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What:
The Montana Office of Public Instruction's State Title I Conference When:
April 24th - 25th, 2013 Where:
Heritage Inn
1700 Fox Farm Road 
Great Falls, MT 59404 Cost:
The cost of the conference is $125 per person. Electronic registration will close on April 14, 2013, at midnight.

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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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Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer, a Professor and Director for the Center for Nursing Research at Villanova University's College of Nursing, will be speaking to us about the health issues affecting women with disabilities throughout their lifespan. She will touch on the more common age-related issues, such as osteoporosis, which is highly prevalent in woman with disabilities due to factors such as by immobility, use of antiepileptics, lower bone mineral density and bone loss. She will also be discussing the regular health screenings that all woman need to maintain throughout their lives and the importance behind these necessary screenings, including breast health/check-ups, pap smears and gynecology visits. Please join us to learn more about the preventative measures and practices that all women with intellectual disabilities should be receiving.  When:
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free

What:
Sibshops are a FUN and ENERGETIC day where kids who have a sibling with a disability get together to play games, eat pizza, and talk about the unique experiences they have in common.  The focus of the day is on having fun with a friendly emphases on talking about siblings. When:
Saturday, February 9th, 2013
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Mountain Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill Children's Services
800 Kensington, Suite 100,
Missoula, MT 59801 Cost:
Admission is $10.00
Lunch will be provided Contact:
For additional information and to register, please contact
Abbey Hood at abigailh@esgw.org or call 406-217-8768

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Easter Seals will be conducting two social skills groups for ages 8-12 and 13-16. The groups are based off of Michelle Garcia Winner's "Think Social!" curriculum and are designed around meeting each child's individual needs using their strengths and areas of special interest as a starting point. When:
February 6th - March 30th, 2013
Ages 8-12: Wednesdays 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Mountain
Ages 13-16: Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill Children's Services
800 Kensington, Suite 100,
Missoula, MT 59801 Cost:
$200.00 for 8 week session Contact:
For additional information and to register, please contact
Abbey Hood at abigailh@esgw.org or call 406-217-8768

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The webinar will focus on 2 critical aspects of family participation in Part C systems and services. The first involves caregiver understanding and orientation to their rights and responsibilities as recipients of Part C services. The second aspect speaks to effective family involvement in local and state interagency coordinating councils. The presenters include a current and past members of the Board of the Early Intervention Family Alliance. Both will discuss in detail their state curricula on family involvement trainings they have conducted over the past several years as well as the outcomes of these efforts. When:
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free  

What:
Guided tour and activities for SEPTA families at the Museum of the Rockies. This is a free event and a lot of fun for all ages. When:
Saturday, January 19th, 2013
10:00 am-12:00 pm   Where:
Museum of the Rockies
600 West Kagy Boulevard 
Bozeman, MT 59717