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Workshops/Training Schedule and Special Events

- All participants for CARD workshops must register a minimum of five business days prior to the workshop. Registration information for CARD hosted workshops.

- The individual announcements will indicate who you need to register with, if there is a registration requirement.

- 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.
 

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.

Kids of all abilities are welcome anytime. We have Sensory Play Night every Tuesday from 4-7pm. We quiet the playground down for children who don’t like loud noises. We charge a reduced rate. Call 239-430-PLAY to sign up.

Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Location: Charlotte County Schools District Office, 1445 Education Way, Port Charlotte

Pre-register at least one week prior to each session by calling Joann Hulet at 941-255-0808 ext. 3133
or via email to Joann_Hulet@ccps.k12.fl.us.
(If calling, leave name and number at which you can be reached.)

A certificate of completion will be available for those who pre-register, as well as a guarantee of a copy of handout materials.

Respite care will be available and pre-registration is required for respite.
Pre-registration for respite care is due prior to February 1, 2008
Contact Joann Hulet to register
Email Joann_Hulet@ccps.k12.fl.us
Call 941-255-0808 ext. 3133

Date: May 15, 2008
Topic: Social Services and Benefits and Agency Fair which includes information on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Social Security Administration among other organizations.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR CHILD TURNING EIGHTEEN
BUT WERE TOO CONFUSED TO ASK
(A first in a series of workshops on adult issues and concerns)

WHAT: Speakers and resources on two of the most critical topics for young adults reaching the age of majority, and their families:

GUARDIANSHIP AND SSI (SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME)

WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:00 – 7:15 PM

LOCATION: All People’s Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa, Florida 33617
(813) 744-5310

Bring your questions and concerns - leave with at least three specific steps you can take the following day to move the process along.

Sponsored by: The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
AND All People’s Life Center

Autism Society of Greater Orland (ASGO) is once again partnering with Alumni Cruises to bring a fun family cruise to our members, families, and friends.

Autism Cruises http://www.alumnicruises.org/Autism/Autism_Home.htm

Date: June 21st – 28th, 2008

The next cruise is scheduled to leave Port Canaveral on June 22nd aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas.

There will be lots of great activities geared to children and adults with autism on this 7 day Easter Caribbean cruise. ASGO will be posting information about the cruise on the website. http://www.asgo.org/

But, in the meantime, please visit http://www.autismontheseas.com for information about this cruise.

Highlights:

- Over 150 educational sessions from professionals around the U.S.
- 9 Wednesday full-day preconference sessions
- Respite childcare & regular childcare offered onsite for families attending the conference
- Continuing Education Credits offered for professionals (see website)
- ASA's 7th Annual Evening of Champions Gala Event
- Dynamic & informative keynote speakers
- The largest Autism Exposition in the U.S. with over 150 booths

General Conference Questions: Sarah Mitchell, 301.657.0881, ext. 7 (phone)
conference@autism-society.org

Registration Questions:

Registration Customer Service: Event Ready TMI
E-mail: asareg@tmiexpos.com
Phone: 440-446-9483 x10