Upcoming Events
SCARF PROJECT FOR 2009 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES
MORC, Inc. and The Arc of Oakland County are teaming up for the "Scarf Project." If you knit or crochet and would like to make a scarf for the athletes, please contact Lynn Gideon at The Arc 248-816-1900 or Kris Mazzei or Marcia Wilhelm at the MORC Office at 248-276-8038 for more information.
Friends of Different Learners is pleased to sponsor our annual CAMP AND RESOURCE FAIR 2009 on Thursday evening, January 15, 2009, 7-9 P.M. at Groves High School, 20500 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. (Park in the West Lot)
Friends of Different Learners is a district-wide, independent organization dedicated to enhancing the education of Birmingham Public School students who have different learning styles, strengths and abilities. Our meetings and membership are open to everyone.
This Fair is an information vehicle servicing families seeking programs that accept children with special needs. This year again, we plan to include service providers who offer camps or programs in the summer and throughout the year for children in both self-contained and inclusion environments. The Fair will be held at Groves High School in Beverly Hills, MI.
Over 100 camps and programs from across Michigan (and a few others in close proximity to this area) have been invited. Last year we had representation from about 50 camps and over 150 families attended. Each organization attending the Fair will have a display table manned by a camp representative along with printed information. Some will bring an informational video of their camp as well. Friends of Different Learners is excited to offer this service to parents. Learning about qualified and appropriate summer programs can be challenging and frustrating. This event has grown into a valuable resource for families of children with special needs.
Special Education - Sexuality, Relationship & Abuse Issues
When: Wed, January 28, 2009, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford 48328
Description: Many parents wish to be the primary sexuality educators of their children, but don't know where to begin when their children have disabilities. This interactive workshop will help caregivers of persons with intellectual disabilities learn why and how to talk to children about sex. We will discuss strategies for starting and maintaining sexuality conversations and how to address common sexuality concerns.
NOTE: Check-in and dinner begins at 5:00 PM. Cost: FREE! Class Limit: 80 Audience: Parents, professionals and others responsible for the primary sex education of children with disabilities Questions? Please contact debra.monroe@farmington.k12.mi.us
RED FLAGS & GREEN LIGHTS --- KNOWING WHEN TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT AUTISM
Presented by Isabelle Beaulieu, PH.D. Director, Center for Neuropsychology, Learning and Development, Oakland County on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Contact the Abilities Center at www.abilitiescenter.com or call 248-926-0909 for more information.