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Special Needs Research and News
Gainesville Music Therapy parents receive frequent e-mails with the articles of interest to the special needs community, including research on Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, etc.; conferences and trainings being offered in the local area; and information on music therapy practice. If you would like to receive these articles, and/or our monthly newsletter by e-mail, please e-mail us to join the mailing list.
Wednesday, January 11, 20062006 Partners in Policymaking ClassThe Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is now accepting applications for the 2006 Partners in Policymaking class.Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership program for individuals with developmental disabilities and family members. The program is designed to provide information, training, and skill-building for effective advocacy. Throughout the training, participants learn best practices in addressing current issues facing persons with disabilities and strategies for establishing effective relationships with local, state, and federal policymakers. Participants attend a 2-day training session once a month, from June to November, and commit to completing an advocacy project. Participants' travel, meal, and lodging expenses are reimbursed by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. Further reimbursement for respite or personal care services is also available. Self-advocates and parents of young children with developmental disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline for the 2006 Class is March 1, 2006. Please visit the web site (http://www.fddc.org/PPA/PIP.asp) or contact 1-800-580-7801 or 1-888-488-8633 (TDD Toll-Free) for an application. |