Events Calendar

Caregivers of Children with FASD (St. Paul)

Monday August 2, 2010

If you are a relative caring for a child or children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, this free support group on the first Tuesday of each month is for you. Funding provided by a Title III-E NFCS grant through the MN Area Agencies on Aging, the MN Board on Aging and the Brookdale Foundation. PRE-REGISTRATION PREFERRED. Call Janet Salo at 952-920-0855.

10 am - 11:30 am

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Making New Memories

Saturday August 21, 2010

Chlldren with disabilities who live with relatives often come to their new home with few memories of their life with their parents. Join in a craft project that encourages children to talk about their new homes and family. You'll also meet other relatives who are caring for someone else's child. Free, but RSVP by calling 952-920-0855.

10 am - 11:30 am

Aquatore Park
9191 Lincoln Street
Blaine

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Autism Group - Hastings

Thursday September 2, 2010

If you have a child with autism, Arc invites you to participate in a free networking group in Hastings, with pizza and child care provided! The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 to register.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th Street W.
Hastings

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Caregivers of Children with FASD (St. Paul)

Tuesday September 7, 2010

If you are a relative caring for a child or children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, this free support group on the first Tuesday of each month is for you. Funding provided by a Title III-E NFCS grant through the MN Area Agencies on Aging, the MN Board on Aging and the Brookdale Foundation. PRE-REGISTRATION PREFERRED. Call Janet Salo at 952-920-0855.

10 am - 11:30 am

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Health & Managed Care Action Network

Wednesday September 8, 2010

This network works on issues such as Medical Assistance/Medicaid, self-directed services, Personal Care Assistant services, caregiver support, parental fees and case management services. To join or get more information, contact Barb Kleist at 952-920-0855.

3 pm - 5 pm

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Education Action Network

Monday September 13, 2010

Arc's Education Action Network focuses on issues such as inclusion, special education services and funding, transition services, employment training and access to college and technical schools. Get involved! To join or get more information, contact Barb Kleist at 952-920-0855.

10 am - 12 noon

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Guardianship for Self-Advocates

Wednesday September 15, 2010

Do you have questions about guardianship? Find out what it means to have a guardian, learn more about your rights, and discover tools to help you solve problems that arise. Free for self-advocates, but please RSVP by calling 952-920-0855.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Maple Grove Community Center, Room 133
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove

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Preparing for Guardianship

Wednesday September 15, 2010

If someone you care about needs help making life decisions, learn about formal and informal decision-making options, including guardianship and conservatorship. $10 for Arc members; $25 for others. Call 952-920-0855 to RSVP.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Maple Grove Community Center, Room 127
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove

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Ask the Education Advocate

Tuesday September 21, 2010

At the start of the new school year, many parents have questions about special education services and whether the school district is appropriately supporting their child's needs. Education advocates will be available by phone to field questions about any aspect of special education - eligibility criteria, evaluations, Individualized Education Programs (IEPS), Extended School Year (ESY), mainstream inclusion pull out services, etc. Call 952-279-1419.

12 noon - 1 pm

NA
NA
Metropolitan Area

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Community Living Action Network

Wednesday September 22, 2010

The Community Living Action Network works on issues such as employment, housing, transportation, quality assurance,civil rights, abuse prevention, self-advocacy, and social and recreational inclusion. New members are always welcome to this network. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 for more information.

3 pm - 5 pm

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Down Syndrome Group - Hastings

Monday September 27, 2010

If you have a child with Down syndrome, Arc invites you to participate in a free networking group in Hastings, with pizza and child care provided! The group meets on the fourth Monday, except in Dec. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 to register.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th Street W.
Hastings

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Firefighters Museum Trip

Saturday October 2, 2010

Kids and adults alike will have a great time exploring the exciting world of firefighting at this mornign of fun. See a restored pumper truck from the 1930s, learn how a fire alarm telegraph system works and even slide down a firefighter's pole. Free for relatives as parents and the children they care for. Call 952-920-0855 to RSVP.

10 am - noon

Firefighter's Hall and Museum
664 22nd Ave. NE
Minneapolis

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Caregivers of Children with FASD (St. Paul)

Tuesday October 5, 2010

If you are a relative caring for a child or children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, this free support group on the first Tuesday of each month is for you. Funding provided by a Title III-E NFCS grant through the MN Area Agencies on Aging, the MN Board on Aging and the Brookdale Foundation. PRE-REGISTRATION PREFERRED. Call Janet Salo at 952-920-0855.

10 am - 11:30 am

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Guardianship for Self-Advocates

Wednesday October 6, 2010

Do you have questions about guardianship? Find out what it means to have a guardian, learn more about your rights, and discover tools to help you solve problems that arise. Free for self-advocates, but please RSVP by calling 952-920-0855.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Chanhassen Recreation Center, Room 3
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Chanhassen

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Preparing for Guardianship

Wednesday October 6, 2010

If someone you care about needs help making life decisions, learn about formal and informal decision-making options, including guardianship and conservatorship. $10 for Arc members; $25 for others. Call 952-920-0855 to RSVP.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Chanhassen Recreation Center, Room 2
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Chanhassen

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Autism Group - Hastings

Thursday October 7, 2010

If you have a child with autism, Arc invites you to participate in a free networking group in Hastings, with pizza and child care provided! The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 to register.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th Street W.
Hastings

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The Arc of Minnesota State Convention

Friday October 8, 2010 - Saturday October 9, 2010

Breezy Point Resort & Conference Center

Brainerd

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Ask the Education Advocate

Tuesday October 12, 2010

At the start of the new school year, many parents have questions about special education services and whether the school district is appropriately supporting their child's needs. Education advocates will be available by phone to field questions about any aspect of special education - eligibility criteria, evaluations, Individualized Education Programs (IEPS), Extended School Year (ESY), mainstream inclusion pull out services, etc. Call 952-279-1419.

7 pm - 8 pm

NA
NA
Metro wide

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The Legal Process of Guardianship

Wednesday October 13, 2010

An attorney who practices in the guardianship and conservatorship field will lead participants through the necessary legal procedures and processes for obtaining, ending or changing a guardianship order. $10 for Arc members; $25 for non-members. RSVP by calling 952-920-0855.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Chanhanssen Recreation Center, Room 2
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Chanhassen

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Down Syndrome Group - Hastings

Monday October 25, 2010

If you have a child with Down syndrome, Arc invites you to participate in a free networking group in Hastings, with pizza and child care provided! The group meets on the fourth Monday, except in Dec. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 to register.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th Street W.
Hastings

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Caregivers of Children wih FASD (St. Paul)

Monday November 1, 2010

If you are a relative caring for a child or children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, this free support group on the first Tuesday of each month is for you. Funding provided by a Title III-E NFCS grant through the MN Area Agencies on Aging, the MN Board on Aging and the Brookdale Foundation. PRE-REGISTRATION PREFERRED. Call Janet Salo at 952-920-0855.

10 am - 11:30 am

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Education Action Network

Monday November 1, 2010

Arc's Education Action Network focuses on issues such as inclusion, special education services and funding, transition services, employment training and access to college and technical schools. Get involved! To join or get more information, contact Barb Kleist at 952-920-0855.

10 am - 12 noon

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Autism Group - Hastings

Thursday November 4, 2010

If you have a child with autism, Arc invites you to participate in a free networking group in Hastings, with pizza and child care provided! The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 to register.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th Street W.
Hastings

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Health & Managed Care Action Network

Wednesday November 10, 2010

This network works on issues such as Medical Assistance/Medicaid, self-directed services, Personal Care Assistant services, caregiver support, parental fees and case management services. To join or get more information, contact Barb Kleist at 952-920-0855.

3 pm - 5 pm

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Community Living Action Network

Wednesday November 17, 2010

The Community Living Action Network works on issues such as employment, housing, transportation, quality assurance,civil rights, abuse prevention, self-advocacy, and social and recreational inclusion. New members are always welcome to this network. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 for more information.

3 pm - 5 pm

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Down Syndrome Group - Hastings

Monday November 22, 2010

If you have a child with Down syndrome, Arc invites you to participate in a free networking group in Hastings, with pizza and child care provided! The group meets on the fourth Monday, except in Dec. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 to register.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th Street W.
Hastings

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Autism Group - Hastings

Thursday December 2, 2010

If you have a child with autism, Arc invites you to participate in a free networking group in Hastings, with pizza and child care provided! The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 to register.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th Street W.
Hastings

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Caregivers of Children with FASD (St. Paul)

Monday December 6, 2010

If you are a relative caring for a child or children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, this free support group on the first Tuesday of each month is for you. Funding provided by a Title III-E NFCS grant through the MN Area Agencies on Aging, the MN Board on Aging and the Brookdale Foundation. PRE-REGISTRATION PREFERRED. Call Janet Salo at 952-920-0855.

10 am - 11:30 am

Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Call Arc at
952-920-0855
to register for events.


Registration appreciated for both members and non-members, regardless of whether or not there is a registration fee.

Thank you!