Candice Lange

Hebron Baptist Church
202 Hebron Church Road / PO Box 279
Dacula, GA 30019-0005
www.hebronchurch.org

Melissa Sims, Children's Director
msims@hebronchurch.org
770-277-6022

Special Needs Program
Sunday mornings:
Special Needs 1 designed for children 9+ 8:15/9:30/11am Room E105
Special Needs 2 designed for children 4-8 9:30/11am Room E104

Wednesday Awana 6:45 - 8:15pm

Parent's Night Out:
Second Saturday of each month from 5-9pm for the special needs child and siblings.
See the Calendar of Events for each months date and registration information.

From their brochure:
As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" "Neither this man or his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life." John 9:1-3

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North Metro First Baptist Church
1026 Old Peachtree Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Special Needs Ministry - Sunday Services as well
For more information, please call Todd 770-995-9055 Ext. 777

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Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church
395 West Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Allen Whittaker, Director of Youth Ministries
FUMC Church Office: 770-963-0386 x 120
Christy Hinson 770-736-2752
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Sugarloaf United Methodist Church
1795 Old Peachtree Rd NW Duluth GA
Social Program for the special needs child. See Social Programs or Calendar of Events for more information and dates.
Contact Vicki LaRoach:
salvwl@aol.com 404-932-3953

This unique water bottle has a special bible verse printed on the label to quench your thirst.
Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst. John 4:14

"Hello, my name is Adam, let me tell you a fact. I was in a near fatal car crash about ten years ago but I had to make the decision to change my circumstance. So, one night I had this dream, or vision, like GOD was saying, "Adam, I want you to sell MY water." So, I found this company in South Carolina that would do what I was thinking and print little BIBLE versus on the label. It is simple, and the water is so good it sells itself. And the little verse, on the label, should perk -up some ones day.
OK, I am going to ask a little favor, pack it in your kids lunch box, share some with your neighbors, use it as an outreach ministry. I need some help spreading GOD's healing word!"

GOD Bless y'all,
Adam Michelsen
President and Co-Founder

Adam's product is Living Water For The Soul.
The water bottles make great inserts in gift baskets with this uplifting message. Also great for church functions, teacher gifts, or your personal thirst quencher.

For orders contact Adam Michelsen at 678-978-1546.

Thank you for supporting Adam and Living Water For The Soul!

In our home, we took the idea of an expensive portable door system with a swing that was hundreds of dollars to roughly $35. We use the stationary pull up bar from Walmart found in the exercise department and a cloth traveling hammock was bought at a sporting goods store.

The hammock swing was placed in a very usable location right next to the bedroom stairs and the kitchen. The kids use the swing several times a day and friends fight over it when they come over to play. This is not just for special needs but for all kids. Even big kids as I find Mike, my husband, using it sometimes.

According to Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, the child should not swing for more than 20 minutes at a time for sensory input. After 20 minutes the positive effects diminish. Stop for a break and then get back on for another 20 minutes.

A single Traveling Hammock is the one we have shown in our home. Double hammocks are also available but I'm not sure if that would be too much fabric. When we purchased the traveling hammock years ago it was $15. I will let you know if I find a hammock for less. A friend recently bought a hot pink traveling hammock at Ski & Sports Outlet Store for $40. It was placed in her girl's room.

Doing the airplane or banana exercise is very hard for Corey. On the ground we struggled to get his body straight, curved back and arms lifted up all at one time but the swing was a helpful tool to guide the body and he really worked to lift his arms.

Ashley has a much easier time doing the airplane but it is still a workout for her.

This is a beautiful short movie with soothing music about your life - The Dash.
http://www.thedashpoemmovie.com

Red-headed angel bears the message:
"Wishing you the kiss of an angel, the twinkle of a star, and the laughter of a child."

The cutest picture is available on the FOCUS website.

Use for the holidays or all year round!

One package of 25 cards and envelopes is only $10 each! Save on postage by visiting the FOCUS office. Shipping is $4.05 per pack. Proceeds except postage support FOCUS.

To order contact FOCUS or visit their website.

770-234-9111
inquiry@focus-ga.org
http://www.focus-ga.org

"September 2001 marked the first TOPSoccer season at GSA Program. The Outreach Program of Soccer (TOPSoccer) is a national program that offers challenged kids the opportunity to play soccer in an organized program. The program is open to all kids with any type of physical or mental disability between the ages of 4-18."

Gwinnett Soccer Association (GSA) Clubhouse
P.O. Box 210
925 Cole Road
Lilburn, GA 30048
Directly across the street from Parkview High School

More Information:
Kathy and Leonard Bender
770-381-1600
kathy.bender@gsasoccer.com

http://www.gsasoccer.com/TOPSoccer.htm

Registration fee is $25.00 and includes the cost of the uniform. You can register online for the TOPSoccer program by clicking here and choosing TOPSoccer.

"The Tools for Life Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRCs) are "hands-on" learning centers for demonstration, education and evaluation of products available on the market today. They are also a resource for Georgians with disabilities, families, friends, health care professionals and other professionals who are interested in seeing, learning and experimenting with new and existing assistive technology devices and equipment."

This is a wonderful resource to have products available to try out before buying and find out what really works best for you or the person you are caring for.

There are many locations throughout Georgia. Visit the Tools For Life website for more information about their assistive technology program, other related resources and locations to visit.

Tools for Life
Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
1700 Century Circle B-4
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
Voice: 1-800-497-8665
Toll-Free TDD: 1-866-373-7778
Atlanta Metro TDD: 404-486-6333

http://www.gatfl.org/

One of the accommodations that can be made in the school system is Stop Clock Testing which is on the list below. It was described to me as a way to allow the child to take the necessary breaks during testing even if the break is 1 hour for therapy or stretching or a day or a week long. If this is in the IEP or school plan then when it comes time for the SAT testing it will be more readily available to your child if needed.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia (LDAG) is apart of Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). "For over 30 years our mission has been to enhance the quality of life for individuals of all ages with Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)."

For more information on LDAG visit www.ldag.org or call 404-303-7774.

I have attended some of LDAG's conferences and have learned so much from the speaker, the people attending and the vendors. If your child has learning challenges this is a wonderful site and organization full of information and resources for all ages. They even have an adult LD program which includes help for employment among other topics.

FCFI accepts donations to help the foster children including clothing and hygiene products.

Check out the Foster Children's Foundation website for the wonderful events and support they provide for the foster children. Also to find other ways to help or make tax-deductible contributions.

info@fosterchildrensfoundation.org
www.fosterchildrensfoundation.org

Foster Children's Foundation, Inc.
3777 Duluth Highway Duluth, GA 30096
P. O. Box 2469, Duluth, GA 30096

Phone: 770-623-6135 / Fax: 770-623-8372

LongHorn Steakhouse is opening up their restaurant for the special needs community to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus for free. Bring your own camera and elves will help you take pictures. Donuts and drinks will be served.

December 9
8am - 10am

Please RSVP and thank them for this wonderful opportunity.

1800 Mall of Georgia Blvd.
Buford, GA 30519
Phone: 678/482-7750
Fax: 678/482-7710

Stacy Psomiadis is an a RN with 11 years experience who will care for your elderly or disabled family member in your home. She is available up to 10 hours a day 2-3 days a week and 2 Saturdays a month.

Stacy has worked with Alzheimers patients, parapelegic and quadrapelegic patients, Downs Syndrome and other childhood disabilities.

Stacy will assist with all personal care, tube feeding, regular feedings, medication administration and clean up of the patients personal care area and is willing to to other various errands as needed for patients.

Rates based on time of day requested and amount of help needed.
References are available by email request to Stacy at npappasan@msn.com or call 770-271-1169.

Stacy works in the Buford, Hoschton, and Dacula area.

Here is the latest information from RFTS. Check out the information towards the bottom to donate money everytime you do an internet search without spending your own money.

If you're a parent, caregiver, relative
or friend of a child with Cerebral Palsy

Please Read And Spread The Word...

Cerebral Palsy Internet Donations

What if RFTS, Inc. earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Well, now RFTS, Inc. can!

GoodSearch.com is a new search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get great search results.

Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter RFTS, Inc. (or Reaching For The Stars. A Foundation of Hope For Children With Cerebral Palsy) as the charity you want to support. Just 500 of us searching four times a day will raise about $7300 in a year without anyone spending a dime out of their own pockets!

Thank you for your support!

PTA Advocates: The 2007 Georgia PTA Legislative Priorities Brochure is available on the Georgia PTA web site!

Visit www.georgiapta.org under "Issues & Action" tab, select "Legislative Priorities" and click on download button on left.

You are welcome to copy and distribute the brochure at your next general meeting or other school functions.

Spread the Word:
Advocacy is our most important job as PTA members, and we are our children's best advocates!

Any questions?
E-mail Julie Haley, GAPTA State Legislative Chair at jhaley@mindspring.com

Developed by the National Lekotek Center, the leading nonprofit authority on play for children with disabilities, AblePlay will provide parents, and the professionals who work with them, access to information about the top play and learning products and toys for children with disabilities.

Interfaith Disabilities Network

What we’re about

BDI’s Interfaith Disability Network (IDN) is fundamentally about connections.
We connect the faith community with the disability community.
We connect faith leaders with critical resources to promote change.
We connect people with disabilities to church membership.
We connect questions to answers.

IDN is the interfaith community’s go-to resource for accessibility, diversity, and inclusiveness issues. From advice to tips to in-depth consultation, IDN offers the level of support necessary to successfully integrate people with disabilities into places of worship.