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Registration is now open for the 2011 Utah Family Links Conference.
"The 2011 Family Links Statewide Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26 at Murray High School. This conference will feature: amazing keynote speakers, breakout sessions, dessert networking socials, awards, prize drawings, an exhibitor fair and much, much more!
FRIDAY’S KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: JANICE FIALKA AND MICAH FIALKA-FELDMAN
Janice is a nationally recognized author, lecturer and trainer. Join us as she talks to us about “The Dance of Partnership: Why Do My Feet Hurt”. Janice will be joined by her son Micah, who is a student, national speaker and pioneer who fights for disability-pride, justice and inclusion. He is part of the first wave of adults with intellectual disabilities attending college and has been fully included in school and community. He will talk to us about “Thinking Outside the Box” as well as the things he has accomplished.
Janice is a nationally recognized author, lecturer and trainer. Join us as she talks to us about “The Dance of Partnership: Why Do My Feet Hurt”. Janice will be joined by her son Micah, who is a student, national speaker and pioneer who fights for disability-pride, justice and inclusion. He is part of the first wave of adults with intellectual disabilities attending college and has been fully included in school and community. He will talk to us about “Thinking Outside the Box” as well as the things he has accomplished.
SATURDAY’S BREAKOUT SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Behavior Management
Understanding Health Care Reform
Emotional Coaching
Services for Adults with Disabilities
ADHD
Autism
Legislative Involvement
Faith and Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Individualized Education Programs
Mental Health
Inclusion and Awareness
Sensory Integration
and MORE!"
Taken from the Family Links Website
My husband and I attended the conference last year and found it to be very beneficial. Although the conference is geared towards parents who have children with special needs, the classes also address issues parents of some typical children face in day to day life. And.... if you are a teacher, this may also qualify for certification hours - something to look in to.
It is amazing to me that more parents do not know about the Parents Center and all of the services they provide. Help us spread the word and make people aware of this valuable resource.
1 comment:
oooo I wish we still lived in Utah. What a great resource, not to mention I could use some hours towards my license renewal:)
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