For more details, a complete list of camp offerings and registration information, contact Angela Boos at Easter Seals-Goodwill at 406-657-9721 or via email at angelab@esgw.org. Space is limited in some of the camps. Scholarships are available.
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Easter Seals-Goodwill boasts array of camps, activities for special-needs children : Th... - 0 views
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It is just one of a half-dozen summer camps that Easter Seals-Goodwill is offering in Billings that caters to children with special needs. The summer roster, which runs from June through August, also includes:
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A weeklong handwriting camp for preschoolers with fine-motor challenges.
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Parents of children with special needs meet with Montana lawmakers | KRTV.com - 0 views
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GREAT FALLS -- Parents of children with special needs came together at the Capitol in Helena on Friday to advocate for improvements in Montana services for the disabled. Parents met with legislators in an effort to show them the daily struggles of getting needed services. The group met with the Children, Families, Health & Human Services Legislative Committee for a lunch before giving public testimony later in the afternoon.
About - Special Needs Apps for Kids (SNApps4Kids.com) - 0 views
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SNApps4Kids is a community of parents, therapists, doctors, and teachers who share information on how we are using the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices with children who have special needs. We have found these mobile devices to provide accessibility for children who may have been previously disengaged from the world because of challenging language, motor, or other developmental delays. Given the rising number of apps on the market and the diverse skills of children with special needs, parents have found each other to be one of the best resources for choosing apps to enhance everyday life for our children. While our group is primarily parent-driven, our efforts are naturally collaborative with the people who help our children develop particular skills — therapists and educators.
How to Find the Right Help as a Special Needs Parent | Friendship Circle -- Special Nee... - 0 views
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With about six million children requiring special education services, you may very well be the parent of a special needs child. Your journey may be difficult. How can you be sure you are getting the best care for your child? Are there programs to help your child that you don’t know about? What can you do to make yourself feel better during the extra stressful moments? Here are 8 tips that were offered by special needs parents.
Unfinished Business: Making Employment of People with Disabilities a National Priority - 0 views
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Click here to read the full report (.pdf) As we all know, children/youth with special health care needs eventually become adults, many of whom will continue to have health challenges or disabilities but will want to join the workforce. This week, in anticipation of the July 26 anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) issued a report entitled "Unfinished Business: Making Employment of People with Disabilities a National Priority." The report notes that there has been little to no change in the overall employment rates of people with disabilities since passage of the ADA almost 22 years ago. Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), announced a goal to increase the number of people with disabilities in the workforce from under five million to six million by 2015. He plans to introduce a series of bipartisan bills aimed at: improving outcomes in transitioning young adults from school to work; increasing opportunities for people with disabilities to own a business; encouraging states to be innovative with programs that provide support to people with disabilities; and providing incentives for people with disabilities to save in order to ensure their economic security.
How To Talk About Sex & Relationships With A Special Needs Child | Friendship Circle --... - 0 views
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There is often a lot of anxiety around talking to children with special needs about growing up, relationships and sex. Parents worry their children may be vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. But by teaching your child about sex and relationships you can help keep them safe. Whether your child has special needs or not, they will still hit puberty and the chances are they will have sexual feelings. Giving them the information they need to understand those feelings and channelling them appropriately is very important.
Switching Up Adapted Toys - Webinar - July 18, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to learn more and register for this webinar What:
Phil Weaver, creator of the Switchamajig, gives a rousing call to action that a wider range of toys can be adapted for a wider population of children (and fun-loving adults). Adapted toys of the world unite! You are no longer restricted to one switch, to teaching cause-and-effect, or even to helping only motor-impaired children. Rise up! Use lots of switches! Foster imaginative play! Help all sorts of special needs children explore the world with an iPad! When:
July 18, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mountain
10 Resources for Special Needs Families In The Military | Friendship Circle -- Special ... - 0 views
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Family life in the military is no easy task. Spouses are gone for long periods of time, Children need to be raised, and there is constant worry about a spouse that is deployed. In addition to all this strain, some military families have the additional challenge of raising a child with special needs. Thankfully there are a number of resources available to help. Here are 10 resources and services for special needs families in the military.
Strengthening the Circle: Including Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Confere... - 0 views
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Click here for information on the Disabilities Conference What:
Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26. This year's conference will be held in Portland Oregon in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students. When/Where:
January 29-30 2012
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220 If you have any questions call:
503-249-7606
NIPIC's Strengthening the Circle: Including Children and Young Adults with Disabilities... - 0 views
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Click here to download flyer with registration information (.pdf) What:
This year's conference will focus on methods to increase the families' participation in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities. Also addressed will be: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, and the latest research on effective classroom practices for Native American Students. Who Should Attend: Native American family members, Tribal leaders, Heath professionals, Mental health workers, Tribal and public school administers, Teachers, BIE and IHS staff, Elders and Others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0-26. When/Where:
August 14 & 15, 2012
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon
Findings from the 2009-2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs ... - 0 views
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For full information and registration click here!What:This program coincides with the data release of the 2009-2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN). Over the course of the program, four speakers will discuss the purpose, methodology, key findings, and ways to access both state and national data of the 2009-2010 NS-CSHCN.When:Thursday, January 19, 201212:30 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain Contact:Michael D. Kogan, PhD Phone 301-443-3145Email: mkogan@hrsa.gov
National Institute of Health Survey: Parenting Children and Youth with Special Needs - 0 views
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Lisa Jennings is a family leader in Massachusetts. She has been working as a parent consultant on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research project to help identify and acknowledge all of the unique experience, skills and knowledge it takes to raise a child with special needs. Part of this research includes an online survey. If you care for a child younger than 21 years of age with special needs, please consider participating. Find the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/specialneedschild.
19 Summer Tips From Special Needs Parents | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog - 0 views
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With the summer just a month away parents are starting to feel the heat. Kids will be out of school and the challenge of providing a structured and fun summer are weighing heavily on the minds of parents. To make you a little less worried Netbuddy has collected 19 tips from parents of children with special needs on who to get through the summer break.
10 Causes Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children | Friendship Circle -- Special ... - 0 views
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No one wants the words “post-traumatic stress disorder” and “children” to appear in the same sentence. But recent events like the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting are reminders that children as well as adults can be exposed to events that cause this debilitating but highly treatable mental illness. Previous posts in this series explained why I advocate for children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), explored 5 myths and misconceptions about PTSD in children, and defined both trauma and PTSD from a child’s point of view.
10 Ways to remove separation anxiety from your special needs child | Friendship Circle ... - 0 views
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For some parents of children with special needs, separation anxiety can be an emotionally intense experience that stretches over several years and limits a family’s activities. I know because I go through the whole process every day with my own children. It has been helpful to me to understand the differences between typical and atypical separation anxiety – and even more helpful to find ways to work through the anxiety not only without tears, but also with increased self-confidence and independence for my children.
212 Summer Activities for your child with Special Needs | Friendship Circle -- Special ... - 0 views
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It’s summer time and that means new routines and less structure for your child with special needs. Summer can be a season of growth and learning for you child if you structure their day in the right way. Outdoor activities, trips and family time can provide some great experiences that your child would never receive in a classroom. To help you come up with activities we scoured the web and came up with several blog posts that provide summer activities to children with special needs.
Think College For Your Child With Special Needs | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog - 0 views
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I have to admit, I have been giddy ever since I began researching college opportunities for children with special needs. How exciting! We have always told our 13-yr old daughter with Down syndrome she would be going to college some day, but it was one of those hopeful comments where I wasn’t really sure it would ever be a reality. No more! Vanderbilt, Ohio State University, University of Kentucky, Syracuse University and on and on and on. I sorted through 200 programs throughout the United States. 200! Only a few years ago, when this subject was first brought to my attention, there were a mere handful of these programs in the US. I was very surprised to see the great strides our educational community is making to make college a reality for young people with intellectual disabilities.
A Triple Aim Approach to Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care for Y... - 0 views
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More than 90% of children with chronic illness now survive into adulthood, which presents a range of challenges for individuals and for the system of care. This Issue Brief describes key unmet needs regarding a) developing chronic disease self-management skills; b) enhancing the capacity of the adult health care system to care for young adults with special health care needs; and c) reducing lapses in care during the transition period. The authors, fellows at the Stanford University Clinical Excellence Research Center, offer recommendations for improving the transition.
What is AblePlay™? | AblePlay - Play products for Children with Disabilities ... - 0 views
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AblePlayTM is a toy rating system and website that provides comprehensive information on toys for children with special needs. AblePlay was created so parents, special educators, therapists and others can make the best decisions when purchasing products for children in their lives with disabilities.
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You must register with Kelly Melius 657-9728 as space is limited.
What:
Join Easter Seals Parent Support Group for Children With Special Needs for a night out at In Good Glazes where you can relax, create, and talk with other parents. If you are interested you must register,
When:
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge