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2008
Please see registration information below
October
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Wednesday, October 15, 7:30pm
Weber Library
Take a Walk in Their Shoes
A Workshop That Simulates Life With a Learning Disability
Presented by Lynne Burke,
President, Long Island Branch, International Dyslexia Association
What is it like to have a learning disability? How does it affect ones daily life? This learning disabilities simulation lets participants experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with learning disabilities. The simulation provides a lively, thought-provoking activity for teachers, parents, or anyone interested in better understanding the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
The simulation consists of six learning stations that present different learning tasks encountered in the classroom or workplace. A station leader guides participants through an activity at each 10-minute station, and leads a brief discussion. When all stations have been completed, participants come together for a general debriefing led by the facilitator.
The entire simulation lasts one-and-a half to two hours, depending on discussion time.
Station 1
simulates a beginning reading problem.Station 2
simulates an auditory figure-ground discrimination problem.Station 3
simulates a visual-motor and writing task problem.Station 4
simulates a fine motor problem on a written task.Station 5
simulates a visual perception and processing problem.Station 6
simulates a hearing problem.For further information call CO-Presidents:
Mary Christine O’Connor Thomsen 944-5990
Laurie Rybecky 944-8177
EMAIL: PORTSEPTA@aol.com
WEB: WWW.PORTSEPTA.ORG
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October 18
Fun for frazzled families
CHADD of Nassau County
presents
Family fun day
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: United Skates of America
1276 Hicksville Road
Seaford, NY
Reduced Admission Price: $10.00 (per skater) includes lunch and skate rental
* Come and meet your local CHADD volunteers
* Learn about AD/HD and find resources that will help your family
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October 22
Winston Preparatory School,
a private school for students with various learning disabilities, grades 6-12, in Manhattan invites you to join us at our
Open House on Long Island
Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00pm in Babylon
During our Open House, our Executive Director, Scott Bezsylko, will discuss educating students with learning disabilities
and the educational philosophy and mission of Winston Prep. In addition, there will be a question and answer period.
The open house will be held at the home of Sue and Mark Deck 7 Christopher Court Babylon, NY
Please call the admissions office for details and to RSVP
(Please note that there is limited seating for this event)
646-638-2705 x 619
or
admissions@winstonprep.edu
(Adults/Parents only, please)
For more information about WPS please visit our website at:
www.winstonprep.edu
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