This is the list of events that we have been able to locate for July 2013. If you know of other area events, send them to [email protected].
Date: July 10 – 13, 2013
Time: All day
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Title: The 44th Autism Society Conference and Exhibition
For more information: http://www.autism-society.org/conference
Information received from: The Autism Society of America
This is the list of events we have located for April 2013. The events below are not sponsored by BDS and the organizations holding the events are not connected with Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC. If you are interested in attending any of the events listed below, please contact the event’s sponsor. If you know of other area events, or are having an event, send them to [email protected].
Date: April 2, 2013
Time: 7 pm
Event: Understanding SSI/Medicaid and SSDI/Medicare
Location: TLC – The Treatment and Learning Center
For more information: Click here
Information received from:
Maedi Tanham Carney, CFP
M&L Special Needs Planning, LLC
Date: April 13, 2013
Time: 12 – 4pm
Event: Children’s Festival (Autism Awareness Month Event)
Location: Judah Temple AME Zion Church 14500 Mt Oak Rd, Mitchellville, MD
Free food and fun activities (moon bounce, music and movement, sensory activities, etc.) for the entire family. Children with special needs are welcome to attend. There will be a quiet room where families can take a break, if needed.
For more information: Visit www.judahtemple.net or call 301-390-2900.
To register for this event, visit http://www.judahtemple.net/form14140.htm
Date: April 13, 2013
Time: 5 – 8 pm
Event: 2013 Fashion & Talent Show Extravaganza
A charitable event to benefit Barstow Acres Children’s Center (A non-profit, 501 (c) 3 United Way agency providing mental health services, parent education and therapeutic summer camp to Southern Maryland children and families)
Location: Huntingtown High School
Theme: “Live Life in Color”
Tickets: $15 adult/ $7 children ages 3-12/ $50 VIP
Information received from: Barstow Acres Children’s Center
*Interested in participating as a model, performer, vendor, advertiser, or sponsor? Call 410-414-9901 or email [email protected]
Date: April 15 – 17, 2013
Time: All day
Event: The Disability Policy Seminar
Location: The Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC
For more information: http://www.DisabilityPolicySeminar.org
Information received from: The Autism Society of America
Date: April 27, 2013
Time: 2 pm
Event: Veggie Tales Live: Happy Birthday Bob & Larry
Location: Hylton Memorial Chapel, Woodbridge, VA
http://www.veggietales.com/live/tickets/
http://www.eventtickets.net/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=62
This is the list of events that we have been able to locate for February 2013. If you know of other area events, send them to [email protected].
Date: February 27 – 28, 2013
Time: 9 am (UK)
Location: Online
Title: One-day online conference with Charlotte Moore
Form more information: http://awares.org/conferences/
Information received from: Adam Feinstein ([email protected])
Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. ~Author Unknown
Each year people make New Year’s Resolutions. Well, I learned a long time ago that I wouldn’t keep them. However, I did learn that setting goals each year works for me. I don’t know why the change in language works, but it does. Sometimes the goals are abstract, sometimes they are concrete, but they are mine and I own them.
During this time of year, I also like to help students and their families work on their goals. That’s why this month is Program Review and Assessment Month. It is during this time of year that we take a look at what each of our student has accomplishing and set new short-term goals as well as adjust the long-term ones.
I also like to take time at this point in the year to celebrate the BDS Behavioral Technicians. They are so important to helping each of our students succeed. They spend so much time working to help support out students. So to help kick their year off right, we also call this Rising Star Month.
During Rising Star Month, we ask that you all write in and tell us why you love your Technicians. You don’t have to limit it to praise, we welcome all feedback that you can provide. The best way to help our star Technicians increase their skills is to tell us what they are doing right and wrong so that we can provide more guidance or resources where necessary. Send your feedback to [email protected].
Thank you so much for continuing to read our blog, following us on Twitter, liking us on Facebook, and checking out our website. If you are in need of assistance, services, or just have a question for us, feel free to use our Contact Us form, email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 240-355-0834.
Have a safe, happy, and prosperous year,
Barbara Erby
President
Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC
We know that materials for home programs can be expensive. Every little bit of money saved can make a difference in the level or amount of services that you are also able to afford. Did you know that some sites will give you a coupon for a percentage off during your child’s birthday month? Sites like Melissa & Doug offer a coupon to their newsletter subscribers. If you know of other sites that would be helpful to our readers, feel free to post them in the comment section below.
Thanks!
Barbara
www.BDSHelps.com
