Workshops and Conferences
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| Date: | July 9-12, 2008 |
| Topic: | ASA National Conference |
| Description: | Orlando; $270; to register: www.autism-society.org |
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| Date: | July 12, 2008 |
| Topic: | Strong Roots for a Healthy Future Conference |
| Description: | sponsored by Medical Home Plus; sessions on autism, behavior, special education; Newport News; professionals/$100, family members/$25; for info, visit:http://www.medhomeplus.org/ |
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| Date: | July 14-16, 2008 |
| Topic: | Shining Stars Early Childhood Conference instructional strategies that provide positive outcomes in quality inclusive settings for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with & without disabilities |
| Description: | VA Beach; $50; for info: dpaulwig@gmu.edu or (703) 993-4496 |
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| Date: | July 22, 2008 |
| Topic: | "You're Going to Love this Kid": Educating Students with Autism in Inclusive Schools |
| Description: | Paula Kluth, Ph.D.; Richmond; $50; to register: www.autismva.org |
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| Date: | August 14-15, 2008 |
| Topic: | PECS Basic Training sponsored by Pyramid Educational Consultants |
| Description: | Richmond; $395; for info: www.pecs.com/TrainingWorkshops.php |
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| Date: | September 5-7, 2008 |
| Topic: | ABA International Education Conference |
| Description: | Reston, VA; for info: www.abainternational.org For other conferences and workshops on autism across the state, visit www.autismtrainingva.org |
Consumer and Family Participation Fund, sponsored by the Virginia Board
for People with Disabilities, provides funds for individuals with
developmental disabilities and/or their families to attend local, state, or
national conferences, meetings, or workshops. Expenditures considered for
application award include: registration fees, hotel/lodging, meals,
transportation costs and respite care. The Fund is administered through the
Endependence Center. For an application, call toll free 866-625-2373 or
csimpson@endependence.org .
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