Washington, DC – This month, The Arc officially announced the affiliation of AWARE, Inc. in Montana as a state chapter. The affiliation of AWARE will mark the first time in over a decade that The Arc will have a statewide presence in Montana.
“We are very excited to have such a strong partner in Montana and look forward to working with AWARE. Together, The Arc and AWARE will help provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Montana a powerful voice,” said Peter V. Berns, CEO of The Arc.
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42 Great Down Syndrome Resources You Should Know About | Friendship Circle -- Special N... - 0 views
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March 21st marks World Down Syndrome Day on the Special Needs Calendar. World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The day is is focused on raising awareness for individuals with Down Syndrome. In preperation for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day we gathered together 42 Down Syndrome resources.
Babble.com: 8 Things I Wish Your Kids Knew About Autism - 0 views
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April is known as Autism Awareness Month, but this year there's a movement to re-brand it Autism Acceptance Month. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), an advocacy group for and by people with autism, is calling for April to be a "celebration of Autistic culture and community." For me, this resonates a lot more than Autism Awareness Month. I'm already very much aware of autism. Two of my four kids have Asperger's syndrome, and I've been living and breathing autism awareness for quite some time now. So have my husband, our two kids with ASDs, their siblings, our entire extended family, and our friends.
Learn the Signs. Act Early. The Importance of Developmental Screening - Webinar - April... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar
What:
This broadcast will incorporate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Learn the Signs. Act Early. (LTSAE) messages as well as NYS specific resources to increase awareness about LTSAE and importance of understanding developmental milestones and making appropriate and timely referrals when there is a concern. The broadcast will also highlight resources in New York State. Parents and professionals tend to frame healthy development of children in terms of height, weight, and language acquisition. Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended universal screening for development and for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) since 2006, the majority of children are not being screened by standardized screening tools. In addition to screening, when a concern is raised, parents and professionals are not aware of the importance of early intervention or the availability of resources. The broadcast will highlight information about ASD and general developmental screening, including many free resources available for parents to better understand their child's development through the age of five years old, as well as materials to help parents talk with their child's health care provider about any concerns. For professionals, the broadcast will highlight the importance of routine developmental screening and resources for them and parents with whom they work. Learning Objectives
After viewing this program viewers will be able to: List important developmental milestones in early childhood (before the age of three). Explain the importance of using standardized developmental screening tests at routine well-child visits at 9, 18, and 24 months of age.</l
Supporting RtI: Phonological Awareness and Phonics Strategies - Great Falls, Havre - De... - 0 views
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Click here to register and get more information!What:Free training for general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, parents andothers who work with elementary age children.Any reading program can be “powered up” when delivered with effective instructional techniques. Participants will review the “Big Five” strands of reading instruction with a particular focus on phonological awareness and phonics. They will learn and practice evidence-based, explicit teaching techniques, practice, and activities that can increase student learning whether used with large groups, small groups or individual students.When and Where:8:30 AM - 3:00 PM MountainDecember 7th, 2011 - Great Falls, MT - Hampton InnDecember 8th, 2011 - Havre, MT - Fifth Ave Christian ChurchContact:Aileen CouchPhone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322Email: cspd@havre.k12.mt.us
ARC conference - Billings - Oct. 17-18, 2013 - 0 views
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The Arc Montana is organizing an Arc Conference for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Self-advocates and experts will seak about important issues such as: Special education transition, personal success, entrepreneurship, abuse and violence prevention, and employment opportunities.
When:
October 17-18, 2013
Where:
Billings
Contact:
Mary Caferro at (406) 461-2384 or mcaferro@aware-inc.org
KPAX | Missoula event raises autism awareness - 0 views
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"MISSOULA - What do music, mimes, and Monte the Bear have in common? They were all at the Spring Hullabaloo Two on Saturday, an autism awareness event that was hosted by the University of Montana Networking Club."
NAMI Walk raises $118,000 for mental health awareness - 0 views
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Donations continued to come in hours after Sunday’s NAMI Walk. By evening, the tally was up to $118,000 raised to help generate resources and awareness for those with mental illness.“This has been our best walk ever,” said Matt Kuntz, executive director of NAMI Montana, as he admired the crowd gathered at Memorial Park.Before the walk began, $86,000 had already been raised.More than 2,300 people of all ages from across the state laced up their sneakers to participate in the 5K.
Light it up Blue for Autism Awareness | News, Sports, Weather for Great Falls, Helena, ... - 0 views
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. Yet, for as far as we've come in learning about this unique disorder -- much more is still a mystery to us. That's why the puzzle piece is such an appropriate image for Autism awareness, since just like no two puzzle pieces are the same, no two people with Autism are the same.
Autism awareness advocates plan to "Light It Up Blue" | KRTV.com | Great Falls, Montana - 0 views
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Volunteers are spending part of Tuesday staffing a booth at Great Falls College-MSU to raise awareness about autism in our community. The volunteers are available for students and others who have questions about autism.
New Miss Montana pushing disability awareness | KPAX.com | Missoula, Montana - 0 views
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"Recognize disability, promote opportunities. Our previous title-holder Alex Wiseman and she was a woman with autism and helped spread her message. It's cool being her successor. My message is more to the neuro-typical person on how they can incorporate disabilities as an opportunity and learn from one another." Her family are the ones who have shaped the path she takes as her older sister has mild to severe autism. Pope is a senior at Minnesota State University where she is studying special education. With her nomination to represent Montana, her studies will take a back seat for a year. "It's absolutely crazy the things I've learned and my friends have learned through being involved with my family. That's what I want to help promote in communities-- is that inclusion," Pope said.
From Awareness to Respect | Disability.Blog - 0 views
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The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act considers the issues of “self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life” for individuals with developmental disabilities. All of these values presume respect for people with developmental disabilities. Where respect is lacking, self determination and independence are often denied. Integration and inclusion without respect become merely symbolic. As we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2012, it is clear we have achieved much over the past 50 years, but we still have far to go before we can claim full success.
Ten Disability Awareness Lessons Learned From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Friendship ... - 0 views
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My children and I just finished reading a new book titled, “My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Martin Luther King III. It’s a warm, intimate biography that explains a turning point in American history from the perspective of a child. At the heart of the book are the lessons that Dr. King modeled for us in his lifetime regarding nonviolence, personal excellence, interdependence and justice.
Ask the Expert: Increasing Awareness and Decreasing Stigma of ADHD - Webinar - Sept. 16... - 0 views
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As we observe ADHD Awareness Week, please join us this Thursday, September 16th, at 12:00 pm (Mountain time) for our monthly Ask the Expert online chat. To join the chat, please click here at 1:45 pm (Eastern time) the day of the chat and follow the instructions on that page. This is an online chat only and no pre-registration is required!
Buddy Walk at Dehler Park - Billings - Oct. 2nd, 2010 - 0 views
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Full brochure and registration information (PDF) Please join us to help support the first annual Billings Buddy Walk. The Buddy Walk (www.buddywalk.org) was established by the National Down Syndrome Society to help celebrate Down syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. We have teamed up with YESKIDS (www.yeskids-mt.com), a local organization who's mission is to raise awareness and support for families that have loved ones with Down Syndrome and other genetic disorders here in Yellowstone county and Eastern Montana. The Billings Buddy Walk will be at Dehler Park on Saturday October 2nd. Registration begins at 10AM and the WALK starts at 11AM. There will be food and fun activities for the kids and adults. Our goal is to walk one mile together to raise awareness and meet others who's lives have been changed by someone "Xtra Special". The cost to register is $10 per person and includes a Buddy Walk T-shirt. There is no cost for "Xtra Special" individuals to register and they will receive a free T-shirt. Please register by September 5th in order to get your t-shirt ordered. Registrations received after September 5th may not receive a T-shirt.
Addressing Needs Of Those With Autism Tops Awareness Month - Disability Scoop - 0 views
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The president’s top health official is calling on the nation to “rededicate” itself to addressing the needs of those with autism. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius called autism “an urgent public health challenge” in a statement marking the start of autism awareness month in April.
KPAX Missoula | Montana joins autism awareness event - 0 views
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HELENA - Montana's Capitol joined buildings around the world to raise awareness about autism on Thursday night.
The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism: I Want to Tell You a Secret About Autism Awareness - 0 views
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I want to tell you a secret about Autism Awareness. I'm telling you because you have a stake in the autism community; whether you touch one or many lives, you can change them, you are powerful. And, like me, you care. You want to make a difference -- for yourself, for your child, for someone you love, for someone who depends on you. And you can make a difference, you will, if you keep this cornerstone of Autism Awareness in mind at all times. Ready? Here it is: Behavior is communication. That's it. That's all. That's everything.
Autism Awareness Month: Advances in Treatment Research - Webcast - April 21, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to download the flyer (PDF) What: The National Institute of Mental Health is hosting a lecture in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services’ month-long focus on raising autism awareness. Join us for this discussion on recent advances in autism treatment and research. When: Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:30-9:30am Mountain How to view: This event will also be by live videocast and archived for later viewing at http://videocast.nih.gov. Speakers: Susan Swedo, M.D. NIMH Pediatrics and Developmental Neuroscience Branch Rebecca Landa, Ph.D. Kennedy Krieger Institute
AND Monday, January 14, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
From set up to ideas for classroom use, free, easy-to-use web-based student response apps and programs accessible from iPads, Android tablets, computers and other devices for teaching and assessment will be demonstrated. Learn how to utilize programs (from apps allowing you to run video, sound and drawing tools in a quiz on iPads, to programs that can be run from any and all devices at the same time from the Web) to keep students from falling behind, give them a voice in the classroom discussion, generate reports and monitor progress, even during the classroom lesson. PRESENTER: DAN HERLIHY Is Your Head in the Clouds?? This can be a Good Thing! 90 MINUTES
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