October 1
Open Arts Fall Artist Tour Opening Reception
Boulder Public Library
Public Reception 6-8pm
Come view a 40"x40" re-creation of the Imagine!’s Dream Rocket Quilt, created by students in Imagine!’s C.O.R.E./Labor Source Student art classes, on display as part of the Open Arts Fall Artist Tour. Learn more about Open Arts Fall Artist Tour here: http://www.openartsboulder.org/falltour.html
Free!
October 2
The AUTISM SOCIETY OF BOULDER COUNTY
Promoting Education & Awareness
2010 CONFERENCE
WRIGHTSLAW “From Emotions to Advocacy”
Pat Howey, Paralegal and Advocate
October 2nd, 2010
8am - 4:30pm
A Spice of Life Event Center
Located at the Flatirons Golf Course
5706 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
REGISTRATION online
www.autismboulder.org/conference.php
EARLY BIRD PRICE SPECIAL for ATTENDEES JULY 1 - 31st
PROFESSIONAL PRICE (Includes 0.6 CEUs or 6 Hours Credit)
Pat Howey is a legal advocate who has helped parents obtain special education services for their children with disabilities since 1986. She also helps parents resolve special education disputes with their school districts. Pat has a B.A. Sumna Cum Laude in Paralegal Studies from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
She is an active member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). In 2004, the Learning Disabilities Association of Indiana honored Pat with its Outstanding Service Award for her commitment and compassion towards students with disabilities.
October 2
Be Beautiful, Be Yourself: Jet Set Fashion Show 2010
A fundraiser for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, benefiting the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the Anschutz Medical Campus
Special Guest: Music Icon Quincy Jones
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Hyatt Regency Denver at CO Convention Center: 5 PM Cocktails, 6:30 PM Program
Limited seating. Sign up now at www.ColoradoJetSet.com. For more information please contact Diana Moore at (303) 468-6663 or dmoore@ajsfoundation.com
October 2
“Raise the Roof Roast” for Front Range Hippotherapy
Front Range Hippotherapy is a non-profit organization designed to pair horses to human partners in an effort to elicit change and enable our clients to maximize their target goals. We have been in business since June 2006 and offer a new and exciting way to utilize horses for healing. Unlike many other well-established therapeutic riding centers, we don’t emphasize teaching the sport of riding. Rather, several skilled therapists team up to provide the best Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy to our clients while astride. We use qualified horse-handlers to ensure the horse’s movement is exactly what we’re looking for to elicit a desired response in our clients, and train our volunteers to excel in side-walking, thereby ensuring the client’s safety and well-being.
At Front Range Hippotherapy, we actively help clients achieve their goals. Each day, we see clients of all ages and abilities astride their horse, stretching their limits-- physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive, while their parents and caregivers hold their breaths…all hoping that Hippotherapy treatment will help to bridge the gapfor their child; taking first steps, breathing first words or eliciting that first smile from a child which says: “yes, I can”. The Front Range Hippotherapy team of staff and volunteers gets to witness these occurrences on a daily basis.
However, FRH is lacking in one very significant way-- we do not have an indoor arena. This has caused us financial difficulty, due to frequent and unpredictable weather-related cancellations. It also puts the clients at risk for prolonged exposure to sun, wind and precipitation. We are striving to make our treatment year-round and assist clients who could otherwise not participate due to harsh weather or who are often immuno-compromised. An all-weather arena would allow for clients to receive this invaluable treatment protected from the elements and would enable our corporation to continue to grow and help many more people for years to come.
We are holding a fundraiser called “Raise the Roof Roast”, on Saturday, October 2nd, from 4:00- 10:00 pm, being held at Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR). Our goal is to raise enough money to erect an all-weather arena, enabling us to treat our clients year-round. Our plan for the evening is to congregate at CHR, have an amazing pig roast, dance to the tunes of “Moonshiner”, learn more about the program while also offering silent and live auctions, pony & hay rides, photo opportunities, a scholarship ‘giving-tree’ and much, much more. We hope to have 200 participants, and raise upwards of $25K but we can’t do this alone!
More info: http://www.frontrangehippotherapy.com/
October 2
Healthy Learning Paths Conference
This conference is for:
• early childhood educators
• preschool teachers
• elementary school teachers
• Head Start teachers
• administrators
• directors
• child care centers
• home child care providers
• school nurses
• child health promotion liaisons
• college educators and students
• parents
TO REGISTER OR DONATE:
Visit: www.healthylearningpaths.org, download a registration form or register online
Date: October 2, 2010
Location: The Stratford at Flatirons
400 Summit Boulevard
Broomfield, CO 80021
REGISTRATION FEE:
Early Bird (Before Aug. 1, 2010)............. $75.00
Regular ........................................ $85.00
INCLUDES: full conference attendance, continental breakfast, lunch, 5.5 educational hours certificate from Red Rocks Community College, and conference materials.
0.55 CEU (University of Missouri) ............ $10.00
Register early as space is limited. No refunds unless medical necessity, call 303.464.7191.
CONTACT US:
Healthy Learning Paths, 303.464.7191
info@healthylearningpaths.org
www.healthylearningpaths.org
October 6
FRIENDS of Broomfield Women’s Night Out will be painting Pumpkins. This program is back by popular demand. Activity will be held at Friends Place
Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $20.00
Meet at Friends Place, located at 555 Alter Street Unit 19E. For more information please call Angie at 303-404-0123.
October 6 and 13
TASH webinar series
Think College!, in collaboration with TASH, is providing an exciting five-part webinar exploring challenging and complex issues in postsecondary education for people with intellectual disabilities.
All five sessions offer an engaging learning experience and feature leading experts in the field along with students with intellectual disabilities and family members with direct experience with this issue.
Participation in the entire series is recommended, but enrollment in individual sessions is allowed. See the attached file for more information on individual classes.
To register online, go to www.tash.org and click on the TASH Online Store.
October 7
FRIENDS of Broomfield Life Skills Class: Mall Safety
Participants will learn how to stay safe and make right choices while shopping at the mall. This program is being presented by Broomfield Police, Education and Emergency Unit. Class held at FlatIron Mall. Participants will meet at Friends Place.
Date: NEW DATE Thursday, October 7 th, 2010
Time: 6:30 -8:30 PM
Fee: $25.00
Meet at Friends Place, located at 555 Alter Street Unit 19E. For more information please call Angie at 303-404-0123.
October 12 and October 19
FRIENDS of Broomfield Life Skills Class: Ordering and Paying for your own Dinner
Participants will learn how to order from a menu and how to pay for their order. On October 19 th, participants will be taken to a restaurant to practice learned skills
Dates: Tuesday, October 12 th, 2010
Tuesday, October 19 th, 2010
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm.
Fee: $45.00
Meet at Friends Place, located at 555 Alter Street Unit 19E. For more information please call Angie at 303-404-0123.
October 13
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Presents:
Health Care Expansion Population Stakeholder Conference
Please join us for an overview of the new Medicaid expansion programs and the current status of their development. There will be opportunity for attendees to share their thoughts and feedback about the programs. The Medicaid expansion programs to be discussed at this conference are for adults without dependent children up to 100% FPL, working adults with disabilities and children with disabilities. Also, please feel free to share this invitation!
Who Should Attend?
Any family member, advocate, provider or staff member interested in learning about the new Medicaid expansion programs.
If you are unable to attend in person or if the sessions are full, you will have the option to call in. Information about calling in will be provided closer to the meeting date.
October 13
Lafayette
Imagine!’s John Taylor Conference Center
Conference Topics Include:
- Expansion Program for Adults without Dependent Children up to 100% FPL
- Medicaid Buy-In Program for Adults with Disabilities
- Medicaid Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities
- Resources and Information for working adults with disabilities in need of public assistance and the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG)
- Department outreach efforts targeting the expansion populations
Questions:
outreach@hcpf.state.co.us
Registration:
http://hcpftraining.gosignmeup.com/
October 18
ACT YOUR AGE: THE KIDS OF WIDNEY HIGH STORY
FREE SCREENING
Monday, October 18th 7pm
99 minutes + Q&A afterwards with filmmaker and KOWH members
CU Campus, ATLAS 102
The Kids of Widney High are a group of young adults with developmental disabilities in a rock band based out of LA; you may have seen them featured prominently in THE RINGER with Johnny Knoxvile and Katherine Heigl.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/profklickberg#p/u/0/hrvFTA3DlIs
Website: www.KidsOfWidneyHigh.com / www.YouTube.com/ProfKlickberg
October 21, 22
The Coleman Institute's 2010 Annual Conference
All Together Now: The Power of Partnerships in Cognitive Disability
and
Technology Leadership Summit
(Registration limited to ANCOR, the National Council and NADSP members.)
The Technology Leadership Summit is open to the first 150 registrants who are also attending the Coleman Institute conference.
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On October 21- 22, 2010 join community service providers from across the country for the premier two-day event on advancing technology to improve supports for individuals with disabilities.
This two part event will offer providers:
- Valuable information on technology solutions that promote the quality of life and independence of people with disabilities;
- An opportunity to dialogue and gain insights from other providers
- Input into the development of an action agenda for ANCOR and the National Council regarding policy and technical assistance needs.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Day 1
Attendees will participate in the Tenth Annual Coleman Institute Conference bringing together academics, family members and community service providers to discuss the unique role technology plays in fostering independence for individuals with disabilities. See agenda here.
Day 2
Drawing upon the insights gleaned from the Coleman Institute event, attendees will engage with colleagues to share ideas and develop strategies to increase business efficiency and meet the needs of individuals supported. The results of this summit will provide the framework for a national action plan. See agenda here.
NOTE: Registration for the summit is limited to ANCOR, National Council and NADSP members. Space is limited to the first 150 registrants.
HOTEL AND REGISTRATION:
Westin Westminster Hotel in Westminster, Colorado (DENVER AIRPORT)
Special ANCOR-National Council Room Rate: $159/night.
Deadline for room block is September 30, 2010.
Here's how to register:
Step 1: Register here for Coleman event
Note: There is no fee to attend the Coleman event.
Step 2: Register for ANCOR-National Council-NADSP event
Note: There is a $125 fee to attend the Leadership Summit.
Step 3: Reserve hotel through Special ANCOR-National Council Room Block at Westin Westminster Hotel ($159/night) before October 1st: Call: (303) 410-5000.
Questions: ANCOR and NADSP members: Please contact Kari Amidon or Jerri McCandless
National Council members: Please contact Laura Galbreath
October 21
FRIENDS of Broomfield Men’s Night Out will be painting Pumpkins
This program was requested by our men. Activity will be held at Friends Place.
Date: Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $20.00
Meet at Friends Place, located at 555 Alter Street Unit 19E. For more information please call Angie at 303-404-0123.
October 22
FRIENDS of Broomfield Night Out: Halloween Party
This party will rock. Kusick Family and Friends will be hosting this amazing evening of dance, games and science! So dress in costume and put on your dancing shoes. Party will be held at Friends Place.
Date: Friday, October 22, 2010
Time: 7-9 PM
Fee: $25.00
Meet at Friends Place, located at 555 Alter Street Unit 19E. For more information please call Angie at 303-404-0123.
October 23
Boulder Valley School District Education Series: Moving Forward: Transition to Adulthood
Throughout the coming school year, the Boulder Valley School District will be presenting a series of educational seminars designed to help parents navigate the often complex process of transitioning their child with developmental disabilities from services and funding mechanisms for children to services and funding mechanisms for adults.
The Education Series, entitled “Moving Forward: Transition to Adulthood,” will begin Saturday, October 23, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe in Boulder. In addition to serving as a “visioning” kick-off, the first session in the series will focus on Person Centered Planning.
Speakers at the session will include:
Barb Goldsby, Colorado Department of Education
Beth Shaffer, PEAK Parent Center
Kim Bane, BVSD Director of Special Education and Theo Robison, Transition Services
Jackie Wittington, St. Vrain Director of Special Education
Topics to be discussed at the inaugural session will include:
Why do we need to plan and what are we planning for?
Imagining a successful future through person-centered planning
Partnering with schools - what to do now to prepare for the future
What life looks like after turning 21
For more information contact Anna Stewart, BVSD Parent Liaison,(720) 561-5918 or anna.stewart@bvsd.org.
October 23, 2010
Wine & Cheese Sampling, proceeds go to Assisted Cycling Tours
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 7-10 pm
at Bonacquisti Winery, 4640 Pecos Street, Unit I, Denver, CO
Tickets on sale starting 9/1/10
Ticket price $40 per person, includes wine, cheese and light snacks
Purchase tickets online at www.assistedcyclingtours.org or call 303-945-6205
100% of the proceeds goes directly to create bike programs for people with disabilities and their families through Assisted Cycling Tours.
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