Candice Lange

Daysails are free because of the generosity of sponsors, donors and volunteers who cover the costs.

A typical daysail schedule is about 2 hours on average. Participants arrive at 10 am, receive instruction and set sail at 10:15 to return around 11:45 where medals and certificates are given to the participants and photos taken. A group lunch is given to the morning and afternoon sailors at 12 noon. 1pm starts the next sailing session.

Meals, times of sail, and age limit are subject to location and interest.

All the family may participate.

For more information:

1-812-935-SAIL
www.heartofsailing.org
info@heartofsailing.org

For locations including 3 in Georgia:
http://www.heartofsailing.org/locations.asp

Group and individual cruise travel for adults and families dealing with Autism Spectrum, including Asperger Syndrome. For more details see the website or call.

www.autismontheseas.com

800-516-5247

Great adventures: Camp helps kids, adults with disabilities

Posted: 7:50 PM Apr 6, 2010
Reporter: By Deanna Allen, Staff Writer for Gwinnett Daily Post
Email Address: deanna.allen@gwinnettdailypost.com

LAWRENCEVILLE — A small group of campers will travel south from Gwinnett to the Okefenokee Swamp this weekend looking for adventure.

Led by volunteers with the small, nonprofit organization Camp Caglewood, the campers — children and adults with developmental disabilities — will experience the great outdoors while learning to be more independent and having some fun away from home.

APRIL 14 is our last meeting for the year.

11 am - 12pm: Mark Biernath, Attorney, will speak on Special Needs Trusts and Wills
Law Offices of Mark E. Biernath, P.C.
(770) 455-0535
http://www.biernathlaw.com/

12pm - 1pm: Open Discussion for Support

Join us at Duncan Creek Elementary

4500 Braselton Highway - Hwy.124
Hoschton GA 30548
RM 1.126 (IEP meeting room)

The support group is open to all families who have children with any special needs. Refreshments are provided and a warm group of parents to support you.

First Wednesday of the Month*

January 6, February 10 (2nd Wed), March 3, April 14 (2nd Wed)

Bring your Lunch if you like between 11am - 1pm

For more information and RSVP, please contact:
Candice Lange 678-714-9447 Candice@sophtware.com or
Heidi Sawyer 770-962-7320 Heidisawyer1@yahoo.com

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Grupo de Apoyo para Estudiantes con Necesidades Especiales

Participa con nosotros en Duncan Creek E.S.

Primer Miercoles de cada mes / (Segundo Miercoles**)
Enero 6, Febrero 10**, Marzo 3, Abril 14**

Trae tu almuerzo: 11:00 am a 1:00 pm

Para Información & Reservación en Español:
Rosa Delp 678-546-0664 delprosany@aol.com

We provide affordable, quality art lessons for children with special needs located in Suwanee, GA.

Grace
Wonder Colors art studio, LLC
www.wondercolorsartstudio.com

Young Life Capernaum gives young people with mental and physical disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp and other exciting activities. Young Life staff and volunteers model Christ’s unconditional love and acceptance as they walk alongside these young adults — filling their lives with love and support.

The camps are located all over the United States. Check out their website for details.
www.younglife.org/Capernaum

Duncan Creek Elementary School is celebrating Exceptional Children's Week January 11 - 15, 2010. We have many fun activities going on each day of the week to celebrate the children with special needs and the professionals who work with them. It will also promote awareness of disabilities and the challenges of those with physical or mental disabilities.

The three of the events below are open to all of Gwinnett County. Please feel free to advertise and pass along to those who would be interested in attending.

Duncan Creek Elementary School
4500 Braselton Highway, Hoschton GA 30548
On Hwy. 124 closest to Hamilton Mill Exit 120 off of 1-85

Celebrate Exceptional Children's Week, January 11 - 15

January 11, Monday: Parent Mentors of Gwinnett will be speaking on “Effective Communication between the home and school” at 10-11:30 am IEP Room 1.126

January 12, Tuesday: Parent to Parent will be giving a workshop on writing IEPs from 9-1pm. "Making the IEP Count: Focusing on a Vision and Strengths to Get to Measurable Goals". IEP room 1.126. Limited space. Please RSVP to Candice@sophtware.com.

January 13, Wednesday: Parents and students come cheer on our Special Olympic athletes at 9:15am in the main lobby before they leave to compete. Bring your pom poms and posters.

January 14, Thursday: Turn in your entries for the "Famous People with Special Needs" contest by 9am in the front office. Also Special Education professionals at Duncan Creek will be honored with a PTA breakfast and prizes from the local businesses at 7:15 am. Self-contained classes are able to have a celebration party either Thursday or Friday put on by the room moms and teacher.

January 15, Friday: "Healthy Living for Children with Special Needs" by Debbie Underwood, a former physical therapist and special needs parent presented at 10am -11:30am in the IEP room 1.126.

**** Friday watch the newscast to see who won the contest *****

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ENTER TO WIN the FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CONTEST - PRIZES!!

Every student at Duncan Creek can enter the contest and win a great prize for first, second and third place.

Here's how to play: FInd as many famous people with special needs and write them down on a sheet of paper. It must include the person's name, their disability and the reason they are famous. Turn in the entry with your full name, classroom, grade and phone number to the front office before 9am on Thursday, January 14. If you have questions please contact Candice Lange at 678-714-9447 or Candice@sophtware.com.

The three people who have the most famous people correctly will win a prize and receive it on the newscast Friday morning.

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Each day at Duncan Creek, two children with special needs will be broadcasting on the school news topics related to our Exceptional Children's Week. Teachers may incorporate special needs in their curriculum for the week. Children can play at recess pretending to have special needs to increase awareness. There will be a bulletin board in the main hallway with Special Olympics information and Famous People with Special Needs.

Special Needs Respite Providers & Parent's Night Out

Please contact the below events to confirm times and dates.
Membership in the churches is not required.
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AGAPE Respite at North Metro Baptist Church 2nd Monday of each month, 6:30 - 8:30pm
1026 Old Peachtree Road, Lawrenceville, in back of the parking lot to the gym "Lighthouse"
www.northmetro.net
Call the Special Needs Ministry at 770-995-9055 ext. 237 or agape@northmetro.net
AGAPE is a Free, Respite program for families of individuals with developmental disabilities, ages five through adult. The Purpose of AGAPE is to provide rest and encouragement for families and a safe, Christian fellowship for individuals with special needs. Fun, Christian fellowship with games, crafts, music and other activities centered on Bible truth and scripture. Dinner is provided and each person gets a "friend" for the whole night. Siblings are welcome if they are a helper.
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Hebron’s Parent’s Night Out for families with special needs children and siblings
2nd Saturday of each month, 5 - 9 pm
Hebron Church, 202 Hebron Church Road, Dacula, GA 30019 www.hebronchurch.org
RSVP: (678) 427-5833 Jessica Butterworth hebronspecialneeds@gmail.com

Hebron's Parent’s Night Out features FREE childcare by trained volunteers, lots of fun activities, crafts, refreshments and a safe Christian environment.
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FOCUS (Families of Children Under Stress)
Call (770) 234-9111, inquiry@focus-ga.org or visit www.focus-ga.org for the calendar, locations and more information.
FOCUS is a nonprofit organization that provides families with emotional, informational and physical support as a result of their children’s illness or disability. They provide respite in several locations around Georgia.

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First Baptist Snellville 1st Tuesday of each month, 5 to 7:30 pm - Dinner $3

2400 Main Street East, Snellville http://www.fbcsnell.org RSVP: (770) 978-7000
Hosts once a month respite program for the special needs population.

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First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville

395 West Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 RSVP: 770-963-0386 x116 Lisa Johnson http://www.fumclv.org/

Special Needs Respite is to provide rest for special needs parents and it is an opportunity for individuals with special needs to have activities and events created for them.
EQUATE is a monthly special needs youth ministry, during the school year, for high-functioning special needs students in 6th grade through 12th grade includes activities such as: Games, Crafts, Pizza, Music, Ice Cream, Basketball, Special Guests and More!!!

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Hope House Children’s Respite Center - WeCare Respite

7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291 RSVP: (770) 969-8354 Marjorie Peterson
www.swchristiancare.org

WeCare Respite (To apply for respite care or to become a WeCare Respite Volunteer): offeringhope@swchristiancare.org

Respite care on a daily and/or 24 hour basis for medically fragile children.

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Saturday Respite - Hi-Hope Center 3rd Saturday of each month

Hi-Hope Service Center
 882 Hi-Hope Road
Lawrenceville, Ga 30043
Register: www.atl-spectrum.com/socialgroupsactivities.html
For more information: info@atl-spectrum.com 404-634-4222

Hi-Hope Center is bustling with activity. In collaboration with Georgia Community Support and Solutions and Spectrum Autism Group, Hi-Hope provides the activity rooms, nursing staff and custodian so children and adults with developmental disabilities can participate in activities from noon until 6:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed for each session and should call Hi-Hope at 770-963-8694 to sign up to help.
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Georgia Community Support & Solutions
404-634-4222 www.gacommunity.org

Non-profit organization that provides supports and services throughout greater metro Atlanta for children and adults with disabilities; mental health, emotional or substance abuse issues. This service awards 300 hours in the fiscal year used at anytime assessed on a sliding fee scale based on your income. They have respite providers or you can have your own approved through them for fee assistance. Approval for this respite is required.

Respite@gacommunity.org advocacy@gacommunity.org familysupport@gacommunity.org

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Note: Many of the churches above also have special needs Sunday school and Wednesday night programs. Many also provide special assistance during services through sign translation and any other services required. Call the church to ask what they offer.

This list may be printed and distributed with permission listed from www.candicelange.com. Thank you.

A “multisensory activity center” is opening in Atlanta March 2009.

www.sensationstherafun.com for more information.

Location: 1704 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324 (Cheshire Bridge at I-85)

Sensations TheraFun has all of the finest in innovative activities with the kids needs in mind:

Zip Line
Climbing Wall
Mini Trampolines
Monkey Bars
Climbing Rope
Swinging Rings
Ball Pits
Rope Ladders
Swings
Exercise Mats
Bikes with and without Training Wheels
Balance Beams
And Much More!
A large art room for:

Painting
Drawing
Crafts
Writing
And More!

A full size kitchen is available for group cooking classes and camps.

Please contact the below events to confirm times and dates.

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DBSA - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Northeast Georgia
Support Groups:
Tuesdays 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Summit Ridge Hospital, Group Room 2
250 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Peachtree Corners Baptist Church
4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Norcross, GA 30092

For more information contact Cheryl at 770/755-5038 or visit http://www.dbsanortheastga.org
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Spectrum, Gwinnett's Autism Support Group & Sibling Group & Grandparents Group
1st Thursday of every month from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Stonemill Church, 855 Northbrook Pkwy, Suwanee, GA 30024

Sibling Group Meeting for siblings ages 5-12 during Support Group meeting.

Grandparents Group Led by Deanna Luscre
Basic autism facts, (across the spectrum), the stages of grief parents of children with autism experience (based on a study by Bryna Siegal) and consider how grandparents might support their son or daughter during the process.

Spectrum, Gwinnett's Autism Support Group
Many come who have children of other diagnoses with autism-like behaviors.

To reserve free childcare (donations accepted) call Deanna Rouse at 678-377-8324.
For more info visit www.atl-spectrum.com.
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A.S.C.E.N.D.-ER, Inc.'s, (Autism Spectrum Community Efforts and New Directions)
1st Saturday of the month, 10am-noon FREE - New Speakers each month
Parkway Presbyterian Church, 5830 Bethelview Road, Cumming, GA.

For further information call 678-300-8687, e-mail info@ascend-er.com or visit http://www.ascend-er.com.
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North Metro Tourette Syndrome Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month, 10 am

"Coffee and Conversation" is held at the Borders Cafe near the Mall of GA.
Contact Lydia Breer: lydiabreer@comcast.net or 678-482-9358.
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Spectrum Evening Get Togethers
3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm - 9:00pm, call to confirm

This is a time to relax, share triumphs, and exchange ideas in an open discussion with other parents of autism-spectrum children. Reservations are not required. Meals, desserts, coffee, etc may be purchased for your enjoyment.

La Madeliene’s, 2200 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA
Contact Alexandra Cleary at 770-368-9037 or alexcleary@comcast.net.
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FOCUS: Duluth Share Group
4th Wednesday of the month, 6pm - 8pm

Starbucks - 1611 Satellite Blvd, Building C, Suite 16, Duluth - corner of Satellite Blvd. & Old Peachtree. Please RSVP to FOCUS at 770-234-9111, inquiry@focus-ga.org or http://www.focus-ga.org.
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FOCUS: South Gwinnett Share Group - Snellville
3rd Wednesday of the month, 9:30am

Ronald Reagan Park, Five Forks Trickum. Rain - meet at Chick-fil-A, Highway 124 (Scenic Hwy) in Snellville, across from Wal-Mart. To RSVP, call Jeanett Schnupp, 770-979-6342, jeaunettschnupp@netscape.net or FOCUS at inquiry@focus-ga.org or
http://www.focus-ga.org.
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FOCUS: Other Share Group

Contact FOCUS at 770-234-9111, inquiry@focus-ga.org or http://www.focus-ga.org.
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FACES Autism Support Group - Monroe, GA
3rd Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m
Walton Career Academy
212 Bryant Road, Monroe, GA 30655
Free child care provided with reservation. Upcoming meetings and speakers at www.georgiafaces.info.
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FRIENDS CLUB OUTINGS
Sponsored by SPECTRUM Camps & Clubs Program
3rd Thursday of each month 6:30-8:30pm Sign up Now!

Kids enjoy a community outing with peers, a snack, and a social skills lesson led by teachers and para-professionals in the field of autism. Friends Club is designed for individuals who are able to independently participate in a group of 10-12 students per 2 adults throughout community settings. Parents are notified of each activity in advance and will drop off and pick up their child at the community location.

Cost: $40 for remainder of session (includes activity fees, snack, leaders)
Call to register for Session 2.
For further sessions, registration and questions email: scc2000@atlspectrum.org

Please contact the below events to confirm times and dates.

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Free Museum Days and Special Events - Nationwide/GA
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/
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EP LiveOnline - Variety of Ongoing Seminars on Special Needs
A joint venture of Exceptional Parent Magazine and Vemics, Inc. is proud to announce a new series of interactive online seminars specifically for Military Medical Personnel, Civilian Health Care Professionals, Families and Caregivers.

CME Category 1 Accreditation for physicians only: Provided at no cost
to participants who qualify. To register, click http://www.epliveonline.org/military-prglist.html.
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Atlanta Quarterly Meeting of the National Council on Disability (NCD)

These events are free of charge and open to the public.

NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the
President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans
with disabilities and their families. We believe it is vital that NCD
hears from disability communities around the country on what works and
what does not for people with disabilities. We are delighted to have the
opportunity to visit Atlanta and learn first hand about the experiences
of people with disabilities from Georgia. Please save the date and do
not miss this opportunity to meet NCD board members and staff and offer
your comments during the public comment sessions.

For more information, please contact NCD's
Director of Communications Mark S. Quigley at mquigley@ncd.gov or by
telephone at 202-272-2004 (V), (202) 272-2074 (TTY).

John R. Vaughn
Chairperson
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ART Contest
People with epilepsy can submit art to Expressions of Courage contest. This is a yearly ongoing contest. More information can be found at expressionsofcourage.com.
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Agape "Drop & Shop"
December, Saturday 10-2pm TBA
For more information call the Special Needs Ministry at 770-995-9055 ext. 777 or
email agape@northmetro.net.

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Special Time with Santa
Stonemill Church, 855 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024

ASA-GGC seeks to create a safe and friendly atmosphere for children on the spectrum to visit with Santa without the pressure of long lines and crowded malls.
Advance reservations are recommended to give each child enough time to be comfortable with their Santa visit.

Visits with Santa
Photographer on site
Sensory Room
Music Time by Music Therapy Services of Greater Atlanta
Refreshments
Crafts
Exhibit Area

Please call the ASA-GGC office at 770-904-4474 for reservations. For more information, please visit the ASA-GGC web site at www.asaga.com. Exhibit space available.
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Special Needs Consignment Sale
December, Duluth, Georgia

We will be accepting ALL kinds of adaptive equipment (therapy equipment, standers, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) and resources (books, dvd's etc.) for a HUGE 4-day only sale. This event allows the families (or those consigning the equipment) to keep 70% of the sale price of what they sell.

Please pass this link: www.theconsignmentsale.com along to your list, asking them to forward it. We need parents, therapists, doctors, and advocates to help us get the word out about this. Net proceeds will go to Georgia Special Sportsmen.

Thank you,
Jessica Handwork
jessica@theaislinggroup.com
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Greater Georgia Chapter of The Autism Society of America - annual conference

Focused on providing current resources and information on autism and related disorders. The conference will feature presentations and workshops by top autism professionals, leading researchers and experts on various subjects related to education, resources, and intervention across the lifespan.

The Attendees
Each year the conference is oriented toward families, educators and autism professionals who are looking to find new or better ways to care for the individuals with autism in their lives. Further, the conference is oriented toward individuals with autism who are looking for resources which can help them reach their maximum potential. Past conference attendees were from a diverse group, including parents, grandparents, individuals with autism, educators, autism professionals, and students interested in pursuing a career in fields related to autism.

Location: Stonemill Church, 855 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024
*Stonemill Church offers a beautiful, new, state-of-the-art conference venue. ASA-GGC has no religious affiliation.

Cindy Pike, Executive Director, Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia
770-904-4474

Please visit the ASA-GGC web site at www.asaga.com for more information.
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Autism Walk
April
Sign up now to be a part of Spectrum's team this year.

The goal this year is to raise $2 million!
To learn more about Autism Speaks go to www.autismspeaks.org

To sign up for the Atlanta Spectrum team go to http://www.walknowforautism.org/georgia and click to register, then for a team, and choose the Atlanta Spectrum Team. Denise Turner will again be the awesome team captain.

This is a great way to participate with our community in raising autism awareness and funds for research and development of programs for those with autism. And, order a Spectrum t-shirt as soon as possible! Last year everyone loved our tshirts! And, it helps us identify our team members and represent Spectrum:) Claire Dees
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Walk for Autism

Help raise autism awareness and funds to benefit Autism Speaks and The Marcus Institute equally.

Register at www.autismwalk.org/georgia or 404-419-4120.
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The Annual Special Mr. & Miss Gwinnett County Pageant

For more information visit www.specialmrandmissgwinnettcounty.com.
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FREE Carnival For school children with special needs
For Gwinnett County schools

Sponsored by:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1150 Cole Drive, Lilburn, GA

Located at the corner of Five Forks Trickum Road and Cole Drive, Next to Parkview High School

Petting Zoo Face Painting Pony Rides Mini Golf Moon Walk Fishing for Prizes
Clowns Relay Races Balloons Cupcake Walk And Many More Games
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Hebron Church Vacation Bible School with Special Needs Classes

202 Hebron Church Road
Dacula, GA 30019
Register: 770-962-3671

We will have three special needs classrooms for Bible school. They will be mild, moderate and medically fragile. However, a child can be in a mainstream class and if needed someone will be assigned to work with the child. The kids will enjoy moonwalks, a daily drama show, live music, stories, crafts and snacks.
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North Metro First Baptist Vacation Bible School
All children are welcome! Ages: turning 5 by September 1, 2007 through 5th grade.

To register for VBS online, go to www.northmetro.net
North Metro is located at 1026 Old Peachtree Rd NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.

For more information about the special needs ministry, call Mary Sams at 770-995-9055.

Also, the Second Monday of each month (unless otherwise specified), North Metro hosts Agape, a respite program for families of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Purpose of AGAPE is to provide rest and encouragement for families and a safe, Christian fellowship for individuals with special needs. Fun Christian fellowship for ages 5 through adult. Register by calling the Special Needs Ministry at 770-995-9055 ext. 777.
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Scholarship Pageant for “Dream House for Medically Fragile Children”

www.missamericandreampageant.com
Pageant Director, Jayne Madigan, 678-283-7178
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GAA Special Populations Cheerleading Camp

If you have any questions contact Joel Bagley 770/978-6060 Jkbagley1@cs.com

A Cheerleading Squad for Athletes with Special Needs!

Thunder All-Stars is now the home of a cheerleading squad for our friends with special needs. We are looking for both participants as well as volunteers to take part in this exciting journey.

· Co-ed squad for ages 8 and up
· No FEE! (there will be a charge for uniforms)
· Coached by a Recreational Therapist and Volunteers!

To register call Vicki at 770-977-9797
Please contact Angela Cremers (coach) if you have any further questions about this squad or if you are interested in private lessons/therapy. 404-502-8359
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PRYAA Special Needs INSPIRE Flag Football / Cheer Program

J. Derrick Hutchens
PRYAA INSPIRE Program Director
6555 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 307
PMB 123
Duluth, GA 30097
678-852-6793
specialneeds@pryaa.com
www.pryaa.com

UPWARD Basketball and Cheerleading

This is a church sponsored organization for basketball and cheerleading for the general public. It is non-competitive and teaches about Christ.

Check the Upward site for a locally sponsored group: http://www.upward.org/

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Hamilton Mill Christian Church
Located off of Sardis Church Rd.
Very close to the Hamilton Mill Walmart or from Spout Springs Rd.

Questions? Contact Dan Trenary @ dltrenary@bellsouth.net / 678 592 8813

This group was very accommodating to Corey and other mild special needs children last year. Please call them if you wonder if your child would be able and happy participating.

The Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis (GABA) Conference

Further information and conference registration visit GABA www.georgia-aba.com

Elements Swim Company

We teach adults and children with special needs. Our instructors are all leaders with swimming instructor abilities - so our lessons are very progressive and build one skill at a time until mastered. Depending upon the individual will depend on class type - we have special needs in group classes as well as private. We would need to evaluate your swimmers to determine a swim level then we can decide how we need to structure the classes. Cost for lessons is either $85 for 2 day per week (8 lessons in 4 weeks) or $185 for private (same amount of time, 2007 rates.) Our water is saline and is maintained @ 86 - 89 degrees.

We do evaluations on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Call the front desk for an appointment time. This evaluation is free if you can not make this one then there will be a 10 dollar per child fee to schedule it at a different time.

Elements Swim Company
4875 Hog Mountain Road
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-965-3370

info@elementsswimcompany.com
www.elementsswimcompany.com

Located at I - 985, Exit 12 (Spout Springs Road Exit), Across from Hometown Spirits

Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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North Metro Miracle League (NMML) provides inclusive adapted sports and social activities for children and adults of all abilities. They will be doing additional swim programs but the dates are TBD.

Keep watching http://www.nmml.net for the upcoming swim programs.

When you see it is available on the website please give John P. McLaughlin a call at 770-777-7044 to see what capacity they can handle.
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Swim Atlanta
4850 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 702, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
678/442-7946
www.swimatlanta.com

Offers year-round indoor swim lessons at pools located in Roswell, Suwanee and Lawrenceville for all ages and abilities.

Inclusive small group lessons or private lessons (charging the group rate) if individual cannot be taught in a group setting because of his/her special needs.

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Norcross YMCA
Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA
5600 West Jones Bridge Rd. Norcross, GA 30092
Adaptive Aquatics Coordinator
770-246-9622

Corey went here in Spring of 2007 and made incredible progress. He went from walking in the pool very close to mom to swimming the 25 meter special olympics race and winning first place in 3 lessons. He had a waist floatation and a spotter but no assistance and he swam with his whole body! The right program really does make a difference. Due to not being able to drive the distance anymore we are going to try out Elements listed above. I have heard good things about their program too.

A grant is available for the schools if you are in the transportation district. But it is worth trying to get the opportunity to learn to swim at your school/special needs classroom even if your not in the district. This program is highly recommended by Corey's teacher.

There are also group and individual lessons. They are very familiar with special needs concerns and safety including epilepsy and has a well trained staff for life guarding.

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If you are aware of other special need swim programs please make a comment. If you don't have all the information I will research to share it with others. Thank you.

Special Needs Summer Camp and Respite Directory

Metro East GLRS
2415 North Druid Hills Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329

(678) 676-2400
www.glrs.org

Bowling League Or Open Bowl

Who: All children with special needs and their siblings, friends, and family
There is no age limit for the bowling. They have the very young to the very old.

League Session:
Winter session: TBI
Summer session: TBI

Open Session:
The Stars and Strikes Bowling Alley will allow bowlers to come and bowl on Saturday from 9am to 10:45am for the same $5 rate which is paid directly to the alley. Just tell them you are with Angels in the Alley. This is only for Saturday mornings at the time above.

Blackshear Place Baptist Church
3428 Atlanta Hwy, Flowery Branch, GA 30542-2917
Soccer Field (Behind Building B) or Gym (if bad weather)

770-534-7058
http://www.blackshearplace.com/
For more information, contact Jenny Bretherick jbretherick@blackshearplace.com

Register at http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=216&EID=999

For boys and girls grades *Kindergarten-4 through 6th grade

For a thorough list of Summer Camps and other services log onto Parent to Parent http://www.parenttoparentofga.org/database.htm

Click on the large blue header called Special Needs Database.

Type of Service: Click on any service and scroll down to either CAMP:DAY or CAMP:OVERNIGHT.

Disability Served: Choose disability for CAMP:DAY*

Show Info.: Choose one.
Detailed Information for all the information.
Brief Information for the company name, phone number and city.

Click on Perform Search.

*Note:
Camp:Day has 134 listings. It needs a qualifier to reduce the list and show results.

Camp:Overnight has 67 listings so you do not need to put in any qualifiers to get the list. Just select Camp:overnight and press PERFORM SEARCH.

For registration forms and further information visit www.cfcml.com

Forsyth County Parks And Recreation Department

Weather Information Phone Number (770)886-2851
County Web Site www.forsythco.com

For other Cumming Miracle League questions contact:

C. Jerry Dupree
President, Board of Directors
Cumming-Forsyth County Miracle League
H - (770)844-9121
C - (404)312-0723
dupreek@bellsouth.net
www.cfcml.com

"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.

Easter Seals - Project ACTION

"Project ACTION (Accessible Community Transportation in Our Nation) is a congressionally created national technical assistance program authorized under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). The foundational work of Project ACTION is in promoting cooperation between the disability community and transportation industry.

Project ACTION maintains a database of transit systems (buses, shuttles, taxis, airport service, etc.) that are accessible for people with disabilities. Using the database is as simple as typing in your destination — for work or pleasure — and seeing the transit opportunities available to you."

For free publications and on-line resources, including the The National Accessible Travelers Database (NATD), click on the Easter Seal website link:
http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_free_resources&s_esLocation=FR_

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FODAC TRAVEL RESOURCES

FODAC has a good section for travel links for accessibility and other disability travel concerns. See their website for travel at http://www.fodac.org/fodac/links/linkstvl.html
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Parent Support Group and Teen Coping Group for Seizures

Helping Families Deal With Epilepsy
When a child is diagnosed with an illness, it affects every member of his family. That’s why the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Epilepsy Center offers support groups for both parents and children who are dealing with epilepsy.

Challenge Aspen provides recreational and cultural experiences for individuals who have mental or physical "disabilities". We encourage family and friends to share in these experiences.

Challenge Aspen believes that access is the key to participation, and through participation, people with disabilities can break through barriers, unite with family and friends, and gain the self-esteem and confidence necessary to lead fulfilling, productive lives.

Working closely with Aspen Skiing Company and local outfitters the program offers a variety of daily activities such as skiing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and fishing; Challenge Aspen also hosts a number of camps throughout the year. These camps include a mono-ski camp and a rock climbing camp for paraplegics and amputees, a ski festival for the visually impaired, and children’s art and music camps.

Challenge Aspen

Call/TTY: 970.923.0578
Fax: 970.923.7338

P.O. Box M
Aspen, CO 81612 USA
possibilities@challengeaspen.com
http://www.challengeaspen.com

These venues host ongoing events and offer free or reduced tickets via Community Events at VSA arts of Georgia.

• APEX Museum
• Albany Museum of Art
• Archibald Smith Plantation Home
• Atlanta Botanical Gardens
• Atlanta College of Art
• Atlanta Cyclorama
• Atlanta History Center
• BellSouth Telephone Museum
• Booth Western Art Museum
• The Breman
• Bulloch Hall
• Carter Presidential Center
• The Contemporary
• Crawford W
• Long Museum
• DeKalb Historical Society Museum
• Fernbank Museum of Natural History
• Fernbank Science Center
• Georgia Capital Building
• Georgia Museum of Art
• Georgia Music Hall of Fame
• Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
• Governor’s Mansion
• Hammond House Galleries
• Hapeville Depot Museum
• High Museum of Art
• Hudgens Center for the Arts
• Imagine It! CMA
• Kennesaw Civil War Museum
• Madison Morgan Cultural Center
• Margaret Mitchell House
• Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
• Michael C
• Carlos Museum
• Monetary Museum
• Morris Museum of Art
• Museum of Arts and Sciences
• National Museum of Patriotism
• Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
• Sidney Lanier Cottage
• Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
• Turner Field Tour & Ivan Allen Jr
• Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
• Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home
• World of Coca Cola
• Wren’s Nest
• Zoo Atlanta

How can I get free tickets through VSA arts of Georgia?