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HealthRIght and the Rhode Island
Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
Basic Rights in Special Education
This workshop focuses on how to access special education and related
services for children with disabilities.
Participants will learn the laws that affect special education in Rhode
Island and will receive an overview of parents’ rights and
responsibilities..
July 22, 2008 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Pre-Registration Deadline: 7/16/08
Seating is limited. Please register to reserve seating.
For more information or to register please contact Suzanne Tobin at
401-727-4144 x123 or
tobin@ripin.org
The Sargent Rehabilitation
Center is holding a Parent Workshop Series:
* April 3, 2008: Sibling Issues: An Interactive Discussion for and with
Parents
* May 15, 2008: Helping Children Manage Stress
* May 29, 2008: Getting Beyond Bedtime Battles
* June 12, 2008: Augmentative Communication: An Overview of the Options
All workshops, which are free and open to parents, run from 7-8:30 PM at
the Sargent Center. Seating is limited. For more information about the
presenters, workshop programs and to make an advanced registration, call
(401) 886-6612.
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Interested in participating in an
important research about brothers and sisters? We really need you!
Who are we?
We are SibLink and we are dedicated to brothers and sisters of children
with special needs. We are part of Hasbro Children’s Hospital and the
Bradley Hasbro Children’s Research Center. Our research about siblings
is funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.
Who are we looking for?
Families with at least two children:
• One typically developing child 8-15 years old.
• One child 3-18 years old, either a child with developmental
disabilities, such as Down syndrome or Autism; or a child without a
disability, who would be part of our control group.
• Both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking families are invited.
To do what?
The 8-15 years old sibling and a parent will participate in a one-time
interview about sibling and family life. The interview lasts about 2
hours.
When and where does it happen?
At a time and place convenient for you, Monday-Friday. Evening times are
available. We can meet at your home, our offices, or in a public place.
What do you get from participating?
Families who complete the interview are paid for their time. Some
families enjoy the opportunity to talk about themselves and get a good
feeling from knowing that information collected through this study may
help other families of children with disabilities.
Interested?
Call 401-793-8575 for more information!
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MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC
Independence Square Foundation, Pawtucket
6-8pm
Learn about different kinds of music, instruments and sounds. Play a variety of instruments and create your own music!!
Session ll January 7, 14, 28, February 4, 11
Session lll February 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Session lV May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 16
Session V July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4
TUESDAY NIGHT DANCE
Independence Square Foundation, Pawtucket
6:30-8:30pm
Learn about movement using travel, balance, weight-sharing & improvisation during a low impact dance workout!
Session ll January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Session lll April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
SATURDAY RISD MUSEUM ART CLASS
RISD Art Museum, Providence
10:30am – 12:30pm
Learn the basics of drawing, painting and sculpture.
Experiment with pastels, paint & clay.
All within a museum setting!
Session ll January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Session lll March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12
Session lV May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CONTACT US AT 401-725-0247
VSA arts of Rhode Island, 500 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RO 02860
Voice/TTY: 401-725-0247 Fax: 401-725-0397
Email: programs@vsaartsri.org Web: www.vsaartsri.org
Funded through the generosity of the RI Department of MHRH, Division of Developmental Disabilities, RI State Council on the Arts and the central office of VSA arts
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Early Childhood Workshop Series for Parents and Teachers from The Hasbro Center for Teaching Excellence (A Division of The Dunn Institute and the RI Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, Developed in Partnership with Newport County Regional Special Education
http://www.dunninstitute.org/uploaded_docs/NewportCountyEarlyChildhoodSeries.pdf
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Easter Seals is hosting Hanen Certification Course
"It Takes Two to Talk" for Speech / Language Pathologists on April 28-30
in Providence, RI. The
course is limited to 14 participants and will in all likelihood fill up
fairly quickly.
I am taking the names of interested parties now. Once the Hanen Center
publishes it, I can not guarantee that slots will remain available for EI
staff so I wanted to get the word out to EI programs now.
The cost for the program is $750. If anyone is interested, please email me
immediately at
panderson@eastersealsnh.org.
Once the applications are completed by the Hanen Center, I will email them
to those who have indicated their interest.
In addition, therapists can learn more about the program at
http://www.hanen.org.
I will also be offering the second course for children on the Autistic
Spectrum, "More Than Words", in August of 2008. That course will be in New
Hampshire. The prerequisite for this course is the "It Takes Two to Talk"
Hanen Program Certification.
Patti Rawding-Anderson MA, MS PT
Director of Program Development
Pediatric Services &
Baby Steps Program Coordinator
Easter Seals NH
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Transition to Adulthood Workshop
Series 2007/2008
Sponsored by
Warwick Special Education Advisory Committee,
Kent County Arc/J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
All workshops are from 6:30-8 pm at Warwick Public Schools
Administration Building, School Committee Room
This is a series of FREE, fun & informative discussions & presentations
for families with a student aged 14-21, with an IEP
TOPIC DATE SPEAKER
I. Overview of Transition Process 10/17 Pam Goes,
Trudeau Center
II. Office of Rehabilitative Services 11/20 Cora Banerjee
III. Division of Developmental Disabilities 1/15 Maya Colantuono
IV. Adult Service Providers 2/19 Gayle Reid ,
Trudeau Center and
Mike Wilson,
Perspectives Corp
V. IEP planning 3/18 Warwick Schools
VI. Planning & Dreaming 4/15 Doreen McConaghy,
PAL
Please register separately for each workshop by contacting
Pam Goes at:
Phone 739-2700 ext 260
Email: pgoes@kentcountyarc.org
Please note: If Warwick schools are closed due to inclement weather, the
workshop will be cancelled. I will reschedule, if possible.
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RIPIN WORKSHOPS
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
Rhode Island Parent Information Network
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Registration is required two weeks in advance. To register or to schedule future workshops, contact Suzanne Tobin at 401–727–4144 ext123, 800-464-3399 x123 (toll free in RI or tobin@ripin.org. RIPIN reserves the right to cancel workshops due to low registrations. For updates, please go to www.ripin.org/workshops.html for the most current workshop schedule.
1/23/08 6:30-8:30 pm Basic Rights in Special Education S. Donovan Warwick
1/23/08 7:00-9:00 pm Basic Rights in Special Education D. Belanger Providence
2/2/08 10:00-12:00 pm Derechos Basicos en la Educacion Especial C. Boucher Pawtucket
2/5/08 6:00-8:00 pm Packing for the Future: Preparing for Life after High School S. Donovan Pawtucket
2/6/08 10:00-12:00 pm Basic Rights in Special Education D. Belanger Pawtucket
3/10/08 6:00-8:00 pm Basic Rights in Special Education B. Masse Cumberland
3/20/08 6:00-8:00 pm Is College in your Future?
4/2/08 10:00-12:00 pm The ABCs of IEPs
4/7/08 6:00-8:00 pm The ABCs of IEPs
5/14/08 10:00-12:00 pm Basic Rights in Special Education
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Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project at RI College presents:
AUTISM SUPPORT CENTER FULL DAY TRAININGS
Select a date: August 22, 2007, November 28, 2007, January 16, 2008, March 19, 2008
Where: RI Convention Center
Cost: $100 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch
RIDE Professional Development Credits available.
The latest statistic is that 1 in 150 students have an Autism Spectrum Disorder
This training will give the participants a thorough understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as an understanding of learning styles and adaptations that need to be implemented in order for these students to be successful in the classroom and in the community.
Breakout sessions will be presented by teachers and support staff on these topics:
* Preschool
* Elementary
* Middle/High School
* Programming for Students with Asperger Syndrome
* What Administrators Need to Know and Plan For
Please contact Sue Constable for more information at 401.222.8984 or susan.constable@ride.ri.gov
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TUNE IN TO FAMILY411 ON WHJJ, 920 AM FROM 4-5 PM ON SATURDAY!
Each week we will explore a different family issue with health,
education, and parenting experts and parents who have first hand
experience with their own children.
Get answers to questions like: » How do I talk with my children's
teacher? » How much is too much TV? » How do I know if my child is ready
for kindergarten? » Is my child getting the most from his education
program or from her visit to the pediatrician?
Families: You have questions; we can help you find answers!
Saturdays from 4-5pm on 920am WHJJ. Stream it live on your computer
at: www.920whjj.com
Listen to past shows at www.ripin.org <http://www.ripin.org/
If you have any suggestions for upcoming shows, send them to Amy
Gray at gray@ripin.org
Rhode Island Parent Information Network
175 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
401.727.4144 800.464.3399
You can also listen live on the Internet by visiting
www.920whjj.
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SibLink has several opportunities for families to
participate in research about brothers and sisters. Many
people are recognizing what those at SibLink already
know - that brothers and sisters are important members
of their families and that it is important to understand
their needs. We are currently seeking children to
participate in a study about siblings of children with
developmental disabilities, as well as, a comparison
group of siblings of children who do not have special
needs.
If you would like to hear more about our studies please
give us a call!
401.444.8945 (English) 401.793.8575 (Español)
This particular study will examine siblings from
different cultural backgrounds ("Latino" and "Anglo")
and their esperiences. Families will engage in an
interview lasting 2 - 3 hours (this can be broken up
into two visits if necessary) at RI Hospital or in the
family's home. Families who participate will receive
$100 for their assistance.
The study is also looking for families with two or more
children with no disabilities as a control group.
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A grant program for low to moderate income families:
http://www.hannahandfriends.org/grants.html
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Maria Teresa at abinader4@qmail.com
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NATIONAL AUTISM ASSOCIATION
HELPING HAND - FINANCIAL AID FOR FAMILIES
NAA is pleased to announce that we are once again accepting grant applications for our Helping Hand Project. This program provides financial assistance to help families in need pay for therapies and biomedical treatments for their children. NAA is the only autism advocacy group directly helping families financially and we need your help! Each year we are overwhelmed with applications. In 2006 we were able to award 20 grants, paying for nutritional supplements, physician care, compounded prescription medications, therapies and more. We hope to increase that number to at least 30 this year, but there are hundreds of families in desperate need. With the lack of support and insurance coverage for children with autism, we have parents in this country who are struggling beyond imagination. We recently awarded a grant to a single mom who had lost her home and was living in her car with her autistic son.
We are looking for corporate sponsors who are willing to commit to an annual or monthly donation for this program. 100% of all donations to the Helping Hand Project are tax deductible and will directly benefit families. All sponsors will be recognized on the NAA website. Please call Wendy Fournier at 877-622-2884 for more information.
If you are an individual who would like to help, you can make a one-time donation or pledge a monthly donation on your credit card by visiting our website or calling us at 866-622-6733. Even a small amount of $5 or $10 per month would go a long way in expanding this program and reaching out to more families. The Helping Hand Project is one of the most important things we do here at NAA. Together, we can really make a difference in the lives of families who are struggling to help their children.
Here are some messages we've received from recent grant recipients.
Just when I was beginning to feel that I haven't done enough for my
son, this serves as a reminder to me that I am trying my best and that
there are organizations that are lending a helping hand such as the
National Autism Association. As a single mom, there is not enough income
to go around for all the services he needs that insurance will not cover
and every little bit helps and your organization was very generous!
-Debbie H.
Because of the grant, for the first time in my son's 14 years, this
summer he was able to participate in a program that was specifically
designed to help him with his developmental delays, and social skills
that are part and parcel of Aspergers, PDD-NOS. I only could wish the
program was longer than the 5 weeks. I am so grateful to have had this
opportunity for him. Being a single mom on a disability income, I cannot
afford what he so desperately needs. Without appropriate services, my
child has little chance to become a functioning member of society and I
fear for his future.
-Vivian M.
For more information on NAA's Helping Hand Project, visit: http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/helpinghand.php.
To make a one time donation, click here: http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/proddetail.php?prod=HelpingHandDonation
To make a monthly pledge, click here: http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/proddetail.php?prod=HelpingHandMonthly
Please pass this email along to parents who could benefit from this program, as well as to individuals and business owners who might be willing to sponsor it. Together, anything's possible.