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(Information Provided by Autism Society of America)
Containing life-changing strategies and solutions, "Strategies for
Building Successful Relationships with People on the Autism Spectrum"
will enable everyone who knows, lives with or works with an individual
with autism to achieve meaningful relationship that foster cooperation
and mutual respect. Click here to read more.
(Information Provided by Autism Society of America)
"Imagine This!" is a website dedicated to helping parents and educators YLF is a four day leadership training program for 11th and 12th grade high school
students with disabilities. Many young people with disabilities now have
more options and more challenges than at any other time in our nation's
history. This forum is geared to prepare them to take advantage of the
unprecedented opportunities and to fully develop as constructive,
contributing members of our society.
WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM?
Young People Who Have Disabilities and Who:
¨ Demonstrate leadership potential.
¨ Demonstrate involvement in the community or extra-curricular
activities.
¨ Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with other students.
¨ Are representative of Ohio in terms of geographic region, gender,
and ethnicity
OUTCOMES
Student Delegates will:
¨ learn about choosing a career, the history of disability as a
culture, available resources and assistive technology;
¨ identify existing barriers to personal and professional success and
develop plans to deal with those barriers;
¨ be introduced to professionals with disabilities as possible
mentors and role models to encourage youth to realize their ability,
rights, and obligation to pursue meaningful employment and community
leadership;
¨ develop a "Personal Leadership Plan" which will include specific
action plans for the students for their return to their communities; and
¨ be empowered to reach goals in education, employment and community.
WHO: 50+ high school students will be selected to attend
through a competitive selection process.
WHEN: Annually in July
WHERE: Columbus, Ohio
COST: No cost for students/participants to attend this forum.
For more information contact: [
http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=
]www.gcpd.ohio.gov/YLF/index.
Governor's Council on People with Disabilities
Donna Foster/YLF Coordinator
400 East Campus View Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43235-4604
614.438.1394 or
1.800.282.4536 ext.1394
1-866-579-5622 (VP)
614.985.9052 (Fax)
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Protect Against Wandering Risks When a child with Autism wanders, every moment matters. They face dangers that include prolonged exposure, injury and even drowning. Protect your child with MedicAlert, the most dependable emergency support and identification network. MedicAlert Kid Smart® Benefits With a MedicAlert medical ID, emergency responders, police and good Samaritans canquickly identify missing kids and connect them with MedicAlert’s 24/7 call center to reunite them with loved ones and make surethey receive the emergency care they need. For a limited time, in cooperation with the Autism Society, enroll your child in MedicAlert Kid Smart for $25 & receive:
• Free MedicAlert medical ID valued at $9.95
• Live 24/7 emergency response services
• Live 24/7 family notification services
A savings of $14.90. Mention code 6057
Offer valid until January 31, 2012. Current members renew for $20. In this brightly illustrated book, readers are introduced to Alphie, a computer that is "wired differently" and has trouble fitting in and performing successfully in the world around him. After beginning to doubt his self-worth and his ability to do anything right, Alphie finally meets a human, Chris, who has been hired to fix the malfunctioning computers in the lab. Chris' patient and accepting approach totally changes Alphie's life. Alphie starts to realize that being different is what makes him special, and soon he is free to use his abilities to their fullest - free to be who he was meant to be. Written for children ages 8 and up, the book fosters tolerance and acceptance while celebrating differences. It is a perfect addition to any family and school reading.
Visit www.aapcpublishing.net for more information.
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