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Children with disabilities require and need recreation the same as other children.  Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“A.D.A.”), your child is entitled to attend any camp or activity that non-disabled children attend, with modifications, and with a few exceptions. It is highly critical that you discuss any needed modifications way before the first day of camp, so the entity has time to make the necessary preparations.  Enter into discussions taking a team approach, as you will be entrusting your child to this program all summer.  Be reasonable in your requests, and remember, just because your friend’s child is doing it, the program may not be a good fit for your child, even with modifications. This article will illustrate for you who is protected by the A.D.A, the modifications required under the law, and how to prevent discrimination.  

Autism Speaks Announces Second Annual Baker Summer Camp Scholarship Program New York, N.Y. (January 20, 2011) – Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced its second annual Autism Speaks Baker Summer Camp Program, which will offer up to $3000 in funds to eligible camps to go towards scholarships for financially disadvantaged children with autism.

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Summer Science Discovery Day Camps keep kids learning and having fun throughout the summer. Week-long programs are filled with field trips, exploration outdoors, science experiments, arts and crafts, and games. Programs are available for students entering kindergarten through 8th grade. Visit our website for camp descriptions and registration information or call 406-327-0405.

We are pleased to announce a summer class presented online by Gail McGregor of the University of Montana on Standards-Based IEPS.  It is an excellent and reasonably priced opportunity for graduate credits and meaningful professional development for special education teachers, content teachers, special education directors and coops, and other educators who work with students with special needs. This course is designed to introduce general and special education teachers to the concept of standard-based IEPs and is organized around a series of five webcasts that have been created for the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI).  Supplementary readings and course assignments are designed to complement the information in the webinars.  The course syllabus and webinars are on the OPI website at: http://www.opi.mt.gov/Curriculum/MontCAS/MontCAS_Presents.html#gpm1_3  This course will be offered through the Office of Public Instruction and the University of Montana.  The Office of Public Instruction will provide the environment for the online learning communities that are part of the course.  The environment for the learning communities will be Adobe Connect webinars.  Students will need to have Flash Player and the Adobe Connect Add-in installed on their computers and have a microphone and speakers in order to participate in the learning communities.  OPI will assist participants in connecting and has microphones for check-out if needed.  Participants may take the course for renewal units through OPI or graduate credits through the University of Montana, and the grading option is a traditional letter grade.  Registration and payment for graduate credit is also through the University of Montana. The cost for two graduate credits is $135. We plan to offer this class in the summer, but need information from you regarding which session will work best for the majority of students that plan to take the course either for renewal units or graduate credits.  May 23-June 24..............................First Five-Week Summer Session June 27-July 29............................Second Five-Week Summer Session May 23-July 29.....................................Ten-Week Summer Session Please email Karen Richem if you are interested in the course and the session you prefer by Wednesday, May 11, 2011.  The session with the most interest will be offered.  Contact information for Karen:  krichem@mt.gov or 406-444-0748

As the warm weather arrives, are you ready for summer camp? Children and adults of all ages may want to attend camp or summer programs. When people have seizures or other neurological problems, you will want to look carefully at the types of programs and the setting in relation to the person’s epilepsy. Can the camp manage seizures and safety appropriately?

You can visit http://weekendforfamilies.com/ for complete information on this event!What:Join us for a weekend filled with fun for the whole family. Parents will have a one-stop shop for all their kids' summer camp and activity signups. Don't miss this opportunity to capture your prime audience. Booth rates increase March 1, so don't delay.It is a weekend designed to be a place where there's something for everyone in the family and a whole lot of fun, shopping, playing, and laughing. It will be Billings' first all-family expo showcasing over 100 booths in our new tradeshow, a family comedy night and more! Billings has never seen an expo like this! Purchase a ticket or reserve your booth today!When:Saturday, April 21, 20129:00 am - 6:30 pmSunday, April 22, 201210:00 am - 4:00 pmWhere:Montana Pavilion at Metra ParkBillings, MTContact:Weekend for FamiliesPhone: (406) 696-6585Website: weekendforfamilies.com

You can register here starting March 19, 2012What:At the 2012 MBI Summer Instiute, you will have a chance to experience great speakers, while gaining knowledge on a variety of subjects, such as: Instructional strategies, integrated school mental health, positive school-wide behavior plans, creating school-wide discipline plans, among several others. When:June 18-22, 2012Where:Montana State University-BozemanContact:Susan Bailey-Anderson at 1-888-231-9393 ext. 2046Marcy Otten at 406-529-0774 Click here to view the Save the Date for more information!

Download the flyer here!What:Dancers, choreographers and teachers with and without disabilities from the US and abroad are invited to attend  AXIS' annual Summer Intensive located within a thriving dance and disability hub. This week-long creative laboratory is guaranteed to push your limits and break new ground as you experiment, collaborate, and create. Attendees will participate in a creative exchange alongside AXIS' talented dancers as all share their knowledge and experience. Includes: Physically Integrated Contact Improvisation Technique, Choreography & Performance Evening Video/Film Showing Final Informal Showing Apply by April 24th, 2012, 5pm:www.axisdance.org/education_summerintensive.phpSpaces are limited and will fill fastWhen:August 5-11, 2012Where:Oakland, CAContact:Phone: (510) 625-0110Email: info@axisdance.org