Anne Bradley Leopold, the founder of Emmaus House will speak about the history of the program, what it offers, answer questions and provide information for anyone who wishes to possibly join or be involved. Emmaus is non-profit organization that provides day programs and housing for adults with intellectual disabilities. The day program is located on Dutton Mill Road in Aston, PA. Anne has an adult son with Autism who inspired her to create Emmaus Home. https://www.emmaushome.org/

This RMM will be the 3rd Thursday of the month due to Thanksgiving.

Please join us at the Annual DSIG Holiday Party for an evening of dining, dancing, and connecting with old friends and meeting some new friends. Of course, no holiday party would be complete without a visit from the big guy in the red suit!

Please RSVP responsibly to Megan Califano at [email protected] by Friday, November 23, 2018 (the day after Thanksgiving). We are unable to accept late RSVP’s after that date as we need to give the venue our count. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

We are also once again asking that each family bring $10 worth of non-perishable food items that evening, which will be donated to the St. Katharine Drexel Food Pantry in Chester, PA. This is our way of giving back to the community and helping those in need. If you do not have time to shop, monetary donations will be accepted as well. For more information on this food cupboard and their grocery list, please visit, www.orgsites.com/pa/skd/. We look forward to once again making the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors in need.

We will also be collecting the $10.00 DSIG Membership Dues at the holiday party for the 2019 membership year. If you pay at the party, you can have one item checked off on your “To Do List” for 2019. Checks should be made payable to DSIG and of course, cash is always welcome.

The meeting you have been asking for…

It wasn’t easy, but we were able to find a dentist come and speak to our group. Dr. Annie Creato from Kids Teeth agreed to present at our meeting.

Hope everyone had fun rocking their socks in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day! 💛💙

DSIG March RMM

Guest Speaker: Karen Carr,
PA Treasury Field Representative
Karen Carr will enlighten us on the topic of PA ABLE Accounts.

Date: 3/28/19

Time: Doors open at 7 pm and the meeting begins at 7:30 pm

Where: Hancock United Methodist Church 542 Wesley Road,
Springfield, PA 19064
Click here for directions.

We hope to see you there!

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT TRAINING SERIES
2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

ALL TRAININGS ARE HELD AT THE DCIU 200 YALE AVE MORTON, PA
ALL PARENTS/FAMILIES/GUARDIANS/PROFESSIONALS WELCOME

SEPT 23, 6-8pm | SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY

Guest presenter from Parent Family Network/Vision for Equality

NOV 11, 6-8pm | HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIES–PERSPECTIVES FROM A PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Guest presenters from Prism Therapeutic Consulting Services

JAN 13, 6-8pm | PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS, GUARDIANSHIP, POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Guest presenter from law firm of Herr, Potts and Potts

MARCH 23,6-8pm | PLANNING FOR THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE AND SERVICES

Guest presenter from Delaware County Advocacy and Resource Organization (DACARO)

JUNE 8, 9-11am | YEAR IN REVIEW AND PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR! ALL VOICES AND IDEAS ARE WELCOME!

RSVPs welcome but not necessary!

Call 610-731-5500 with questions.

Follow us on Facebook at Delaware County Right to Education Local Task Force

We hope everyone had a great summer and are getting back into the swing of things now that Fall has officially begun! It’s time to begin a new year with DSIG, so please join us for our first meeting of the season at our new meeting location, Widener University!

When: Thursday, 9/26/19
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Widener University, University Center
2nd Floor, Room F

For a map of the campus, please visit their website at Widener.edu

We will not have a speaker for this meeting, as it will just be a time to catch up with old friends & possibly meet some new friends! We hope to see you there!

We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for the 2019 PEAC Annual Inclusion Conference

2019 IEP Clinic

When?
Saturday, October 12th, 2019
10:00AM – 2:00PM

Where?
PEAC Offices The Cast Iron Building
718 Arch Street, 6N Philadelphia, PA 19104

Absolutely FREE!!!
Open to families from all districts.

Sponsored by
PEAC Pennsylvania’s Education for All Coalition, Inc.

REGISTER TODAY

Schedule a 45-minute session with two expert consultants to improve your child’s IEP.
Go home with IEP tips and a list of next steps. Enjoy networking tables, free resources and light refreshments.

Register soon as space is limited!

Suggested Topics

• Inclusion
• Goal Writing
• Secondary Transition
• Extended School Year
• Specially Designed Instruction
• Assistive Technology
• Positive Behavior Supports
• Special Ed Law
• Related Services and Others!

Spanish speaking experts are available!

Please register for this service in advance.

Please let us know in advance if you require specific accommodations in order to participate!

Schedule your appointment by contacting us at [email protected] or (267) 232-0570, include your name and contact information. Please allow a few days for a return call.

Please join us for an informative session on Presuming Competence in the IEP: Moving from Theory to Practice. Hear how FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network or F2MAX families of students with diverse learning needs have been successful in making change in schools’ special education service provision.

REGISTER TODAY

VIEW THE FLYER

If you need more information or assistance in attending this session, please contact:
Lorie Brew, [email protected] or 215-567-6143 ext 222
Linda Cartwright, [email protected], or Jacqui DiDomenico, [email protected], 1-800-441-3215

The FAMILIES TO THE MAX
Southeast Regional Team
Jill, Lorie, Kim, Jacqui, Marjorie, Nicole, Jamie, Linda, Anita, Tamia

Please join us for an informative session on Presuming Competence in the IEP: Moving from Theory to Practice. Hear how FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network or F2MAX families of students with diverse learning needs have been successful in making change in schools’ special education service provision.

REGISTER TODAY

VIEW THE FLYER

If you need more information or assistance in attending this session, please contact:
Lorie Brew, [email protected] or 215-567-6143 ext 222
Linda Cartwright, [email protected], or Jacqui DiDomenico, [email protected], 1-800-441-3215

The FAMILIES TO THE MAX
Southeast Regional Team
Jill, Lorie, Kim, Jacqui, Marjorie, Nicole, Jamie, Linda, Anita, Tamia