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by admin on Apr.09, 2010, under 2010, ASD Events

Events

Informal Opportunity to Discuss Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship

Meet Amy Dawson at a Free Film Screening of Autistic License for information about supplemental needs trusts, guardianships and estate planning issues of concern to families who have children with disabilities. Come chat during intermission!

Date: April 13
Location: Eden Prairie High School Auditorium
17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
Time: 3:30-8:00 pm
For more information, and to register to see the screening of “Autistic License,” go to: http://edenprairie.registryinsight.com

Panel Discussion on Autism

Amy Dawson will participate in a Panel Discussion on Autism, Sponsored by the Eden Prairie Committee for Disability Awareness and others.

Date: April 16
Location: Eden Prairie City Hall Heritage Room
8080 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
For more information go to: http://edenprairie.registryinsight.com

Presentation on Special Issues in Estate Planning and Guardianship will be offered twice during April:

Amy Dawson will explain how a supplemental needs trust and specialized estate planning can help you ensure that your child’s guardian will have the financial resources to take care of your child. Learn why failing to plan for the future can disrupt just about every aspect of your child’s life. This information concerns individuals on the autism spectrum regardless of age. The need for guardianship and how to become a guardian will also be covered.

Date: April 26 Location: Walker-Hackensack-Ackeley High School Auditorium
301 4th St. S.
Walker, MN 56484
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Sponsored by PAWN Special Education Cooperative and HOWA Family Center
Contact: Holly Nelson, hnelson@wha.k12.mn.us

Date: April 28
Location: Wayzata High School
4955 Peony Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Time: 7-8:30 pm Sponsored by ANSWER parent support group
Contact: Kathy Hoffman at markkathyhoffman@msn.com

Presentation: Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianships

Date: April 30
Location: Autism Society of Minnesota Annual Conference
Double Tree Hotel, 1500 Park Place Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Time: 3:00-4:15 pm
Register at:www.ausm.org

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I am sick. I will have to post something more substantial at a later time

by admin on Mar.16, 2010, under 2010, ASD Events

Autism Resource Fair

Saturday, April 10, 2010
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Buffalo Community Middle School
1300 Hwy 25 N. Buffalo, MN

Jill Kuzma, keynote speaker, is a speech-language pathologist who works with students with Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, “high” functioning autism, and other related Social Thinking needs. She’ll be giving a talk on “Building Social Skills” from 10-11:30am. Free admission, Many booths and resources, Kid friendly activities, Food available for purchase.

Local Girl Scouts (5th/6th grade) will assist with semi-structured games & activities for youth. Parents/Guardians will be expected to remain in the building & responsible for their children. Contact Brandy with questions at 763-682-7941. Sponsored by the Wright County Autism Task Force.

Understanding Guardianship for People with Developmental Disabilities

Tuesday, April 22, 2010
TWO SESSONS: 1:30PM- 4:30PM OR 5:30PM- 8:30PM
SHERBURNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
13880 HIGHWAY 10
ELK RIVER, MN 55330

Also included: PROVIDING FOR THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES THROUGH WILLS AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS. Pizza will be provided at 5PM for those who register. PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS TRAINING BY CONTACTING MARY BETH BRUFLODT AT (320) 493-1231. Please leave name, phone number, and session attending. You may also email mbruflodt@dungarvin.com

Autism Awareness Day with the MN Twins!

Sunday, June 13, 2010
1:10pm game
Target Field

Twins vs Atlanta Braves. Home plate view tickets $24 value, selling for $18 ($5 handling fee will be charged). Event put on by Twins Baseball, AuSM and RT Autism Awareness Foundation. R.S.V.P. with Todd Krulewich at 612-659-3577 or email ToddKrulewich@twinsbaseball.com

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From Wright County Social Worker…

by admin on Mar.01, 2010, under 2010, ASD Events

Please join is in our efforts regarding Autism Preparedness, Awareness,
Intervention, Readiness, and Change!

Help us determine what is working well and what we need to work on in
the Wright County Community.

Our goal is to support our Autistic/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Community members, their families, friends, and the professionals who
work with them.

How can you help?
By simply following the link on this e-mail and completing our survey.

It should take about 10 minutes.
Responses will be collected until March 15, 2010.

Survey results will be shared at our upcoming resource fair.
This resource fair will be held at the Buffalo Community Middle School
on Saturday April 10, 2010 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
More info. to come on the fair soon, but mark you calendar today!
The fair will include many resources including a key note speaker- Jill
Kuzma, http://jillkuzma.wordpress.com , booths, and the AUSMN bookstore.

Please plan on joining us.

Feel free to pass this survey on to others as appropriate.

We want to hear from the Wright County community and those who serve
this area so that programs and services can continue to improve and
support the ever growing ASD members of our community.

Link to survey:   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L5QQTCD

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