Apr 14: Nancy Nowell @ Seedlings

PHILADELPHIA AUTISM NETWORK

2009-2010

(for ALL families and professionals working with children with Autism… free and open to the public)

childcare available for all trainings no need to register

held at Seedlings 3300 Henry Ave (see below for directions)

Wednesday April 14th

from 6-7 p.m.

Relationships, Sexuality and Safety in Children With Disabilities

Nancy Nowell, MPA,M.Ed.

Directions: Elwyn Seedlings at the Falls Center is located at 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19129. Seedlings is on the campus of the old MCP Hospital, currently marked by two entrances with signs that read “Falls Center”. There are a number of buildings on the campus, however only one belongs to Seedlings! Seedlings is best accessed via the southern entrance closest to Roosevelt Expressway, through the black fence and gate. The sign says “The Falls Center/Elwyn Visitors”. The Center is easily accessible by bus however we suggest you call SEPTA at 215-580-7800 to find the best route from your home. A map is available online at : http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Phila&state=PA&address=3300+Henry+Ave&zipcode=19129#a/maps/m::13:40.01337:-75.184129:0::/e

Please call or email Karen Krivit for any questions at krivitk@elwyn.org or 267-784-2009.

Apr 10: Estate Planning and Guardianship

“Estate Planning and Guardianship”
Hillary Freeman
Attorney with the law firm Hinkle, Fingles & Prior.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia

On April 10 we welcome Hillary Freeman, Attorney with the law firm Hinkle, Fingles & Prior. The firm has many years of experience providing expert counsel and legal services to families of people with disabilities. She will introduce the topics of estate planning, guardianship and special needs trusts – what every parent should know in order to avoid mistakes when planning for your child’s financial future.
No RSVP is necessary. Light refreshments will be served from 12:30 TO 1:00.

Parking is available at the lot behind Top of the Hill Plaza, entrance on Bethlehem Pike. The Library is close to the terminus of the 23, L and 94 buses and the final stops of the R8 and R7 train lines.. For more information, directions, to volunteer, offer to bring refreshments, or to get on the mailing list, call Jean at 215-913-9027 or email JFMcCou@aol.com.
Next Meeting: MAY 8 from 10:00-12:00 (NOTE CHANGE IN TIME!)

Mar 6: Robert Naseef

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We have a wonderful speaker scheduled for Saturday March 6 - psychologist Robert Naseef. He will address a concern we all share - stress, and how to manage it.

The following meeting, April 10, will feature the presentation by attorney Hillary Freeman, rescheduled from February 6 (the blizzard day): Planning for the Future - Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, and Estate Planning.

Regards,

Jean McCoubrey

Co-Organizer, SPEC

IEP checklist app for iPhone

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) has developed an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Checklist iPhone application. The IEP is an individualized program designed to support the educational needs of school aged students with disabilities. The IEP app is offered free of charge. To download the IEP Checklist app, visit the Apple iTunes store, and type IEP Checklist in the search box or this link:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iep-checklist/id348702423?mt=8

Feb 6, 2010: Estate Planning

“Estate Planning and Guardianship”
Hillary Freeman
Attorney with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior


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NOTE:

Cancelled due to weather, hope to reschedule in the spring 2010.

Sincerely,

Jean McCoubrey

Co-Organizer

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On February 6 we welcome Hillary Freeman, Attorney with the law firm Hinkle, Fingles & Prior. The firm has many years of experience providing expert counsel and legal services to families of people with disabilities. She will introduce the topics of estate planning, guardianship and special needs trusts – what every parent should know in order to avoid mistakes when planning for your child’s financial future.

No RSVP is necessary. Light refreshments will be served from 12:30 TO 1:00. Parking is available at the lot behind Top of the Hill Plaza, entrance on Bethlehem Pike. The Library is close to the terminus of the 23, L and 94 buses and the final stops of the R8 and R7 train lines.

Jan 9: Ruth Landsman

S P E C M E E T I N G
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 1:00-3:00 pm

Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia

Refreshments served from 12:30-1:00

Speaker: Ruth Landsman on Special Education

SPECIAL PARENTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (SPEC), a group founded and run by parents of children with special needs, invites you to come and share with other parents the triumphs and challenges of raising a child with special needs. SPEC’s purpose is to provide support and information. We meet monthly during the school year and welcome parents and caregivers of children of all ages and types of needs. We welcome back the many folks who continue to attend, and we love newcomers!

Ruth Landsman is director and founding member of the Parents Exchange, an information, referral and advocacy organization. She has two decades of experience advocating for the rights of children to special education, and more than two decades as the parent of a child with special needs. Please join us and bring your questions about your child’s access to education, IEP, ESY, and all those other bewildering terms!

No RSVP is necessary. Parking is available at the lot behind Top of the Hill Plaza, entrance on Bethlehem Pike. The Library is close to the terminus of the 23, L and 94 buses and the final stops of the R8 and R7 train lines. Sorry, there is no child care at the meetings.

For more information, directions, to volunteer, offer to bring refreshments, or to get on the mailing list, call Jean at 215-913-9027 or email JFMcCou@aol.com. Please send an email to let us know if you prefer NOT to receive our mailings or emails, or if you are willing to receive the email version only.

WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR NEXT MEETING:

February 6 – Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship

Dec 5: Joe Scullin

Saturday, December 5, 2009

1:00 – 3:00 pm
Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia*
Speaker: JOE SCULLIN
Director of Community Social Services, UCP

We welcome Joe Scullin, a longtime parent advocate and expert on social services available to children with special needs. He will discuss appeals, grievances and complaints with systems and services for individuals with disabilities. He will also answer questions about waivers, Medicaid, and special education. Bring your questions! Come at 12:30 for light refreshments and to meet other parents. We will start the presentation promptly at 1:00.