Upcoming
Events
December
December 15
Project
KITE - Using Visuals and Graphics to Support Inclusion
Sponsor by PACER. This KITE workshop is the third of five series
for parents and professionals. It will teach learners to use images,
graphics, and text to support includive classrooms. Cost: FREE. To
register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190
(TTY). Location/Time: PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis,
Mn 55437.12/18/2004
December 18
The Nutcracker
Benefit
performance for Children's Home Society & Family
Services International Child Welfare Programs. Performed
by Ethnic Dance Theatre. Cost: $12 for children, $20
for students, $22 for seniors, and $25 for adults If
you would like to request the AD service for this performance
please contact Kevin Vollmers at (651) 255-2249 to make
a reservation. To order tickets call Ticketworks toll-free
at 1-800-762-6353 or order tickets online http://www.ticketworks.com/event.php?eventnumber=CHS04NUT
Web-site for info:
http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org/29Oct2004.html
Location/Time: Concordia University;s E.M. Pearson Theater, 312
North Hamline Avenue) in St. Paul, MN.
December 31
Free Poetry
Contest
Sponsor by poetry.com The International Library of Poetry will be
awarding over $58,000 in prizes. Poets from St. Paul particulary
beginners are welcome to win over 250 prizes. Cost: FREE and open
to everyone. To enter, send ONE original poem, any subject and any
style to: The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19921, 1 Poetry
Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Location/Time: Entries must be postmarked
or sent via the Internet by January 31, 2005. http://www.poetry.com Other
Information: The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet's
name and address should appear on the top of the page.
2005
January
January 5
Residents of Bloomington,
Edina and Richfield who have been hurt
by Minnesota’s
cutbacks in disability services for individuals and families have an opportunity
to help turn the tide at an Arc Town Meeting with legislators representing
Senate Districts 40, 41 and 63B. Sponsors: Arc
Hennepin-Carver and The Arc of MinnesotaCost: FREE Location/Time:
Bloomington City Council Chambers, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington.
Participants are encouraged to register for the Town Meeting by January
3, 2005. To register, call Arc Hennepin-Carver at (952) 920-0855
or e-mail your name, address and phone number to martinezgene@archennepin-carver.org.
The meeting will preview important disability issues that will come
before the state legislature in 2005, including:
Lowering parental fees for disability services critical to children with
mental retardation and related developmental disabilities;
Budget cuts for Consumer Directed Community Supports;
Funding for special education services; Addressing waiting lists for services;
and Ensuring that the entire disability service system reflects the principles
of self-determination.
January 15
Project KITE - Using Visuals
and Graphics to Support Inclusion
Sponsor: PACER.This KITE workshop is the third of five series for
parents and professionals. It will teach learners to use images,
graphics, and text to support inclusive classrooms.
Cost: FREE. To register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or
952-838-0190 (TTY). Location/Time: PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd.,
Minneapolis, Mn 55437
January 31
Free
Poetry Contest
Sponsor: poetry.com. The International Library of Poetry will be awarding
over $58,000 in prizes. Poets from St. Paul particulary beginners are welcome
to win over 250 prizes. Cost: FREE and open to everyone. To enter, send ONE
original poem, any subject and any style to: The International Library of
Poetry, Suite 19921, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
Location/Time: Entries must be postmarked or sent via the Internet by January
31, 2005. www.poetry.com. Other Information:
The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet's name and address should
appear on the top of the page.
February
February
1-2
Careers Conference
2005: Developing Careers, Changing Lives
Sponsor: Center on Education and Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Location/Time: Marriott Madison West.
Scholarship funds are available for qualified educators. For conference information,
including scholarship application, visit http://www.cew.wisc.edu/careers/cc2005/scholarships05.asp
February
7
IBM Web Adaptation Techology
Sponsor by PACER. This workshop offers a hands-on demonstration of
Web software that dynamically manipulates Web content to make websites
more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Cost: FREE - Register
early space is limited.To register for the workshop call PACER at
952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). Location/Time: PACER Center, 8161
Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437 Time 6:00 pm to 8:00
pm. Other Information: PACER's Simon Technology Center is piloting
the IBM software.
March
March 14-15
Call for Presentations
- Second Annual Care and Treatment Education Conference. The
conference will be held at Cragun's Resort and Hotel in Brainerd,
MN. For more information contact MaryBeth Schafer at Marybeth.schafer@state.mn.us or 651-582-8818. Proposals are due December 10, 2004.
