Meditation Workshop

For Parents and Others of Children with Disabilities

Monday

7/13/2009

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Conducted by:

Arthur K. Stewart

Coordinator of Mediation

Virginia Department of Education

Presented by:

South Carolina Department of Education

Office of Exceptional Children

Location:

American Red Cross Bldg

2751 Bull Street

Columbia SC 29201

TOPICS:

When to Consider Mediation

How Does Mediation Work

What You Should Expect From a Mediator

What Mediators Will Never Do

Examples of Practice

This is a Free Workshop

Seating is Limited

Call to Register :(803)734-2833

Accommodation Notice:

Any person requiring special accommodations who wishes to attend this meeting should contact Dana Reed at 803-734-2833 at least 48 hours in advance.

PRO-Parents of SC

652 Bush River Road Ste 203

Columbia SC 29210

803.772.5688

800.759.4776 toll free

To visit the website, please click on the link above.

Learning Disabilities Association of SC Conference

Dr. Russell Barkley, internationally known authority on the topic of ADHD, will be the keynote speaker for a conference titled “Reaching and Teaching the Struggling Learner” on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Columbia Conference Center in Columbia, SC. Dr. Barkley will speak on “Managing ADHD in the Classroom.” The conference is presented by the Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina and cosponsored by the State Department of Education, Office of Exceptional Children. Breakout sessions will focus on practical strategies and information that teachers at all levels can use to help struggling learners.

When: November 1st, from 8am to 4pm
Where: Columbia Conference Center in Columbia, SC.
How much: Registration is $75 and $50 for students with student ID.

The registration form can be completed at http://mail.gforcecable.com/~ldasc/index.html or by clicking the title above.

July 23 Microsoft Accessibility workshop - Columbia

According to the 2000 Census, nearly 1 in 5 Americans (19.3 percent of the population) had some type of disability. In South Carolina the percentage was even higher; 22.2 percent of the population has at least one type of disability.

Mary Alice Bechtler, with the South Carolina Assistive Technology Program, and Mark Daniels, Assistive Technology Regional Specialist with the South Carolina Department of Education, will be conducting a Microsoft Accessibility Workshop at Fast Forward Technology Center in Columbia on July 23rd from 9-10:30. This free workshop will go over the accessibility features in Microsoft XP and VISTA and explain their uses. There is no charge for the workshop, but you must email or call to reserve a seat. This workshop is perfect for teachers, nonprofit directors and staff, and employers. Our first workshop filled within three days. Parking is always at a premium, so think about carpooling if possible. Fast Forward is located at 3223 Devine Street, Suite 3, in Columbia, directly across the street from EarthFare. For a map, go to http://www.fastforwardctc.com/contact/contact.htm To register, email Dee Albritton at dee@fastforwardctc.com