Fw: Simplifying travel with older loved ones; important developmental milestones

[Guest guest]

This is a very good piece that covers some of the things we have been

talking about on the list recently. I urge anyone who has not already done

so to check out the resources provided by their local Easter Seals chapter.

Carol & Rob

Lexington, MA

Simplifying travel with older loved ones; important developmental

milestones

> -- Easter Seals Online, November 2002 --

> Disability News for Friends of Easter Seals

>

> Dear Friend,

> Welcome to the first edition of Easter Seals Online! We're excited to

> bring you the latest information from Easter Seals Online Network,

> particularly news from your own community. You can look forward

> to reports on how Easter Seals is making a difference, opportunities

> to get involved in special events, resources from Easter Seals experts

> and more.

>

> It's almost November, a perfect time to remind you how grateful we are

> for your support. Together, we continue to create solutions that

> change the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

> Thank you!

>

> Knudsen

> Editor, Easter Seals Online Newsletter

>

> If a link below is broken, copy and paste the entire URL into your

> Web browser address window.

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> WHAT'S NEW ACROSS THE NATION

>

> Transportation Solutions for Caregivers

> Transporting an older loved one who requires physical assistance or

> has dementia can present a challenge, but it doesn't have to be a

> struggle. Easter Seals provides tips and safe, creative solutions

> devised by both family caregivers and professionals, designed to

> ease transportation challenges.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=4w52yUovTnLaIQOLCgommw..

>

> Recognizing Early Warning Signs: Common Motor Milestones

> Most parents get excited about major milestones such as when their

> child walks or says her first word. It is important to have an idea

> of when developmental milestones should be reached. If a child you

> know misses a milestone, urge a parent or loved one to contact a

> nurse, pediatrician or Easter Seals -- it might indicate a problem.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=myGvICcV4jTaIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> CALLING ALL WIRELESS PHONE USERS!

>

> Sprint, an Easter Seals national corporate sponsor, has announced a

> " call to action " for wireless users to donate previously used wireless

> phones at the nearest Sprint store or participating Easter Seals

> location. Through Sprint Project Connect, donated wireless phones will

> be recycled and resold with a portion of the proceeds benefiting

> Easter Seals.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=VioXqNJVr1TaIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> DID YOU KNOW?

>

> Easter " seals " are stamp-like seals that were first created in 1934 to

> raise money for services benefiting children with disabilities. Then

> known as the National Society for Crippled Children, the organization

> was re-named " Easter Seals " in 1967, reflecting the public's awareness

> and acceptance of the campaign. Today, we provide services for children

> and adults with disabilities, and support to their families.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=9l_lgMFltnvaIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> SERVICES SPOTLIGHT

>

> Easter Seals Adult Day Services for Stroke Recovery

> Easter Seals, a long-time provider of center-based day services for

> adults with developmental disabilities, has been prompted by recent

> demographic trends to broaden its mission to include services for older

> adults and their caregivers -- including programming for adults

> recovering from stroke.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=yEVqu2WS9e_aIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> DONATE TO EASTER SEALS AND SEE THE RESULTS OF YOUR SUPPORT

>

> Every time you give to Easter Seals, you impact the lives of children

> and adults with disabilities. Easter Seals provides services to help

> people across the nation lead active, independent lives -- your gift

> might help a pre-schooler with autism learn to communicate with his

> parents, or help the daughter of a man with Alzheimer's care for her

> father so he can live at home. YOU can make a difference!

> Donating online is secure and easy.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=CR3QX4lUF8PaIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> Thank you for registering for Easter Seals Online, Easter Seals'

> monthly e-mail publication for registered users of easter-seals.org.

> Each issue brings local and national disability-related news from

> Easter Seals to people with disabilities, their friends, neighbors

> and families.

>

> Easter Seals provides services to children and adults with

> disabilities, and support to their families.

>

> Visit http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=fksEtagVHb3aIQOLCgommw..

> to learn more.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

This is a very good piece that covers some of the things we have been

talking about on the list recently. I urge anyone who has not already done

so to check out the resources provided by their local Easter Seals chapter.

Carol & Rob

Lexington, MA

Simplifying travel with older loved ones; important developmental

milestones

> -- Easter Seals Online, November 2002 --

> Disability News for Friends of Easter Seals

>

> Dear Friend,

> Welcome to the first edition of Easter Seals Online! We're excited to

> bring you the latest information from Easter Seals Online Network,

> particularly news from your own community. You can look forward

> to reports on how Easter Seals is making a difference, opportunities

> to get involved in special events, resources from Easter Seals experts

> and more.

>

> It's almost November, a perfect time to remind you how grateful we are

> for your support. Together, we continue to create solutions that

> change the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

> Thank you!

>

> Knudsen

> Editor, Easter Seals Online Newsletter

>

> If a link below is broken, copy and paste the entire URL into your

> Web browser address window.

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> WHAT'S NEW ACROSS THE NATION

>

> Transportation Solutions for Caregivers

> Transporting an older loved one who requires physical assistance or

> has dementia can present a challenge, but it doesn't have to be a

> struggle. Easter Seals provides tips and safe, creative solutions

> devised by both family caregivers and professionals, designed to

> ease transportation challenges.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=4w52yUovTnLaIQOLCgommw..

>

> Recognizing Early Warning Signs: Common Motor Milestones

> Most parents get excited about major milestones such as when their

> child walks or says her first word. It is important to have an idea

> of when developmental milestones should be reached. If a child you

> know misses a milestone, urge a parent or loved one to contact a

> nurse, pediatrician or Easter Seals -- it might indicate a problem.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=myGvICcV4jTaIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> CALLING ALL WIRELESS PHONE USERS!

>

> Sprint, an Easter Seals national corporate sponsor, has announced a

> " call to action " for wireless users to donate previously used wireless

> phones at the nearest Sprint store or participating Easter Seals

> location. Through Sprint Project Connect, donated wireless phones will

> be recycled and resold with a portion of the proceeds benefiting

> Easter Seals.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=VioXqNJVr1TaIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> DID YOU KNOW?

>

> Easter " seals " are stamp-like seals that were first created in 1934 to

> raise money for services benefiting children with disabilities. Then

> known as the National Society for Crippled Children, the organization

> was re-named " Easter Seals " in 1967, reflecting the public's awareness

> and acceptance of the campaign. Today, we provide services for children

> and adults with disabilities, and support to their families.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=9l_lgMFltnvaIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> SERVICES SPOTLIGHT

>

> Easter Seals Adult Day Services for Stroke Recovery

> Easter Seals, a long-time provider of center-based day services for

> adults with developmental disabilities, has been prompted by recent

> demographic trends to broaden its mission to include services for older

> adults and their caregivers -- including programming for adults

> recovering from stroke.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=yEVqu2WS9e_aIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> DONATE TO EASTER SEALS AND SEE THE RESULTS OF YOUR SUPPORT

>

> Every time you give to Easter Seals, you impact the lives of children

> and adults with disabilities. Easter Seals provides services to help

> people across the nation lead active, independent lives -- your gift

> might help a pre-schooler with autism learn to communicate with his

> parents, or help the daughter of a man with Alzheimer's care for her

> father so he can live at home. YOU can make a difference!

> Donating online is secure and easy.

> http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=CR3QX4lUF8PaIQOLCgommw..

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> Thank you for registering for Easter Seals Online, Easter Seals'

> monthly e-mail publication for registered users of easter-seals.org.

> Each issue brings local and national disability-related news from

> Easter Seals to people with disabilities, their friends, neighbors

> and families.

>

> Easter Seals provides services to children and adults with

> disabilities, and support to their families.

>

> Visit http://www.easter-seals.org/site/R?i=fksEtagVHb3aIQOLCgommw..

> to learn more.

>

>

>