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E-Mail News - October 2015 Edition
   
   

 

 

 

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Pete is an attorney who has represented children with disabilities for more than twenty years. Pete's practice is devoted to helping those with special educational needs. He struggled with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. His determination to help children grew out of his own educational experience.
 
On Saturday, November 21st from 4-7 PM we will hold our 3rd Annual Boots & Buckles Charity Fundraiser. Come out kick up your heels, enjoy live music, delicious food and family fun at the White Buffalo Saloon while supporting a wonderful cause. Secure your ticket ahead of time by Clicking here

Deliver the Dream Information 
Deliver the Dream helps families experiencing a serious illness or crisis in their lives by organizing monthly three-day, two-night retreats. Each family that attends has a family member - whether it's a child or parent - living with an illness/crisis such as cancer, autism, a blood disorder, spina bifida or multiple sclerosis.  Click Here to see the 2016 Retreat Schedule and Information.
  
STARS Program 
STARS offers adults with developmental disabilities a unique opportunity to encourage self-esteem and self-respect while learning valuable life and social skills. Click here to learn more about the program.
  
Florida Symposium on Aging with Developmental Disabilities 
Friday, February 26, 2016, Embassy Suites USF, Tampa, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Click here for more information.
  
Mark your calendars for the Manatee County Agency Fair
Thursday, March 3, 2016, Manatee Technical College, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  Click here to learn more.
  
 
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Thank you
to Lakewood Ranch Community Fund for their grant award of $3,500.00 to be used for in-home respite services in the Lakewood Ranch community

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Interesting Websites to Visit

*D
isability.gov - www.disability.gov

*Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities-www.advocacy-center.org
*Beyond the Spectrum - www.beyondthespectrum.org
*Dentistry for Children and Adolescents -www.sarasotachildrendentistry.com 
*Dyslexia Research Institute - www.dyslexia-add.org