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:: Events - Indiana

ANDKids Free World Film Festival - South Bend, IN (Notre Dame) - July 21-24, 2010
Breakthrough Parenting of Children with Special Needs - Hobart, IN - July 26-29, 2010
2010 INDATA Statewide Assistive Technology Conference - Indianapolis, IN - July 29-30, 2010
7th Annual LOGAN's Run - South Bend, IN - August 7, 2010
Through the Eyes of Special Kids Support Breakfast "Guardianship" - Anderson, IN - August 7, 2010
4th Annual Struggling Learner Conference - Indianapolis, IN - August 28, 2010
Down Syndrome Indiana "More Than Shared Classrooms" - Indianapolis, IN - September 18, 2010
Through the Eyes of Special Kids "2011 Disability Resource Fair" - Anderson, IN - March 5, 2011

:: Events - National

"Guardianship: Is It Needed or Is There Another Way" - Free SABE Conference Call - July 21, 2010

Free SABE Conference Call July 21st

"Guardianship: Is It Needed Or Is There Another Way?"

Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities says that persons with disabilities have legal capacity on an equal basis with others, and that they cannot lose this capacity simply because of a disability. Speakers on this call will address how the treaty promotes supportive decision-making so folks can avoid guardianship. Learn about tools you can use as alternatives to guardianship.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT)

The call is free but you need to sign up. To sign up, call (888) 869-1198 and tell the person your ID number is 84855318 or to register online go to http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/84855318.

Easter Seals and Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) host the conference call. The call is for self-advocates and families. The calls are part of a Family Support Grant funded by the Administration on Development Disabilities.

ANDKids World Film Festival at Notre Dame, IN July 21-24, 2010

ANDkids World Film Festival is free, family fun that inspires children and youth through the universal language of film! Children of all ages are invited to express their creativity in hands-on activities, discuss the films and embrace the whole wide world without leaving their seat.

With four days of film programs to choose from every kid and former kid is sure to find something to love among our hand-picked selection of shorts and feature film programs.

An all-out celebration of children, ANDkids showcases the richness and diversity of international film by, for and about kids! The ANDkids World Film Festival is proudly supported by the South Bend Tribune.

Films are presented in various languages from around the world.

For more information, visit http://performingarts.nd.edu/ANDkids/

Center for Possibilities - Parenting workshop in Hobart, IN - July 26-29, 2010

Breakthrough Parenting of Children with Special Needs
For all families that have children with special needs, aged 0-11
@ Center for Possibilities
Monday, July 26th through Thursday, July 29th
9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
(during Let's Play Preschool Summer Camp at the Hobart YMCA)

Raising a child with special needs can provide many rewards along with numerous struggles. This program will focus on redesigning your expectations, advocating for your child, focusing on your family and planning for the future.

Presented by Christine Cangiano, parent of 2 children, including a 6 year old child with Down Syndrome. She has a Masters degree in Counseling and has worked for several years at helping families achieve their best.

The program is free. Babysitting will be provided but you must pre-register by calling (219) 962-5751.

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2010 INDATA Statewide Assistive Technology Conference

Indiana Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225
July 29-30, 2010

EXPRESS YOURSELF Through Assistive Technology

FREE Assistive Technology Conference, Hosted by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads
Held at the Indiana Convention Center on July 29 and 30, 2010

More than 50 assistive technology vendors share information about assistive technology products, funding resources, advocacy and education. More than 30 hours of educational sessions and presentations are available. Topics include: Augmentative Communication, Aging, Employment, Education, Independent Living, Policy and Implementation, Recreation, Research and Web Accessibility. Visit www.eastersealstech.com and click on "Annual Assistive Technology Conference" for a schedule of presentations.

Pre-registration for this FREE event is required. Go to http://indataconference.eventbrite.com and click "Register." You can view the presentation schedule at www.eastersealstech.com under "Annual Assistive Technology Conference."

Registration includes:

a complimentary breakfast and lunch
over 30 hours of educational sessions
entrance to the Game Accessibility Arcade (Thursday, July 29th ONLY)
attendance at the Lunch Ceremony with Keynote Speaker John Bramblitt (Thursday, July 29th ONLY)
access to the Exhibit Hall, packed with over 50 vendors of assistive technology products (Thursday, July 29th ONLY)

CEU's and LEU's will be offered for attending this event. For more information contact Sara Croft, Conference Coordinator, at 888-466-1314.

LOGAN CENTER 7th Annual Run August 7, 2010 7th Annual LOGAN's Run
(10K Run • 5K Run/Walk • 1 Mile Run Walk)
Saturday, August 7, 2010
South Bend, Indiana

The 7th Annual LOGAN's Run will start and finish at the Stepan Center at the University of Notre Dame. LOGAN's Run features the only community running and walking event that takes part entirely on the Notre Dame campus. The unique course is designed as a campus run and will be unlike any other road race. Your footsteps along the way will take you among the shadows of the Golden Dome, Notre Dame Stadium, and the Library. The 10K course also offers a trail run around both lakes. For more information on the course, contact Matt Harrington or call Matt at (574) 289-4831.

For more information/register, visit http://runwithlogan.org/

Through the Eyes of Special Kids
Support Breakfast

Guardianship

Saturday, August 7, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bethany Christian Church-Fireside Room
1920 North Rangeline Road
Anderson, IN 46012

For information, call: (765) 602-5542
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4th Annual Struggling Learner Conference

Burge Terrace Baptist Church
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Keynote Speaker: Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP

Workshops include:

How to identify the signs a child is showing that indicates an processing problem
How to find which of the child's Four Learning Gates may be blocked--visual, auditory, writing (even dysgraphia) or focusing/behavior learning gates
Determining if a child is "Gifted with a Glitch"
How to open a child's blocked learning gate using therapies that have been proven over the past 20 years
How Right Brain Teaching strategies work to help a child learn much more easily
How to help a child with Sensory Integration or Sensory Processing issues that are causing them to work too hard to stay focused or to keep their nervous system under control
How to help a child that is expereinceing behavior (frequent melt downs) or focusing issues due to a lack of the important neurotransmitter, Serotonin (the "feel good" neurotransmitter), or due to early and prolonged antibiotic use, common food allergies or an essential fatty acid deficiency

Registration Information:

Conference Location: Burge Terrace Baptist Church, 9345 Brookville Road, Indianapolis. (Two miles east of Interstate 465 on Highway 52 (Brookville Road).

Early Registration: On or before August 6, 2010 is $50 per person. Spouse may attend for $15. Registration includes lunch and booklet.

Late Registration: After August 6, 2010 registration is $50 or $65 per couple. LUNCH WILL NOT BE INCLUDED.

Cancellation Fee: Cancellations after August 6, 2010 will be charged a $10 cancellation fee.

Registration and check in begins at 8:00 a.m.

Child care will not be provided.

For more information, visit http://www.joyquestonline.org/events.html

"More Than Shared Classrooms"
Strategies for Educating Students with Disabilities
Sponsored by Down Syndrome Indiana and INSOURCE

Down Syndrome Indiana's One Day Conference for Parents & Educators
Saturday, September 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ruth Lilly Auditorium at Riley Children's Hospital
702 Barnhill Drive
Indianapolis, IN

Topics covered will include:

Promoting inclusive practices at your child's school
Placement options
Understanding the IEP Process
Creating effective IEP goals
Behavior Intervention Strategies
Behavior Support Plans
Accommodations that work
- Assessments
- Grading
- Assignments
Curriculum adaptations that work
Best practices on communicating with educators
District wide inclusion strategies
Guided learning

Guest Speaker: Michael Remus, national consultant and author of several books on inclusion who has served in various roles, such as general education teacher, special education teacher, school principal, college instructor, school district special education director, and is also the parent of 2 children with disabilities.

Registration is $30 per attendee which includes lunch, a copy of Michael Remus' book and seminar. CEUs available through Indiana University for an additional $15. Limited scholarships available.