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October 2013
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Volume 2, Issue 10
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BSF's Fall Seminar & Open House!!
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You are cordially invited to
Brighter, Stronger Foundation's Fall Seminar and
Antoinette Coward, DHMH Health Transition Coordinator, will speak about selecting the appropriate health care provider for individuals with special needs who will be transitioning from Adolescence to Adulthood.
Afterwards, all are invited to join us for a complimentary lunch followed by our Open House .
BSF has undergone many changes in the last couple of months. We have launched two brand new programs, hired new staff, and redecorated!! We are eager for you to visit so you can witness our growth for yourselves!
The schedule is as follows: 11am-1pm- "Managing Your Healthcare: Transitioning from Adolescence to Adulthood" Seminar
1:00pm-1:30pm- Complimentary Lunch
1:30pm-4:30pm- Open House
*Registration for Seminar is not required to attend the Open House*
Click here to RSVP today!!
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National Bullying Awareness Month
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The month of October has been designated as National Bullying Awareness Month. Bullying is a very serious offense and one that has the potential to lead to lasting mental and emotional disorders. In the most extreme cases, it has lead to SUICIDE.
Below are Top 5 facts that parents, educators and students need to know:
1. Students with disabilities are much more likely to be bullied than their non disabled peers- One study showed that 60% of students with disabilities report being bullied regularly compared to the 25% of all students. 2. Bullying affects a student's ability to learn- Leads to: school avoidance, higher rates of absenteeism, decrease in grades, inability to concentrate, loss of interest in academic success, and an increase in drop out rates. 3. Bullying based on a student's disability may be considered harassment. 4. Disability harassment is a civil rights issue- On August 20, 2013, the Education Department's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued guidance to educators and stakeholders on on the matter of bullying students with disabilities. It ensured that students with disabilities continued to receive free appropriate public educations under the IDEA. 5. Bystanders have power- More than 50% of bullying situations stop when a peer intervenes. **Wednesday, October 6th is UNITY DAY- Show your support of the Anti-Bullying movement by wearing ORANGE on this day**
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Showing Our Support: Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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The month of October is dedicated to two other important causes; Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness. We must all do our share to spread awareness and to stop the occurrences. Take a stand and show your support!
Domestic Violence Awareness Facts:
1. One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
2. One in 33 men have experienced an attempted or completed rape.
3.An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.
4. Boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults.
Breast Cancer Awareness Facts
1. An estimated 232,340 cases of breast cancer were expected to be occur among women in 2013. 2. Additionally, about 2,240 cases of breast cancer were expected to occur among men. 3. An estimated 40,030 Breast Cancer related deaths (39,620 women, 410 men) are expected in 2013. 4. EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES!!!
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What's New in BSF's Therapeutic Integration Program? |
Individuals in the Therapeutic Integration Program participated in various skill building activities in September.
Some of these included: cooking demonstrations, fall art creations, and a field trip to Abrakadoodle just to name a few.
October promises to be just as fun and exciting as September.
Check back next month for updates!!
MONDAY-FRIDAY
2:30PM-6:00PM
Please contact Robin Brooks at 410-485-7555 or at
**See Below for the Therapeutic Integration Program's October's Calendar**
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Brighter, Stronger Foundation's Adult Day Program October Schedule
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How easy is it for you to regain trust for someone who has betrayed you?
This was the topic of discussion in September's Adult Day Group.
A rich dialogue was had about FORGIVENESS and TRUST.
Topics to be discussed this month include:
Bullying
Domestic Violence Prevention
Breast Cancer Awareness
The dates for the month of October are:
Tuesday, October 1st from 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, October 8th from 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, October 15th from 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, October 22nd from 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, October 29th from 8:30am-12:30pm
To register for these days and to make transportation arrangements, please call us at 410-485-7555
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Therapeutic Youth Group's Schedule!
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Therapeutic groups allow for an opportunity for youth to engage with their peers to develop life and social skills through the use of discussion and skill developing activities.
This month's group will focus on the topic BULLYING. Many of our youth are affected by bullying on a daily basis. This group will provide an opportunity for a rich dialogue and various problem solving activities directed at raising awareness and decreasing occurrences.
Join Us!
*4-11 Year Old and 12-17 Year Old Group*
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
6pm-7pm
Meal Provided
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BSF's Calendar of Events!
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*October 9th @ 10am- FREE Entitlement Workshop- Please call to RSVP
*October 23rd @ 1pm- FREE Entitlement Workshop- Please call to RSVP
*October 24th @ 11am- "Managing Your Healthcare: Transitioning from Adolescence to Adulthood" Seminar
*October 24th- 1:30pm-4:30pm- BSF's Fall Open House
*October 26th @ 8:30am- Autism Speaks Walk/Health Fair at M & T Bank Stadium (BSF will be a featured vendor)
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Family Fun Activities!!
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Fall is upon us, but that doesn't mean that there isn't still plenty of family fun to be had! Check out these events!
*October 1st-October 31st-
Free Fall Baltimore -Citywide arts celebration offers hundreds of free events, including workshops, concerts, films, lectures and walking tours by top area cultural organizations and attractions during National Arts and Humanities http://www.freefallbaltimore.org/events.cfm?categoryID=
*October 5th- Dogfest 2013- Featuring "Paws on Parade" Walkathon. A DogDay Extravaganza to benefit animals in need of care and shelter at the Baltimore Humane Society. Baltimore Humane Soceity, 10am-5pm. Visit www.dogfest.org for more details.
*October 18th- Target $2 Family Fun Night- Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month for Target $2 Family Fun Night. General admission is just $2 per person from 4pm-8pm. Port Discovery Children's Museum, Baltimore, 4-8pm. 410-727-8120, www.portdiscovery.org
* October 26th- Autism Speaks Walk- Every 11 minutes a child is diagnosed with Autism. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. M & T Bank Stadium, 8:30am. www.walknowforautismspeaks.org.
*October 26th-27th Hallowmarine Returns to National Aquarium- The public is invited to join National Aquarium for its annual Hallowmarine celebration. Join the Backyardigans "Tyrone" "Uniqua", and "Pablo" for crafts, creepy-crawly animal encounters, a "scare"venger hunt and more! Help judge a pumpkin carving contest and other activities!! National Aquarium, Baltimore, 10am-2pm, Tickets Reqd. 410-576-3800, www.aqua.org.
*October 27th- Making Strides Baltimore- Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness by participating in Baltimore's Annual Breast Cancer Walkathon. Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Y at Stadium Place, 9am, www.makingstrides.acsevents.org
*October 28th- Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest- George is spending Halloween in the country, and he is so excited. But what's this spooky legend everyone's talking about? Join George for lots of fun, mystery and runaway pumpkins in the world premiere of Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest on MPT. Check your MPT channels 8am.
For more family fun events, click the link below
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We thank you for your time and please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Have a positive and productive day!
The Staff of Brighter, Stronger Foundation
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