Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Epilepsy Resource

Do you have a child diagnosed with epilespy? If so, you will want to visit this family friendly website full of wonderful resources and information.

http://www.epilepsyandmychild.org

Government-Wide Career Fair for PEOPLE with DISABILITIES

Government-Wide Career Fair for PEOPLE with DISABILITIES

Thursday, March 10, 2011
10:00 a.m. ¬ 3:00 p.m.
Langston University- OKC Campus
4205 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5210

• The Federal Executive Board in partnership with Tinker Air Force Base and many other government agencies invite employable individuals with a disability to this exclusive Career Fair

• Many government agencies are focused on hiring people with disabilities; qualification requirements vary among agencies

• Job-Seekers will have an opportunity to connect with Federal, State and local government employers from the state of Oklahoma

• No registration is required

• Job-Seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their Resume

• Sign Language interpreters and sighted guides will be available on site

It is the policy of the United States to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for persons with disabilities.

Oklahoma families with autism on OETA

Check out the OETA program Stateline as it presents, "The Faces of Autism in Oklahoma". The program has already aired but is available on the OETA on demand page at:
http://www.oeta.tv/video.html

Oklahoma Down Syndrome Conference

Join DSACO for the 2011 Conference at the Cox Convention Center for families, self-
advocates, and professionals.

Featuring National Speakers:
Brian Skotko, M.D.
Joe Meares, D.A.D.S
Krista Flint, Inclusive Humanity
Mark Leach, D.S.A.I.A.

March 25th, 6:30 p.m.:
Keynote Presentation by Brian Skotko, M.D. with dinner and dancing!

March 26th, 8:00 a.m.:
All-day conference for families, self-advocates, and professionals with national
and local speakers.

For more information, contact
Kacy Hensley at
405-330-5025 or
khensley@dsaco.org.