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“Alzheimer’s Disease: What Caregivers Need to Know”

Sponsored by the USF Suncoast Alzheimer’s & Gerontology Center
And the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

February 28, 2008 10 -3 PM (lunch provided)
At Aston Gardens of Tampa
12951 W. Linebaugh Ave.

There is no cost, but pre-registration is requested. For mor information, or to register, call (813) 974-4335 or 1(800) 633-4563


University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Florida Center for Inclusive Communities OPEN HOUSE


Self-Advocates, Families, Educators, Legislators, DD Providers, & the Public are invited!

Saturday, March 1, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at the University of South Florida Westside Conference Center
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33612

RSVP to Tanisha Dobney at (866) 818-4797, (813) 974-3126, or email by February 15, 2008. Please notify us no later than February 20th if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.


Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) – USF Presents

“Fiesta by the Bay”
Friday, April 18, 2008

An opportunity to support the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF and join in the music, foood, salsa dancing lessons, and prizes. For more information e-mail or call 813-974-9264.


A Free Conference: AUTISM AND CO-EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
Date: Friday, May 9, 2008


Location: Florida Gulf Coast University Campus, Ft. Myers, FL

The conference flyer may be downloaded from the CARD website at
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/CARDannounce/08_0509_ASD_MH_Conf.pdf

Registration Information: The conference is free of charge, however, space is limited to 200 registrants. Registration Opens: February 2, 2008 Registration Deadline: April 4, 2008

Registration for the conference is available through the Personnel Development Partnerships' website.


4th Annual Freedom Playground Roll-a-Thon
Saturday, Sept. 20 at Macfarlane Park in Tampa.
Freedom Playground Foundation, Inc creates community inclusive parks and playgrounds for people of all ages and abilities. Go to http://www.freedomplayground.org/id4.html for more information


Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities, Inc. Conference
en espanol (pdf)

Saturday, September 20, 2008
Fitzgerald Middle School
6410 118th Ave N, Largo, Florida 33770
Registration Opens at 7:00 am
Exhibitor Area opens at 8:00 am
Break out sessions begin at 9:00 am

This educational conference's goal is to provide parents, teachers, therapists and other professionals with resources that will help their children make achievements in all aspects of life. Information & Registration on-line
www.standadvocates.org

$25.00 per person, Pre registration price before 9-13-08
$35.00 per person, Registration after 9-13-08 until the day of the conference


22nd Annual Mayor’s Alliance Awards Ceremony
Thursday, Sept. 25
Noon-1:15 PM at Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave, Tampa
$25 cost for luncheon, awards program and entertainment
Contact Ross Silvers for details at 813-274-8359


SunCoast Area Disability Employment Awareness Month Kick-Off Event: “Paving the Way to Work, Live, and Succeed”
Friday, October 3
9:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Topics:

  • APD &SEP
  • Family Care Council
  • Abilities
  • Other Community Resources
  • Medwaiver
  • Transitioning Students
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Employers
  • Benefits & Work Incentives
  • Secondary Education
  • Self-Employment
  • Providers

For additional information, please contact APD, Kimberly Houston at Kimberly_Houston@apd.state.fl.us

Sponsored by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities ~ SunCoast Area, the FCC & Abilities


7th Annual BlazeSports Golf Tournament
Saturday, October 4th at Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club
Call Andy Chasanoff at 813-744-5307 for more information


Pathways and Partnerships Conference
Saturday, Oct. 4th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Brandon High School - 1101 Victoria Street, Brandon

A Transition Conference and Family Forum on Accessing Community Services.
Contact Susan Richmond at 974-2996 for registration and exhibitor information


5th Annual Hillsborough County Disability Mentoring Day (DMD)
Tuesday, October 21
A one-day job shadowing, career exploration experience for students and job seekers with disabilities. Those interested in either being a mentee for the day or businesses interested in hosting mentees should contact Sandra Sroka at 813-276-2742 or via e-mail.


FALL A- FAER
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
Quorum Hotel
700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa

Sponsored in part by Florida Outreach Project for Children and Young Adults who are Deaf-Blind. Tracks areoffered for rehabilitation, education, orientation and mobility and deaf-blind. CE is available.
For registration information contact Sheryl Brown at 813-251-2507


Mayor's Alliance Career Fair
Wednesday, October 29th
9 -noon at Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance
To pre-register, call 813-274-8359



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