Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Special Day for Special Kids is a free event for the Valley’s special needs children and their families.
Special Day for Special Kids will be held at The McCormick Stillman Railroad Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 29, 2008.
Special education children and their families can join us for FREE train rides, carnival activities, [...]

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From Laura Holgate, Chair of Twice Exceptional (2e) Parent Group:
Because I have had a few parents respond to my emails regarding interest in friendships and social skills, our next meeting will be April 12th from 10-12noon at the Mustang Library in the auditorium (not the book discussion room where we usually meet) and the topic [...]

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Barb Ross at the Parent Information Network passed this info along:
Playful Possibilities for Fostering Positive Behavior in Young Children
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8 am- 3pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona
Join us for this interactive and dynamic workshop and learn some unique and innovative strategies for reducing challenging behaviors and promoting pro-social behaviors.
Our presenters will be psychologist [...]

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From Johanna Bookbinder at KEEN:
OPEN HOUSE - Come Play with Us
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
WHAT: An Opportunity to Experience the unique aspects of KEEN Phoenix. Bring your athlete and let them enjoy an afternoon of exercise with our coaches. Learn more about becoming a coach for future KEEN events.
Registration for KEEN [...]

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Please join us this evening for the annual SEPACS summer program expo. 
Time: Tonight, March 19th, anytime between 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Location: Mohave Middle School Cafeteria, 5520 N. 86th Street. 
The gates will be open on the north side of the complex near the baseball field and our usual Kachina room so you can get to the cafeteria easily.
The following organizations [...]

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Here’s a video to inspire us all: 

Thanks to Terri Lusser for the recommendation. Please visit her blog to get the background on the dancers, which is equally inspiring.

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CALL FOR PAPERS
Arizona’s Eighth Annual Transition Conference
“Transforming Visions to Realities”
September 22 - 23, 2008
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort
10438 North Fort McDowell Road
Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, AZ 85264
(480) 836-5300 / (800) 333-3333
Arizona’s Eighth Annual Transition Conference, “Transforming Visions to Realities” will focus on seven (7) strands related to facilitating successful transition for youth with disabilities. The following strands include [...]

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I just got the latest flyer from Daring Adventures, the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Program that provides outdoor adventures for teens and adults with disabilities.
Spring programs include:

Adaptive Kayaking
Sled Ice Skating and Hockey
Cycling
Backpacking

Space is limited.  For more info, contact TJ Penkoff at 502-495-5222 or at tj.penkoff@phoenix.gov.

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CALL FOR ARTWORK FROM STUDENTS WITH IEPs to DESIGN ARIZONA’S 2008 TRANSITION CONFERENCE BROCHURE COVER
“TRANSFORMING VISIONS TO REALITIES”
2008 Transition Conference
September 22 & 23, 2008
The 2008 Transition Conference Planning Committee is seeking artwork designed by students with IEPs for this year’s transition conference brochure. Any student identified with a disability, between the ages of 14 through [...]

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Here’s an article worth reading… the comments give additional insight into the challenges that children with special needs face as adults.
Sean Beaudoin, 25, has an autism spectrum disorder, but with help he has become fairly independent.
He has his own car. He works 20 hours a week as a kennel assistant. He has a credit card [...]

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