September 24-26, 2008

Keynote Speaker Chris Burke will speak on Wednesday evening.
Chris has many accomplishments and is well known for his role on "Life Goes On."

Another featured presenter is Rachel Simon, author of Riding the Bus With My Sister: A True Life Journey.

Yakima Convention Center
10 N. 8th Street
Yakima

Students will return to their public school in the fall

Bremerton School District decided last fall that students living at the Francis Haddon Morgan Center would be best served if they stayed on the institution campus for their education instead of joining their peers at the local public schools.

Disability Rights Washington filed a law suit on behalf of the students claiming that the segregated education violated state and federal education and anti-discrimination laws.

Bremerton School District decided to settle the case while it was pending in federal appeals court.

The students will be able to return to their classrooms in the fall.

Second International Conference on Signs of Autism in Infants: Changing Outcomes Through Early Intervention

The Second International Conference on Signs of Autism in Infants: Changing Outcomes through Early Identification and Intervention
October 11 & 12, 2008
in Southern California.

The conference brings together international experts who will share their latest research on the identification of early indicators of autism as well as their experience with the process and tools of diagnosis.

Professionals of all disciplines, including public officials, early interventionists, allied health professionals, pediatricians, nurses, and parents concerned with autism are all invited to attend.

Additional information regarding the schedule of expert presenters, location, and conference details will be announced soon.

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