special needs calendar /october 2013 01
tuesday
Autism Series: Resources, Therapies, and Interventions: a Discussion Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cost: Free Where: Greenwood Public Library Phone: 1-317-881-1953 www.greenwoodlibrary.us
This is an opportunity to discuss the different therapies and interventions that are available for individuals with Autism. We will also discuss the resources available to help families affected by Autism. Join Christine Belviy who is a mom of a 16 year old son with Autism. She works for the Autism Society of Indiana as an Ally and is a licensed Special Education Teacher.
Structured Teaching Strategies Times: 8:00 AM Where: MSD of Warren Township, Education and Community Center, Indianapolis
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of how and why to implement structured teaching strategies, such as visual schedules, work systems and deliberately designed work materials. The workshop will emphasize practical strategies that attendees can begin using immediately in their settings.
02
wednesday
Birds and Bees
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cost: $32 Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-573-5245
Wednesdays, October 2 - 23, Ages 16+
Young Chefs Times: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cost: $40 Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-573-5245
Wednesdays, October 2 - 23, Ages 5 - 14
03
thursday
Public Health Insurance: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cost: $40 / Family Member - $75 / Professional Where: Speedway United Methodist Church, Indianapolis
This full day training provides parents and professionals with information 36 INDYSCHILD.COM · OCTOBER 2013
about public health insurance programs that can be accessed by families caring for children with special needs.
04
friday
Casino Night
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: $15 Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-573-5245
Ages 15+
05
saturday
The First Annual Purple Pumpkin Bash benefitting The Epilepsy Foundation Times: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: Adults $6 Children 13 and under $4 Where: Hamilton County 4-H Grounds, O.V.Winks Building, Noblesville Additional Info: thegreatpurplepumpkinbash@ gmail-com
Try-a-Thon Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: $32 Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-573-5245
Ages 6 - 15
Struggling Learner Conference Times: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cost: Individual $50 Where: Burge Terrace Baptist Church, Indianapolis Phone: 317-508-8937 www.joyquestonline.org
JoyQuest, Inc. will host its annual Struggling Learner Conference for parents and those who work with struggling learners and children with special needs. Registration information may be found at www. joyquestonline.org special events.
08
tuesday
Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process Times: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Cost: $40 / Family Member - $75 / Professional Where: Ligonier United Methodist Church, Ligonier
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.
09
wednesday
Autism Family Resource Center Grandparents’ Support Group Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Cost: Free Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis Additional Info: Diane Quillico at 317-8821914 or Linda Knoderer at 765-438-4792
11
friday
Karaoke Night
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: $10 Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Additional Info: Phone: 317-573-5245
Ages 16+
12
saturday
Indy Cooks for The Arc of Indiana Times: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cost: $40 per person Where: Dallara IndyCar Factory, Speedway Phone: 317-977-2375 www.arcind.org
16th Annual Buddy Walk® Cost: See website for details Where: White River State Park, Indianapolis www.dsindiana.org/buddyWalk.php
This family-friendly event is open to all children and adults with Down syndrome, their families, friends and thousands of local supporters.
15
tuesday
Ask the Advocate
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Cost: $10 Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-573-5245
16
wednesday
18
friday
It’s Not What You Say... It’s How You Say It: Effective Communication Times: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Cost: $10 Where: Omni Health & Fitness Connection, Schererville
Communication is a key factor when working with individuals and organizations. This training is geared toward parents of children with special needs to help build positive working relationships with schools, medical professionals, and groups or committees through improved communication skills. Topics such as partnerships, negotiation, and listening will be addressed.
19
saturday
Planning for Your Dependent Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $5 Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-573-5245
22
tuesday
Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process Times: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Cost: $40 / Family Member - $75 / Professional Where: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Bloomington
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.
25
friday
Teen Night Out
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Cost: Free Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-573-5245
Autism Family Resource Center Parents’ Support Group
Ages 13-17
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Cost: Free Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis Phone: Amy Miller at 317-466-1000 ext.2488
Masquerade Ball
26
saturday
Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cost: $15 Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel Phone: 317-573-5245
Ages 15+