EMPOWERING AND CONNECTING
RETT FAMILIES IN ALABAMA
Alabama Rett Connect
RESOURCE SEMINAR JUNE 9, 2012 CLANTON, ALABAMA!!
"EMPOWERING AND CONNECTING RETT FAMILIES IN ALABAMA"
We want to thank all the families, volunteers, vendors, and First United Methodist Church of Clanton for a wonderful day June 2010!! We look forward to seeing our families on
June 9, 2012 at our next seminar!! We are still working to build the support networks in the state and will have our first PHA conference call soon. There are scheduled workshops throughout the state with an organization called Family Voices. Click Here for more info.
We look forward to serving you and
your family in 2012!!
Training Videos Online ~ presentations from the 2011 Partners in Care Summit
AL PTI: Exploring IDEA and 504/ Effective Communication
When: Sat, January 14, 2012, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Dr. Hoover, AL 35216 (map)
Description:This workshop is to assist parents who have children with disabilities to understand the difference between IDEA and 504. Professionals and educators are welcome to attend.
This session is free to the public. Please RSVP by calling 334-567-2252 or toll-free
566-532-7660. Leave your name, telephone number, and mention CODE # 66
AL PTI: IEP, 504, and Effective Communication
When: Thu, January 26, 2012, 10am – 1pm
Where: Evergreen- Conecuh Co. Library 119 Cemetary Ave. Evergreen, AL 36401 (map)
Description: This workshop is to assist parents who have children with disabilities to understand the difference between IEP and 504. Professionals and educators are welcomed to attend.
This session is free to the public. Please RSVP by calling 334-567-2252 or toll-free
866-532-7660. Leave your name, telephone number, and mention CODE # 63
AL PTI: Exploring IDEA and 504/ Effective Communication
When: Thu, January 26, 2012, 4pm – 7pm
Where: Greenville Co. Public Library 306 Ft. Dale St. Greenville, AL 36037 (map)
Description: This workshop is to assist parents who have children with disabilities to understand the difference between IDEA and 504. Professionals and educators are welcome to attend.
This session is free to the public. Please RSVP by calling 334-567-2252 or toll-free 866-532-7660. Leave your name, telephone number, and mention CODE # 64
Alabama Parent Education Center
10520 US Highway 231
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Phone: (334) 567-2252
(866) 532-7660 - Toll Free in Alabama
The Southeastern Rett Syndrome Alliance Annual Conference 2011
"Silent Angels Abiding in Caregivers Love"
Visit www.serett.org
Thank you to all the families that came out to the 2011 conference, we love you!!
Please visit www.serett.org to see photos of this years conference. We look forward too seeing everyone in August 2012!! Please contact Rene Davis if you can help with the conference. It is such a blessing to serve others!!
5th Annual
“RIDE FOR RETT SYNDROME”
Motorcycle Ride 2012
Thank you to all the families and Bikers who came out to the Ride 2010, we love you!!
We had a wonderful turn-out! Please visit www.serett.org to see photos! We look forward to seeing all the riders and their friends on March 31,2012!!
UPCOMING ALABAMA STATE MEETINGS
Family-to-Family Health Information Center's Partners in Care Summit 2012
Save the Date! - April 16-17, 2012
Goals of the Summit:
•Strengthen networks with other families and care professionals
• Discuss current challenges to developing quality systems of care for CYSHCN and their families in Alabama
• Develop strategies to strengthen partnerships between families and professionals, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for CYSHCN.
• Gain skills and learn strategies to enhance leadership within organizations and communities
Wonderful Conference, we would encourage all families to attend!!
Augmentative Alternative Communication Clinic, United Cerebral Palsy of Birmingham
The Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic at LINCPoint is an outpatient
clinic that serves individuals 12 yrs of age through adulthood.
The individuals served are functionally non-speaking and are in need of communication technology.
The AAC Clinic will evaluate individuals who are candidates for AAC and provide treatment to improve communication.
Services will also include treatment for individuals with current AAC systems.
For more information, or to set up an appointment, please contact:
Jenny Dumas at (205)943-5223.
"What's Next?" Transition Training
Register now to attend free monthly workshops for youth with disabilities and their families. The workshops will focus on transition issues like job supports, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid waivers, education planning, and health needs. Workshops start on September 13 and are being held in convenient locations throughout the state. Travel and child care subsidies are available for families. CEUs are available for social workers and nurses. Seating is limited so reserve your seat now!
These trainings are sponsored by ADAP, Family Voices of Alabama and Children's Rehabilitation Services (CRS) with grant support from the Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities.
Alabama Department of Mental Health Calendar
Take part in The IDEA National Survey Project
and share your special education experiences!
The IDEA National Survey Project is studying whether the playing field is level for children with disabilities and their parents, and whether their rights are protected.
There are separate surveys for parents, advocates, and self-advocates.
The Project is sponsored by a variety of national disability organizations.
The results will be compiled into a report that will be published this summer.
You can take the survey and read more about it at http://www.ideasurvey.org/ or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IDEA.Survey
Mark Your Calendars
Plan to join the Full Life Ahead Foundation at our upcoming events -- events which always enrich and positively impact lives, raise awareness of the wonderful opportunities we offer, and bring in support for our work. Register online now! We would love to see you!
Winter Weekend Retreat at Children's Harbor
February 3 - 5, 2012
