Center for Disabilities Studies : 2007 - 2008 Calendar of Events
May
14th
Partnership Summit: Advancing the Partnership Between Parents and Practitioners
8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sheraton Dover Hotel and Conference Center
More information and a registration form available here.
19th
University of Delaware Early Learning Center Research Colloquium Series
Professor Mary Dozier, University of Delaware Dept. of Psychology
"Enhancing Attachment Security Among Young Children"
6:00 pm, Early Learning Center
If you plan to attend this talk, please email Ms. Bianca Graves, Research Coordinator, at bgraves@udel.edu.
20th
Delaware People First Fundraising Event at Friendly's
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friendly's Restaurant, 2670 Kirkwood Highway, Newark
Friendly's will donate 10% of the proceeds from all food purchased to Delaware People First. There will be 50/50 tickets, give-aways, door prizes, and more!
Call 302-996-9400 ext. 105 for more information.
Delaware People First is a self-advocacy group for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
21st
Conference on Child Traumatic Stress
8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Dover Downs Conference Center
More information is available here.
28th
Fine Arts Workshop and Light Dinner for Adults with Disabilities
Session 1: Make your own bird feeder
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Total Life Dorm, 355 S. College Ave., Newark
What kinds of birds are in your backyard? Now that they are heading north for the summer, it’s time to make sure
they have plenty to eat. Learn about various types of birds and take home your handmade pinecone bird feeder.
Registration is required by May 19, 2008. Download a flyer for more information and registration form.
29th
Delaware Autism Program Educational Seminar:
Best Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Behavior support for individuals with autism and other severe disabilities: Practical, evidence-based initiatives
Presented by Dr. Vince Winterling & Dr. Peter Doehring, Supported by a grant from Delaware Department of Education
8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Buena Vista Conference Center
To pre-register, contact the Delaware Autism Program at 302-454-2202 x 410, or by email to logulloc@christina.k12.de.us. Registration fee required. Download a flyer for more information.
June
4th & 11th
Fine Arts Workshop and Light Dinner for Adults with Disabilities
Sessions 2 &3: Photography and collages
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Total Life Dorm, 355 S. College Ave., Newark
See how many items you can find on the June 4th scavenger hunt ; then take indoor and outdoor pictures with the camera we will provide for you. On June 11th we will design memory collages with our developed photographs. You
will need to sign up for both classes.
Registration is required by May 19, 2008. Download a flyer for more information and registration form.
13th
Healing in Family Court : Promoting Healthy Development for Maltreated Infants and Toddlers
Presented by the Family Court of Delaware
8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Sheraton Dover Hotel
Download a flyer t o register by May 30 for this free conference.
17th
An Evening of “Cooking Together”
Delaware People First invites you to join its members for this great activity - have fun preparing your meal
and
enjoy dinner together with friends!
6:00 pm, Center for Disabilities Studies, 461 Wyoming Road, Newark
There is no charge for this event, but space is limited. Reserve a place by calling 302-378-4574.
Download a flyer for more information.
18th
Fine Arts Workshop and Light Dinner for Adults with Disabilities
Sessions 4: Dance! Dance! Dance!
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Total Life Dorm, 355 S. College Ave., Newark
Learn how to square dance and Israeli dance. See the costumes worn and hear the music played for these two types
of group dances.
Registration is required by May 19, 2008. Download a flyer for more information and registration form.
July
2nd & 9th
Fine Arts Workshop and Light Dinner for Adults with Disabilities
Sessions 5 & 6: Painting and tile a decorative tray
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Total Life Dorm, 355 S. College Ave., Newark
On July 2nd we will design and paint colorful creations. On July 9th we will complete our project by using tiles
to finish our works of art! You will need to sign up for both classes.
Registration is required by May 19, 2008. Download a flyer for more information and registration form.
17th
Gubernatorial Disabilities Forum
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Delaware Technical & Community College, Terry Campus, Dover, Delaware
More information will be posted as available.
Sponsored by: State Council for Persons with Disabilities, Delaware Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Governor’s
Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens, Developmental Disabilities Council, The Arc of Delaware, Center for Disabilities
Studies, Autism Society of Delaware, Disabilities Law Program, State Rehabilitation Council, AARP, National Alliance
on Mental Illness in Delaware, League of Women Voters, Statewide Independent Living Councils and parents, families &
advocates
October
10th
Understanding Developmental Disabilities and End-of-Life Issues
Join Delaware Hospice, in partnership with the Delaware End-of-Life Coalition, The Arc of Delaware, the Center for Disabilities, and other community partners, for this comprehensive educational conference around a broad spectrum of issues surrounding dying, death, and bereavement for those with developmental disabilities, their caregivers, and advocates.
8:00 am - 3:30 pm, Chase Center on the RIverfront
For more information download the conference flyer or contact Alex Tyree from Delaware Hospice at 302-777-6683 or by email.