MCAHIC's mission is to provide a forum for disseminating and exchanging information on educational, developmental, and social issues affecting deaf and hard-of-hearing children. We embrace any communication approach that will help our children succeed in the classroom and in the world at large.
In MCAHIC, parents and professionals are partners. We work side by side to educate ourselves and others and to provide the best opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in Montgomery County.
--Jane Smith, MCPS Communication Specialist
www.mcahic.org
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing helps families, health care providers and education professionals understand childhood hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Through advocacy, education, research and financial aid, AG Bell helps to ensure that every child and adult with hearing loss has the opportunity to listen, talk and thrive in mainstream society. With chapters located in the United States and a network of international affiliates, AG Bell supports its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!
www.agbell.org
www.agbell.org
Monday, July 19, 2010
DC Kids Kamp
DC KIDS KAMP
Camp Description:
Come join us for a fun, interactive and developmentally appropriate therapeutic program in our state-of-the art facility. Our team of professionals will implement a camp experience combining social cognitive thinking skills (Speech & Language Therapist), multi-sensory exploration (Occupational Therapist) and exciting activities to promote gross motor development for your child.
Dates: August 2 – 6, 2010
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Fitness for Health
11140 Rockville Pike
1st Floor Gym
Rockville, MD 20852
(Metro – White Flint on the Red Line)
If your child is...
· DC residents
· 7 - 10 years of age (incoming 2nd – 4th graders)
· Verbal
· Diagnosed with: ADHD, PDD, Asperger’s Disorders or
Sensory Integration Disorders
· Has the ability to participate in group settings
Please link on to the paperwork and submit this asap by email, fax or regular mail:
https://www.fitnessforhealth.org/downloads/dcminicamp.pdf
Email: camp@fitnessforhealth.org
Fax: 301-231-5434
Mail to:
Julie Schumacher
Fitness for Health
11140 Rockville Pike
Suite #303
Rockville, MD 20852
Camp Description:
Come join us for a fun, interactive and developmentally appropriate therapeutic program in our state-of-the art facility. Our team of professionals will implement a camp experience combining social cognitive thinking skills (Speech & Language Therapist), multi-sensory exploration (Occupational Therapist) and exciting activities to promote gross motor development for your child.
Dates: August 2 – 6, 2010
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Fitness for Health
11140 Rockville Pike
1st Floor Gym
Rockville, MD 20852
(Metro – White Flint on the Red Line)
If your child is...
· DC residents
· 7 - 10 years of age (incoming 2nd – 4th graders)
· Verbal
· Diagnosed with: ADHD, PDD, Asperger’s Disorders or
Sensory Integration Disorders
· Has the ability to participate in group settings
Please link on to the paperwork and submit this asap by email, fax or regular mail:
https://www.fitnessforhealth.org/downloads/dcminicamp.pdf
Email: camp@fitnessforhealth.org
Fax: 301-231-5434
Mail to:
Julie Schumacher
Fitness for Health
11140 Rockville Pike
Suite #303
Rockville, MD 20852
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Pro Window Washers, LLC
This is Val Rahmer, President company
Feel free to check them out as well at www.pro-window-washers.com
Feel free to check them out as well at www.pro-window-washers.com
We Wash Trash Cans . com
Don Rahmer, VP of We Wash Trash Cans offers services throughout the area. He and his wife Val give back and volunteer to those with special needs. I want to thank them for being the first sponsor to help start Upper Montgomery County Challenger Little League in Laytonsville, MD. We look forward in having them be part of our team.
wewashtrashcans.com
wewashtrashcans.com
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Trinity Church - Special Needs Services
http://www.trinitylife.com/Kids-Sonshine-Inc-Special-Needs-Kids
Sonshine Inc - Special Needs Kids
Sonshine Inc is open every Sunday during our 10:30 service
Sonshine Inc. provides a nurturing environment for the spiritual growth of children with special needs and to help meet the continuing needs of the families who care for them. In a classroom specially designed just for them, children with special needs are taught by caring and committed teachers and assistants and engaged in a range of fun and interactive activities designed to meet the needs of each unique child.
Sonshine Inc - Special Needs Kids
Sonshine Inc is open every Sunday during our 10:30 service
Sonshine Inc. provides a nurturing environment for the spiritual growth of children with special needs and to help meet the continuing needs of the families who care for them. In a classroom specially designed just for them, children with special needs are taught by caring and committed teachers and assistants and engaged in a range of fun and interactive activities designed to meet the needs of each unique child.
Special Olympics Maryland
http://www.somd.org/
Special Olympics Mission
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Special Olympics Philosophy
Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy, and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. These must be adapted only as necessary to meet the needs of those with mental and physical limitations.
Special Olympics believe that consistent training is indispensable to the development of an individual’s sports skills. In addition, competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress, and providing incentives for personal growth.
Special Olympics Maryland’s Vision
The vision of Special Olympics Maryland is to be the leader in lifelong and unified sports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, empowering athletes to be valued members of their community and respected members of society.
Special Olympics Maryland’s Values
The following six values guide all decisions and actions taken by staff, volunteers and athletes.
Community: We attempt to connect our athletes with their local COMMUNITY as much as possible. We use community facilities; we generate local publicity, and we portray the athletes and their families as local heroes. Connections and bridges are formed.
Friendships: We encourage FRIENDSHIPS among athletes and families throughout Special Olympics. We also encourage friendships with athletes without disabilities through their commonality of sport. The goal is friendships for life.
Integrity: Athletes develop INTEGRITY by doing the “right thing”.
Opportunity: All Special Olympics stakeholders are given the OPPORTUNITY to excel.
Quality: in all we do.
Sportsmanship: We follow the rules of the game by demonstrating good SPORTSMANSHIP and fairness for all.
Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath
“Let me win; but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
Special Olympics Mission
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Special Olympics Philosophy
Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy, and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. These must be adapted only as necessary to meet the needs of those with mental and physical limitations.
Special Olympics believe that consistent training is indispensable to the development of an individual’s sports skills. In addition, competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress, and providing incentives for personal growth.
Special Olympics Maryland’s Vision
The vision of Special Olympics Maryland is to be the leader in lifelong and unified sports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, empowering athletes to be valued members of their community and respected members of society.
Special Olympics Maryland’s Values
The following six values guide all decisions and actions taken by staff, volunteers and athletes.
Community: We attempt to connect our athletes with their local COMMUNITY as much as possible. We use community facilities; we generate local publicity, and we portray the athletes and their families as local heroes. Connections and bridges are formed.
Friendships: We encourage FRIENDSHIPS among athletes and families throughout Special Olympics. We also encourage friendships with athletes without disabilities through their commonality of sport. The goal is friendships for life.
Integrity: Athletes develop INTEGRITY by doing the “right thing”.
Opportunity: All Special Olympics stakeholders are given the OPPORTUNITY to excel.
Quality: in all we do.
Sportsmanship: We follow the rules of the game by demonstrating good SPORTSMANSHIP and fairness for all.
Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath
“Let me win; but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
Frederick Challenger Little League Baseball
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=challengerfrederick
The Frederick Challenger Little League is an independent league established to provide an opportunity for players with physical or developmental disabilities to participate in Baseball to the maximum of their individual abilities. We work cooperatively with the Little League programs throughout Little League's Maryland District 2 region. The area leagues support us with fields and volunteer support as well as by directing interested players to us.
We have eight teams with players from an area of over 50 miles. Each team plays approximately 18 games during the season which runs from late April to the end of June.
Since 2004 we have sent a team to the Virginia Beach "Challenger Jamboree" annually. At that event they play with Challenger teams from around the world. In 2007 we hosted a tournament sponsored by the Orioles Advocates organization. Annually we play a special game with the Frederick Keys at Grove Stadium. We have also been hosted annually at Camden Yards by the Orioles Advocates to see the Orioles play.
In 2005 our season was completed by playing at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. At that event we established new records for attendance and the first Home Run in a Challenger Exhibition Game, hit by Phillip Shepard.
Our 2006 season was topped off with a trip to the White House where our new Thurmont team sponsored by the Frederick Civitan Club played T-Ball with a team from West Virginia with President and Mrs Bush on hand with Willie Mays as Commisioner.
Last year our players appeared in an edition of "Home Make Over Extreme Edition" on ABC Television.
All teams individually have sponsors from business and service organizations. Donations and Volunteers are always welcome. Your contributions are deductible as the Frederick Challenger Little League is a 501(c)(3) organization
The Frederick Challenger Little League is an independent league established to provide an opportunity for players with physical or developmental disabilities to participate in Baseball to the maximum of their individual abilities. We work cooperatively with the Little League programs throughout Little League's Maryland District 2 region. The area leagues support us with fields and volunteer support as well as by directing interested players to us.
We have eight teams with players from an area of over 50 miles. Each team plays approximately 18 games during the season which runs from late April to the end of June.
Since 2004 we have sent a team to the Virginia Beach "Challenger Jamboree" annually. At that event they play with Challenger teams from around the world. In 2007 we hosted a tournament sponsored by the Orioles Advocates organization. Annually we play a special game with the Frederick Keys at Grove Stadium. We have also been hosted annually at Camden Yards by the Orioles Advocates to see the Orioles play.
In 2005 our season was completed by playing at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. At that event we established new records for attendance and the first Home Run in a Challenger Exhibition Game, hit by Phillip Shepard.
Our 2006 season was topped off with a trip to the White House where our new Thurmont team sponsored by the Frederick Civitan Club played T-Ball with a team from West Virginia with President and Mrs Bush on hand with Willie Mays as Commisioner.
Last year our players appeared in an edition of "Home Make Over Extreme Edition" on ABC Television.
All teams individually have sponsors from business and service organizations. Donations and Volunteers are always welcome. Your contributions are deductible as the Frederick Challenger Little League is a 501(c)(3) organization
Parents Place of Maryland
http://www.ppmd.org/
If you have a child with a disability, or if you want to help parents who do, you have come to the right place. Behind this home page is a wealth of information and loads of support from people who care.
The Parents’ Place is Maryland’s Parent Center and is committed to improving the lives of children with disabilities and special health care needs. We hope the information you find here is helpful and that you will come back often!
If you have a child with a disability, or if you want to help parents who do, you have come to the right place. Behind this home page is a wealth of information and loads of support from people who care.
The Parents’ Place is Maryland’s Parent Center and is committed to improving the lives of children with disabilities and special health care needs. We hope the information you find here is helpful and that you will come back often!
Monday, July 12, 2010
MC Transitions
http://mctransitions.blogspot.com/
Family Cafe is the Blog Space for McTransitions.org, a grassroots organization, whom promote: Networking together to support our families and their adult children with disabilities to be the best they can be.
Family Cafe is the Blog Space for McTransitions.org, a grassroots organization, whom promote: Networking together to support our families and their adult children with disabilities to be the best they can be.
Upper Montgomery County Maryland Challenger Little League
Hope that you are enjoying your summer and it's been full of fun and relaxation. I wanted to take this moment to let you all know that Nick and myself are in the process of filing paperwork to start a Little League Challenger for Upper Montgomery County. I know many of you have expressed that traveling to Frederick has been financially expensive and hard due to the distance.
We have spoke with the Board of Directors of Frederick Little League and would be glad to team up with them to play. Our hopes is to start in Spring of 2011 but need help. We need to have a minimum of five people on the board of directors, to help out. If you or know of anyone who is interested in getting this off the ground. Please contact Nick or myself at 301.253.3638.
For those of you that aren't familiar with Challenger Little League, it's a no-score kept league that allows children with all disabilities from ages of 4 and up the opportunity to play ball. We are wanting to play in and around the county but need parents help and input.
We would love to help others in the county and have great fun as well.
We have spoke with the Board of Directors of Frederick Little League and would be glad to team up with them to play. Our hopes is to start in Spring of 2011 but need help. We need to have a minimum of five people on the board of directors, to help out. If you or know of anyone who is interested in getting this off the ground. Please contact Nick or myself at 301.253.3638.
For those of you that aren't familiar with Challenger Little League, it's a no-score kept league that allows children with all disabilities from ages of 4 and up the opportunity to play ball. We are wanting to play in and around the county but need parents help and input.
We would love to help others in the county and have great fun as well.
Sensory Movies sponsored by Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sensoryfilms
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.
Did you go to one of our previous Sensory Friendly Flims? Tell us what you thought!
Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.
Upcoming Shows
August 7: Cats & Dogs 2
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.
Did you go to one of our previous Sensory Friendly Flims? Tell us what you thought!
Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.
Upcoming Shows
August 7: Cats & Dogs 2
Montgomery County Autism Society Association
http://www.autismmontgomerycounty.com/
MCASA is a group of parents and professionals dedicated to the education and welfare of adults and children with severe disorders of communication and behavior. Our mission, through advocacy, information, referral, support groups, and financial aid, is to make Montgomery County a better place for persons with autism. Join us.
MCASA is a group of parents and professionals dedicated to the education and welfare of adults and children with severe disorders of communication and behavior. Our mission, through advocacy, information, referral, support groups, and financial aid, is to make Montgomery County a better place for persons with autism. Join us.
The Arc of Baltimore County Back Yard Fest - 9/10/10
Save the Date -- Backyard Fest at The Arc
With live music, a Kidz Zone, food and drink for purchase, and celebrating of The Arc’s 60th, you won’t want to miss the Backyard Fest on Friday, September 10th, from 5-8 p.m. Park at the nearby Central Presbyterian and come on over.
With live music, a Kidz Zone, food and drink for purchase, and celebrating of The Arc’s 60th, you won’t want to miss the Backyard Fest on Friday, September 10th, from 5-8 p.m. Park at the nearby Central Presbyterian and come on over.
The Arc of Baltimore
http://www.baltimorearc.org/
Our Mission: To ensure that people with developmental disabilities have maximum opportunities to actively participate in all aspects of community life and to offer programs and services that support them in doing so.
For a look back through the past 60 years, glance through The Arc of Baltimore Milestones.
Our Mission: To ensure that people with developmental disabilities have maximum opportunities to actively participate in all aspects of community life and to offer programs and services that support them in doing so.
For a look back through the past 60 years, glance through The Arc of Baltimore Milestones.
National Alliance on Mental IlIness (NAMI) of Montgomery County
We SUPPORT people on the phone and through support meetings throughout the month.
We EDUCATE our members about recent improvements in medication, treatment, housing and rehabilitation through monthly educational meetings, a monthly newsletter and resource library. We educate the general public about mental illness and try to eliminate the stigma it carries.
We ADVOCATE for nondiscriminatory Local, State and Federal policies. Our members also serve on county and state policy-making and advisory commissions.
http://www.namimc.org/index.asp
We EDUCATE our members about recent improvements in medication, treatment, housing and rehabilitation through monthly educational meetings, a monthly newsletter and resource library. We educate the general public about mental illness and try to eliminate the stigma it carries.
We ADVOCATE for nondiscriminatory Local, State and Federal policies. Our members also serve on county and state policy-making and advisory commissions.
http://www.namimc.org/index.asp
Montgomery County Autism Blog for Events for Children & Families with Autism
http://www.autmont.com/
Sunday, July 11, 2010
PACT
By offering a wide range of services ranging from specialized childcare to physical therapy to parent training and counseling, PACT is able to address the physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs of the children and provide support for their families. Our plan is to extend our reach and improve care for children and families throughout the state of Maryland by sharing our knowledge and expertise through training, research and community-based services.
PACT is located in the Windsor Mill section of Baltimore County, Maryland, and serves families from throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. It is a private, non-profit organization, affiliated with Kennedy Krieger Institute.
PACT is located in the Windsor Mill section of Baltimore County, Maryland, and serves families from throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. It is a private, non-profit organization, affiliated with Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County
Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County
The Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County, Maryland is an organization that provides support to families of children, teens and adults with Down syndrome, offers opportunities for these families to socialize and connect with service providers, and also works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome with the support of organizations such as The Arc of Montgomery County, NDSS and NDSC.
The Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County, Maryland is an organization that provides support to families of children, teens and adults with Down syndrome, offers opportunities for these families to socialize and connect with service providers, and also works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome with the support of organizations such as The Arc of Montgomery County, NDSS and NDSC.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
ADA Anniversary Celebration w/ Steny Hoyer July 12th
ADA Anniversary Celebration with Steny Hoyer
July 12th
3:30-6:00 pm
Earl Copus Training Center
Melwood
5620 Dower House Rd
Upper Marlboro
Celebrate the 20th Anniversar of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Join Special guest congressman Steny Hoyer, lead sponsor of ADA & ADA Amendments Act, for an Anniversary Celebration. Please RSVP by July 8th by calling Melwood at 301-396-3420, or email bcarmichael@melwood.org.
July 12th
3:30-6:00 pm
Earl Copus Training Center
Melwood
5620 Dower House Rd
Upper Marlboro
Celebrate the 20th Anniversar of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Join Special guest congressman Steny Hoyer, lead sponsor of ADA & ADA Amendments Act, for an Anniversary Celebration. Please RSVP by July 8th by calling Melwood at 301-396-3420, or email bcarmichael@melwood.org.
The One World Center for Autism, Inc.
The One World Center is laying the foundation for dynamic changes in the autism community of Prince Georges County with two phases of service provision.
•Phase I: Provision of Pre-Center Family Support Services with the partnership of County Organizations. continue scrolling down to view all of our current services and partners.
•Phase II: Provision of family support services, informational resources, community awareness, and coordinated multi-disciplinary healthcare housed under one roof in a centrally located area of our county. Please open the link on your left to learn more about our future services.
We invite you to participate in the following pre-center family support services that the OWCA is offering with our dedicated community partners which include:
•Prince Georges County Public Schools Partners for Success Parent Center
•Prince Georges Parks and Planning and Department of Recreation
•Prince Georges County Memorial Library System
•The Magic Johnson Theater
•Student and Community Volunteers
Here are the programs we have in store for you! Scroll down and learn more about each one!
•"Family Fun Days"
•"Our World, Our Time" Respite Program
•"Peace for Pieces" Parent Impact Luncheon
•"Autism 101 Workshops" For Parents/ Caregivers and Siblings
•Autism 101 for the Community
OWCA Family Fun Days- Fun days for the entire family of all special needs children at the movies, splash pool, children’s gym, and other fun-filled venues! Open the Events link for upcoming events!
Our World, Our Time- A monthly respite day for parents of children ages 3-7 with autism featuring arts and crafts, social circle, music, movies, and other fun activities for children with autism .
The Goals of our program are as follows:
Provision of a mental health break for parents
The encouragement and facilitation of friendships
The promotion of social awareness and skills
Celebration of each child’s unique personality and abilities
Having loads of fun!
Program Details
The fostering of developmentally appropriate social skills in a safe environment is essential to the success of each child. Our play date activities and themes will vary according to each group and month. Below you will find more details.
Date: 2nd Saturday of every month
From September through June
Time: 12:00- 4:00 pm
Location: Huntington Community Center (location will change in the later part of 2010)
13022 8th Street
Bowie, MD 2072
301-464-3725; TTY 301-218-6768
Cost: Free; however, children must be residents of Prince Georges County. Children are also required to bring a designated supply from the attached list which will assist our non-profit in providing a quality and safe program. See attached Supplies List.
How to register?
Contact OWCA via email at ourworldourtime@verizon.net above to obtain a registration packet which will include the following:
•Childcare Waiver
•Authorization for photo release
•Child Profile- Medical Emergency Form Questionnare
•Parent Caregiver Policy Brochure & Affadavit of reciept
•You must also provide proof of your child’s autism diagnosis.
This can be an IEP, medical report, or IFSP with teachers recommendation on official Prince Georges County School letterhead
•Proof of county residency. If you have provided an IEP or any other school document this requirement would be satisfied.
Deadlines
Participants will be sent an e-invitation every month. Children will be enrolled in the order that they respond. Every effort will be made to accommodate families that enroll in a timely manner. Registration and reservations must be completed and received 10 days prior to the date of the respite day. To learn more about the registration process please email ourworldourtime@verizon.net or call 301-957-1400 or 1382.
Peace for Pieces- A quarterly Parent Impact Luncheon featuring an empowering discussion for adults along with a social play-date for children with autism and their siblings.
Please email: peaceforpieces@verizon.net
Next Peace for Pieces- November 2010
•Phase I: Provision of Pre-Center Family Support Services with the partnership of County Organizations. continue scrolling down to view all of our current services and partners.
•Phase II: Provision of family support services, informational resources, community awareness, and coordinated multi-disciplinary healthcare housed under one roof in a centrally located area of our county. Please open the link on your left to learn more about our future services.
We invite you to participate in the following pre-center family support services that the OWCA is offering with our dedicated community partners which include:
•Prince Georges County Public Schools Partners for Success Parent Center
•Prince Georges Parks and Planning and Department of Recreation
•Prince Georges County Memorial Library System
•The Magic Johnson Theater
•Student and Community Volunteers
Here are the programs we have in store for you! Scroll down and learn more about each one!
•"Family Fun Days"
•"Our World, Our Time" Respite Program
•"Peace for Pieces" Parent Impact Luncheon
•"Autism 101 Workshops" For Parents/ Caregivers and Siblings
•Autism 101 for the Community
OWCA Family Fun Days- Fun days for the entire family of all special needs children at the movies, splash pool, children’s gym, and other fun-filled venues! Open the Events link for upcoming events!
Our World, Our Time- A monthly respite day for parents of children ages 3-7 with autism featuring arts and crafts, social circle, music, movies, and other fun activities for children with autism .
The Goals of our program are as follows:
Provision of a mental health break for parents
The encouragement and facilitation of friendships
The promotion of social awareness and skills
Celebration of each child’s unique personality and abilities
Having loads of fun!
Program Details
The fostering of developmentally appropriate social skills in a safe environment is essential to the success of each child. Our play date activities and themes will vary according to each group and month. Below you will find more details.
Date: 2nd Saturday of every month
From September through June
Time: 12:00- 4:00 pm
Location: Huntington Community Center (location will change in the later part of 2010)
13022 8th Street
Bowie, MD 2072
301-464-3725; TTY 301-218-6768
Cost: Free; however, children must be residents of Prince Georges County. Children are also required to bring a designated supply from the attached list which will assist our non-profit in providing a quality and safe program. See attached Supplies List.
How to register?
Contact OWCA via email at ourworldourtime@verizon.net above to obtain a registration packet which will include the following:
•Childcare Waiver
•Authorization for photo release
•Child Profile- Medical Emergency Form Questionnare
•Parent Caregiver Policy Brochure & Affadavit of reciept
•You must also provide proof of your child’s autism diagnosis.
This can be an IEP, medical report, or IFSP with teachers recommendation on official Prince Georges County School letterhead
•Proof of county residency. If you have provided an IEP or any other school document this requirement would be satisfied.
Deadlines
Participants will be sent an e-invitation every month. Children will be enrolled in the order that they respond. Every effort will be made to accommodate families that enroll in a timely manner. Registration and reservations must be completed and received 10 days prior to the date of the respite day. To learn more about the registration process please email ourworldourtime@verizon.net or call 301-957-1400 or 1382.
Peace for Pieces- A quarterly Parent Impact Luncheon featuring an empowering discussion for adults along with a social play-date for children with autism and their siblings.
Please email: peaceforpieces@verizon.net
Next Peace for Pieces- November 2010
Kids Enjoy Excerise Now (KEEN) Greater DC & Northern VA
http://www.keengreaterdc.org/
MCNeeds
http://www.mcneeds.org/
Friday, July 9, 2010
Maryland Special Needs Blog
has been created to post events happenings and more for parents, caregivers, social workers and more the opportunity to let the community know what's happening in there area. Have something of interest, send it to me at jenniferzaranis@gmail.com and I'll be glad to post it for you.
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