UM-NSU CARD: Week of March 24, 2008

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ACE Chair Shapiro wrote: For your information and sharing. ---------- Forwarded message ----------Date: Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 12:18 PMSubject: UM-NSU CARD: Week of March 24, 2008To: Muñoz NEXT WEEK AT March 24, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: Broward SOFA Group (NSU

Satellite) Facilitators: Roselione Time: 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm For more information please contact at: or lezonne@... March 26, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: All About Special Gals Workshop (DMC Branch) Facilitators: Mona Nasser & Terri Jennings Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm For more information please contact at: , or ynznasser@... or tjenn89112@... March 27, 2008 UM-NSU CARD: "Comprendiendo terapia ocupacional y como ayuda a los niños con autismo" (UM Campus) Presentador: Ana Solis, OTR Hora: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Para

obtener más información o para registrarse contáctenos al: o mlisdegasperi@... UM-NSU CARD: Father's Support Group (UM Campus) Facilitator: Dr. Anibal Gutierrez Time:

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Room #233 For more information please contact at: agutierrez@... ******************OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS****************** Meetings will be held monthly, first Thursdays of the month 9:30 AM -11:00 AM at UM-NSU CARD, 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Second Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Thursday, April 3, 2008 (Room 233) Thursday, May 1, 2008 (Room 502) What is P.A.L.S? "Parents Assisting and Lending

Support" P.A.L.S was created through the joint efforts of UM-NSU CARD and family members of individuals with autism or other related disorders. These family members possess extensive experience navigating the broad spectrum of resources available in the local geographic area. They also recognize the great benefits that can be achieved when parents are able to share experiences and ideas, both one to one and in group settings. The purpose of P.A.L.S. is to provide individualized assistance to families and to serve as a connection to the local autism community. There is no charge for P.A.L.S. services. P.A.L.S members work directly with UM-NSU CARD clinicians to support families. These family members have undergone extensive training and continue on-going education in order to be well informed and aware of current available resources. How to Access P.A.L.S.? After each family has completed a CARD intake, a CARD clinician is designated. Families may request to speak with a P.A.L.S. family member through their CARD clinician or they may e-mail P.A.L.S. directly at: miamicardpals@... Las reuniones seran llevadas a cabo mensualmente los primeros jueves del mes de 9:30-11:00 de la mañana en UM-NSU CARD dentro del Fred and Helen Donn Flipse Building/Ponce de Leon Parking Garage, 5665 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33146 jueves, 3 de abril, 2008 (cuarto 233) jueves, 1 de mayo, 2008 (cuarto 502) Que es P.A.L.S.? "Padres Asistiendo y Prestando Apoyo" P.A.L.S. fue creado por

el esfuerzo conjunto de UM-NSU CARD y miembros de familias de individuos con autismo y otros desordenes relacionados. Estos familiares poseen experiencia extensa navegando el amplio espectro de recursos disponible en el area geografico local. Ellos tambien reconocen los grandes beneficios que se pueden lograr cuando los padres comparten sus experiencias e ideas individualmente y en grupos. El proposito de P.A.L.S. es proveer asistenica individual a familiares y servir como coneccion a la communidad de autistas y otros desordenes relacionados. Los miembros de P.A.L.S. trabajan directamente con clinicos de UM-NSU CARD para apoyar familias. Estos miembros de

familia han pasado por un entrenamiento extenso y continuan educandose para estar bien informados y concientes de los recursos disposibles. Como acceder a P.A.L.S.? Despues que cada familia ha terminado su consulta en CARD, se le designa un clinico de CARD. La familia puede pedir hablar con un miembro de P.A.L.S. por medio de su clinico de CARD o pueden enviar un correo electronico a P.A.L.S. directamente a: miamicardpals@.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our sponsors the event is now SOLD OUT You can still donate

a silent auction item for Tropical Nights to benefit UM-NSU CARD and our families! Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 www.cardtropicalnights.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - April 1st – AUTISM AWARENESS DAY Autism Awareness Day is April 1st at the Capitol in Tallahassee. The Autism Society of Florida asks that you make every effort to attend. It is very helpful to have families tell the legislators "first hand" experiences of how it is to raise a child or adult child living with autism spectrum disorder. Families who are planning to attend should meet on the ground level of the Capitol at 10:00 a.m. We will have appointments scheduled with legislators. Also, there is a reception sponsored by Family Network on Disabilities on the evening of the 1st and there is limited availability for families to attend. Anyone interested in attending, please see Ven Sequenzia on

April 1st. April 2nd and 3rd – GOVERNOR'S AUTISM TASK FORCE MEETING On April 2nd and 3rd the first meeting of the newly formed Governor's Autism Task Force will take place. At 3:00 p.m. on April 2nd there will be a press conference by Governor Crist on the 22nd floor of the Capitol. This is

to announce the formation of the Autism Task Force. After the press conference, there will be refreshments and activities. Families are welcome to attend with their children. We look forward to seeing you all there. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angelita Salado Presenta: Todo lo que padres y estudiantes deben de saber sobre "Bullying" en las escuelas. Aprenda acerca del fenómeno de intimidación conocido en ingles como Bullying. ¿Afecta a su hijo en el rendimiento escolar y en su comportamiento? ¿Conoce usted el impacto psicológico que esto le puede ocasionar a su hijo? ¿Sabe usted como solicitar ayuda con las autoridades escolares? ¿Conoce su hijo como reportar en la escuela que esta siendo victima de Bullying? Angelita Salado, le dará repuesta a estas y muchas mas preguntas o dudas que usted y su hijo puedan tener. Fecha: Sábado 14 de Junio Hora: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lugar : Coronado Disney Resort Dirección: 1001 West Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830-1000, USA Teléfono: Fax: * Información adicional: Angelita Salado, M.Ed, Delegada de Miami para la Décima Conferencia Anual The Family Café será la presentadora de este taller totalmente en español. Esta es una sesión que usted no debe de perderse. Inscripción para asistir a la Conferencia están abierta usted debe de comunicarse con The Family Café marcando el siguiente

numero libre de cargos (1-888) 309-2233 o llamando al 850) 224-4670 http://www.familycafe.net/FCregistration08/ Los espero en Orlando, Angelita Salado, M.Ed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supported Training Employment Program for Youth with Special Needs Summer STEPS 2008 Electronic applications are available online at www.danmarinofoundation.org If you are an individual or know an individual with a developmental, cognitive, hearing, physical, or vision disability, we have 80 full-time (30 hours per week) openings at businesses, non-profit organizations, and government worksites throughout Broward County. You must: Be a Broward resident, ages 16 to 21 Have a confirmed disability as listed above Have your own transportation Be willing to improve employability skills Work 30 hours per

week Be available to work from June 16 to August 8, 2008 Attend mandatory interview and orientation programs You will: Have the services of a full-time job coach onsite Receive $6.79 per hour and lots of training Learn real world employability and social skills Interested? Complete the online application. We will be accepting applications until March 21, 2008. Questions? Contact Morantes at or email susan@.... *If you would like to be added to our email list or if you would like to be removed from our email list, please send an email to: jamunoz@... UM-NSU CARD is a state-funded resource and support program dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and related disabilities including deaf-blindness and pervasive developmental disorders. UM-NSU CARD does not endorse specific programs or points of view presented in this email.-- ACE Chair

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