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The <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 />Parent Resource Center will be closed from November 23rd - November 28th.  Have a great holiday! <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O />

 

Diane Talarico-Cavanaugh is PREP's new Autism Specialist.  She can be reached at (434) 975-9400 extension 2340 or dtcavanaugh at k12albemarle.org

 

Special Education Advisory Committee meetings:

For more information about location and times, or if your county isn't listed here, call your special education director.

Albemarle - January 24, 2006

Charlottesville - January 9, 2006

Fluvanna - January 10, 2006

Madison - January 25, 2006

 

VSA Arts

Charlottesville/Albemarle District of VSA arts of Virginia is soliciting artwork for its 2006 Visual Art Show at Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center in Charlottesville on January 13, 2006. The show will run through March, 2006.   If you are an artist with a disability, are high school age or older, and are interested in participating, call Mildred Spicer at Charlottesville Therapeutic Parks and Recreation 970-3264.  Deadline for submissions is November 30, 2005.

 

Upcoming workshops and events:

 

Preparing For College

A Workshop for Students with Learning Disabilities and Other Special Needs

Wednesday, November 30, 2005,  7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Albemarle High School, 2775 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA  22903

(434) 975-9300

Have your Questions Answered By a Panel of Experts from UVA, PVCC, EMU, Ferrum, and more!

All juniors and seniors who have disability issues, parents, & interested professionals should attend to learn about the college application process.

Sample sessions:  Need for Documentation of a Disability; Student, Parent, High School and College Responsibilities, and more!  For more information contact your student's school counselor or Lee Davis, Vocational Planner, (434) 245-2634.


 


College & Career Planning Night!


Wednesday, November 30, 6:30-8:30 P.M.

Burley Middle School, on Rose Hill Drive in Charlottesville

Parents of 4th - 8th grade students (although parents of younger students are welcome, too)

Burley Middle School is hosting its 2nd annual College & Career Planning Night especially for parents of 4th - 8th grade students.   Although college seems a long ways off to parents of middle and elementary school students, there are things you can be doing now to help your child make better decisions and have more options regarding their future.  This evening will give parents the opportunity to better understand financial aid and the Virginia 529 Savings Plan programs.  You can also learn about the wide variety of college and career planning services provided through our school system.  Finally, you can learn about how to help your child set goals and learn the skills to be a valuable worker both in school and beyond.  These sessions will be lead by highly qualified individuals from the Virginia Savings Plan, Albemarle County Schools, UVa, CATEC, PVCC and the Charlottesville Area School Business Alliance (CASBA).  For more information, please contact Shelley Payne at 984-6862 or shp33 at alumni.virginia.edu. 

 

Ms. Wheelchair Virginia Presentation "Celebrate Life"

Thursday, December 1, 2005, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Independence Resource Center

815 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville

Angie Wilkerson, 2005 Ms. Wheelchair Virginia, will give a presentation about the Ms. Wheelchair Program, her experiences and who is eligible to be in the next pageant. Ms. Wilkerson is from Keysville, Virginia.  Rose Williams, the only contestant from Charlottesville last year will, also, speak on her experiences in the 2005 pageant. Individuals who might be interested in being a contestant in the 2006 pageant or who might like to help sponsor the pageant are encourage to attend. The local event is being sponsored by Charlottesville Parks and Recreation and The Independence Resource Center.  The Ms. Wheelchair Virginia program advocates and educates Virginians about disability issues. The titleholder appears throughout the state delivering messages of hope and inspiration. She provides diversity training opportunities for business and works with community and state leaders to recognize the accomplishments of people with disabilities.  Contestants are needed to participate in the March 16-19, 2006 pageant that will be held in Richmond. Women must be between the ages of 21-60 that use a wheelchair for 80% of their mobility and have a platform of advocacy. Applications are available on line www.mswheelchairva.com <http://www.mswheelchairva.com/>  or call Debra Willis 800-247-7636 or Mildred Spicer 434-970-3264 for more information.

Ms. Wheelchair Virginia is a non-profit organization.  Our mission is to educate, advocate and raise awareness of the abilities and needs of our disabled; but more importantly, to inspire and motivate Virginians as a role model of courage and hope.

 

Look What's Coming: Planning For The Future

Saturday, December 3RD, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


Half Day Conference


Do you have or know a student or child with a disability who wants to go to college?

Then this FREE event is perfect for you!

(Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education, Region 5 T/TAC, and JMU)


College Center, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia 


Parent/Professional Sessions and Student Sessions 


Questions: email John McNaught mcnaugjt at jmu.edu or Sally Chappel chappesl at jmu.edu 

 

­SSI/SSDI & Work Incentives

"Understanding the Myriad of Rules Governing SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare & Related Work Incentives for People with Disabilities" 

Thursday, December 8, 2005 and Friday, December 9, 2005 

Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center

51 Battle Road, Hampton, VA 

IN ADDITION TO THIS 2-DAY TRAINING THERE WILL BE A "FRIENDS & FAMILY" TRAINING.

For more information:

Telephone (703)461-8747 

FAX (703)461-3906 

Toll-Free (877)822-2777 

 
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