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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Remember that today there will be than 100 organizations that provide services and products for people with disabilities will answer questions and distribute information at the Arizona Disabilities Expo.
Details: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday at Phoenix Convention Center, Hall G, 33 S. Third St. Free. Susan DeNova, 602-470-1802, ext. 114, or www.azdx.com.  

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Please pass this along to all of your Special Olympics and Little League athletes, and anyone else who may be interested.
Linda Woolley
Greetings All:
I got a call this morning from Steve Johnson, the area director of C.A.S.T. for Kids in Arizona. As most of you know, the C.A.S.T. organization offers free fishing clinics throughout the country [...]

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From the Autism Society of America:
Join us at the Arizona Autism Candlelight Vigil!
The Autism Society of America - Greater Phoenix Chapter has joined with local autism support groups including ROK, S.A.N.E., Asperger Parent Network, HelpASAP, Arizona Autism Support, Northern Arizona ASA, ASA-Pima County Chapter and organizations including the Autism Society of America, Arizona Autism Coalition, [...]

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My son and I did the Power Paws walk two years ago, and it was a blast!  As many dogs as people, and what a variety!  The walk was easy, and very social.  
And, it’s for a good cause:
The mission of Power Paws Assistance Dogs is to provide highly skilled assistance dogs to adults and children with disabilities, [...]

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From Barbra Ross, Parent Information Network Specialist at the Arizona Department of Education’s
Exceptional Student Services:
AzDAC ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING DAY
Sponsored by Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC)
February 5th 2008
1:30 – 8:00 PM
Black Canyon Conference Center
9440 N 25th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602.944.0569
The goals of this training are to help you:
• Understand how the legislative process works
• Advocate for [...]

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Courtesy of Lisa Dee Meyerson Marshal, SEPAC VP Strategic Relationships:
Raising Special Kids will have High School Transition workshops for transition from high schol to post secondary education, employment and life in the community on the following dates:
Jan 9, Jan 30, Feb 13 and Feb 21 (all from 4 to 6 PM)
Call 602-242-4366 to register.

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From Barb Ross at the Arizona Department of Education:
If you know of any parents interested in attending this Assistive Technology training please contact Bruce Kennedy with ADE/AT division on how to apply for those scholarships. Just scroll down for his contact information. The training fee will be waived, travel expenses, etc would need to be [...]

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From Lisa Meyerson:
Holiday Lights & Train Ride at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Lots of fun with free train rides to see the extensive light displays, games, visits with Santa, free hot chocolate and cookies, etc.
The park is open at night for the general public for the holiday lights displays starting [...]

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Laura Holgate provided this update for upcoming meetings and support groups that will assist parents of children in Special Education, some of whom are gifted.
Events:
CHADD meetings at Scottsdale Horizon Park Community Center, 15444 N. 100th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Upcoming meeting on Tuesday December 11th. chaddvos@schwartzplace.com,  dana@ottaz.com,  www.chadd.org
Asperger Parent Network Monthly meetings on the third Thursday [...]

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