Hello Parents and Professionals,
We will have Sandy Popejoy, the Program Director of the Taft Independent Living Program at Taft College, joining us as many of you expressed an interest in a return visit. Even if you attended her presentation last year, it may be very helpful to attend once again. There is a lot of information to remember and as your student continues through high school, your understanding of his/her needs and options may change.
Please RSVP to me if you plan to attend.
Finally, a reminder: There will be no December Parent Support Group Meeting. We will reconvene on January 19, 2010.
Holley Arbeit
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stockdale High School
Room 606
2800 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Work: 661.665.2800X 68
Fax: 661.665.0914
Intradistrict: 62068
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Special Needs Trust Seminar a Success - Watch for another one in November
While I admit to being home with sick children that evening, I have heard good things about the Special Needs Trust Seminar. If you missed this one, they will have another presentation for BARC in November. Keep an eye on BARC's Upcoming Events page for further news.
Monday, October 12, 2009
RSVP information for October 20th Meeting/Workshop
Who:
Parents or other caretakers
Professionals who work with individuals who may need this service as an adult
No students, please
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Room 605
Stockdale High School
2800 Buena Vista Road
Located at northeast corner of White Lane and Buena Vista Rd.
Please park in Buena Vista Road lot (just north of White Ln.)
Why:
Special Needs Trust Educational Workshop
This is a free informational presentation.
KHSD is not endorsing the purchase of this service.
RSVP by phone or email to Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist
holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us 665.2800 X68
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Parents or other caretakers
Professionals who work with individuals who may need this service as an adult
No students, please
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Room 605
Stockdale High School
2800 Buena Vista Road
Located at northeast corner of White Lane and Buena Vista Rd.
Please park in Buena Vista Road lot (just north of White Ln.)
Why:
Special Needs Trust Educational Workshop
This is a free informational presentation.
KHSD is not endorsing the purchase of this service.
RSVP by phone or email to Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist
holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us 665.2800 X68
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You are invited to a
Parent Support Group of Teens with
Social Cognitive/Communication Needs
invite you to attend a
Special Needs Trust Educational Workshop
October 20 at 5:30pm
Stockdale High School
2800 Buena Vista Road
Room 605
(northeast corner of White Lane & Buena Vista Road
Please park in Buena Vista Road lot north of White Lane)
Light Refreshments will be served
This complimentary workshop will provide you with the following
valuable information that benefits people of all financial levels:
Why you and your child may need a Special Needs Trust
How to create a Special Needs Trust
An explanation of the difference between a standard trust and a Special Needs Trust
What are the best methods to provide for your child's future
financial security, recreational activities & medical care without
placing unrealistic burdens on other family members
How to make certain your child qualifies for state & federal aid
Funding techniques for your Special Needs Trust, no matter what your financial level
This program is being presented by attorney Richard McBurnie who is a past president
of the Kern County Bar Association. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of charitable causes in our community including High School Mock Trail
and
Barry Rosenfeld, Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Lifetime Assistance Planner & Chartered Life Underwriter. Barry and his wife Pat are keenly aware of the challenges parents of special needs children face
RSVP by phone or e-mail to Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist by October 20
holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us or 665 2800 x68
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Social Cognitive/Communication Needs
invite you to attend a
Special Needs Trust Educational Workshop
October 20 at 5:30pm
Stockdale High School
2800 Buena Vista Road
Room 605
(northeast corner of White Lane & Buena Vista Road
Please park in Buena Vista Road lot north of White Lane)
Light Refreshments will be served
This complimentary workshop will provide you with the following
valuable information that benefits people of all financial levels:
Why you and your child may need a Special Needs Trust
How to create a Special Needs Trust
An explanation of the difference between a standard trust and a Special Needs Trust
What are the best methods to provide for your child's future
financial security, recreational activities & medical care without
placing unrealistic burdens on other family members
How to make certain your child qualifies for state & federal aid
Funding techniques for your Special Needs Trust, no matter what your financial level
This program is being presented by attorney Richard McBurnie who is a past president
of the Kern County Bar Association. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of charitable causes in our community including High School Mock Trail
and
Barry Rosenfeld, Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Lifetime Assistance Planner & Chartered Life Underwriter. Barry and his wife Pat are keenly aware of the challenges parents of special needs children face
RSVP by phone or e-mail to Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist by October 20
holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us or 665 2800 x68
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
KAN event
The message below is from Ramona Puget, the president of the Kern Autism Network (KAN). This is a community event sponsored by KAN.
Hello Everyone,
The Black Balloon" movie is to be shown on Thursday, October 15th at the Majestic Fox Theater. Admission is FREE of charge in recognition of Autism Awareness and part of the "Meet Your Special Neighbors Project" which is a month of events occurring in Bakersfield recognizing all disabilities, including Autism. We hope you can join us with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and movie starting at 7:00 p.m. [The movie is rated PG-13]. We also have a special guest joining us to do the commentary following the movie, Dr. Stephen Shore from New York, please see bio below for further information.
The Black Balloon is a story about fitting in, discovering love and accepting your family when you have a loved one with autism. To read more about the movie starring Toni Collette and see who else stars in this award winning film, please visit the movie website www.theblackballoonmovie.com
Hello Everyone,
The Black Balloon" movie is to be shown on Thursday, October 15th at the Majestic Fox Theater. Admission is FREE of charge in recognition of Autism Awareness and part of the "Meet Your Special Neighbors Project" which is a month of events occurring in Bakersfield recognizing all disabilities, including Autism. We hope you can join us with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and movie starting at 7:00 p.m. [The movie is rated PG-13]. We also have a special guest joining us to do the commentary following the movie, Dr. Stephen Shore from New York, please see bio below for further information.
The Black Balloon is a story about fitting in, discovering love and accepting your family when you have a loved one with autism. To read more about the movie starring Toni Collette and see who else stars in this award winning film, please visit the movie website www.theblackballoonmovie.com
You can also watch the trailer for the film.
To register for this event, please contact the Autism Society -Kern Autism Network for further details 661-588-4235 or email kernautism@gmail.com
Our Guest Speaker to review the movie and discuss will be Dr. Stephen Shore:
Biography of Dr. Stephen Shore
Diagnosed with "Atypical Development with strong autistic tendencies" Dr. Shore was viewed as "too sick" to be treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until four, and with much help from his parents, teachers, and others, Stephen completed his doctoral dissertation at Boston University focused on matching best practice to the needs of people on the autism spectrum. Click here to see an abstract of the dissertation. Recently, Dr. Shore has accepted a professorship at Adelphi University teaching courses in special education and autism.
In addition to working with children and talking about life on the autism spectrum, Stephen presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his books Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Ask and Tell: Self-advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum, and the critically acclaimed Understanding Autism for Dummies.
President emeritus of the Asperger's Association of New England, Dr. Shore serves on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, for the Board of Directors for Autism Society of America, Unlocking Autism, MAAP, the College Internship Program, and USAAA.
Please feel free to pass this information on to others who may be interested in attending. Have a great day!
Best Regards
Ramona Puget
Supplemental Autism Program
Supervisor, Special Education Programs
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
661. 852-5052 FAX 661.636-4039
rapuget@kern.org
Holley Arbeit
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kern High School District
Stockdale High School
Room 606
2800 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
O: 661.665.2800
Fax: 661.665.0914
Intradistrict: 62068
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