Workshops/Training Schedule and Special Events

CARD-USF uses this schedule-page to announce special events, workshops or trainings being offered by CARD and other agencies. You do not need to register with CARD for trainings that are offered by other agencies, but you may need to register with them directly. Contact information is provided within the individual announcements.

Listings on this page are not to be considered an endorsement by CARD but rather are provided for your information.Some announcements are loaded to this page months in advance. Always confirm with the training agency that the time, date, and location are still correct. CARD does not have any further information on non-CARD trainings.

If you have a training or event that is appropriate for this listing, please email the information that you would like to have listed below, to card-usf@fmhi.usf.edu .
 
Events are added if staff time is available to update the webpage. CARD retains the right to determine which events are appropriate to add to this list.

Pinnacle Academy (Sarasota) Center for Autism Resources and Education - Parent Trainings & Workshops Fall Schedule 2008

Kalesia Family Development Project (This link will take you to the funding application)

Due to the generosity of the Kalesia Tea Lounge and the Kalesia Family Development Project, CARD-USF has funding opportunities available for constituent families to attend workshops or conferences if finances would prevent you from attending. You may download the application by clicking on the link above, or call the CARD-USF office at 800-333-4530 to request an application. Funds are limited and are distributed annually on a first come, first served basis.

For more events around the state of Florida, check out the The Autism Calendar -- PUBLISHED BY THE SCHAFER AUTISM REPORT
http://www.sarnet.org/events/index.htm#FL

For additional events and activities in your area, check out the Autism Speaks Florida webpage

A great training resource that is available around the clock is ChildNett.TV -- You can view lecturers, workshops, news releases and it opens a world of information about the autism spectrum, right on your computer.

HOT DOCS
Helping Our Toddlers -- Developing Our Children's Skills

Seven 2-hour, interactive and hands-on classes that meet once a week.
Presented by USF Health Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Development.
Funded by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County.

Download flyer for details and information.

Topic: Communication -- with an emphasis on visual strategies, social stories, etc.

Date: November 20, 2008 

Time: 10:00am -11:30am

Location: Jim Miles Professional Development Center, Polk County, 5204 US Highway 98 South, Highland City

Presenter: Mindy Stevens, CARD Consultant -- School Age Team

We have been known as KIDDs ( Keys for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) for six years and have always welcomed individuals with any disability, their family and friends. As the group begins its seventh year our name will reflect this.  The group is now K.I.D.s (Keys for Individuals with Disabilities).

The goal of this group remains the same - to access resources in areas such as advocacy and education. We feel strongly that to educate not only ourselves but also those around us will be of great benefit to our children. We are more alike than different.

Our next Workshop will be Thursday, November 20, 2008  -  9:30 am to 12:00 pm

TOPIC: How to be a Positive & Contributing Team Member at Your Child’s Individual Education Plan Meeting

LOCATION: Shriners Hospital,  12502 N. Pine Drive, Tampa, FL

This session will provide families of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students the opportunity to learn the different sections of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and how each section is an important piece of a quality IEP.  The more families understand all IEP sections and processes, the more able they are to be a positive and contributing member of the IEP Team. 

We hope you will join us for this exciting session of valuable information!

Light Refreshments!!!….Door Prizes!!!

This Session is Free, However Registration is requested!

RSVP:  Debbie Valdes at email: Debora.Valdes@sdhc.k12.fl.us or call (813) 837-7740

CARD Discussion Group and Informational Session

Topic: Economics of Disability -- Learn what you need to know to plan
financially for your loved one's future.

Speaker: Tom Nurse
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Jan Kaminis Platt Library, 3910 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

Library phone number 813-273-3652 For more information or to RSVP contact Susan Richmond at 813-974-2996 e-mail srichmond@fmhi.usf.edu or Tammy Jorgensen-Smith at 813-974-1263, e-mailtjsmith@fmhi.usf.edu

Javamo Coffees announces the “Art for Autism” Foundation ART CONTEST. 

Children between the ages of 5-18 years old diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder are eligible to submit their artwork by December 31st.  Selected artwork will be used to adorn a special coffee bag released in 2009 by Javamo Coffees.  For further information please visit www.javamo.com/artforautism/contest

Autism on the Seas Cruise

Cruise for families & adults with autism.

Date: Jan 15, 2009

Port: Tampa

See website - Mike Sobbell http://www.AutismontheSeas.com
Email: info@alumnicruises.org Phone: 800-516-5247

Special Students of Hernando is hosting a Wrightslaw Conference!!

Pete and Pam Wright will hold a 2-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference
in Spring Hill (Hernando County - 35 miles North of Tampa)

Pete Wright is a practicing attorney who has argued in front of the Supreme Court and obtained a unanimous decision in a landmark case of special education law (Florence County v. Shannon Carter).
The conference will be held Friday and Saturday January 16 & 17, 2009.

Included in your registration fee will be Continental Breakfast & lunch (both days), two books:
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law 2nd Edition and
Wrightslaw: From Emotion to Advocacy, 2nd Edition

You may register online at http://www.SpecialStudentsOfHernando.com website.
You may pay by credit card / Pay Pal / bank card or mail in your payment.
Details on the web page.

There is a flier on the web site that you can download as well as more information about the conference.
Please distribute this email / flier to any other groups - list serves - individuals that may be interested - including educators!

We are excited to be able to offer this for not only the Tampa Bay area but for the State of Florida!
The Wrightslaw conferences usually sell out so register soon to secure your spot!

Email or call me with any questions!

Nikki Pierce
Special Students of Hernando
http://www.specialstudentsofhernando.com
352-584-5512: leave a message if I don't pick up nikki@specialstudentsofhernando.com

CARD Discussion Group and Informational Session

Topic: Guardianship - Find out what your options are when your son or daughter turns 18.

Speaker: Gerald L. Hemness, Jr.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Jan Kaminis Platt Library, 3910 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 Library phone number 813-273-3652

For more information or to RSVP contact Susan Richmond at 813-974-2996 e-mail srichmond@fmhi.usf.edu or Tammy Jorgensen-Smith at 813-974-1263, e-mail tjsmith@fmhi.usf.edu.