by Martha Frank on May 10, 2012
Save the date! Just a reminder that the Sapphire Center will be hosting two open houses next week. All are welcome and we’ll have some light refreshments to celebrate the opening. Wednesday, May 16, 4 – 7 pm Saturday, May 19, 2 – 5 pm www.deivt.org 87 Rivers Bend Rd (just off Dog Team on [...]
by Martha Frank on May 7, 2012
Families who have family members who are individuals with disabilities can submit a form to 9-1-1 to let emergency responders know if someone with a disability is located at the place where an emergency is reported. The information families provide will be included only in the Enhanced 9-1-1 system database for use by emergency response or [...]
by Martha Frank on May 7, 2012
Come celebrate some of the many abilities of community members with disabilities on Thursday, May 10th at “Art-Ability” at The Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield, Vermont. The event begins at 6:00 pm in the theater lobby with an artists’ opening reception. Artists displaying work include Larry Bissonette (co-star of Wretches & Jabberers), Ella [...]
by Martha Frank on April 30, 2012
4th NEK Autism Conference, Friday September 28, 2012 Health Education for Individuals with ASD Brought to you by: The Integrative Therapy Institute, Inc., Northeastern Area Health Education Center, and Rutgers University, New Jersey Catamount Arts, Saint Johnsbury, Vermont Registration will open: April 11, 2012 to September 14, 2012 Register at www.itihealthvt.org The goal of the [...]
by Martha Frank on April 26, 2012
Going All Out for Autism Get out those dancing shoes and get ready to mingle! The 2nd Annual “Going All Out For Autism” When: Saturday, October 13, 2012 Time: 6 – 9 pm Where: Sunset Ballroom, Comfort Suites, 1712 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05403 Fee: $40 dollars per person Please join us for a night [...]
by Martha Frank on April 5, 2012
FREE Autism Spectrum Swim When: Saturday April 14, 12-2p.m Where: The Greater Burlington Y is designing a swim program specially suited to meet the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum. We invite our community members with autism to join their family members in the comfort of the Y’s 89 degree program pool. [...]
by Martha Frank on March 26, 2012
Autism Awareness and Kid’s Fair Come join us for a fun filled day for Autism Awareness! There will be a resource table for families, kid’s events (face painting, legos, crafts, singing and more). Entertainment will be provided by local Kid’s Musician Buddy Dubay. When: April 28, 2012, 9:30am – 11:30am Where: Mount Mansfield Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (Jericho) [...]
by Martha Frank on January 30, 2012
Danville School’s 5/6 Team Raising Awareness and Funds for Autism Speaks REDNECK ROAD RACE AND FITNESS WALK When: June 2, 2012 Where: Danville School, Danville VT Time: Race check in at 8:15am Race Start 9:00 Pre-registration – $15.00 Day of Race – $20.00 To find out more or to register online please check out the [...]
by Martha Frank on January 12, 2012
Michelle Garcia Winner: Strategies for Organization/Preparing for Homework and the Real World ( 2 Part Presentation) MAPLE LEAF CLINIC is proud to sponsor a video presentation for parents educators and professionals with discussion led by Dean J.M. Mooney, Ph.D., N.C.S.P For ALL students from upper elementary school through adults – not just those with learning disabilities. [...]
by Martha Frank on January 9, 2012
DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN OFFERS TALK FOR VERMONT FAMILIES IN FAIRLEE Dr. Temple Grandin will offer a public evening talk at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Lake Morey Resort at Fairlee, Vermont as part of the 2012 Vermont Grazing Conference. Dr. Grandin rose to national fame for her revolutionary approach to humane treatment [...]
by Martha Frank on January 3, 2012
Are you ready to help make a change in someone’s life? Can you imagine an individual with autism begin to make real progress with communication? Then don’t miss this opportunity to attend the PECS Basic Training in Burlington, Vermont! This workshop offers 1.3 ASHA CEUs or 13.0 BACB CEUs at no additional cost! All participants [...]
by Martha Frank on December 15, 2011
MAPLE LEAF CLINIC is proud to sponsor a 2 part video presentation for parents, educators and professionals: Michelle Garcia Winner Strategies for Organization: Preparing for Homework and the Real World With discussion led by Dean J.M. Mooney, Ph.D., N.C.S.P For ALL students from upper elementary school through adults – not just those with learning disabilities. [...]
by Martha Frank on December 15, 2011
Dr. Jeff Wulfman, Integrated Medicine, Family Physician at Neshobe Family Medicine, (affiliated with Porter’s Medical Center in Middlebury),61 Court Drive, Brandon, VT, 05733, contact 802-247-3753 Dr. Wulfman has completed training in Biomedical Assessment and Treatment with DAN (Defeat Autism Now) Doctors
by Martha Frank on December 13, 2011
Green Mountain Hockey Fundraiser Bennington Autism Task Force and Kids on the Block December 17th, 2011 7:30 at Riley Rink, Manchester, VT $20 per player Chuck-a-Puck for prizes Contact: Ron Marcellus or 802-384-4061