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CalendarDo you have an event coming up? Do you know about a good event that's coming up? Tell us about it and we'll post it on our website! Upcoming EventsSo You Think You Want to Start Your Own Business? Self-Employment - Sat Feb 4 2012 09:00Are you thinking about starting a business and working for yourself? Attend a FREE two-part training opportunity! The purpose of the training sessions is:
Part 1 and part 2 of the training series will be offered the same day.
Held at: For more info, contact Derrick Willis at willisdk@umkc.edu or 816.235.6438 Be Determined (MPACT Training) - St. Louis - Mon Feb 6 2012 00:00This training is for young adults who have disabilities to learn the process of being in charge of one's life. Leadership skills taught include advocating for yourself, leading and participating in your own IEP and making choices and decisions about career, education and living. For session times and details , visit MPACTs website Practical Solutions for Educating Students With Down Syndrome - Kansas City - Thu Feb 9 2012 08:30Over 5,000 parents and educators have attended this seminar. Designed to help you understand how to successfully engage, instruct and enjoy your student with Down syndrome, the presenter will provide an overview of the specific learning needs characteristic of students with Down syndrome. Tips, strategies and solutions for pre-school through high school will be covered. Topics include:
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE SEMINAR: Positive and Effective Strategies to Address Problem Behaviors - St. Louis - Thu Feb 9 2012 18:30The St. Louis Arc presents Join us to learn new ways to understand why someone with a disability may have problem behaviors and to discover simple strategies to help him/her handle the surrounding world. For more than 20 years, Sharon Spurlock has been a resource for families and staff with concerns about challenging behaviors. Her person-centered approach to understanding behavior and easy intervention strategies will give you many new ideas. This workshop is intended for those caring for a teen or adult with a developmental disability.Presenter: Sharon Spurlock, Director of Family Support and Quality Enhancement – St. Louis Arc For more info, visit www.stlarc.org. Navigating the Spectrum of Autism Services - Springfield - Sat Feb 11 2012 13:00A SW Autism Network Event On February 11, 2012 at 922 W. Republic Road, Dr. Grant will be presenting information to help us better understand some of the options that are available for treating autism. He will talk about 30 of the most popular evidence based treatment approaches that are available today. Dr. Grant has generously donated his service to offer this seminar free of charge. Paint Among Friends has given SWAN a special discount that allows us to offer a special painting activity for children five and older while parents attend the seminar. If you would like your child to participate in this activity, you must R.S.V.P.! This special painting activity is $10.00 which will include a painting lesson, canvas, apron, paint and brushes for each child participating. This is regularly a $25.00 value! Normally, the painting activity is held at the Paint Among Friends studio...but the staff have generously agreed to bring the supplies to the children in respite while parents attend the seminar! There is no fee for respite. For more info, visit http://swautismnetworkmo.weebly.com/. Fostering Self-Determination & Independence in Teens & Young Adults - St. Louis - Thu Feb 16 2012 18:30St. Louis Arc Training This workshop will focus on how families can help teens and young adults develop goal-directed, self-regulated, independent behaviors needed for assuming greater responsibility over their lives. Topics will include the following: the concept of self-determination, what families can do to promote self-determination in teens and young adults, and how promoting self-determination can significantly improve a person’s self-esteem and self-worth, resulting in more productive outcomes. Families will also explore their fears and concerns as their child moves toward independence. Presenter: Barbara Williams Stewart, MA, MSW For more info, visit www.stlarc.org. Parental Rights (MPACT Training) - Ballwin - Wed Feb 22 2012 00:00This workshop explains the Parental Rights document that all First Steps families receive and helps families understand what they and their childs rights are under Part C of IDEA. For session times and details, visit MPACTs website Relationships & Sexuality - St. Louis - Thu Feb 23 2012 18:30St. Louis Arc Training Instructors will discuss the importance of sex education and relationship building. Families will receive resources to assist them in teaching positive social skills, appropriate public/private behavior, appropriate sexual expression and skills to protect their family member against abuse. This workshop will be a combination of lecture and group discussion and is designed for anyone caring for someone of any age with a developmental disability. Presenters: Beth Moeller, Off Campus Residential Coordinator - St. Louis Arc Jessica Naslund, Coordinator of Leisure Services - St. Louis Arc For more info, visit www.stlarc.org. Special Education Law (MPACT Training) - Springfield - Fri Feb 24 2012 00:00In order to be effective when advocating for your child's education, you need to understand the laws that can impact their educational experience. This training will provide an overview of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and No Child Left Behind. For session times and details , visit MPACTs website Family & Survivor Seminar - Springfield (SW Region) - Sat Feb 25 2012 00:00To receive a Conference Registration Brochure via email or print, please email Maureen Cunningham at MCunningham@biamo.org or contact by phone at 800-444-6443 or 314-426-4024. DSAGSL's 2012 Conference: Effective Strategies to Shape Behavior - St. Louis - Sat Feb 25 2012 08:30Individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities often engage in problem behaviors that can interfere with their learning and socialization with others. These behaviors can also impact the entire family. This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with a step by step process to assess and treat problem behaviors. Through discussion, lecture and video examples, participants will learn the basic principles of behavior and how to apply these principles to determine why the problem behaviors occur and to create effective plans for decreasing these behaviors. Participants will also learn how to prevent future problem behaviors by teaching new appropriate behaviors. For more info, visit www.dsagsl.org/conference. Working Effectively with DMH-StL Regional Office to Access Resources & Services - Sat Feb 25 2012 10:00St. Louis Arc Training 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Session I Lunch on your own from 12:00- 1:00 p.m.
1:00-3:00 p.m. – Session II Respite care will be provided for both sessions of this workshop. You must register for respite care at least one week in advance by calling 314-817-2275. Presenter: Kadesh Burnett, Education Coordinator - DMH - St. Louis Regional Office Understanding the IEP Process (MPACT Training) - St. Louis - Mon Feb 27 2012 00:00Your childs IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This workshop offers an in-depth look at the evaluation process, qualifying for an IEP, the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document, as well as how progress will be monitored. As a result of this training, parents will gain a better understanding of their role as an equal participant in the IEP Process. For session times and details , visit MPACTs website Utilizing Technology for Learners Who Have Down Syndrome - Kansas City - Thu Mar 1 2012 08:30Breakfast Provided Are you using technology to help your students with intellectual disabilities? If not, why? This presentation will highlight common challenges with implementing and accessing technology and important resources you can access to help your students. Topics covered include:
REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE FREE SEMINARS: Autism Works National Conference - Tue Mar 6 2012 00:00St. Louis, MO, Mar 6-7. The only national conference focused on autism employment. Presenters include national leaders in voc rehab & autism, corporate initiatives, new software, emerging business models, self-advocacy, transition, and workplace social skills. Agendas, articles, & registration on Facebook at Autism Works National Conference. For more information, visit http://www.dps.missouri.edu/Autism/AutismConf.html. Planning Ahead: Estate Planning - St. Louis - Tue Mar 6 2012 18:30St. Louis Arc Training Learn ways to plan financially for your family. Topics will include avoiding probate, estate tax planning, creditor protection, wills and planning for the distribution of property and assets, including charitable giving. This workshop is for anyone who is caring for a family member with a developmental disability of any age. Presenter: Bhavik Patel, Attorney - Sandberg, Phoenix and von Gontard, P.C. For more info, visit www.stlarc.org. Missouri Council for Exceptional Children 2012 Spring Conference - - Fri Mar 9 2012 00:00Our Conference is one of the major special education conferences held in the state of Missouri. Projected attendance at this year’s Conference is approximately 250 and will consist of classroom teachers, related service providers, program administrators, college/university faculty and students. For more information, visit http://www.missouricec.org/ Building Healthy Families: A Conference For Autism Families - Springfield - Sat Mar 10 2012 00:00Dr. Shore, Chef Cimins & BJ Richardson are keynote speakers. Respite is available, but limited and registration is due by Feb. 15, 2012. The concurrent session topics will cover:
COST: $30 per person (after Feb. 15, $40 per person) Registration and more info at www.thearcoftheozarks.org THE FUTURE IS NOW: SUPPORTING REAL LIVES, REAL PEOPLE - Thu Mar 15 2012 00:00For too long people with disabilities have been passengers rather than pilots with regard to their futures. People want real jobs, real relationships, real lives - nothing more, nothing less. Come learn how in Missouri, and across the nation, this transformation is taking place. It must become the rule, not the exception! WHO SHOULD ATTEND? You should, if you are a
Cost: $99.00 per person ($89.00 early registration before February 15th)
It is limited to the first 350 registrants! Questions? Call Carol at 314-821-3316 or e-mail cracarol@aol.com
To register, visit http://missourimhf.org/event-reservation.php. Transitioning from First Steps to Regional Office Services - St. Louis - Tue Mar 27 2012 18:00St. Louis Arc Training Children receiving First Steps services may need continued services once they turn 3 years of age. If so, children are usually referred to Missouri Department of Mental Health-Regional Office. This workshop will help families with children ages birth to 3, who are in the First Steps program, become familiar with the transition process and what to expect from DMH before, during and after the transition from to Regional Office services. Childcare will be provided for this workshop. You must register for childcare at least one week in advance by calling 314-817-2275.
Presenters:
Kathy Becker-Higgs, LCSW, Intake/Assessment Case Manager –
St. Louis Regional Office For more info, visit www.stlarc.org. Family Resource Market - St. Louis - Thu Mar 29 2012 15:30St. Louis Arc Event At this free event, families will have the opportunity to sign up for 15 minutes of one-on-one discussions with representatives from participating agencies and organizations to learn more about how to access the services they provide. Participating agencies include: Bureau of Special Health Care Needs, Healthy Children and Youth, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security and SSI, Special School District, St. Louis Arc, St. Louis Regional Office and Vocational Rehabilitation. Representatives from the St. Louis Arc will also be on hand to answer questions about our agency as well as provide demonstrations on how to use our online registration system. For more info, visit www.stlarc.org. Power Up 2012 Conference and Expo - Mon Apr 2 2012 00:00Attend this conference to learn about how assistive technology can change your life and how to access it! For more info, visit http://at.mo.gov/powerup/ Enhancing Communication and speech in students with Down Syndrome - Kansas City - Thu Apr 12 2012 08:30Breakfast Provided Students with Down syndrome have amazing receptive language. Expressive language can be quite lacking which leads to frustration, inappropriate behavior and more time out of the classroom if not addressed. Attendees will learn many practical exercises they can utilize to enhance speech and communication. Topics covered include:
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE SEMINAR: Brain Injury Association of Missouri Presents Family & Survivor Seminar - KCMO - Sat Apr 28 2012 00:00To receive a Conference Registration Brochure via email or print, please email Maureen Cunningham at MCunningham@biamo.org or contact by phone at 800-444-6443 or 314-426-4024. Fifth Annual DESE Transition Institute - Mon Jun 25 2012 00:00
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