SHARE YOUR CONCERNS REGARDING SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH REPRESENTATIVE ELLEN STORY!

On Friday, September 19, 2014 at 10:30am at the Community Center in Amherst, MA behind the post office.  Ellen Story your state representative will listen to parents and professionals about the struggles of having a child with special needs.  Many families can’t get the proper services or supports because of needing finances to battle with schools. Rep. Ellen Story is willing to hear your stories. She will take your concerns and voice it on your behalf to legislators!  If , you live in this county and you can come out; please do!

The more that come out, the better chances your voices can be heard.  Empowering by families and professionals and uniting together is going to get the attention of legislators. 

For more information contact: Jan Lamberg @ (413) 536-2401

WEBINAR: Insurance Appeal Process

Autism Insurance Resource Center

Join us for a Webinar

Space is limited. To reserve your space contact,info@disabilityinfo.org
(if you require accommodations, please let us know at least 1 week prior to the date the webinar is scheduled)

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Title: "What to Do When Your Insurance says - "No"? - The Insurance Appeal Process. Presented by the Autism Insurance Resource Center and the Office of Patient Protection.

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Time: 10:00 - 11:30am

After sending in your email to register (info@disabilityinfo.org) you will receive a confirmation email by Tuesday, September 16th containing information about how to join the webinar.

Amy K. Weinstock
DirectorAutism Insurance Resource Center

FREE WORKSHOP

presents The Hidden Curriculum  Workshop   A workshop designed to introduce you to the importance of the "hidden curriculum" - the unwritten social rules and expectations of behavior that we all know but were never taught - and how a lack of these skills impacts individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is no fee for this training. Workshop will be facilitated by Jason Litto, autism specialist and family support manager. Thursday, Sept. 18th, 2014 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Berkshire County Arc Social Development Center 65 Depot Street Dalton, MA Snacks and Refreshments will be served REGISTRATION:  Please register for this event by clicking on this link and filling out the RSVP form.

My Child Just Got Diagnosed -- Now What?

FROM THE:

      Asperger's Association of New England       

When your child gets an Autism Spectrum diagnosis it's hard to know what to do first. Join other parents to learn about the most common characteristics of Autism Spectrum/Asperger Syndrome, including basic information about behavioral issues, parenting strategies, disclosure, and school concerns. This seminar is exclusively for parents, family members, and caregivers.
 

Presented by Nancy Schwartz, MSW

Adjunct Trainer, AANE

 

Nancy Schwartz is the mother of a young adult with AS and a past president of the AANE Board of Directors. She co-leads AANE's MRC/Employment Programs and Services. Nancy developed this workshop more than ten years ago to welcome families into the AANE community.

Date: September 8, 2014

Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: AANE office, 51 Water Street, Suite 206, Watertown

Cost: $40 members (one fee for one or both parents)

        $55 nonmembers (one fee for one or both parents)

Advance registration with payment is required no later than one week before the workshop date. After the deadline, please call Karen at (617) 393-3824, ext. 10, to check workshop status/space availability.

REGISTER HERE

You are a member of AANE if you have a paid membership on file. If you are unsure of your membership status, please call Karen at (617) 393-3824 ext. 10 to check. You will not be registered if you pay the incorrect fee.

No refunds or credits to attend another workshop for no-shows. No prorated/reduced fees if you cannot attend the full workshop.

TRAIN TO BE AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE/CONSULTANT

The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is offering an 8 week training: Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) in Western MA.

  

DATES: Every Monday beginning September 29 2014 through November 24th  

              (no class on Columbus Day)

TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

PLACE: Berkshire County Arc (satellite location)

                65 Depot Rd

                Dalton, MA

Here is the link to the FCSN website where you can find out more about the course: http://fcsn.org/pti/advocacy/become_a_parent_consultant.php as well as download the application.

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Yellick at 1-800-331-0688 or at lyellick@fcsn.org.

FREE IEP CLINIC

Announcing IEP Clinics with experienced Special Education Advocates/Parent Consultants.
Concerned or confused about your child’s IEP?
Fri 3/28/14 12:30 - 3:00 in Marlborough

The Special Needs Advocacy Network is extremely excited to announce the establishment of IEP Clinics to parent and guardians attending SPaN’s 2014 School Fair. We are thrilled to be able to provide parents with the opportunity to meet with an experienced Special Education Advocate/Parent Consultant to discuss their IEP concerns. Clinics will be schedule for 50 minute sessions.

IEP Clinics start at 12:30 pm – First Come First Served
Step 1: Register to attend the 2014 school Fair. (Click here to register)
Step 2: Registration for the Clinic will begin at 12:00 at our Registration Table (first come first served). To register in advance, please email pic@spanmass.org
Step 3: Come prepared with your top 3 concerns, bring a copy of your child’s current IEP, recent evaluations and progress reports.

Special Education School Fair
Friday, March 28, 2014
Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road W. Marlborough, MA 01752
Parents are invited to attend the School Fair from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Special Needs Advocacy Network, Inc. www.spanmass.org P.O. Box 269 info@spanmass.org Natick, MA 01760 Phone: 508-655-7999

SPaN Advocates participating in this clinic are not necessarily attorneys. Assistance and guidance should not be taken as legal advice. All SPaN members are independent consultants and as a result SPaN does not assume responsibility for the assistance and guidance offered during this clinic, rather SPaN is simply organizing this service that you may choose to use.

Workshop for anyone wanting to start a business as an Educational Advocate/Consultant!

	Legal Issues Facing the Parent Consultant
	Thursday, April 10, 2014 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Schrafft Center | 529 Main Street, Ste. 1M3  Boston, MA 02129
This seminar will cover issues pertaining to contracts, insurance, releases, liability, disclaimers, billing and time documentation.  Each attendee will leave with samples of a contract, a release form, and billing procedures, as well as an explanation of the reasoning behind each. You may sign up via e-mail at Ellenjhutt@aol.com, or by phone (978) 394-0737, but to secure your place in the class please send your $60.00 registration fee along with your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and any questions you would like to have answered by attending this seminar to: Ellen J. Hutt, Attorney At Law 2 Clock Tower Place, Suite 525 | Maynard, Massachusetts 01754 Instructor:  Ellen J Hutt is an Attorney practicing in the areas of Special Education and Disability Law, a trained Mediator, and a parent of children with Special Needs. Note: A limited number of scholarships are available upon request.