Upcoming workshops and conferences

The Cody Center presents "Transition to Adulthood-What Parents Need to Know" for parents of children ages 14 to 25 with special needs

Sunday, October 26, 2008 10 am to 3:30 pm (registration 9:30 am)
The Wang Center Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794
Topics:
Guardianship
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)and Medicaid
OMRDD (Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities) Services
VESID (Vocational Training/Placement Services)
Special Needs Trusts
Financial Planning

A contribution of $20 per person is suggested to pay for the costs of coffee, tea, soda, a box lunch, and incidentals, etc.

Please register no later than October 20th using the form on the bottom. Mail in your registration or fax it to 631-632-3120.

Directions to Stony Brook University

The University is located in Suffolk County off Nicolls Road, which is Exit 62 of the Long Island Expressway, I-495. Take Nicolls Road north about 9 miles. The Wang Center is just inside the second entrance (Main Entrance) to the University from Nicolls Road. Exit to the west campus, and the large grey building at the end of the entrance road is the Wang Center. The parking structure is located across the traffic circle.

Transition to Adulthood Workshop
October 26, 2008, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

Name(s)
______________________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________City________________State__Zip______

Phone_____________________________

e-mail______________________________________

Are you the parent/guardian of a young person with special needs?

____ yes ____no

Age ___________________ Disability __________________________________________________

What information do you want to gain from this workshop?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you? (please circle, if yes)

Applied for OMRDD Services

Applied for VESID Services

Please include a check for $20 per attendee payable to "The Cody Center, IFR 900324" for each person attending. Or, you may register by credit card by completing the following information:

Charges: ________ # of attendees @ suggested donation of $20.00 =

Total Charge: $____________

Please circle: Visa Mastercard Discover American Express

Name of Credit Card Holder_______________________________________________________

Billing Address____________________________________City__________State___Zip______

Account Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Expiration Date:_______________ Security Code: ________________

Signature

_____________________________________________________Date_____________

Please mail this form to: The Cody Center, Room 177 Putnam Hall,
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook NY 11794-8788
or fax this form to 631-632-3120

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South Huntington SEPTA Meeting

SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA  (SEPTA)  INVITES YOU TO ATTEND

OUR NOVEMBER MEETING on the topic of DOWN SYNDROME

MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2007

BUSINESS MEETING BEGINS AT 7:30 P.M.

PRESENTATION AT 8:00 P.M.

Location: SOUTH HUNTINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT - DISTRICT OFFICE

60 WESTON STREET, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746

CONFERENCE ROOM B

This workshop will have tips and techniques shared to help children with Down Syndrome achieve their greatest

potential academically, behaviorally, and socially. Additionally, parents will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Donna Negri is a graduate of Hofstra University. She is currently a Special Education teacher in the

Levittown School District, specializing in the teaching of children with Down Syndrome on the primary level.

Prior to her thirteen years of experience in Levittown, she was a teacher at AHRC in Brookville, and also has

experience in educating pre-adolescent children with Down Syndrome. Ms. Negri has worked with a variety of feeding,

sensory, and behavior issues, as well as using sign and total communication to facilitate language development.

FYI: Go to www.shufsd.org and click on to this web page: SEPTA 
If you have any questions, please e-mail the President of SEPTA, Jackie Oltedal 
shsepta@optonline.net or call 223-2913.

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Friday November 2, 2007

AUTISM RESEARCH CONFERENCE:

Biological and Clinical Aspects of

Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Friday, November 2, 2007

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

Uniondale, New York

Course Director

Joel Bregman, MD,

Medical Director

Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders

CME Credit for Physicians: Approved for 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM

ASHA Accreditation: This program is offered for .8 ceus, advanced level: R area.

All attendees will receive a verification of attendance which can be submitted to other professional organizations

We look forward to seeing you there.

For registration and fee information, please see brochure:

http://www.northshorelij.com/workfiles/cme/aut07.pdf

To register ONLINE:

http://www.peopleware.net/1924/index.cfm?eventDisp=AUT110207&subeventDisp=REG

Mary B. Strong, M.A.

Associate Director

Continuing Medical Education

North Shore-LIJ Health System

Department of Professional

and Public Health Education

175 Community Drive

Great Neck, N.Y. 11021

516-465-2500

516-465-8204 (FAX)

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Monday October 22nd, 2007

Huntington SEPTA

A Unique Film Festival In Recognition of Disability Awareness Month

Where: The Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Avenue, Huntington

When : Monday, October 22nd at 7:00pm

Come and enjoy an eclectic mix of intelligent and artistic short films devoted to the topic of disabilities. Afterwards,

top off the evening with commentaries by a Sprout Film Festival representative and film-maker. Refreshments

will be served in the Sky Room. Admission price is $6.00 p/p. Seating is limited; please RSVP by October 17th with check

written out to Huntington SEPTA and mail to: Huntington SEPTA , 50 Tower St, Huntington Station, NY 11746.

Include your name, # of people and if special accommodations are needed.

Contact Huntington SEPTA for any additional info

via e-mail: huntsepta@hotmail.com

Films include:

A Gift From God A glimpse through the eyes of one Middle Eastern family, and their unconditional love for their

“exceptional” child.

Difference is Normal A unique music video…with a universal message of acceptance and tolerance.

Outside Inside This innovative short film invites us into the world of a young man who has autism

and muteness; an intimate glimpse into the challenges and frustrations of his everyday life.

Talk To Me This documentary takes viewers into the lives of three children at home and at school, and profiles the efforts of their parents and teachers to help them achieve their potential.

The Boy Inside The captivating story of the filmmaker's son Adam, a 12-yearold with Asperger's Syndrome, during a tumultuous year in the life of their family.

The Third Parent A documentary exploring the relationship between Ariana, an eleven-year old girl, and Marcello, her five-year old autistic brother.

Jimmy Two kids on a merry-go-round; one is “normal,” and the other has a disability, the difference is obvious but the ending is a significant and eye-opening surprise.

HUNTINGTON SEPTA

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Sunday October 21, 2007

The CENTER for LEARNING DIFFERENCES

and F.E.G.S Long Island Services present

Life After High School

COLLEGE CONFERENCE

For families and professionals dealing with children who learn differently.

Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: 6900 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, New York

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Following the success of our 2006 Transition Conference, we are focusing our program this year on the process of transition to college. We have brought together Christina Cacioppo Bertsch, former director of Disability Services at Fordham University and presently a leading college consultant to students with learning disabilities and their families, and representatives from leading colleges and universities known for their excellent programs for students who learn differently. High School Students, their parents and their counselors will all benefit from the insights of these knowledgeable speakers.

Featured College and University Programs:

University of Arizona SALT Program, Dowling College, Farmingdale State College, Landmark College, Manhattanville College, Mitchell College, New York Institute of Technology VIP Program*

Program Schedule

9:30-10:00 am Coffee and Registration

10:00 – 10:45 am Presentation by Christina Cacioppo Bertsch,

“Transition to College for Students with Learning Disabilities”

10:45am – 12:15pm Presentations by College Representatives

12:15- 1:00pm Opportunity to meet individually with College Representatives

Additional Information and Registration Form are available on our website:

www.centerforlearningdifferences.org

*List subject to change

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The theme of this year's conference is hope. The conference will consist of more than 40 speakers and 50 exhibitors who all share a common goal: To help parents, teachers and, most of all, children with autism combat this growing disorder. From physicians and attorneys specializing in assisting parents and their children who have autism, to therapists, teachers and concerned community members, this year's conference promises to offer not only useful information and techniques for therapies, but also "inspiration and hope, reinforcing the idea that autism is treatable and children can recover and lose their diagnoses

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Tuesday October 9, 2007

The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island is proud to present:

'BE SEIZURE SMART'

Would you know how to respond to a person having a seizure?

Approximately 30,000 people on Long Island have seizure disorders. According to research, most Americans have serious misperceptions about how to recognize seizure symptoms and provide the right kind of aid. Many think it is appropriate to place something in the person’s mouth or restrain movement during a seizure. Although people act with the best of intentions, both actions can actually harm the person having a seizure.

In a national survey of people with epilepsy, 15% said someone had harmed them during a seizure by doing the wrong thing.

The ‘Be Seizure Smart’ program provides steps on how to recognize a seizure, as well as what to do and what not to do when a person has a seizure. The program not only provides information on seizure do’s and don’ts, but also when emergency medical services are required and when they are not. It also offers tips to organizations on how to foster an accepting and understanding work environment for the staff member with epilepsy.

Presented by, Janet Romeo of the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT AND INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION!!

Hosted by: Long Island Parent Center

887 Kellum Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11957 ( located inside the elementary school at the west

end of Kellum Street, West off Rt 109)

Tuesday, October 9^th 7-9 pm

Please call to reserve your space – (631) 603-3300

Technical Assistance Center

is funded through NYSED/VESID

and hosted by the Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center

LIPTAC provides training and support to families and professionals regarding the provision of appropriate services to children with special needs

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JUMP will be a wonderful resource for EVERYONE to use, if not right now (in the case of parents of school age kids) then eventually. We all have job contacts and we all can contribute our creative ideas to deal with the employment challenges that this population faces. The first general meeting is something that applies to everyone, will benefit everyone, and everyone should attend.

This initiative was started by Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) Inc.,

AHA Office (located next to Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Embassy Diner)

Southern State Parkway to the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway (exit 28AN) to Route 135N - Syosset. Remain on the Seaford Oyster Expressway till Exit 7W-Hempstead. You are now on Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24). Make a U-turn at the second left - Seitz Drive (7-Eleven on the left). After the first traffic light, make the first right after the Embassy Diner. Go to the back entrance.

LIE Long Island Expressway (495) to the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway — Exit 44 (Route 135S — Seaford). Remain on the Seaford Oyster Expressway (Route 135S - Seaford) till Exit 7W-Hempstead. You are now on Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24); follow as above.

Northern State Parkway to the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway — Exit 36A (Route 135S — Seaford). Remain on the Seaford Oyster Expressway (Route 135S — Seaford) till Exit 7W-Hempstead. You are now on Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24); follow as above.

Patricia R. Schissel , President, AHA, Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Assoc.

Not a member of AHA? Join our community today and receive our newsletter, plus discounts for AHA conferences and workshops. Your membership will help ensure that AHA is here to answer your questions and provide support/referrals to individuals with AS/HFA and related conditions and their families. You can print out a membership form at:

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What Do You Think About

Advocacy Principles and Practices?

Please join us for a Regional Forum on Statewide Principles and Practices in Advocacy sponsored by the New York State Disabilities Advocacy Association and Network (NYS DAAN)

We are seeking feedback for the Statewide Task Force on Advocacy launched by NYS DAAN

This forum will be hosted by:

The Long Island Parent Technical Assistance Center

Date – Monday, October 1, 2007

Time – 11 am – 3 pm

Location - 887 Kellum Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11957

(631) 603-3300

Whether you are a self-advocate, a parent or family member, a paid or volunteer advocate, a leader or director in an advocacy group or organization; or you work with advocates in schools, agencies and services – if you are involved with or work with people with disabilities and their families, we would value your ideas and contribution to this effort. Help to shape the future!

The New York State Disabilities Advocacy Association and Network launched the Task Force on Advocacy. The mission of NYS DAAN is to strengthen the advocacy system by connecting and coordinating resources across all service systems in our state – all disabilities, all ages and all systems. Funding and guidance for NYSDAAN and the task force comes from the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. For more information on NYS DAAN please visit their website at www.nysdaan.org

The Task Force on Advocacy goals are to improve our understanding of advocacy in our state, and make recommendations for principles of practice that can guide our work, build capacity and promote quality and best practices across our state.

What are a few of our questions?

v What are the outcomes of advocacy? What are measures of success?

v What difference does an advocate make? What skills are needed?

v What do you think are the most important principles that an advocate should have?

v What are your experiences with advocates? What do you think are best practices?

v Where do you think there are gaps in advocacy services?

v What are the benefits to establish a common set of advocacy principles across all systems?

Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information on and to register for this event contact – LIPC @ (631) 603-3300

Technical Assistance Center is funded through NYSED/VESID

and hosted by the Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center

LIPC provides training and support to families and professionals regarding

the provision of appropriate services to children with special needs

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We’ll help you to review your program! Work on strategies to get things “going”! Let’s get together and get organized...

LIPTAC provides training and support to families and professionals regarding the provision of appropriate services to children with special needs