Calendar of IHIDS Events
A League of Our Own Tee-Ball League. Summer 2010 - Details to be announced.
2010 Calendar of Events for Support Group
This is the schedule for the IHIDS Support Group meetings for 2010. Please see the attached for detailed description of each workshop/meeting. All meetings are held at The Church of the Valley, Fellowship Hall, 2128 John Marshall Hwy, Strasburg. Please note different times for different workshops/meetings. You must RSVP for VOPA AND PEATC TRAININGS. If we do not have enough people, the workshops will be cancelled.
RSVP:
We need you to RSVP for each workshop so we can plan for the food. Additionally we need a commitment for a minimum of 5 participants for each workshop. Please RSVP to Beth@IHIDS.org or call 540-636-7779 or 540-465-3899 and speak with Karen.
Support Group Meetings:
All meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Shoney's Restaurant in Winchester, VA from 6pm to 8pm unless otherwise noted in the meeting description.
January – no meeting
February – no meeting
March 4 (Thursday) 10:30am – 1:00pm; Samuels Public Library, Front Royal, VA. White Meeting Room B. RSVP REQUIRED
Special Education and Your Child, Part 1: Eligibility
We welcome VOPA (Virginia Office of Protection & Advocacy)!
VOPA is a state agency of attorneys and paralegals that focus on people with disabilities and civil rights. They are an amazing and committed group of people that are dedicated to helping people with disabilities - whether it is Medicaid and DMAS or the school system and IEP's. They are here for us!
The first in VOPA’s special education series, this presentation is largely intended for parents who are just starting with the special education process. It will cover the evaluation process from making a request to the evaluation itself. We will also discuss what happens if you disagree with the school’s evaluation and next steps. Parents whose children have already been found eligible but are confused by the evaluation process may also find this presentation useful. The presentation will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and presenter(s) will be available for questions afterwards.
April 6 (Tuesday) 10:30am – 1:00pm; Samuels Public Library, Front Royal, VA. White Meeting Room B. RSVP REQUIRED
Special Education and Your Child, Part 2: IEP Meeting 101
We welcome back VOPA (Virginia Office of Protection & Advocacy)!
Whether you are about to head into your first IEP Meeting or you are looking for tips and advice, this is the presentation for you! The second in VOPA’s three part special education series, takes a look at what goes into an IEP. We will also discuss scheduling and who should attend as well as brief summaries of Prior Written Notice and options for resolving disagreements. The presentation will last approximately an hour and a half to two hours and presenter(s) will be available for questions afterwards.
May 4, 11am – 1:30pm; Samuels Public Library, Front Royal, VA. RSVP REQUIRED
Special Education and Your Child, Part 3: Transition Planning
We welcome back VOPA (Virginia Office of Protection & Advocacy)!
June – Date to be announced; Samuels Public Library, Front Royal, VA. RSVP REQUIRED
Special Education and Your Child, Part 4: The Disciplinary Process
We welcome back VOPA (Virginia Office of Protection & Advocacy)!
July – Date to be announced; Samuels Public Library, Front Royal, VA. RSVP REQUIRED
Special Education and Your Child, Part 5: Due Process
We welcome back VOPA (Virginia Office of Protection & Advocacy)!
August 12; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The Church of the Valley, Fellowship Hall, 2128 John Marshall Hwy, Strasburg, VA. RSVP REQUIRED
The ABC’s of Behavior, Irene Moore, PEATC
Presenter: Irene Moore, PEATC. As a result of this workshop participants will be able to look at how behaviors influence our lives and understanding how it is addressed in IDEA 2004. You will become familiar with the ABC’s (Antecedent, Behavior & Consequence) of all behavior supports and behavior management. Functional Behavioral Assessments will be covered and you will have an opportunity to practice using a FBA tool to assess behavior.
September 9; 6:30 pm – 8:30pm; The Church of the Valley, Fellowship Hall, 2128 John Marshall Hwy, Strasburg VA.
What’s a Waiver?
Waiver? What is a waiver? Come and understand the ins and outs of the Waiver system for applying and receiving Medicaid and other assistance through the Waiver System.
Presenter: Keri Kominek of Moms In Motion, LLC. Keri's family has had the EDCD waiver for over two years now. Having a waiver was such a huge benefit to her family and essential to her son's success that informing other families became a personal priority. Keri decided to change careers so she could focus her efforts on goal and the special needs community. In September of 2009, Keri became a Service Facilitator for the EDCD Waiver. Keri has guided many families through the application and screening process and serves over 50 clients in the waiver system.
October 14; 6:30pm – 8:30pm; The Church of the Valley, Fellowship Hall, 2128 John Marshall Hwy, Strasburg VA.
Legal Aspects of Special Needs
Attorney Jeff Patton joins us for another session of discussing all legal aspects of having a loved one with special needs/disabilities.
November 11; Annual Pot Luck Dinner; 6pm – 8pm; The Church of the Valley, Fellowship Hall, 2128 John Marshall Hwy, Strasburg VA.
Join us for our annual pot-luck dinner. Bring a dish to pass. Talk, share and support as we gear up for a busy holiday season with our children of all abilities.
