From the Chair...
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Task Force Meeting this Thursday!
Dispute Resolution Session is on 2/15/07. Attorneys Michael Basch and Kim Caputo will again join us to answer your burning questions! Chew and Chat 9:30-10AM and Meeting from 10-12. Mark your calendars, on April 19th, 2007 we will have special guest John Tommasini, Director of the PA Bureau Special Education rsvp required for this one! Saturday, April 28th at 7PM is our annual Autism Awareness Day with the Phillies. Make sure your nominations are in for a teacher of Autistic Support and for a teacher of cognitive Disabilities! You can e-mail info@philadelphialtf.org for a form or go to www.philadelphialtf.org. Details are almost in on the Resource Fair and Mayoral Candidates at the ARC on March 14th -- Stay tuned and Hope to see you all there!
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Trainings
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The Arc of Philadelphia Is proud to present
Estate Planning for people with disabilities and their families
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Green Tree Partnerships’ Spring 2007 conferences
Strength-Based Learning: A Foundation for Teaching Diverse Learners
March 16, 2007
8:30am-3:00pm
$100.00
Dr. Howard Stevenson will give the keynote address, “Teaching to the
Strengths of Troubled Students from Diverse Backgrounds”
Living and Learning on the Autistic Spectrum:
New Insights and Innovative Methods
April 20, 2007
8:30am-3:00pm
$100.00
Dr. Robert Naseef will give the keynote address, “Views from the Spectrum”
Panel discussion featuring Dr. Eric Mitchell and Nina Wall Côté,
Pennsylvania’s Autism Affairs Director, on the state of ASD services in
Pennsylvania
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Support Groups
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AUTISM SHARING AND PARENTING
TWO Meetings to choose from!
Saturday, February 17th
1PM-3PM
Finley Recreation Center
7701 Mansfield Ave
(Upsal & Mansfield in Mt Airy)
Philadelphia, PA
Lunch provided
TOPIC: Help Clinic. Come out and get implementation suggestions based on previous ASP workshops.
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Wednesday, February 21st
6:15pm-8pm
CBH
8th & Market, 7th floor
Philadelphia, PA
Light Meal Provided
TOPIC: Autism Affairs & Services for your Child
Special Guest: Nina Cote, LSW, MSS
Director of Autism Affairs
Department of Public Welfare
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WEST PHILA. P.A.C.S
WEST PHILA . P.A.C.S
PARENT’S OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN SPECTRUM
Next Meeting:
philadelphia-HUEY SCHOOL-52NDPINE ST
February 28th, 2007
6:15 TO 7:30 PM
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Legislative issues
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2007-2008 PA State Budget Briefing: What's in it for Children?
2007-2008 PA State Budget Briefing: What's in it for Children?
Find out at an educational forum:
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
5 pm - 7 pm
School District of Philadelphia
Administration Building
Auditorium, 2nd Floor
440 North Broad Street
Presented by: Harriet Dichter, Deputy Secretary, Office of Child
Development and Early Learning
To register or get more information, please contact the School District of
Philadelphia's Office of Early Childhood: (215) 400-4270, prompt #4
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SECRETARY OF PUBLIC WELFARE ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS
Richman said the new office was created through a reorganization of the Office of Mental Retardation and the establishment of the Bureau of Autism Services.
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New Pa. House speaker to put spotlight on autism services
Article about Philadelphia's on Denny O'Brien, now Speaker of the House for PA
Excerp:
t HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Even before his 21-year-old nephew was diagnosed with autism, Rep. Dennis O'Brien was pushing his colleagues in the state Legislature to pass bills to improve services for Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities.
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Resources
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TRANSITION INFO/WEB SHAREDWORK.ORG- PA Transition Communication Network
sharedwork.org is a website funded by the U. S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and sponsored by the IDEA www.sharedwork.org Interactive Website
Partnership at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) for the purpose of connecting stakeholders in the national Communities of Practice (CoP), participating states’ CoP and Practice Groups to develop their shared work.
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Elwyn’s Philadelphia Resource List for Autism
It's not just for EI -- Great information, a must have for families with ASD members!
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Miscellaneous
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NHS Human Services Survey
Dear Parent:
Here at NHS we are committed to meeting the unique needs of the individuals we serve. We are continually developing new programs and trainings to meet these individuals’ needs
We ask that you take a few minutes to complete the attached survey. Your responses will aid us in developing trainings and programs that will benefit those diagnosed with ASD, and their families.
You may return the survey to: Laura Bupp, NHS Human Services 5210 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19141 or fax to: 215-455-6195
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Help Needed!
Do you have Child Car Seats not in use? We are looking for several car seats to assist Special Needs Students travel. If you can donate a car seat, please call the task Force at 215-400-5151 or e-mail info@philadelphialtf.org
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