Broward: DisAbilities Expo October 11th @ NSU -Free!

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Hi all,

Just a heads up: the DisAbilities Expo, will be Saturday, October 11th at NSU. There is no charge for this amazing event. At the Expo, three unique symposiums will discuss Special Needs Bullying, Transition from School to Life, and Special Needs planning, wills, trusts, and guardianships. Exhibitors, great prizes, entertainment, sports, music, art activities, and a local political candidates forum will also be occurring. See below for details. If you cannot open the attached info, here is the link to check it out: http://www.211-broward.org/disabilityexpo.htm . I hope to see you there!

Saturday, October 11, 2008 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Alvin Sherman Library & University Center

at Nova Southeastern University

3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

EXHIBITS 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

(Library and University Center)

Agencies, organizations and businesses providing services, programs, resources and products for children, teens, adults and seniors with developmental, sensory, emotional and physical disabilities.

KIDS CORNER 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

(Library – Rm 1017)

Crafts and jewelry making led by Sally Ash, M.S., ATR-BC (Board Certified Art Therapist) - The Able Trust

10 a.m.: Story Time

11 a.m. & 3 p.m.: Sign Language Bingo

1 p.m.: South Florida Pirates

2 p.m.: Hand Drumming

SEMINARS (Library - Rm 2053)

10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

“Special Needs Bullying”

According to the US Justice Department, one of four children is bullied every day. This can be especially challenging for children with disabilities and their families. Parents may not know how to help the child or young adult cope. Author and lead expert Meline Kevorkian, Ed. D. will discuss these and other issues as she explores the topic of bullying prevention.

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

“Transition from School to Life”

Lead community experts will discuss and answer questions on the topic of employment and school options and also explore the potential obstacles individuals with physical or developmental disabilities might face once high school is completed.

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

“Planning for the Future…Trusts, Wills,

Guardianships, and Financial Planning”

The difficult questions relating to disability rights, Special Needs Financial Planning, Guardianships, and Wills and Trusts will be addressed. Florida SNAP, Prosperity Life Planning and Eppy Financial Group have come together for the first time, along with a parent, to share their knowledge.

AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS

(Library – Rm 3018)

11:00 a.m. Behind Our Eyes: Learn about a group of writers with disabilities founded by Sanford Rosenthal, the book they published and how to get involved.

3:00 p.m. An Ocean to Cross: Hear from author Liz Fordred how she and her husband, both paraplegics, navigated from Africa to Florida on their self-built sailboat.

PASSPORT TO PRIZES

Visit the booths to receive a small gift and

enter a drawing for a grand prize.

ART EXHIBITION

(University Center – North Atrium)

“Art Knows NO Disabilities”

October 9 – October 21

Featuring works by local artists with disabilities. Participants

include: 9Muses, Ann Storck Center, Schott Communities, UCP,

Lighthouse of Broward, and CIL in connection with Broward Public

Schools.

DISABILITIES AWARDS CEREMONY

LUNCHEON (University Center)

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

CANDIDATES’ FORUM 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

(University Center – 2nd Floor)

SPORTS 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

(University Center)

Obstacle Course (outside patio)

Hand Cycles (2nd floor gym)

HEARING SCREENINGS

(Library Rm 2046) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

NSU Department of Audiology

PARKING INFORMATION

Garage Parking is $1 per hour or free

with disabled parking permit.

For DisAbilities Expo Information Call: or (TTY)E-mail: Kwerthman@...

Thank you and I hope to see you there!

Billie , M.S.Special Needs Program Manager2-1-1 Broward 3217 NW 10th Terrace, Suite 307Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309(information and referrals) / 2-1-1 email: bmorgan@...website: www.211-broward.org/specialneedsindex.htm