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Thank you Patuxent Elementary School!

I wanted to say a special “thank you” to Principal Glenda Washington, Ms. Garcia, Ms. Hazel and the 5th Grade Class of Patuxent Elementary School (Upper Marlboro, MD) for allowing me to visit last week on Career Day. I had a wonderful time speaking with you all. The students were inquisitive, polite, and asked great questions. When I asked what they wanted to be in life, I received an assortment of answers. The students have big dreams and I can’t want to see what you all chose to become in life.

Students, always remember that your teachers want you to go far. They work everyday to teach you some of the skills that you will need to do well.

Best wishes for a bright future!
Barbara Erby-Young

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BDS Positions Available!

If you are you looking for…

A position with the potential for growth and development,
To make a difference in someone else’s life,
For a potential career and not just a job

Then we are looking for you!

Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC (BDS) is an independent agency providing home and community based services to people with developmental, intellectual, and learning disabilities. BDS is currently seeking dependable, creative and energetic individuals for Behavioral Technician positions.

The Behavioral Technician provides one-to-one sessions implementing learning programs and behavior management procedures in the client’s home and community. They are responsible for providing documented evidence of work complete under the client’s specific Treatment Plan and Behavior Plan as written by the Consultant. Behavioral Technicians are also responsible for attending monthly Team Meetings and quarterly trainings.

To apply for this position, submit the latest copy your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

In your cover letter, please note which area(s) you are able to work in as we currently have positions available in Columbia, Forestville, and Greenbelt. Your cover letter should also address any experience that you have with people diagnosed with special needs. Particularly discuss your experiences with people diagnosed with a developmental, intellectual, or learning disability. Finally, list your experience with behavior modification (ABA/VB), positive behavior support systems, or other interventions while making sure to include information that addresses any training that you have received.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Walk Now 2013 – Team High Spirits

For several years BDS team members and our families have taken part in the Walk Now for Autism Speaks. We actually started doing this before the National Alliance for Autism Research) and Autism Speaks merged and it was called the Walk Far of NAAR. This year, we have decided to take part in the walk again through our continued participation with Team High Spirits.

Please join our team or make a donation by visiting the Team High Spirits Walk Now for Autism Speaks website located at http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/dc/highspirits.

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You Asked… We Listened – The Waiver

Based on the questions and comments that we have received, we have added a few more pages to the BDS website. The first group of pages are about Maryland’s Home and Community Based Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (also know as the Autism Waiver or the Waiver). This is only the beginning, but we wanted to let you know that the information was now available for your review at https://bdshelps.com/the-autism-waiver/.

If you have further questions, feel free to send them in to [email protected], or give us a call at 1-855-255-5270 (this is a toll-free number). You can also post your question in the comment section of our blog.

Hugs!

Barbara Erby

President; Education & Behavioral Consultant

Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC

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April 2013 Events

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

[email protected]

 

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.

 Flyer for this event

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/

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