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LOW INTENSITY SUPPORT SERVICES (LISS) WORKSHOP
Wednesday, March 24th 6:30 to 8:30
Cedar Lane School
11630 Scaggsville Road
Fulton, MD 20759
LISS, previously know as rolling access funding, is designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and improve their quality of life by helping them remain in their homes, increase or maintain independence and participate in their communities. Recent changes to funding have left many families with questions about the process. Join us as representatives from Humanim and Penn-Mar talk about LISS. A representative from Service Coordination will also be available to answer questions. Sponsored by the Cedar Lane School PTA. For information or to register for this free workshop, please call the Family Support and Resource Center at 410 313-7161.  

PROJECT ACCESS COLLEGE FAIR
Saturday, March 6th noon – 3:00
The Burrill Galleria Science and Technology Building
Howard Community College
Project Access at Howard Community College is a program for students with disabilities aimed at helping high school students get into college and succeed there. The college fair offers information sharing by postsecondary disability support service personnel, workshops on relevant topics conducted by experts in their fields and an ongoing assistive technology demonstration of state-of-the-art equipment.  Additionally, the Project Access college fair will offer a Career Corner where students can meet with individuals in various careers to learn how they have achieved their professional goals.
The fair is free and open to the community. If you have any additional questions, please contact Dr. Linda Schnapp, the assistant director of Project Access at (410) 772-4625.

EFFECTIVE PRACTICES IN TOILET TRAINING
March 9, 2010, 6-8 p.m.  
Faulkner Ridge Center                
10598 Marble Faun Court
Columbia, MD 21044
Presented by Hiedi Patterson, OEIS Behavior Specialist.
Toilet training can be an arduous and frustrating task, especially when it involves children with special needs. This workshop will offer research-based methods and tips for developing an effective toileting plan for your child. This workshop is for parents of children (through age 5) receiving early intervention services. For more information or to register for this free workshop please call the HCPSS Office of Early Intervention at 410 313-7017.

APPLYING FOR SSI
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 6:30-8:00p.m.
Faulkner Ridge Center
10598 Marble Faun Court
Columbia, MD 21044
What Social Security benefits is your child entitled to receive?  How and where do you get Medical Assistance?  What happens when your child turns 18?  Can you work while receiving benefits?  Join us in learning the answers to these and more of your questions about SSI and SSDI. Presented by Erica Easter. This free workshop is sponsored by the HCPSS Transitions/Work Study program. Parents of students 14 or older are encouraged to attend. For further information, contact the transition coordinator in your school or call 410 313-5640.

POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS
Monday, March 22, 2010 7:00-9:00p.m.
Faulkner Ridge Center                
10598 Marble Faun Court
Columbia, MD 21044
Presented by Dr. Danielle R. Liso, Assistant Professor of Special Education at the Johns Hopkins University, this workshop will offer parents strategies and solutions to address the challenging behaviors exhibited by some children with special needs.  This free workshop is sponsored by the Family Support and Resource Center. For more information or to register please call 410 313-7161

BEFORE YOUR CHILD TURNS THREE
Tuesday, March 23, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 20th 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 18th 7-9 p.m.
Faulkner Ridge Center                
10598 Marble Faun Court
Columbia, MD 21044
Prepare For Next Steps in Early Childhood Intervention and Education.
Children currently enrolled in a local Infants and Toddlers Program who are found eligible for preschool special education and related services will have the opportunity to continue services through an IFSP, or move to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) by age three. Come learn how this change could impact your child. For information or to register for this free workshop please call the Family Support and Resource Center at 410 313-7161.

SIBSHOPS
Saturday April 10, 17 & 24th 2:00-4:00
Arc of Howard County
Ellicott City, MD
Sibshops is a celebration of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special health or developmental needs. Especially for siblings ages 4 to 7, it’s a safe place to talk about the good and not so good parts about having a sibling with special needs while taking part in fun games, activities and art projects. For more information or to register call 1-800-999-9442, x5169. Sponsored by the Family Support and Resource Center, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, and the Arc of Howard County.

For further information regarding this topic please contact HCAS directly