Transitioning to College with a Disability- Sessions by DCCC

Delaware County Community College is offering a session at two locations for students Transitioning to College with a Disability:

Thursday, April 21 – 6:00 PM – Delaware County Community College, Downingtown Campus

Thursday, April 28 – 6:00 PM – Delaware County Community College, Pennocks Bridge Campus

Please see attached flyers for registration and additional information.

If you have any questions, please contact:

 

Carrie Arbutina

Disability Services Educational Advisor

Delaware County Community College

610-359-5229

Kennett Area YMCA S.N.A.P. Programs

Special Needs Abilities Programs at the Kennett Area YMCA
*Please click on the links below to learn more.
S.N.A.P. FIT
S.N.A.P. Sea Dragons

Chester County MHIDD News Letter- December

Chester County MHIDD News Letter- December 

2015

*Please click on the link above to view the newsletter.

OSEP is celebrating 40 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

OSEP is celebrating 40 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

As part of our celebration, we want to hear from individuals with disabilities, teachers, researchers, and other IDEA stakeholders about the personal impact this legislation has had.

How has IDEA made a difference to you?

What do inclusion, equity, and opportunity look like for you?

We want to hear from children and youth with disabilities, teachers, parents, researchers, and other IDEA stakeholders about the impact this legislation has had. Please share your art, photographs, and writing with us for possible use during the upcoming 40th Anniversary events.

You may submit your documents and personal stories up to November 8th.

Please share your art, photographs, poetry, and written stories with us for possible use during an event in Washington DC to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of IDEA.

You may submit your documents and stories through November 6th, 2015 on our 40th Anniversary website, https://www.osep-meeting.org/ideaanniversary/ .

Please send any questions to IDEAanniversary@air.org .

Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children- BOCCIA LEAGUE

Looking to get involved in a paralympic sport?

Ready to try something new?

If so, you are ready for BOCCIA!!!

What is Boccia? - A paralympic sport, similar to Bocce, where the name of the game is to earn as many points as possible by throwing your boccia balls closer to the target ball than the other team.

Who is it for? - Boccia is intended for, but not exclusive to, players with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological impairments. An ability to follow directions is all that’s required. Assistance and devices can be used to play the game with your hands, feet, or head.

BOCCIA LEAGUE

Where: Ground Floor Sports Medicine Gym - Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

When: Wednesday nights September 23^rd through November 18^th 6:30-8:00pm

We will have open gym nights 9/23/15 and 9/30/15, with league play beginning 10/7/15

Who: Players of all abilities, ages 8 to 21 yrs.

What: Bring your friends and family to our gym to try a few Boccia games

Please RSVP or direct any questions to Brie Sheppard, outpatient physical therapist

brianne.sheppard@nemours.org

(302)298-7490

           

Chester County/Main Line CHADD- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder- Newsletter for 2015-16

Secondary Transition Guide Website

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, and the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) are pleased to announce the "Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide"
www.secondarytransition.org.  A website designed to be a central information hub for youth and families navigating the transition from secondary education to adult life.

The website is organized by secondary transition topics that cover key areas, including post-secondary education and training, employment and community living.  Information on the website is designed to highlight important subjects and activities based on a student's age. The website links to other Pennsylvania agencies and departments that support secondary transition. Materials for youth and families are added to the web portal frequently, so be sure to add the website to your favorites and return to the site often!

For more information regarding the website, please contact David Berquist,
Educational Consultant - PaTTAN Pittsbugh via email at [mailto:dberquist@pattan.net ]dberquist@pattan.net or phone 1.800.446.5607 x6869