EVENTS IN THE USA 2011

Tue Apr 26, 2011
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kalac, Barger & Bacigalupo will host a forum to discuss student rights under the IDEA and Section 504. Until recently, the firm’s attorneys represented public school districts. The new firm has dedicated its practice to assisting families with respect to all areas of students’ educational needs, with an emphasis on special needs students. There will be a question and answer session at the conclusion of the presentation. 

For questions or to register for this free event please contact Kelly Barton at kbarton@kbbllc.com

Sat Apr 30, 2011
10:00am -Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film! AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned. Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.

Mon May 23, 2011
6:30pm - 8:30pm

National speaker and author Katherine Ellison will talk about her latest book, Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention, which chronicles a year in which she investigated everything from meds to meditation, brain scans, neuropsychological testing, tough love, and surrendered motherhood to cope with her son after both had been diagnosed with ADHD. The book combines a raw, frank memoir with an authoritative overview of the latest science on ADHD.

Ellison will read from her book and engage parents in a discussion of cutting-edge research on what works best for children with behavioral and learning challenges related to ADHD.

Ellison, whose science writing has appeared in the New York Times and the Washington Post, is also the author of The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes You Smarter, based on her rigorous analysis of the newly emerging field of the brain science of parenthood.

Sat May 21, 2011
8:30 A.M - 12:00 P.M

Come walk with us and together we can raise awareness for Angelman Syndrome. Our mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome through research, education, information, advocacy and support for individuals with Angelman Syndrome, their families and other concerned parties.

We will have entertainment, refreshments, food, raffles, so come and make our first Angelman Syndrome walk in New York a huge success!!!!

ASACIC is teaming up with LLDSS (Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society) to host Lose the Training Wheels (LTTW)! Learning to ride a bicycle is no easy task...and having a developmental disability creates even more of a challenge. Participating in LTTW is a great way for children with disabilities to develop this important lifetime skill while building their independence and confidence in the process. Save the date for LTTW June 20-24 at the Nelson Center in Springfield. See the flyer for detailed program information. Registration and cost information will be available soon!