Eastern Panhandle of WV Autism Group

Join the Eastern Panhandle Autism Group message boards online at

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epwvautism/ 

where you can ask questions and share experiences and ideas in between regular group meetings.

It's easy to join and then start posting your questions/concerns for immediate feedback.

You are welcome to share our group with other parents of individuals with autism or professionals who work with individuals with autism. See ya there!

THE WV DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL

ANNOUNCES A WORKSHOP ON

WILLS & SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS

For family members of persons with developmental disabilities

• Are you worried about what will happen to your family member after you are gone?
  
• Do you think you have to be wealthy to set up a trust?

• Do you have a will?

• Do you think you must “disinherit” your family member in order for them to remain eligible for government services, such as Social Security and Medicaid?

• Are you interested in learning more?

WHO: Robert S. Kiss, Attorney at Law with Bowles, Rice, McDavid, Graff & Love LLP 

WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (check in beginning at 9:30 a.m.)

FIRM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 19   

WHERE: Holiday Inn, Martinsburg, WV (301 Foxcroft Avenue, Exit 13 off  I-81)  

This workshop is being offered free of charge to adult family members of individuals with developmental disabilities. Family members will be given first priority. Other interested parties may register for a fee of $18.00 if space is available.

Lunch will be provided.  Walk-in registrations will not be accepted.

Check in will begin at 9:30 AM. The training will begin at 10:00 AM.

Print the Registration sheet from this website by going to the Wills & Trusts page. Follow instructions there for registration.

• November  19- How to Identify and Replace Attention and Escape Behaviors - Ellen McCartney from the Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University will be presenting on this topic and answering questions. This presentation is geared toward parents, teachers, professionals who deal with individuals with problem behaviors. Join us at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center on the campus of City Hospital from 6-8 p.m. CEUs for professionals might be available, more information to come.

Remember: We have changed our childcare policy for our regular meetings. We can no longer guarantee the availability of childcare providers. Children are always welcome with appropriate adult supervision. We are still searching for childcare options and hope to offer this service again in the future.

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Eastern Panhandle Social Skills Group This group meets one evening per month at the First Baptist Church. The parents can meet as the kids interact. Contact Enver Mullen for more info. enverm@comcast.net