Institute for Disability Studies
Family Health Notes
April 2019
Inside this issue:
1) Gulfport ARC: Informational Session: ID/DD Waiver Program Through SMRC (information session)
2) MSPTI: “All About Me-A Get to Know Me Guide for Children and Students With disAbilities” (resource)
3) Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi: Alvin P. Flannes Summer Camp
(resource)
4) MSPTI: Positive Solutions for Families: Tips for Parents of Young Children with Challenging Behavior (online training)
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1) Gulfport ARC: Informational Session: ID/DD Waiver Program Through SMRC (information session)
Do you know what services the ID/DD Waiver covers? When can it be used? What is the process to access services under the waiver? Who do you contact? What documentation do you need to apply for the waiver? When should you apply for the waiver? What is it??
Presented by: Mamie Carlson, MS, LCIDDT, LPT - Director of Community Services SMRC
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Gulfport ARC, 3109 Gulf Ave, Gulfport, MS 39503
More Information: www.smrc.state.ms.us/Community_Services.html
2) MSPTI: “All About Me-A Get to Know Me Guide for Children and Students With disAbilities”
Thisguide/workbook is for parents and schools to help everyone in a child with special need’s life get on the same page about that child. The more consistent information provided about a child, the better quality of life and education that child can receive.
More Information: http://www.mspti.org/upload/file54_allaboutme.pdf
3) Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi: Alvin P. Flannes Summer Camp
The Alvin P. Flannes summer camp is a summer camp for provided for Mississippi children ages 7-15 living with epilepsy. This camp allows the children to have a great summer camp experience. Camp activities include canoeing, fishing, swimming, crafts, horse back riding and more! Nursing staff stays on site 24/7. For more information, please send inquiries and camp applications to Bonnie Holliday bholliday@efa.org or call the foundation office at 601.936.5222 ext. 1655.
More Information: http://epilepsy-ms.org/alvin-p-flannes-summer-2019/
4) MSPTI: Positive Solutions for Families: Tips for Parents of Young Children with Challenging Behavior (online training)
Has life with your young child become filled with conflict and confusion? Does it seem as if the simplest activity can quickly turn into disaster when your child’s behavior is out of control? You’re not alone. Many, if not most, parents find themselves struggling with behavior at some point. The good news is that there are evidence-based, effective strategies (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports-PBIS) that you can use to create positive solutions for your family. Join us!
Presented by: Patty Gautier, Family, Data & Dissemination Coordinator, REACH MS
Date: April 15th, 2019
Time: 12 pm-1 pm
Register Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7479107188589170178
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The Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center (F2F) is a family-focused, family managed resource center that empowers families of Mississippi children with special health care needs to be partners in the decisions made concerning the health of their children. F2F is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (GR#H84MC07948).
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