July 6, 2011
July 6, 2011
Inside this issue:
1) The Arc of Mississippi Conference – Celebrating 50 Years of Service – July 21-22
2) MSPTI Webinar Series Scheduled for August
3) Hattiesburg Inclusive Tennis Clinic – Aug. 13
4) Empowering Parents… Improving Outcomes - MSPTI Leadership Academy and Conference, Aug. 19-20
1) The Arc of Mississippi Conference – Celebrating 50 Years of Service – July 21-22
Join The Arc of Mississippi in celebrating 50 years of service at a conference for parents, self-advocates, families and service providers. Scheduled for Thurs. and Fri., July 21-22, at the Regency Hotel in Jackson, the conference is designed to focus on and enhance services for all people with disabilities in Mississippi. James F. Gardener, Ph.D., of the Council on Quality and Leadership, will be the keynote speaker. An awards ceremony and fun-filled gala with music and dancing will be held on Thurs. evening, July 21. For more information on registration fees, visit www.arcms.org or call The Arc of Mississippi at 601.969.2141.
2) MSPTI Webinar Series Scheduled for August
Medical home, postsecondary education and transition from youth to adulthood are the topics of three Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center (MSPTI) Webinars scheduled for August. Cookie Smith, LMSW, Project Manager for the Family 2 Family Health Information and Education Center (F2F), a project of the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS), will present Medical Home: What Families Should Know on Mon., Aug. 1, from 7-8 p.m. and again on Tues., Aug. 2, from 12 to 1 p.m. Dr. Mark Yeager, Disability Specialist at IDS, will discuss the Higher Education 4 All project focusing on college experiences and opportunities that benefit all individuals regardless of their disability. This session will be held on Mon., Aug. 8, from 7-8 p.m. and again on Tues., Aug. 9, from 12-1 p.m. Dr. Jerry Alliston, Coordinator of Community Inclusion and Volunteer Service, will lead the Webinar, Transition To Being a Healthy Adult, addressing the many questions that must be addressed during the transition of a youth with disabilities to adulthood. This Webinar will be held on Mon., Aug. 15, from 7-8 p.m. To register for the free Webinars, visit the MSPTI calendar at http://www.mspti.org/education.asp?month=8&year=2011 .
3) Hattiesburg Inclusive Tennis Clinic - Aug. 13
Plan now to bring a racquet and have some fun at the Inclusive Tennis Clinic on Sat., Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Tatum Park Tennis Courts at 101 Parkway Drive in Hattiesburg. Athletes with disabilities ages 10 to adult, including those who use a wheelchair and those who do not, can expect a day of play and a light lunch. Registration is required so enough coaches will be available and enough lunches can be provided. To participate, call Cindy Singletary at LIFE at 228.388.2401 or e-mail her at csingletary.life@gmail.com or call Cookie Smith at IDS at 601.266.4093 or e-mail her at terri.smith@usm.edu. This event is sponsored by LIFE of Mississippi, the Special Family Kids Network at IDS, the City of Hattiesburg Department of Parks and Recreation, Metro Area Community Empowerment and the Mississippi Society for Disabilities.
4) Empowering Parents... Improving Outcomes - MSPTI Leadership Academy and Conference, Aug. 19-20
MSPTI will hold its Northeast Regional Parent Conference and Parent Leadership Academy for parents and families of children with disabilities on Aug. 19-20 in Tupelo. Separate application and registration is required. The Leadership Academy will be held Fri. and Sat., Aug. 19-20, at the Hancock Leadership Center at 1920 Briar Ridge Road. The Academy is open to parents and family members who have or have had children with disabilities in public schools. Participants will be selected on the basis of commitment and leadership potential. The Conference will be held Sat., Aug. 20, at The Summit Center at 852 North Gloster Street. The registration fee is $25; parent stipends are available. For more information or to register for both activities, visit www.mspti.org or call 1.800.721.7255.