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Upcoming Events

Walk Now for Autism Speaks, Jordan Valley Park - Sat Sep 11 2010 00:00

2010 planning meetings will be held at Nova Center, 524 S. Union Avenue on the third Tuesdays of the month. (April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, and August 17). For more information contact Jason Holcomb (417) 818-0215, jason@jasonholcomb.net or Linda Barger (417) 838-8412 leenamoore@hotmail.com

Understanding the IEP Process - Town & Country - Mon Sep 13 2010 18:00

Understanding the IEP Process will be held on 09/13/09 in Town & Country at the Special School District located at 12110 Clayton Rd from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Note: Lower Level training rooms

Understanding the IEP Process - Hermann - Wed Sep 15 2010 18:00

Understanding the IEP Process will be held on 09/15/10 in Hermann at the Hermann Middle School Library located at 164 Blue Pride Dr from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Autism Alliance of KC Newly Diagnosed Parent Luncheon - Thu Sep 16 2010 00:00

Autism Alliance of KC Newly Diagnosed Parent Luncheon May 20th, July 15, September 16, November 18, 2010 New Parent Luncheon sponsored by the Autism Alliance of Greater KC Meets 11:30 am – 1 pm Offices of Sonnenschein, Nath, & Rosenthal 4520 Main Street, 11th Floor Kansas City, MO 64111 816-460-2400

Tools for Life Summit - Fri Sep 17 2010 00:00

Tools for Life Summit Truman State Office Bldg Jefferson City, MO This training is for Youth, Parents and Professionals Topics Include: Self-Determination, Person Centered Planning, Disability Awareness, Going to College, Independent Living and Getting a Job.

The Art of Effective Advocacy - Portageville - Wed Sep 22 2010 13:00

The Art of Effective Advocacy will be held on 09/22/10 in Portageville at the Headstart located at 99 Skyview Rd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

SABE Friday Field Trip - Fri Sep 24 2010 09:00

SABE KC 2010 presents:The Friday Student Field Trip for high school transition students with disabilities, transition professionals (including teachers, paraprofessionals), and family members on September 24, 2010 from 9am-3pm in Kansas City, MO at the Westin Crown Center. Self advocates from all over the nation have joined the self advocacy movement. The self advocacy movement is about people with developmental disabilities learning to speak up the right to live, work, and play in the community. SABE Self Advocates Becoming Empowered) is the US national self advocacy organization. SABE has been working hard for the full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in the community since 1990. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and past two decades of the self advocacy movement! Don’t miss the chance to miss out on this historical event that is occurring here in Missouri! SABE hosts a national conference every other year in a different state. Past conferences have been held in Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Rhode Island. This year, we are lucky enough to experience the national SABE conference in our very own state! For the first time ever, students who attend the Friday Student Field Trip at SABE KC 2010 will be able to • go to breakout sessions of their choice to learn about self advocacy, self determination, and relationships, • participate in regional meetings to see how local chapters in our region develop a unified voice, and • attend the Self-Determination Showcase. The Self-Determination Showcase is a poster session where people who have exciting projects, products, and ideas related to self-determination in their local communities. Those who attend the Self-Determination Showcase will be able to enjoy face-to-face contact with conference attendees from across the country about the innovative projects such as new ideas for living and working in the community! Registration for the Friday Student Field Trip will be $25. Registration for SABE KC 2010 is now available! If you would like more information, please visit http://www.sabekc2010.org!

How to Write Measurable Goals and Objectives - Town & Country - Mon Sep 27 2010 18:00

How to Write Measurable Goals and Objectives will be held on 09/27/10 in Town & Country at the Special School District located at 12100 Clayton Rd from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Is Your Child a Target of Bullying - Sikeston - Thu Oct 7 2010 13:00

Is Your Child a Target of Bullying will be held on 10/07/10 in Sikeston at the Sikeston Regional Office located at 112 Plaza Dr from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

"Transition and Inclusion in Autism Spectrum Disorders" - Tue Oct 12 2010 00:00

Crystal Lake, IL (Northern Chicago) With Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D., and Paula Kluth, Ph.D. For more information visit http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/crystal_lake.html

"Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders" - Thu Oct 14 2010 00:00

Brooklyn Center, MN (Minneapolis Suburb) With James Emmett, M.S. http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/brooklyn_center.html

Free Mammography Screenings - Fri Oct 15 2010 09:00

Availability is limited to 25 women per location. Priority will be given to women who are uninsured or under-insured. Screenings are 9 am to 2 pm Friday, Oct 15 Friday, Nov 5 Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital, Smithville Campus 601 S US 169 Highway, Smithville, MO Women Must register in advance through Nurse Line @ 816-932-6220

Positive Behavior Interventions - Portageville - Fri Oct 15 2010 12:00

Positive Behavior Interventions will be held on 10/15/10 in Portageville at the Headstart located at 99 Skyview Rd from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Springflied Special Education PTA Conference & Resource Fair - Sat Oct 16 2010 00:00

Saturday October 16, Springfield Special Education Parent Teacher Association Conference & Resource Fair @ SPS School Building TBA

Springfield Special Education PTA Conference & Resource Fair - Sat Oct 16 2010 00:00

Saturday October 16, Springfield Special Education Parent Teacher Association Conference & Resource Fair @ SPS School Building TBA

Behavioral Interventions for Challenging Students - Mon Oct 18 2010 00:00

"Disobedient, Disruptive, Defiant, and Disturbed Students: Behavioral Interventions for Challenging Students" With Howard Knoff, Ph.D. http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/brooklyn_center2.html

Positive Behavior Interventions - Owensville - Tue Oct 19 2010 18:00

Positive Behavior Interventions will be held on 10/19/10 in Owensville at the Gasconade County Special Services located at 712 E Highway 28 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Brain Injury: Facts, Fallacies, and New Frontier - Wed Oct 20 2010 00:00

The Brain Injury Association of Missouri 6th Annual Statewide Conference less than four months away! Please mark your calendar to participate and share the information below with colleagues, friends and family. Brain Injury: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontier October 20 – 23, 2010 St. Charles Convention Center Keynote Sessions Legislative Frontier in Missouri Joan Bray, Missouri State Senator District 24 Sleep Disorders Following Brain Injury Raman Malhotra, MD, Co-Director of the SLUCare Sleep Disorders Center and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Sports Concussions: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontier Rubin J. Echemendia, Ph.D., Founder, Penn State University Concussion Program Kevin M. Guskiewicz, PhD, ATC, Kenan Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for the Study of Retired Athlete, University of North Carolina. A Road of Recovery Michael Segal, Survivor Sponsorships and Exhibiting Sponsorships begin at $500, three days of exhibit space is available for $350 and adverting opportunities are also available. The Sponsorship Brochure will be mailed soon. If you are interested in receiving the Sponsorship Brochure, please let me know. Registration Registration Fee is the same as last year at $135 for BIA-MO Members and $185 for Non-Members for the Professional Sessions on Wednesday through Friday of the Conference. Registration Fees for Family Members ($75), Survivors ($60) and Students ($65) also remain consistent for the conference. Saturday is free for survivors, family members and professionals. Who Should Attend You and your colleagues in fields of health care, social work, mental health, rehabilitation, vocational training, job placement, personal care, residential care, and other disciplines who work with persons with brain injury. Survivors of brain injury and their families should attend, especially on Saturday, October 23. School administrators, athletic directors, coaches, umpires and referees should attend the “Sports Concussion” tract on Friday, October 22 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. CEUs Available (pending approval) Case Managers Nursing Psychologists Rehabilitation Service Providers Social Workers Speech Pathologists Vocational Counselors Survivors’ Creativity Showcase The Survivors’ Creativity Showcase and Sale will again be part of the Conference. Artist registration information will be included in the Conference Brochure. Hotel Accommodations Embassy Suites St. Louis is adjacent to the St. Charles Convention Center. A special room rate of $129 per night for the BIA-MO Statewide Conference has been negotiated. Reservations at this special rate must made by October 1, 2010 and the BIA-MO Conference must be mentioned. Your reservation can be made by calling 800-362-2779 or 636-946-5544. Additional Information Sponsorship and Exhibit information will be available in July 2010. If this will be your first time sponsoring the BIA-MO Statewide Conference, please contact me or Betsy Liberatore (BLiberatore@biamo.org) to request a Sponsorship Brochure. Registration Information will be available in August 2010. If you have not attended the BIA-MO Statewide Conference within the past two years, please contact me or Betsy Liberatore (BLiberatore@biamo.org) to request a Registration Brochure. We look forward to seeing you in October at the BIA-MO 6th Annual Statewide Conference – Brain Injury: Facts, Fallacies and New Frontier,

Free Mammography Screenings - Wed Oct 20 2010 09:00

Availability is limited to 25 women per location. Priority will be given to women who are uninsured or under-insured. Screenings are 9 am to 2 pm Wednesday, Oct 20 St. Therese Catholic Church 7207 NW Hwy 9, KC, MO Friday, Oct 15 Friday, Nov 5 Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital, Smithville Campus 601 S US 169 Highway, Smithville, MO Women Must register in advance through Nurse Line @ 816-932-6220

"Mental Illness in Children" - Fri Oct 22 2010 00:00

Appleton, WI (Northeastern WI) With Christopher Okiishi, M.D. http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/appletonwi.html

Newly Diagnosed/New to Northwest MO Parent Gathering - Sat Oct 23 2010 10:00

Is your child newly diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Have you recently moved to the Northwest Missouri area and need more information on services in our community? Are you feeling lost, confused, overwhelmed and uncertain as to what steps to take to help your child? Please join us at one of the New Parent “Meet and Greet” gatherings sponsored by the Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri. We are here to help you navigate through the maze of Autism/Asperger/PDD. These gatherings are informal and allow parent-to-parent connections regarding the impact of autism on their lives. Location: Hazel's Gourmet Coffee & Tea Company 4001 Fredrick Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64509 RSVP to Lisa Gray by calling (816)390-8019 no later than 2 pm the Tuesday prior to the meeting date if you wish to attend. additional information is available at www.kcautismservices.com and www.autismalliancewmo.org

Parents Facilitate and Youth Take Action - Town & Country - Mon Oct 25 2010 18:00

Parents Facilitate and Youth Take Action will be held on 10/25/10 in Town & Country at the Special School District located at 12110 Clayton Rd from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Note: This training is held in the lower level training rooms.

Free Mammography Screenings - Fri Nov 5 2010 09:00

Availability is limited to 25 women per location. Priority will be given to women who are uninsured or under-insured. Screenings are 9 am to 2 pm Friday, Nov 5 Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital, Smithville Campus 601 S US 169 Highway, Smithville, MO Women Must register in advance through Nurse Line @ 816-932-6220

Behavioral Interventions for Challenging Students - Tue Nov 9 2010 00:00

"Disobedient, Disruptive, Defiant, and Disturbed Students:Behavioral Interventions for Challenging Students" With Howard Knoff, Ph.D. in West Des Moines, IA. For more information visit http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/west_des_moines2.htmlDi

Autism Alliance of KC Newly Diagnosed Parent Luncheon - Thu Nov 18 2010 00:00

Autism Alliance of KC Newly Diagnosed Parent Luncheon May 20th, July 15, September 16, November 18, 2010 New Parent Luncheon sponsored by the Autism Alliance of Greater KC Meets 11:30 am – 1 pm Offices of Sonnenschein, Nath, & Rosenthal 4520 Main Street, 11th Floor Kansas City, MO 64111 816-460-2400

Newly Diagnosed/New to Northwest MO Parent Gathering - Sat Dec 11 2010 10:00

Is your child newly diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Have you recently moved to the Northwest Missouri area and need more information on services in our community? Are you feeling lost, confused, overwhelmed and uncertain as to what steps to take to help your child? Please join us at one of the New Parent “Meet and Greet” gatherings sponsored by the Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri. We are here to help you navigate through the maze of Autism/Asperger/PDD. These gatherings are informal and allow parent-to-parent connections regarding the impact of autism on their lives. Location: Hazel's Gourmet Coffee & Tea Company 4001 Fredrick Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64509 RSVP to Lisa Gray by calling (816)390-8019 no later than 2 pm the Tuesday prior to the meeting date if you wish to attend. additional information is available at www.kcautismservices.com and www.autismalliancewmo.org