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When someone says "it counts," it means something has value and importance. "It" makes a difference and matters. When a person says "make it count," they usually mean that whatever they are doing or experiencing, they are going to make the most of the opportunity. They want to make the experience meaningful. This webinar takes these two ideas to remind participants of how valuable and important it is to give people access to core vocabulary. By giving them core vocabulary and then teaching them to use core words, it counts because it makes an important difference in that person's communication skills and ultimately their life. This webinar demonstrates how to make the most of the different activities that are part of special education programs and make them count by using these activities as opportunities to practice use of core vocabulary. A four-step process will be discussed for providing access to core, selecting activities, establishing communication goals, and scripting the activities. Videos will be used to demonstrate use of core in activities. Additional ideas will be presented for integrated core into additional classroom routines (e.g., choice making, social etiquette, etc.).

When:
Thursday, February 20, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
$49.00

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What:
Dr. James Rimmer, Director of the Lakeshore Foundation/University of Alabama at Birmingham Research Collaborative will be speaking on the different barriers and improvements in physical activity in individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). He has been developing and overseeing physical activity programs for people with disabilities for over thirty years. Many studies have found that being overweight is highly prevalent in adults with IDD.  He will explore factors that play a role in reduced physical activity and discuss lifestyle choices and organizational change to improve the health of people with IDD.  When:
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free

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What:
Sibshops is an opportunity for brothers and sisters (ages 6-12) of children with a disability or special health need to enjoy friendship, activities and learning together. This Sibshop is focused on exploring feelings. Activities include swimming, a guest speaker, and sibtree. Lunch is provided. For swimming activity, bring your own swimsuit (changing rooms available) and towel. Flotation devices provided, but participants may also bring their own. Children will be grouped according to swimming skills and all groups will be supervised. When:
Saturday, February 9th, 2013
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Central Where:
Children's Care Hospital and School
2501 West 26th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Cost:
This is a free event, however, pre-registration is required. Contact:
1-800-640-4553
www.sdparent.org

November 12th - Implementing AAC in the Classroom  with Kelly Fonner, Consultant, Fonner Consulting & Training     OVERVIEW:  Challenges are often met when introducing AAC systems from the clinical or
"speech-room" setting into the busy environment of the classroom. The "real-world" of
communication does not always play out easily for the student using AAC. Whether they are using
lo-tech or hi-tech systems there are strategies that can assist staff and families in bringing AAC into
the school day.  During this webinar you will learn to evaluate the AAC-using student's day by
communication contexts and reevaluate the possibilities of how your student can more effectively
communicate, learn vocabulary or communication strategies during the typical activities of their
school day.   
Exciting two part webinar series on Reading Comprehension with Scott Marfilius. It is recommended
that both webinars be attended. The content for these two webinars come from Scott's highly
acclaimed three hour workshop.          REGISTER ONLINE     http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0015DFd8XTzVJ3rQKTZEMzE53P63vyJ

Click here to download the Games for the Visually Impaired Guidelines (.pdf) What:
The Games for the Visually Impaired is held each spring at the Montana School for the Deaf & Blind campus in Great Falls. Athletes from around the state compete in track and field, gymnastics, gym activities, swimming and bowling. This is a competitive event for blind and low vision students ranging in age from 3-21. The VI Games is an uplifting and confidence-boosting weekend for participants, and the MSDB staff provides lots of support for the kids. Personnel from Malmstrom Air Force Base assist athletes in their individual events. Volunteers are willing to swim and run with athletes. Any student with a visual impairment is welcome to participate in the event. When/Where:
May 4-5, 2012
The School for the Deaf and the Blind
Great Falls, MT Register:
http://www.msdb.mt.gov/campus/extracurricular-activities.html

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Impairments in vision can result in decreased independence and safety during daily activities, including ADL, IADL, work, leisure, and social participation. Low vision rehabilitation addresses these needs for independence and safety through the optimization of residual vision, utilization of assistive technology, and adaptations to the environment to compensate for vision loss. The interaction between the person, the task, and the environment and finding the perfect balance between these key components can be challenging. This webinar will provide a greater understanding of how assistive technology can promote independence and safety during daily activities for adults with vision impairment with emphasis on understanding the dynamic interaction of person, task, and environment for clinical application. This session is intended to be at an introductory level and is appropriate for all levels of practice. When:
Thursday, April 5, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mountain

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What:
The purpose of the listings is to provide families, particularly with low-incomes, with an affordable opportunity to become acquainted with the wide range of activities and programs offered throughout the Missoula community for parent-child interactions, family self-sufficiency, recreation, and wellness for adults & children.

When:
March to Mid-April 2012

Where:
See attached brochure for information on locations!

Contact:
Mary-Glynn Cromwell, Program Manager
Phone: 251-9410, ext. 302
Email: maryglynnc@ravalliheadstart.org

Katy Griffith, AmeriCorps
Phone: 251-9410, ext. 319 
Email: americorpsehs@ravalliheadstart.org

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Sibshops is an opportunity for brothers and sisters (ages 6-12) of children with a disability or special health need to enjoy friendship, activities and learning together. Activities include art, music, zumba dancing and other creative projects. When:
Saturday, April 27, 2013
10:30 am - 1:30 pm Mountain Where:
Ramkota Hotel
3200 W Maple St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57107 Cost:
Free of charge  

Click here to register for this webinar What: In this webinar Sarah Yates and Jennifer Li will be speaking about NACCHO's programs designed to help promote the integration of individuals with disabilities into local public health programs and activities. These programs include a learning community with two modules - one focusing on obesity prevention and physical activity promotion, while the other encompasses emergency planning and preparedness for individuals with disabilities. They will share lessons learned from health departments that have implemented inclusive health programs in their own communities and demonstrate how they can be utilized within your own organization/family/etc. NACCHO's toolbox, which has over 80 tools pertaining to health and disability, will also be showcased as a great online resource for free training materials, reports, fact sheets, and more. When: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost: Free

Click here to download registration to Advanced PECS What:
This interactive workshop is perfect for professionals and/or parents who have previously attended the PECS Basic Training and want to address specific PECS implementation challenges and expand the use of PECS across a wide range of activities and setting.  Pyramid's skilled instructor will lead group discussions and video analyses regarding practical and resourceful solutions, and innovative problem solving strategies for complex PECS implementation situations.  The workshop will further provide practical ideas for advance lessons in expanding the learners' language and communication within functional activities, and essential tools in identifying communication opportunities across the day.  Participants will leave the training with innovative and creative ideas on how to successfully problem solve PECS implementation and how to take PECS to the next level When/Where:
October 18-19, 2012
Willson Board Room
Willson School
404 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT Target Audience: Teachers Classroom assistants Occupational Therapists Speech Language Pathologists Parents Contact:
Registration Information call:
Dorothy at (406) 227-7322
General information call:
Denielle at (406) 587-4970  

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What:
Come and join us in this interactive training which will include:
Representatives from Montana's Office of Public Instruction, Special Education Division, detailing transition activities as required by law. A case study presentation by Libby Johnson, illustrating best practices in developing an effective transition plan. Facilitated transition planning with Margaret Tryon, Dale Anderson, and Libby Johnson. This session is for teams that have been identified by the Region III Cooperative Directors. The selected teams will bring current IEPs and work with the facilitators to brain storm possible goals and activities that are individualized, meet transition requirements, and are considered best practice.

When/Where:
December 1, 2012
MSU Billings Campus
College Of Ed Bldg Rm 122
Billings, MT

Contact:
Contact Debra Miller
657-2072
dmiller@msubillings.edu

What:
Families in Partnership Inc. is gearing up for the 6th annual Families in Partnership Early Childhood Fair (formerly The Prenatal to Five Fair). We are looking for community resources who might want to participate by entering to have a table with information and children's activities. The theme for the fair is "Plant a seed and watch it grow." The idea of the early childhood fair is to provide community resources, in one location, at one time, at no cost. The fair is met to be fun, but informational and connect young families to needed community resources. A few of the many opportunities available at the fair are a kids zumba class (MAC), Libby Fire Department puppet show, Frontier Communications kids fingerprint kits, Quasadillas by Rosita's, face painting and more. There are no fees for having a table at the fair, but we require that you do not sell anything at your table; rather, offer free information and children's activities. When:
Saturday, April 28, 2012 Contact:
Call Karen at 293-6242 or email at karenm1993@yahoo.com for more information and to sign up to have a table.

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The 8th Games for Health Conference is comprised of three-days of events. The overall conference is the anchor event of our multi-event Games Beyond Entertainment Week. The core Games for Health Conference. Featuring two days of talks, more than 400 attendees and 40 sessions provided by an international array of over 60 speakers cutting across a wide range of activities in health and health care. Topics include: Active gaming Rehab & physical therapy Disease management Health behavior change Bio-feedback Epidemiology Training Cognitive exercise Nutrition Health education When/Where:
June 12-14, 2012
101 Harborside Drive
Boston, MA 02128

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Research shows that individuals who develop strong vocabulary skills are very successful in life. Being able to understand words and phrases to expand knowledge and build linguistic competence is an essential skill for every learner. Moreover, improving vocabulary is imperative for students with special needs. Building vocabulary requires practice and repetition. How can we make such a task more engaging, effective, interactive, and enjoyable? BY USING GAMES. In this session we will explore numerous vocabulary activities that are built in "game type" formats. Participants will learn how to create different activities using apps, web-based tools, and various software applications. We will also discuss how to use such resources in the classroom. In addition, participants will receive templates to build their own vocabulary games.

When:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
$49.00 - Live Broadcast

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What:
Children and parents are invited to this fun evening filled with pumpkin painting, games, bounce house and refreshments. Enjoy the shrine train (weather permitting) as well as other fun activities for children of all abilities.

When:
Friday, October 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Shrine Auditorium
1125 Broadwater Ave.
Billings, MT 59102

Cost:
Activity Tickets will be .50 each, Pumkins for Kids Celebration Dinner will be the following night at the Big Horn Resort. Tickets are $40.00 and the night will include a dinner, silent &live auction as well as large pumpkins designed by local artists.