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High Expectations, Endless Possibilities: OSEP National Parent Center Conference is Jan. 28 – 30
The OSEP National Parent Center Conference will bring together Parent Center leaders and colleagues to learn about current topics and reflect on their work, united by the common goal of improving outcomes for children with disabilities. The conference will provide practical and relevant information throughout sessions; useful strategies to implement in Parent Centers; opportunities for networking with peers; and scientifically based information on emerging issues and content areas. It’s Jan. 28 – 30 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Crystal City, Va. Limited space available. Register now! New IDEA Regulations Released
On Dec. 1, final regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) were released in the Federal Register. The new rules address various issues, including parental revocation of consent for special education services and representation of parents by non-attorneys in due process hearings. Support PACER by Searching the Web or Shopping OnlinePACER is listed as a nonprofit on GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com. If you select PACER as the nonprofit you want to support, PACER receives a donation each time you use either site. GoodSearch donates approximately 1.3 cents per search; GoodShop gives about 3 percent of your online purchase price. So, this holiday season, use GoodSearch.com and start your online shopping at GoodShop.com. PACER and children with disabilities and their families will benefit from your “Good” activities online. Family Fun Day is Feb. 8
PACER's fourth annual Family Fun Day is Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lindbergh Center in Hopkins. Presented by Learning Rx, this totally accessible and inclusive family event encourages children of all abilities to make new friends and participate in fun-filled activities led by Captain PACER. Every child receives a medal, a team hankie, and a Dilly Bar compliments of Dairy Queen. Cost: $5 per person or $25 to sponsor a family who otherwise could not attend. Register now! Creative Kids Contest is Feb. 28
PACER's fourth annual Creative Kids Contest invites children with disabilities to join PACER and celebrated artist Anthony Whelihan to let their imagination run wild. The winner will have his or her design made into the 2009 PACER greeting card, which will be sold online and at the PACER Benefit. The event is 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Bloomington Art Center. To register or to donate art supplies, e-mail Kelly Lorenz at
kelly.lorenz@PACER.org or call 952-838-9000. Space is limited. Want a Little Drama in Your Life?Become a PACER puppet volunteer! Volunteers memorize scripts and present puppet shows on disability awareness to area elementary students. Volunteers must be available during the school day and have their own transportation. The next volunteer training is Thursday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jen Leuma at 952-838-9000 or e-mail puppets@PACER.org. Join IBM's World Community GridThe World Community Grid is an IBM effort to link computers worldwide and put idle computer time to use in aiding projects that benefit humanity. The grid is built upon an IBM infrastructure and includes IBM support. To become part of the grid, members install a small, free software program on their computers. When their computers are on but not being used, the program connects to the World Community Grid’s server, performs computations, and sends the results back to the server. Members’ donated resources help increase the pace of research. Visit worldcommunitygrid.org, click “find a team,” and select “PACER Center.” Join the team! It’s safe and easy. The Perfect Gift: Donate to PACER in Honor of OthersWhen you donate to PACER Center in honor of someone else, you will receive an attractive card insert acknowledging your generous gift. Tuck it into your holiday or special-occasion cards, and the recipient will have the satisfaction of knowing that a thoughtful gift has been given in his or her name. Great for employee or client holiday gifts, hostess gifts, group gift exchanges, or a wonderful addition to your holiday cards sent to friends and family. Price is $10 per card insert; $5 per insert for 100+. Orders of 100 or more can be customized to include your company’s name. Funds raised from this meaningful gift option will go directly to programs that help children with disabilities and their families. |
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