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Upcoming Conferences

Self Determination Series 2007-2008
Presented by CARD-USF and FDLRS Suncrise


Location: Jim Miles Professional Center,
5204 US Highway 98 South, Lakeland FL

Educators: To register, go to http://pds.polk-fl.net/login.asp Sign in and select FDLRS then Instructional Practices.

Families: To register for workshops, please send an email to
diane.bennett@polk-fl.net or call 863-647-4258.

The deadline to register for all classes is one week prior to the class scheduled date. Schedule can be downloaded from
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/07_08_SelfDeterminTrain.pdf

Date: January 18, 2008 -- Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Limited to Educators Only. Palm Room. 12 in-service points.

Presentation: Self-Determination Skills/Standing Up for Me/TIEP
Include: Information incorporating choice and control into the lives of individuals with disabilities. Standing up for Me Curriculum and Transition IEP Process.

Deadline to register: Janaury 11, 2008

Self Determination Series 2007-2008
Presented by CARD-USF and FDLRS Suncrise


Location: Jim Miles Professional Center,
5204 US Highway 98 South, Lakeland FL

Educators: To register, go to http://pds.polk-fl.net/login.asp Sign in and select FDLRS then Instructional Practices.

Families: To register for workshops, please send an email to
diane.bennett@polk-fl.net or call 863-647-4258.

The deadline to register for all classes is one week prior to the class scheduled date. Schedule can be downloaded from
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/07_08_SelfDeterminTrain.pdf

Date: February 29, 2008 -- Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am
Palm Room, 6 in-service points

Presentation: Sexuality and Social Skills 101
Include: To educate parents, teachers and other professionals on types of sexual behavior, ways to respond, and resources.

Deadline to register: February 22, 2008

Self Determination Series 2007-2008
Presented by CARD-USF and FDLRS Suncrise


Location: Jim Miles Professional Center,
5204 US Highway 98 South, Lakeland FL

Educators: To register, go to http://pds.polk-fl.net/login.asp Sign in and select FDLRS then Instructional Practices.

Families: To register for workshops, please send an email to
diane.bennett@polk-fl.net or call 863-647-4258.

The deadline to register for all classes is one week prior to the class scheduled date. Schedule can be downloaded from
http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/07_08_SelfDeterminTrain.pdf

Date: March 25, 2008 -- Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Palm Room, 12 in-service points

Presentation: Social Services and Benefits and Agency Fair
Include: Information on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Social Security Administration.

Deadline to register: March 18, 2008

The 10th Annual Family Cafe Conference is scheduled for June 13-15, 2008 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL. As in past years, registration will open on Valentine's Day, February 14. Financial Assistance will be offered as available.

ASA 2008 National Conference July 9-12, 2008 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This is the largest gathering of people with autism, families and professionals with over 200 sessions and 150 exhibitors.