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Open Forum, Welcome Back meeting, no guest speaker
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.
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.
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.
Join your friends from DSIG & the T21 Group for the 10th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Day at the Phillies!
Date:Â Sunday, May 5th
Game time:Â 2:05pm
Phillies v. Washington Nationals (Bryce’s old team)
Seats: Section 206 and 207 (Handicap Accessible Seating is available).
Promotion: Phillies celebrate Mother’s Day. Every young lady 15 years and older will receive a Ladies Fleece Pullover
There will be 2 ticket options this year as The T21 club is hosting a pre-game tent party from 12:00-1:30pm.
Option 1: Purchase a game ticket only for $38.00. (Children 3-under are free but do not have their own seat. Lap time!)
Option 2: Â Ages 11-up ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $78.00
                  Ages 6-10 ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $58.00
                  Ages 3-5 ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $38.00 (must enter with parent who purchased a $78.00 ticket)
                  Ages 3-under no charge but must enter with a parent who purchased a $78.00 ticket
The Pre-game Tent Party will include a ballpark food buffet, soft drinks and water, a PHILLIES CAP, and a few special guests to visit with. There will be bartender service for a cash bar.
Tee-shirts (if sponsorship is obtained) may be given out at the Pre-game tent party only. Again that is not for certain.
I must have orders and payment prior to April 1st (no fooling!) Ticket order has to be placed by April 5th.
If you would like to send a check please make payable to me Jack Malone  and if you would like to mail it to me:
4913 Jackson Drive Brookhaven, Pa 19015.
Please feel free to call me at 484-682-5550 if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Jack Malone
ALL TRAININGS ARE HELD AT THEÂ 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!
Call 610-731-5500 with questions.
Follow us on Facebook at Delaware County Right to Education Local Task Force
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.
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.
Suggested Topics
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.
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
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