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Night at the Center Friday and Saturday, August 2nd - 3rd 6 p.m. - 10 a.m. Time: 6 p.m. Price: $65 Phone: 317-573-5245 Location: Monon Community Center www.carmelclayparks.com Ages 15+
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7th Annual Down Syndrome Indiana Fly-In / Open House Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Indianapolis Executive Airport www.dsindiana.org Hosted by Montgomery Aviation and the Indianapolis Executive Airport. This awesome event is open to the community and includes a candy drop, face painting, pizza, helicopter rides and more.
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Autism Family Resource Center Grandparents’ Support Group Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Price: Free Phone: Diane Quillico at 317-882-1914 or Linda Knoderer at 765-438-4792 Location: Easter Seals Crossroads
mon | 05
Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process Time: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Price: $40/family member $75/professional Location: North Christian Church. www.aboutspecialkids.org This workshop, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. Also, this provides information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. A great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.
tues | 06 Parent Presentation: Processing Disorders/Learning Difficulties Time: 6:30 p.m. Price: Free Phone: 317-843-9200 Location: Brain Balance Center of Indianapolis http://www.brainbalanceindy.com/
thurs | 08 Adaptive Dance
Thursdays, August 8th - 29th Time: 9 a.m. Price: $40 Phone: 317-573-5245 Location: Monon Community Center www.carmelclayparks.com Ages 2-6.
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Karaoke Night Time: 6-8 p.m.
Price: $10 Phone: 317-573-5245 Location: Monon Community Center www.carmelclayparks.com Ages 13+
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Autism Family Resource Center Grandparents’ Support Group Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Price: Free Phone: Diane Quillico at 317-882-1914 or Linda Knoderer at 765-438-4792 Location: Easter Seals Crossroads
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Autism Family Resource Center Parents’ Support Group Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Price: Free Phone: Amy Miller at 317466-1000 ext.2488 Location: Easter Seals Crossroads
Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process Time: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Price: $40/family member $75/professional Location: Wabash Center This workshop, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. Also, this provides information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. A great opportunity for
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family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.
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Teen Night Out Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Price: Free Phone: 317-573-5245 Location: Monon Community Center www.carmelclayparks.com Ages 13-17
The Arc of Indiana’s Food Fest Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Price: Lunch (includes drink): $7, Dessert: $5 Phone: 317-9772375 or TheArc@arcind-org Location: South half of Monument Circle, Indianapolis This fundraising event consists of 9 food trucks and 2 dessert trucks selling lunch and dessert downtown during lunch amidst a festival-like atmosphere. It will take place on the south half of Monument Circle. The south half will be shut down to vehicles for the event, and parking is available in garages or on the streets around Monument Circle. We also have a live DJ and exhibitors.
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DSI Baby Shower Time: 6-8 p.m. Price: Free Location: 708 E. Michigan St, Indianapolis. In honor of your baby with Down syndrome. For expectant moms and moms with babies under 2 years old.