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Meeting on Common Ground – a Family Support group for families of children with a mental health diagnosis meets at the United Presbyterian Church on the corner of East and North Streets, in Walton, NY. For more information contact Sandy at (607) 433-0700, ext. 208.
Trainings Available -- The NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities offers a multitude of trainings to families. For a listing of those training opportunities visit their website at www.omr.state.ny.us
Looking for Summer Camps? Try these websites! www.acacamps.org ; www.kidscamps.com ; www.campdepot.com ; http://www.petersons.com/summerop/ We also keep a growing file of camps on hand in our office. If you’re interested in looking through it please give Gerry a call to set up a time to stop by.
Advocate – the Broome DDSO Family Support Services Consumer Councils Need You.
Parents of children with a developmental disability are needed to participate on the Family Support Consumer Council to develop and monitor family support services for the 6 counties region of Broome DDSO.
The Family Support Consumer Councils work in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Services Offices to develop and monitor policies, services and supports to enhance a family's ability to provide in-home care to their family member with a developmental disability. Services range from counseling and training, respite, recreation, to family reimbursement for the purchases of goods and services. For further information, contact Jeff Envid at 607-771-7784 x 152
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA EVENTS
Chenango Autism Conference-
Visual Strategies: The Key for Improving Communication, Behavior & Social Skills in Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome & Related Communication Challenges
Friday, April 25, 2008
8:15 - 8:45 AM- Registration
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM- Conference
Location: Ballroom at Howard Johnson Hotel
Norwich, NY
The presenter will be Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SlP, director of Cornerstone Communication Center. Ms. Hodgdon has more than 25 years experience as a Speech-language Pathologist specializing in Autism Spectrum disorders. A popular international presenter, she has been labeled the "Queen of Visuals" for pioneering the development of visual strategies for supporting students with communication and behavior challenges. Linda is the author of the best-selling books, Visual Strategies for Improving Communication and Solving Behavior Problems in Autism, which are currently two of the most recommended books in the field of autism because of the practical, easy-to-implement innovative programming strategies.
*Reservation Deadline is Friday, April 11, 2008. The Cost for Professionals is $40. Parents and individuals with Autism attend free of charge. Lunch will be provided. *Please make checks payable to: The Family Resource Network. *Registration forms and conference fees should be mailed to:The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida Street, Oneonta, NY 13820. Parents may register by mail, E-mail: familyrn@gmail.com, or by faxing the registration form to
607-432-5516 only. No registrations accepted by phone. For more information call 607-432-0001 or 1-800-305-8814.
Sponsored by: OMRDD, the DDPC and The Family Resource Network, with special thanks to: DCMO BOCES and the Chenango County Autism Support Group.
Medicaid
Service Coordination (MSC) for Families - Getting the Most from your Child's
Program
Are you getting the most from your child's service coordination program? Do you
understand what your rights are under MSC? Do you know what to look for when
choosing a service coordinator?
MSC for Families is designed to inform families about how MSC works and to
explain their rights under the program. By being informed, you and your child's
service coordinator can become partners in advocating for and gaining access to
necessary services and supports for your child.
Family members who wish to register for this class may do so by calling Mary Jo
Hebert at 1-800-305-8817. In addition, we are also available to present
trainings on MSC at conferences, support groups, or meetings. Call today
to schedule a training for your group or organization.
Now Available By Video Conference at your local Developmental Disabilities
Services Office (DDSO) in the city or town
indicated in the list below:
June 2, 2008
10 - 12
Bernard Fineson - Queens
Western NY - Perrysburg
Sunmount - Plattsburgh
Long Island - Commack
Finger Lakes - Rochester
Central NY - Rome
Broome - Oneonta
Taconic - Poughkeepsie
Capital District - Schenectady
Staten Island - Staten Island
Self-Advocacy Conference: Self-Advocates United As One
June 14, 2008
8:00am-3:00pm
Presented by Central New York Self-Advocates. Keynote Speaker is Mike Cole
“Living Well With a Disability”. For more information contact Nichole Hastings, Self-Advocacy Conference, 800 South Wilbur Avenue, Suite 3A1
Syracuse, NY 13204 or 315-473-4018 or 473-5080.
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