learning opportunities, transfering to a four year college, and more topics.  Go to www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org for driving directions.

The Lab School of Washington Lecture Series presents The Brain in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, on October 17, 2012, 7:30P, at The Commons, located at the Lab's Reservoir campus, in Washington, DC.  Parents and Professionals are invited to hear speaker Philip Shaw, PhD, at this FREE lecture, discuss how current advances in technology allow us to look safely at how children's brains develop and determine if problems of childhood are associated with brain structure.  Subtle differences are shown by some persons with/out ADHD.  To find out more details of topic and speaker's education and work, please view www.labschool. org/lectureserie s or email tiffany.parry@ labschool. org.

Free Workshop: Understanding SSI/SSD and Medicaid/Medicare
provided by the National Children's Center school with guest speaker Maedi Carney, Certified Financial Planner.  This FREE workshop is to be held on October 18, 2012, at 6:30P, in Washington, DC, will focus on how to successfully navigate in this area for your special needs child.  RSVP to 301-593-0642.

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