5th Annual Early Intervention Update Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm CST Location: TUSCALOOSA, University Church of Christ, 1200 Julia Tutwiler Drive More info: 1-800-723-0490 Social workers, nurses, teachers, child care workers....if you work with children -- particularly children with developmental disabilities -- this is for you! This one day workshop gives you a chance to choose 4 sessions from 8 fascinating topics such as Effective Strategies for Addressing Needs of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Understanding, Preventing and Treating Problem Behavior and Make Mine Scrambled Eggs, Not Scrambled Speech." Best of all, there is NO REGISTRATION FEE! Even CEU's are free for several different professional fields. Space is limited, so call today to register. The registration deadline is July 28th. Council on Services to Children and Youth Time: 8:30am - 9:45am Location: American Red Cross, 1101 Washington Street More info: Rosemary Urban at 535-2272 This monthly inter-agency meeting offers a great opportunity to network with professionals from other social services agencies and learn what is going on in our community! Each month a different program or agency is invited to share information on the services they provide to children or youth in North Alabama. Following the presentation, each participant tells us about new programs or upcoming events going on in his/her particular agency. Any professionals or community volunteers who work with children and teens are welcome to attend. Dues are just $10 per year per organization. Individual and Family Support Initiative Town Hall meeting Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST Location: HUNTSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, 915 MONROE STREET MOre info: 1-866-243-9557 The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Division of Mental Retardation Services was awarded the Family Support Initiative grant by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to create and/or expand statewide systems change for Family Support. This Town Hall Meeting will enable individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and other stakeholders to provide input regarding the Individual and Family Support Program, its policies, and to shape systems improvement. For assistance with transportation call: Tom Holmes The Arc of Alabama 334-262-7688 or 1-866-243-9557
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