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THE ANNUAL SAILING DAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID-19.
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Given the opportunity, any child can learn! Active Learning, an innovative approach developed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen, focuses on establishing motivating learning environments for children with multiple special needs. Join Ms. Patricia Obrzut, M.S., O.T.R/L., as she provides you with this fresh and pioneering approach. Learn how to increase functional independence and developmental skills while reducing stereotypical, self-injurious or aggressive behaviors. This exciting conference will feature lecture, video and demonstrations.
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COST: $5 per person for All at the door.
LUNCH: Catered by Whitt’s Barbecue
Join us for a time of fellowship, fun, food, entertainment, games and door prizes.
Please RSVP on the Activity Form provided (page 2 of the attached flyer). Please submit your RSVP no later than November 22, 2019. Space is limited. Late RSVPs will be accepted on space availability. Activity Form may be emailed at address
shown below or sent by US mail.
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Our Presenter, De Linda Brite, will provide this training for individuals with both vision and hearing loss who would like to understand what SSP (Support Services Provider) service is and how to use an SSP properly. This is also for individuals who have utilized an SSP in the past but would like to refresh their knowledge! It's Free for anyone to attend!
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TIME:
10:00 am till 11:00 am CDT - Social Hour
11:00 am till 11:45 am - Lunch
12:00 pm till 2:00 pm CDT - Meeting
Bring a vegetable dish or dessert for our potluck lunch. Meat will be provided (probably Turkey). Dishes that must be heated, should be microwavable.
MEETING / PROGRAM
Speaker: April Meredith, Empower Tennessee
Topic: The ADA and You
Door Prizes: Awarded by drawing to lucky winners.
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LUNCH: After the event we will all have lunch at the yacht club, to eat and socialize. Lunch is being provided by the Harbor Island Yacht Club.
ACTIVITY FORM: Due to the popularity of this event, reservations will now be required. The activity confirmation form included in this newsletter must be filled out, submitted and received by Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH THE DEAF-BLIND COMMUNITY:
In recognition of the achievements of people who are deaf-blind, we are celebrating Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week during the last week of June.
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This 6-hour FREE workshop will cover the basic requirements and training needed to be an effective SSP, and will cover medical causes of deafblindness, the practice of SSP, and communication with deafblind individuals. Attendees will be able to identify best practices in service provision for deafblind consumers, gain knowledge of guiding techniques and communication strategies for consumers with dual sensory loss, and comprehend medical model definitions of deafblindness.
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Movie premiere starring the first ever DeafBlind actor!
Plot: "The unlikely connection between a teen without a home and a DeafBlind man."
FREE! Open to the Public! But, you must register before June 20, 2019. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deafblind-movie-premiere-feeling-through-tickets-61163469584 Theatre doors open at 12:00PM!
