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Presentation by Nick Vujicic - "Life Without Limbs"
March 6, 2010
From AAAPRC: (click for more info and video)

Nick Vujicic, the man born without limbs, will be coming to Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church March 6th, 2010, from 7 - 8:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. You won't want to miss this exciting fundraising event! Save the date! Tickets will be for sale at the door until they're gone! (cash or check only)

Flyer with more info.
Sponsorship opportuntities.
Corporate sponsorship info.

Additional info: You can see Nick on Friday evening on Channel 4 news as they interview him. Listen for him on Teresa Tomeo, Ava Maria AM radio on Friday at 8:35am.

Everything You Wanted to Know About...Learning Series
A series of monthly workshops September through June with the exception of December.
March 8, 2010 - Community Resources
(see other dates and topics below)

Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy presents a series of workshops for families who have a child or adult member with a developmental disability. There will no fee for these workshops.

Campaign Day at the Capitol - Michigan Campaign for Quality Care
March 10, 2010
Campaign members will receive an Advocacy 101 training from Stephanie Johnson, a wonderful ally and lobbyist at Capitol Services, and then we’ll visit every legislator’s office to share information on the Campaign’s priorities and goals. Please join us for this fun, interesting, and exceedingly important opportunity to educate legislators about pressing issues for long term care consumers.
To attend this event, you MUST RSVP to Alison Hirschel at 517-394-2985 x 231 or hirschel@umich.edu by March 5!

Opening New Worlds
Disabilities Ministries Conference
March 19-20, 2010

Conference mini-sessions include: Starting a Special Needs Ministry, Making Good Decisions for People with Special Needs, Ministering to Children with Autism, Staring a Parent Support Group and more.

Annual Red Wing Alumni Game
March 20, 2010

Detroit Red Wings Alumni vs. United Cerebral Palsy Pucksters
4:00 p.m. - Hazel Park Arena

Meeting the Challenge: How Individualized Support Makes Community Living Possible
Self-Determination Implementation Leadership Seminar - MACMHB
March 23, 2010

To go to the secure site to register on-line click here.
Download the full brochure and agenda click here.
Anyone is welcome to attend. There are no Continuing Education Credits for this event.

Everything You Wanted to Know About...Learning Series
A series of monthly workshops September through June with the exception of December.
April 12, 2010 - Teaching About Sexuality
(see other dates and topics below)

Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy presents a series of workshops for families who have a child or adult member with a developmental disability. There will no fee for these workshops.

Everything You Wanted to Know About...Learning Series
A series of monthly workshops September through June with the exception of December.
May 10, 2010 - Social Security and Other Benefits
(see other dates and topics below)

Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy presents a series of workshops for families who have a child or adult member with a developmental disability. There will no fee for these workshops.

American Assn. on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities National Conference
June 8-11, 2010