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Educational Opportunities PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE 2010-2011 ARC OF SAN ANTONIO EDUCATION SERIES A series of workshops designed to help parents and caregivers of children/young adults with cognitive and other developmental disabilities prepare for the future. All presentations will be held at The Arc of San Antonio’s Pam Stephens Center located at 6530 Wurzbach, 78240. Registration required. Please contact Heather Long at 210-490-4300 ext. 113 or hlong@arc-sa.org. For details and updated information on speakers, visit our online calendar at www.arc-sa.org. *Childcare option: Respite Care of San Antonio offers Family Day Out at the PSC on Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. You MUST be registered with Respite Care of San Antonio to use their respite services. Contact Maya Sordo at 210-737-1212 ext. 15. The Basics of Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs Saturday, December 4, 2010 • 9 a.m. - 12 Noon Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts Saturday, February 12, 2011 • 9 a.m. - 12 Noon Day to Day Life After School: An Overview Saturday, April 9, 2011 • 9 a.m. - 12 Noon TAPPESTRY 2011 CONFERENCE “Discovering Balance - Uniting Schools, Communities, and Families” Save the date! February 26, 2011 2011 INCLUSION WORKS CONFERENCE February 23-26, 2011 Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin Texas Register Online at www.thearcoftexas.org Master Session Presenters: Dr. Michael McSheehan - The Beyond Access Model Dr. Marilyn Friend - Creating and Sustaining Effective Classroom Partnerships in Inclusive Schools Co-Teach Fest with Dr. Lisa Deiker and Dr. Wendy Murawski For more information, call 1-800-252-9729 or visit the website at http://www.thearcoftexas.org/conferences/inclusionworks.asp.
Meet Your Board LISA DROZDICK, SECRETARY by Tim McIntosh 1. How long have you lived in San Antonio? I have lived in San Antonio since 1999 with
my family; however, I lived here when I was a kid beginning in 7th grade and graduated from MacArthur High School. I was married at Randolph AFB. 2. Please tell me about your family and where you grew up? I am a military child so I lived in Alabama, Colorado, Alaska and Texas. I lived in West Virginia where I attended graduate school before moving back here. I am married to Keller Drozdick and have 2 kids, Hayley (12) and Aidan (9). My parents and sister also live in San Antonio. 3. Do you have a child with Down syndrome, or if not, what are your ties with the Down syndrome community? I do not have a child with Down syndrome. I am good friends with Bill and Patty Cade and have known Billy Jr. for 6 years. We have supported them and the DSASA each year at Buddy Walk. My first clinical experience was working with the adult day program at the San Antonio State School in the early ’90s in which several of the adult members were individuals with Down syndrome. Over the years, I have worked with several individuals with Down syndrome and their families and feel a strong tie to the DSASA. 4. Please tell me what you and your family like to do? We enjoy hiking, camping and spending time as a family. Reading is a particular shared interest though we also enjoy traveling and try to see as many sites within driving distance as we can. My son plays soccer and loves video games. My daughter participates in choir and is an avid reader. Both our kids are active in scouting, as well. 5. How do you want to help the Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio? I would like to help with the medical outreach program, helping doctors obtain the information and training to provide the best diagnosis and care to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. I also enjoy taking the notes at the meetings and keeping the group organized, at least on paper. 6. What do you think the goal of the Association should be? The main goal should always be the provision of social, educational, and support services to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The social programs provided through the DSASA are amazing and provide so many opportunities for families and individuals to participate. I would like to see the adult tutoring program grow and become a vital part of the community, as well. 7. What do you see as the future for a Down syndrome child? I think the answer to this question would be different for each child. Each child has different interests and skills and possesses unique strengths. As we come to recognize individual’s strengths instead of focusing on weaknesses, I think each child will be able to reach their full potential. Unfortunately, many of the services and supports needed to help individuals with Down syndrome reach their full potential are not available or are only available to a limited number of individuals. This is changing, and I think the DSASA provides many of the services that are filling this gap.
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