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Disability & Human Services Summit

Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PT)

Surprise, AZ

Disability & Human Services Summit

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We are excited to bring you the 3rd Annual Disability & Human Services Summit from 8-12 noon at Radiant Church. 

As always, this event is free but we are asking each person to bring one canned or non-perishable food item to help local food banks.

We are expecting approximately 30 exhibitors from disability and human service organizations throughout the valley.  The agenda includes:

 

8:00-8:45          Registration & Exhibitors

8:45-9:15          Opening Session

9:30-10:45        Break-out Sessions:  

 

  • Advocating for an Effective IEP - The IEP (Individualized Education Program) is a very important document for children with disabilities and for those who are involved in educating them. Learn how to more effectively advocate for your child from the each other & other experts.   
  • Assistive Technology Assistive Technology (AT) can make performing everyday life activities possible for individuals with disabilities.  Come learn more about various types of assistive technology services and devices that help improve quality of life. 
  • Autism & Applied Behavioral Analysis - Applied Behavior Analysis is a method used to intervene on problem behaviors and teach new skills.  Sign up to learn from each other and other experts.
  • Care for the Caregiver - Caregivers often find it difficult to make time for themselves yet it’s critical for you and your loved on.  Come hear new creative ways to carve out time for yourself. 

11:15-11:45      Closing Session, Awards & Door Prizes

 

12:00-12:45 pm       Post-Summit Canine CPR Demonstration

You are welcome to stay for this free live demonstration by the Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc.

 

 If you have any questions, please call Joe Gladieux at 623-222-2257 (voice) or 623-222-2003 (TTY).

**When you register, it will ask you for a user name and password...you DO NOT have to complete this.  Just continue on with your registeration.  Sorry...it's a feature that cannot be changed on the website. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When & Where



Radiant Church
15522 W. Paradise Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374

Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PT)


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City of Surprise



The City of Surprise Disability Advisory Commission is charged with addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities, while increasing public awareness, advocacy and inclusion.

To learn more about the efforts of this Commission, go to:  http://www.surpriseaz.com/index.aspx?NID=470