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BI-COUNTY OBSERVER: Northampton Edition
Editor : Ramona Neidig
Telephone:
610-849-8076 , Ext . 325
March/April 2019
Published six times a year to inform persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community about programs, trainings & events in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Please visit www.arcoflehighnorthampton.org for more info.
The 13th Annual Celebration Awards Luncheon has been mentioned in previous newsletters, but the hour is now at hand. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event! The date is March 28th. See inside for
details. As a reminder, this awards luncheon is held each year in March in conjunction with National Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month. Honorees are individuals who receive ID services in either Lehigh or Northampton County. Winners will be listed in the May/June newsletter. Traditionally, the March newsletter is where we start listing summer camps & activities. We will continue to run information in the May/June issue as well. It is impossible to include all of the camps and summer programs that exist in the Lehigh Valley. Your school, intermediate unit, or local public library may have more extensive listings. Due to space constraints & reader preference, we focus on camps for those with special needs. However, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can and should attend “regular” camp with their typical peers whenever possible! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers free tax preparation help through two programs: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who make $54,000 or less, people with disabilities, the elderly, and people who speak limited English. The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all tax payers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS. VITA and TCE sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations. To find the VITA or TCE site closest to you, use the VITA Locator Tool or call 800-906-9887.
Happy Spring to all Bi-County Newsletter Readers!
Ramona
Celebration 2019 RSVP Forms Volume 19, Issue 2 Page 2
March is Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month! You are cordially invited to join us for
the 13th Annual Celebration Awards
March 28, 2019 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center 300 Gateway Drive (Routes 512 & 22) Bethlehem, PA 18017
Master of Ceremonies is Veteran Broadcaster Bill Zimpfer
Keynote Presenter: Ernie Roundtree, Self-advocate
CHOOSE FROM 2 DELICIOUS LUNCHEON ENTREES: Chicken Marsala
Pasta Primavera Please don’t forget to indicate the food choice for each attendee in your group.
meals include: Salad, Bread, Dessert, Tea, Coffee
Cost: $18 per person RSVP by March 21st Hotel is wheelchair accessible
Hosted by the Intellectual Disability Awareness Committee of Lehigh & Northampton Counties. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PLEASE CLIP & MAIL THIS FORM. USE ONE FORM FOR EACH PERSON ATTENDING. Make additional photo copies as needed.
Name______________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address_______________________________________________________________________________ House and/or Cell Phone______________________________________________________________________ Menu Choice: Chicken_______ Pasta __________ Please indicate if you use a wheel chair or have special dietary needs __________________________________ If possible, please seat me with: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Enclosed is a check payable to The Arc for a total of: ________ ($18.00 per person)
Please return this form by March 21, 2019 to: Bob Madden, The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton 2289 Avenue A, Bethlehem PA 18017 Note: Each table seats 8. Seating is assigned. It may not be possible to honor all seating requests. Please contact Bob Madden with questions or requests for special accommodations during the meal or during the award presentation itself. Bob may be reached at [email protected] or call 610-849-8076, ext. 317. If registering as an award winner or complimentary guest, please state on the form.
Page 3 Volume 19, Issue 2 Additional RSVP Forms
PLEASE CLIP & MAIL THIS FORM. USE ONE FORM FOR EACH PERSON ATTENDING.
Name____________________________________________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________________________________________________ Menu Choice: Chicken_______ Pasta __________ Please indicate if you use a wheel chair or have special dietary needs: _________________________________________________________________________________________ If possible, please seat me with: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Enclosed is a check payable to The Arc for a total of: ________ ($18.00 per person)
Please return this form by March 21, 2019 to: Bob Madden, The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton 2289 Avenue A, Bethlehem PA 18017 Note: Each table seats 8. Seating is assigned. It may not be possible to honor all seating requests. Please contact Bob Madden with questions or requests for special accommodations during the meal or during the award presentation itself. Bob may be reached at [email protected] or call 610-849-8076, ext. 317. If registering as an award winner or complimentary guest, please indicate on form. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
PLEASE CLIP & MAIL THIS FORM. USE ONE FORM FOR EACH PERSON ATTENDING.
Name____________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address___________________________________________________________________________________ House and/or Cell Phone____________________________________________________________________________________ Menu Choice: Chicken_______ Pasta __________ Please indicate if you use a wheel chair or have special dietary needs: _________________________________________________________________________________________ If possible, please seat me with: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Enclosed is a check payable to The Arc for a total of: ________ ($18.00 per person)
Please return this form by March 21, 2019 2019 to: Bob Madden, The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton 2289 Avenue A, Bethlehem PA 18017 Note: Each table seats 8. Seating is assigned. It may not be possible to honor all seating requests. Please contact Bob Madden with questions or requests for special accommodations during the meal or during the award presentation itself. Bob may be reached at [email protected] or call 610-849-8076, ext. 317. If registering as an award winner or complimentary guest, please indicate on form.
Volume 19, Issue 2 Page 4
March 18, 2019 Local Task Force Meeting 10-00-11:30 AM Colonial IU 20 (Snow date is March 19) 6 Danforth Drive, Easton PA
Following a brief organization meeting of the task force, there will be a guest speaker. Heather Coleman. Executive Director of the Advocacy Alliance, will give an overview of this agency’s services. An RSVP is welcome, but not required. Family members, educators, & service providers are cordially invited. For more info on the task force, or to RSVP, please contact Leslie at 610-554-1988 or
[email protected]. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ March 30, 2019 Easton Parent Support Group 2:00-4:00 PM Faith Lutheran Church
2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA There will be no guest speaker for the March meeting. This is a time for sharing with other families in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. If you want to meet others who have a child or adolescent with an intellectual or developmental disability, this group is for you. Please don’t stay home when you have a chance to connect with other families. We need each other for support. For more info
or to RSVP, please contact Leslie at [email protected] or 610-554-1988. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ March 30, 2019 Transition Fair 10:00-2:00 LVCIL 713 North 13th St., Allentown PA This event is the culmination of a series of free presentations that LVCIL has been holding monthly since November. The Transition Fair will offer presentations for young adults and parent/guardians. Also: back at last by popular request is the Vendor Cookie Bake Off! Come on out for some good info and something good to eat! Please RSVP to Seth Hoderewski at 610-770-9781, ext. 119 or [email protected].
March Events
April Events Volume 19, Issue 2 P. 5
22nd Annual Through Their Eyes Conference East Stroudsburg University’s Innovation Center
April 5, 2019 from 8:30-12:30
Through their Eyes hosts inspirational speakers who share their personal perspectives on having a disability. The presenters are strong, successful self-advocates who have overcome attitudinal, physical, or cultural barriers. This annual event is free of charge and open to the public. For more info, please contact Domenico Cavaiuolo at 570-422-3893 or email [email protected]. Editor’s Note: As we went to press, two self-advocates were confirmed & a 3rd will be announced: Shawn Aleong is a student at Temple University. He has a keen interest in business & politics. Shawn has traveled to Washington D.C. on multiple occasions to advocate for students with intellectual disabilities. He spent a summer interning with the Temple University Police. Shawn is pursuing Legal Studies in the Fox School of Business. Shawn has also served as Assistant Auditor General of the Temple Student Government Association. He is active in Philadelphia's NAACP and the Black Law Students Association. Ben serves as an Ambassador of the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Challenge, which raises money for autism research. This former High School Homecoming King was also the feature of a documentary. He is affectionally known in his community as “The Mayor of North Penn”. Ben recently realized his long-time dream of appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres show, where he received a check for $10,000 for his cause. _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Free Special Education Presentation
Hosted by Easton Area Parent Support Group
Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 PM
Faith Lutheran Church 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA Presenter: Henry Young, Esq, McAndrews Law Offices
This Presentation Will Cover: Discipline Understanding Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
Obtaining Appropriate Special Education Services Effective & collaborative communication Negotiating with school districts Data-driven decision making
Please RSVP to Leslie at [email protected] or 610-554-1988.
Page 6 Two Great PEAL Center Workshops Vol. 19, Issue 2
Editor’s Note: The PEAL Center is dedicated to families of children with disabilities & special health care needs. There are two outstanding PEAL Center workshops occurring in April. The Advocacy Department of Lehigh & Northampton County can assure you that anything put out by the PEAL Center is family-focused & exceptional in quality! Please mark your calendars & help spread the news of these free events. Friendship Toolkit Training
Hosted by The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton Counties 2289 Avenue A, Bethlehem PA April 9, 2019 from 6-9 pm
Presenter: Diane Perry, Parent Advisor
This interactive workshop covers the important, but often overlooked area of friendship. Attendees will receive a copy of Friendships: Building a Good Life. Learn ways that families, peers, communities, and schools can support the development of friendships for all children, including those with disabilities. The 3 guiding principles of the toolkit are: 1. Everyone has a role to play in the development of
friendship. 2. Friendships are important to all. 3. Everyone benefits when we support friendship development for children. At least 10 participants needed. Be a friend and invite a friend. Please RSVP to Ramona Neidig at 610-849-8076, Ext. 325 or [email protected]. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
You are Cordially Welcome to our First-ever Spring Conference!!!
Theme: IEP Mini Series Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Hosted by the Local Task Force 8:30-3:30 Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Diane Perry, Parent Advisor 6 Danforth Drive, Easton PEAL Center
Evaluation process & forms used Reports that identify educational needs. Parts of the IEP and the importance of each one Ways families can provide meaningful input How IDEA supports inclusive education Importance of Supplementary Aids and Services
Register by April 19th at LTF20SpringConf2019.eventbrite.com.
If you are looking for a THOROUGH presentation, this is the workshop for you! Don’t miss it.
Local Task Force Spring Conference IU 21 Page 7 Volume 19 Issue 2
Editor’s Note: As we went to press, full details were not available for the Spring Conference being hosted by the Local Task Force of IU 21 on Wednesday, April 24th. Observant newsletter readers will note that both IU 20 and IU 21 are holding conferences within one day of each other. So, there’s lots of good information to choose from! You may participate in either or both events, regardless of which intermediate unit provides services for your child.
What: Local Task Force Spring Conference When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 9-3
Where: Carbon Lehigh IU 21 4210 Independence Drive, Schnecksville PA Theme: Tools and How to Use Them This all-day event (9:00-3:00) is free. Lunch will be prepared by the work-based
learning students and may be purchased for $4.00. For more info, please email: Local TaskForce [email protected].
Not sure what a Local Task Force is? Here’s some background:
Local Task Forces were formed over 20 years ago as a result of a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of PA over the rights of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to attend school. Today, most task forces include all
students with disabilities who receive special education services, regardless of the type of disability.
If you live in Northampton County, your Local Task Force meets throughout the year at IU 20 in Easton. If you live in Lehigh County, your Local Task force meets at IU 21 in Schnecksville. Participants include family members, public & private service providers, and school district employees. If you have an interest
in special education, you are welcome to attend. As noted previously, conferences are open to all, no matter which intermediate unit is furnishing the
student’s services. For more info about the Local Task Force, you may contact:
Renee Heckman/IU 20: 610-515-6449 or Kelly Danner/IU21: 610-769-4111, ext. 1218
Page 8 Fun & Recreation Volume 19 Issue 2
Via All Star Basketball Clinics Free Basketball Clinics for Athletes with Special Needs
March 17, 2019 Northampton Community College
Check in starts at 12:30 pm. Clinic runs from 1:00-2:00 pm. Hosted by Tracy Cyr, Lehigh Valley Basketball Hall of Fame Member. Focus in on the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, inclusive setting. Instructed by college coaches & their players. Participants must be 8 years of age or older. A parent or care-give must stay in the gym during the clinics. Athletes will receive a complimentary basketball at the March clinic.
Register at ViaNet.org/events or call 484-821-0024. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Hope Friendship Dances Hope Lutheran Church Rte. 248 in Cherryville
Fee is $5.00. No need to RSVP. Please park in the rear of the church & enter from rear. Dances run from 7-9 PM.
Remaining Dance Dates for 2019
March 18 April 15 May 20 (Pizza party/Starts at 6 PM, not 7:00)
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EVENING RECREATION PROGRAM
Hosted by The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties 2289 Avenue A, Bethlehem PA
Participants must be 18 or older and be diagnosed with a developmental disability. Weekly activities developed and implemented by Arc staff. Fee per session is $8.00 (First time visitors are free). Evening Recreation is open to residents of Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
Evening Recreation will be canceled on days where the SPARC day program is closed for a holiday or for bad weather.
For more information, activities, and dates, please call The Arc at 610-849-8076, Ext. 352 or email [email protected].
Most Thursday Evenings 7—9 PM
Page 9 Camps, Retreats, & Summer Programs Volume 19, Issue 2
Christian Camps Camp Innabah Located in Spring City, PA Overnight camp in Chester County for ages 12 & up. Challenger camp sessions offered for campers with intellectual disabilities. Must be ambulatory & independent in all areas of self-care. Not suitable for campers with physical limitations. Camp sessions divided by participant’s age. Sessions also available for those over 40. Challenger camp opportunities also available Oct.5-Oct. 7 and Dec. 7-9. Tiered pricing & some scholar-ships available. Parents & Me and Grandparents and Me sessions offered throughput the summer. Call 610-469-6111 or visitwww.innabah.org. Camp Joni & Friends Family Retreats Located in Canadensis, PA Located at Spruce Lake Retreat in the Poconos. All ages welcome. Companions provided for children with disabilities so that parents may enjoys some time on their own. Some activities such as mini golf are wheel-chair accessible & several rooms have roll-in showers. Call: 570-595-7505. Twin Pines Located in Stroudsburg, PA Camp is 205 acres. Serves children with & without disabilities. Campers must be toilet trained and ambulatory. Lots of Love Camp sessions are designed to meet needs of campers with cognitive and/or physical challenges. Bible study is included with fun and recreation. Call:570-629-2411 or visit www.twinpines.org. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Disability-Specific Autism: ARCH Summer Therapeutic Activity Program Located in Allentown, PA This is not a camp. It is a therapeutic, highly structured summer day treatment service to improve the social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties associated with autism. Call: 610-573-2500 or visitwww.archoflv.org Live Learn and Play Located in Allentown, PA This facility features a multi- sensory gym, parent support, & educational workshops for autism & a variety of other special needs. It is located inside the South Mall & is open year-round. For summer activities and fees, please call 610-797-5483.
Chronic Health Issues: Camp Victory Located in Millville, PA For more info, write to PO Box 810, Camp Victory Road, Millville, PA 17846, call 570-458-6530 or visit www.campvictory.org.
Epilepsy: Camp Achieve Located in Green Lane, PA For over 20 years, this camp, located in Montgomery County, has offered a fun, safe environment. Camp is staffed by medical personnel & highly trained counselors. Provides typical camp activities like sports, games, crafts & talent shows, as well as epilepsy education and support. For children 8-12 & teens 13-17. Summer camp runs Aug. 12-Aug. 17, 2018. Email: [email protected] or visit www.campachieve.org.
Visual Impairment: Located in Allentown, PA Camp I Can This day camp provides activities to help youth ages 7-13 who have visual impairment become more independent. Sponsored by the Center for Vision Loss & approved by the PA Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services. For ages 7-13 years old. Must reside in Lehigh, Northampton, or Monroe County. Call Camp Director at 610-433-6018 x225 or email [email protected] for an application. Day trips are taken to sites such as Hershey Park & Dutch Springs.
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Day Camps Camp Jaycee Located in Effort, PA Camp Jaycee is a collaborative effort between the New Jersey Jaycees and the Arc of New Jersey, with the mission of providing quality camping experience to children and adults with developmental disabilities. The day camp runs from July through August for campers with developmental disabilities ages 7 to 21. For more info, please call732 -737-8279 or visit www.campjaycee.org. Also offers overnight camp.
Camp Lily (Easterseals) Located in Center Val-ley, PA Camp Lily is a six-week summer day camp that is offered in a series of one-week sessions from July 2 through Aug. 10. Camp Lily is located on an extensive 55 acre property in Center Valley with the Jewish Community Center’s Camp Kovachim. Campers experience the fun of an outdoor camp along with Kovachim campers. For campers ages 8 to 21 years old and older as appropriate. Some scholarships avail-able. For more info, contact Emily Gonda at 610- 289-0114, ext. 209 or [email protected].
Overnight Camps Camp Lee Mar Located in Lackawaxen, PA Camp Lee Mar is a private 7- week residential summer program for campers 7-21. Unique curriculum incorporates a strong academic and speech program with traditional camp activities. Careful study is made of parent input, school IEPs, camper interview, etc., so that the interests and needs of each child can best be determined for suitable grouping prior to arrival. We also focus on building friendships & coping with group dynamics. Call 215-658-1708 or visit www.leemar.com. Growing Green (Easterseals) Located in Delaware Water Gap, PA Growing Green is a 5-week overnight camp located at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Campers enjoy swimming, hiking, sports, field trips, and environmental activities in the Eco Zone & organic garden as they make new friends and explore natural wonders. Growing Green is offered in a series of one week sessions for ages 10-21 (and older as appropriate) from July 1 through Aug. 10. Scholarships available. Contact Emily Gonda at610-289-0114 ext. 209 or [email protected].
PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp Located in Mt. Union, PA Beacon Lodge is a camp for children and adults with special needs including visual and hearing impairments & many other physical and intellectual challenges. Beacon Lodge is divided into two camps, the Children's Village for campers age 6-17 and the Adult Group for campers age 18 to the golden years. Facilities include cabins for sleeping, as well as indoor and outdoor activities. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, games, crafts, nature walks, rifle & archery. Camp sessions run mid-June through mid-August. Call 814-542-2511 or visit www.beaconlodge.com. Camp Ramapo Located in Rhinebeck, NY Camp Ramapo is a residential summer camp that serves children ages 6 to 16 diagnosed with social, emotional, or learning challenges, including children on the autism spectrum. Camp Ramapo provides a traditional summer camp experience for children who have difficulty building & maintaining healthy relationships with peers & adults. One-to-one camper to staff ratio, with highly trained staff. Call
845-867-8403, email [email protected] or visit www.ramapoforchildren.org.
Vocational/Transition Vo1. 19, Issue 2 Page 11
Real World Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley, PA
The Real World Lehigh Valley is a day program of Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living. This is an interactive, transition- based summer program for young adults ages 16-21. The summer program focuses on developing and reinforcing essential independent living, life, vocational and leadership skills. This year’s experience will be in partnership with Dorney Park & Wild Water Kingdom.
July 8 through August 14. Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hands-on work experience in a variety of areas (customer service, maintenance, food service,
etc.) Job shadow with Dorney Park & Wild Water Kingdom employees One-on-one time to focus on individual skills Employment- based curriculum Independent living skills and self-advocacy
Space is Limited! Call 610-770-9781, ext. 130 for more information or to apply. Transportation to/from the program is not provided, nor is lunch provided.
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Via Teen Summer Experience Lehigh Valley, PA Via Teen Summer Experience is a day program for teens and young adults with disabilities ages 12-21. Via provides skills instruction to assist participants to achieve personal goals. Via Teen Summer Experience runs from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m .to 2 p.m. Sign up for full weeks or select days throughout the summer. Via partners with employers, local agencies and schools throughout the Lehigh Valley. Dates are June10-August 16, 2019.
Planning for the Future Teens visit employers to learn about job opportunities, interviewing techniques, employment applications, and the qualifications required for positions at job sites such as:
Coca-Cola Park | PPL Event Center | Martin Guitar | Wegmans | Mack Trucks | PBS Studios | Giant Food Stores | Bear Creek Mountain Resort | Cetronia Ambulance. In addition, teens learn about secondary education options by visiting local colleges and business schools.
Summer Fun Via understands that the summer is meant for fun, so teens participate in a variety of social and recreational activities like baseball games, swimming, sports, and picnics to expand gross & fine motor skills and facilitate teamwork. For more information or to apply, contact Delaney Varano, Teen Program Coordinator, at 610-317-8000, Ext. 444 or [email protected].
Parting News... Volume 19 , Issue 2 Page 12
Attention Families:
I am looking for a few outgoing folks who would be willing to share their experiences in a panel discussion that I would moderate. Over the years, The Arc has offered workshops on topics such as guardianship, power-of-attorney, ABLE accounts, setting up trusts, etc. While the speakers have been experts, families also appreciate hearing from others who’ve been down the same road. If you have experience in these or
other areas that you’d be willing to share in a future workshop, please let me know. Email replies are preferred: [email protected]. Your May newsletter will contain more details, but here’s a heads up on two upcoming Arc workshops:
May 8, 2019 from 6-8pm: Transition and the IEP
May 18, 2019 from 6-8 pm: Mirando Hacia el Futuro
The 2nd title means Looking Toward the Future. It will be presented entirely in Spanish. The focus is on having high expectations, presuming competence in children with disabilities, & working effectively with your school team.
Happy Spring to all Bi-County readers!
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