Friday, November 19, 2010
National Inclusive Schools Week 2010 is happening December 6-10
I am Norm is a fun and creative teaching tool for educators, club and scout leaders, and other youth organizations. I am Norm is a perfect way to celebrate Inclusive Schools Week! Download the free I am Norm Educational Guide HERE and learn how to win a free HD video camera. More information and resources for Inclusive Schools Week at inclusiveschools.org.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Finding the Resources and Programs You Need
Finding the Resources and Programs You Need
When: November 29, 2010
Time: 2-3 p.m. EST
Join NCLD’s Parent Leader, Nancy Ventrudo, as she answers your questions and gives her insider advice. Whether you’re a parent who is raising a child with LD or an adult with LD who needs additional support, where do you begin to look for the information sources or services you need?
Nancy will help you learn how to:
• Make the most of your (free!) Parent Training and Information Center
• Find other information sources and services in your area
• Locate free or low-cost resources
• Determine whether a resource or service is trustworthy
Joining a Parent Talk is as easy as 1-2-3!
Parent Talks are text-based discussions, so all you'll need is Internet access to participate. You can submit your question in advance of the Talk, or during the scheduled event. In either case, participating is easy!
Click here to submit your question -- it's the same page you'll visit on the 29th to watch the talk unfold!
When: November 29, 2010
Time: 2-3 p.m. EST
Join NCLD’s Parent Leader, Nancy Ventrudo, as she answers your questions and gives her insider advice. Whether you’re a parent who is raising a child with LD or an adult with LD who needs additional support, where do you begin to look for the information sources or services you need?
Nancy will help you learn how to:
• Make the most of your (free!) Parent Training and Information Center
• Find other information sources and services in your area
• Locate free or low-cost resources
• Determine whether a resource or service is trustworthy
Joining a Parent Talk is as easy as 1-2-3!
Parent Talks are text-based discussions, so all you'll need is Internet access to participate. You can submit your question in advance of the Talk, or during the scheduled event. In either case, participating is easy!
Click here to submit your question -- it's the same page you'll visit on the 29th to watch the talk unfold!
Monday, November 15, 2010
How is life different for adults living with developmental disabilities?
How is life different for families and the millions of adults living with a developmental disability in this country? That's what Easter Seals wanted to find out. Thanks to the generous support of MassMutual Financial Group, we worked with Harris Interactive to conduct our Living with Disabilities Study.
In every measure of comparison, parents of adult children with disabilities had significantly higher levels of concern for their children than parents of adult children without disabilities -- yet services and support for these families and adults living with disability are few and far between.
The study results paint a startling picture of these families’ life-long challenges surrounding everyday life and future concerns for parents of adult children with disabilities and adults with disabilities. Many parents worry their adult children’s basic needs for employment, housing, transportation, social interactions, recreation, healthcare and financial security will not be met:
Easter Seals will use these findings to raise awareness of and advocate for the life-long services families desperately need -- working to lessen these disparities and bridge the gap for the many people living with developmental disabilities.
A full version of the study is available here. Watch the press event video and hear from Joe Mantegna, from the popular TV show Criminal Minds and the father of an adult daughter with autism, talk about what autism means to his family.
In every measure of comparison, parents of adult children with disabilities had significantly higher levels of concern for their children than parents of adult children without disabilities -- yet services and support for these families and adults living with disability are few and far between.
The study results paint a startling picture of these families’ life-long challenges surrounding everyday life and future concerns for parents of adult children with disabilities and adults with disabilities. Many parents worry their adult children’s basic needs for employment, housing, transportation, social interactions, recreation, healthcare and financial security will not be met:
• Only 11% of parents of adult children with disabilities report their child is employed full time.
• Just 6 in 10 parents of adult children with a disability rate their child’s quality of life as excellent or good (61%), compared to 8 in 10 parents of adults without a disability (82%).
• Huge gaps exist in parents of adults with disabilities’ assessment of their child’s ability to manage their own finances (34% vs. 82% parents of adults without disabilities) and have the life skills necessary to live independently (30% vs. 83% parents of adults without disabilities).
• Nearly 7 in 10 adults with disabilities (69%) live with their parent(s) or guardian; only 17% live independently -- compared to more than half of adult children without disabilities (51%).
Easter Seals will use these findings to raise awareness of and advocate for the life-long services families desperately need -- working to lessen these disparities and bridge the gap for the many people living with developmental disabilities.
A full version of the study is available here. Watch the press event video and hear from Joe Mantegna, from the popular TV show Criminal Minds and the father of an adult daughter with autism, talk about what autism means to his family.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Next SIBShop Enid is THIS Saturday at 10 a.m.
The next Sibshop Enid is coming up this Saturday November 13th from 10 am to 1 pm, with FREE pizza provided by Papa Johns. This is a great opportunity for your typical kiddos to connect to other kids who have a sibling with special needs & find support among their peers. Plus they offer childcare for your child with special needs & time for you to network with other parents or just have a breather. It's win-win all around & hope lots of families will take advantage of this great program. To learn more or register for Sat.'s session, contact Michelle Sauncy at Choice Institute at (580)-234-8880.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Swim program for students with ASD
The YMCA Swim Program for Children with ASD is looking for new students!
Here's how the program works:
1. Interested parents contact the Enid YMCA at 580-237-4645 and set up an appointment with Kathi Black or Kim Haley. This is a great time for parents to arrange to observe a current class.
2. Together they determine the individual needs of the child (what supports the child will need, how their autism is presenting itself and how that impacts their ability to enjoy the water, and what goals the family has for their child & swimming).
3. The family selects a class time (Classes are 30 minutes long and are scheduled on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 5:45; 6:15; 6:45; and 7:15 p.m.)
Students can be any age and have any type of autism spectrum disorder. The program is open to both YMCA members and non-members. Cost for 8 lessons is $35 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members.
Parents who would like to talk with a family already in the swim program are welcome to contact Theresa Sharp at 977-7479.
It is a wonderful asset to our community to have swim instructors specifically trained to assist students with autism spectrum disorders. Please encourage families interested in swimming to take advantage of this program!
Here's how the program works:
1. Interested parents contact the Enid YMCA at 580-237-4645 and set up an appointment with Kathi Black or Kim Haley. This is a great time for parents to arrange to observe a current class.
2. Together they determine the individual needs of the child (what supports the child will need, how their autism is presenting itself and how that impacts their ability to enjoy the water, and what goals the family has for their child & swimming).
3. The family selects a class time (Classes are 30 minutes long and are scheduled on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 5:45; 6:15; 6:45; and 7:15 p.m.)
Students can be any age and have any type of autism spectrum disorder. The program is open to both YMCA members and non-members. Cost for 8 lessons is $35 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members.
Parents who would like to talk with a family already in the swim program are welcome to contact Theresa Sharp at 977-7479.
It is a wonderful asset to our community to have swim instructors specifically trained to assist students with autism spectrum disorders. Please encourage families interested in swimming to take advantage of this program!
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