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Heart and Hope 2012
Sensory Friendly Films..
Child Prodigies, Autism Closely Linked.
Autism Speaks Accused Of Disability Discrimination
The Arc of Palm Beach Countyr First Time
Epilepsy Foundation of Florida
THE COLOR RUN
PROJECT RIDE BIKE FITTING
 
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Heart and Hope is Coming Back to Pinellas County!

Saturday, August 25th 2012

Location: Dunedin Highland Middle School
70 Patricia Ave Dunedin, FL 34698
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

  

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Sábado 25 de Agosto 2012

Ubicación: Dunedin Highland Middle School

70 Patricia Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698

8:00 am a 4:00 pm

 

 

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70 Patricia Ave Dunedin, FL 34698
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
 

 

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July 2012
 

Child Prodigies, Autism Closely Linked

When a team of researchers homed in on a group of eight wildly-talented child prodigies, they found that autism may have something to do with the children's extraordinary abilities.

In a study published in the journal Intelligence this month, a research team from Yale University and Ohio State University report that autism appears to run in the family for many child prodigies.

For the study, the researchers hunted for commonalities among eight prodigies - those who displayed professional-level talents by the age of 10 in areas ranging from music to math. Though they are all famous, the study authors did not disclose the names of the whizzes they focused on, who ranged in age from 7 to 32 when they participated in the study. Read more: 

Autism Speaks Accused Of Disability Discrimination
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The mother of a teen with autism is suing Autism Speaks for allegedly rescinding a job offer after she requested workplace accommodations so she could care for her son.

 

Simone Greggs, 44, says that officials at Autism Speaks violated the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act when the nonprofit took back an offer of employment this spring just days before she was scheduled to start work.  Read more: 

 

  
The Arc of Palm Beach County

    

The Arc of Palm Beach County would like you to know the following:

 

   
NORTH AREA PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
 
When: THURSDAY, JULY 26TH  2012 
 
Where: WE MEET AT THE GARDENS MALL FOOD  
            COURT NEXT TO CALIFORNIA PIZZA
            KITCHEN 
 
Time: 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM 
 
WE MEET EVERY 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 
 
For more information contact:  Emily Sandquist 561-842-3213  x-129 
or esandquist@arcpbc.org

                                     

Epilepsy Foundation of Florida

If you are a parent of a child recently diagnosed with epilepsy, register with EFOF and receive a free New Parent Took Kit. The kit includes: a care plan, a seizure action plan, USB drive for medical files and much more.  

 

Call 1-877-553-7453 to learn more about our services and obtain the tools to help ensure you are a co-decision maker in your child's medical care.Read more 



THE COLOR RUN - Be a Color Runner 

THE COLOR RUN - Be a Color Runner
THE COLOR RUN - Be a Color Runner

Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be You. Be a Color Runner! We have kicked off our 2012 tour and now it's time to celebrate! For those of you looking to take part in the Happiest 5K on the Planet please visit us at http://TheColorRun.com

PROJECT RIDE BIKE FITTING  


The Arc of Palm Beach County would like you to know the following:


PROJECT RIDE BIKE FITTING

 

When: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

 

 
Where: Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center
             9801 Donna Klein Boulevard
             Boca Raton, FL 33428

 

Contact Marianne Jacobs at 561-852-3256 for information*

* Directions from Mapquest direct you to the wrong building

 

If your child is ready for the bikes, you will need to do the following:

Complete the application on the day of fitting, purchase the bike if your income is over $125,000 for $450.00, or join the bike club for $25.00 per year. Checks are payable to the Levis JCC or use a credit card.

You will also need a simple note from your doctor that your child is ready to ride our customized tricycles.

We must have this doctor authorization prior to your child receiving a bike!

The bikes will be ready on Sunday December 2nd, 2012

 

If your child is not ready to receive a bike:

Continue to keep in touch with the JCC and be put on a waitlist to be informed of future fittings.