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			1 My Life, My Choice My Life, My Choice March 1, 2012 5:30 pm – March 1, 2012 7:00 pm This program was developed in response to the death of a young woman in 2001. She had been living in a group home in Massachusetts. She had run from the…	2	3 2012 Ski-A-Thon 2012 Ski-A-Thon Fundraising fun for the Adaptive Recreation Center in Big Bear. Participants receive a full-day ticket to Bear Mountain (with line cutting privileges), goodie bag, Ski-A-Thon t-shirt, luch, aprés ski party with… A Very Special Art Class for Children with Autism A Very Special Art Class for Children with Autism March 3, 2012 10:00 am – March 3, 2012 11:00 am Children with autism and their siblings ages 8 to 18 will be paired with students from a local middle school for this unique art class held at the Riverside Art Museum. Students…	4
5 IRC Orientation IRC Orientation March 5, 2012 6:00 pm – March 5, 2012 8:00 pm IRC welcomes one and all to come to the training to learn more (or refresh what you know) about IRC. During the training, families will hear a brief history of…	6 TASK Riverside Taller de Educación Especial TASK Riverside Taller de Educación Especial March 6, 2012 8:30 am – March 6, 2012 10:30 am Tema: ESTRATEGIAS SOBRE EL IEP Llame a TASK Riverside para registrarse. Healthy Eating Series (Hemet) Healthy Eating Series (Hemet) March 6, 2012 9:00 am – March 6, 2012 10:00 am Riverside Co Dept of Public Health and Mid County Child Care Council and Community Partners are offering a five session training series (March 6 – March 8 – March 13… Moms Supporting Moms Moms Supporting Moms March 6, 2012 6:00 pm – March 6, 2012 7:30 pm Mom’s Supporting Moms is about connecting with other Mom’s of IRC Consumers. Share your experiences and get the best advice from Mom’s who have been there too. Meetings will take…	7 Orientación de IRC Orientación de IRC March 7, 2012 6:00 pm – March 7, 2012 8:00 pm Bien venidos departe del Centro Regional del Interior a nuestras familias que han sido eligibles recientemente (o si han sido parte del Centro Regional del Interior por mucho tiempo) que…	8 Consumer Advisory Cmte – San Bdno Consumer Advisory Cmte – San Bdno March 8, 2012 5:30 pm – March 8, 2012 7:00 pm The Consumer Advisory Committee of Inland Regional Center (IRC CAC), a group of people with developmental disabilities, 16 years old and older, come together once a month, on the 2nd…	9 Conference for Adults with Cerebral Palsy Conference for Adults with Cerebral Palsy A forum for adults with cerebral palsy to promote health & wellness. Audience: Adults with cerebral palsy, family members, care givers, disability organizations, medical professionals and other interested individuals. If you have… TASK Taller de Educación Especial TASK Taller de Educación Especial March 9, 2012 8:30 am – March 9, 2012 11:00 am Para los padres que habla español TEMA: TRANSICIÓN A LOS SERVICIOS ADULTOS Por favor llama a TASK San Bernardino para más información y inscripción.	10 Conference for Adults with Cerebral Palsy Conference for Adults with Cerebral Palsy A forum for adults with cerebral palsy to promote health & wellness. Audience: Adults with cerebral palsy, family members, care givers, disability organizations, medical professionals and other interested individuals. If you have… Baseball Buddies – Coachella Valley Baseball Buddies – Coachella Valley For special kids age 5-18 with physical or emotional challenges. Opening Day is March 10th. First Game is March 12th. FREEDOM PARK – Palm Desert Each player is designated a “buddy” who will assist… Riverside Co SELPA Parent Workshop (Beaumont) Riverside Co SELPA Parent Workshop (Beaumont) March 10, 2012 8:30 am – March 10, 2012 12:00 pm Topic: “Understanding Language & Processing Disorders” Pre-Registration is required. You ma FAX to (951) 490-0376 or E-mail to delores@rcselpa.org A Spanish translator is available; however, if you need additional accommodations contact Delores Hartin. Click… Life After High School with ASD Life After High School with ASD March 10, 2012 9:00 am – March 10, 2012 4:00 pm Sponsored by Autism Society Inland Empire. Keynote Speaker, Dr. Krysti DeZonia, reviews information about residential services, adult day programs/work/college, social/leisure/friendships and quality of life. Space is limited and you must RSVP…	11
12 Healing Horses Spring Session Healing Horses Spring Session Sign ups for the 6-week spring session have started! [Easter Week - April 1st thru 8th - is off.] Spring sessions begins on March 12 and ends on April 28. Sessions available: Wednesdays… V.I.P. Connection Meeting w/speaker V.I.P. Connection Meeting w/speaker March 12, 2012 6:00 pm – March 12, 2012 8:00 pm The High Desert parent support group is welcoming Patty Hattar, Independent Living Specialist and Kevin Bruny, Assistive Technology Coordinator from Rolling Start, who will provide information about the different programs and… IRC Board of Trustees Meeting IRC Board of Trustees Meeting March 12, 2012 6:30 pm – March 12, 2012 8:00 pm Everyone is welcome to attend IRC board meetings. They are held on the second Monday of every other month and address key issues relating to the agency and its services. Special…	13 Pre VAC Input – Residential Level 4 Pre VAC Input – Residential Level 4 March 13, 2012 10:00 am – March 13, 2012 12:00 pm For residential program vendors, Level 4 facilities, consolidating the concerns of vendors to be more concise on talking points at regular Vendor Advisory Committee meetings. Braille Institute Education Series Braille Institute Education Series March 13, 2012 7:30 pm – March 13, 2012 8:30 pm The Braille Institute Telephone Education Series is for families of children birth to six with visual impairment and their early intervention/education team Presenter: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Chief of Optometric Services and…	14 Healthy Body, Healthy Lives – Teen Healthy Body, Healthy Lives – Teen March 14, 2012 5:30 pm – March 14, 2012 7:30 pm FOR CONSUMERS ONLY! Meet each Wednesday evening (March 14 – March 21 – March 28) for 3 weeks and learn about anatomy, creating boundaries, establishing healthy relationships, difference between friendship and boyfriend/girlfriend,…	15 Care Provider Enrichment Training Care Provider Enrichment Training March 15, 2012 10:00 am – March 15, 2012 12:00 pm Designed to meet the continuing education needs of residential care providers. There is no charge. 2 CEU. Free Dental Varnish Clinic for ages 0-5 Free Dental Varnish Clinic for ages 0-5 March 15, 2012 10:00 am – March 15, 2012 3:00 pm Inland Regional Center’s Another Way in partnership with First Five San Bernardino is helping our Inland Empire toddlers get an early start on dental disease. A $40 value Free goodie bag Referrals for…	16	17 Bilingual IEP Day Conference (San Diego) Bilingual IEP Day Conference (San Diego) TODAY & TOMORROW — TRANSITIONS THROUGH LIFE Concurrent workshops on the IEP process including workshops for Spanish speaking families. Keynote speakers will be Carrie Gibson & Anthony Curry of Had to Be… 4th Annual Temecula Special Games 4th Annual Temecula Special Games March 17, 2012 9:00 am – March 17, 2012 1:30 pm These games are open to athletes of all ages with developmental disabilities. Event includes opening ceremony, a variety of non-competitive games and sporting events, lunch and an awards ceremony. Pre-registration is… 4th Annual Day of the Child 4th Annual Day of the Child March 17, 2012 9:00 am – March 17, 2012 12:00 pm The Perris Elementary School District & Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County present this event along with a 5K Fun Run. For more info, click here or call Trina Luera. TACA Spring Fling Family Event TACA Spring Fling Family Event March 17, 2012 1:30 pm – March 17, 2012 4:30 pm For families affected by autism. Come meet other TACA families and enjoy some great conversation while your kids have a little fun! There will be local resources offering fun activities…	18 My Hair, My Health My Hair, My Health March 18, 2012 10:00 am – March 18, 2012 2:00 pm Celebrating Beauty and Wellness from the Inside Out Event will include: Hair models Hands on workshops Recipe demo Physical activity demo Vendors Goodie bags Lunch and more For more information / RSVP: Riverside 951.358.5983 San Bernardino 909.387.0175 CVASA Spring Family Picnic CVASA Spring Family Picnic March 18, 2012 2:00 pm – March 18, 2012 5:00 pm A free family picnic for families affected by autism in the Coachella Valley. Families are encouraged to bring their own blanket/chairs for sitting and relaxing. There is a water park…
19 TASK Riverside Special Ed Workshop TASK Riverside Special Ed Workshop March 19, 2012 8:30 am – March 19, 2012 10:30 am TOPIC: IEP RIGHTS & STRATEGIES Call TASK Riverside to register. Pre VAC Input – Residential Level 2/3 Pre VAC Input – Residential Level 2/3 March 19, 2012 10:00 am – March 19, 2012 12:00 pm For residential program vendors, Level 2/3 facilities, consolidating the concerns of vendors to be more concise on talking points at regular Vendor Advisory Committee meetings. Healthy Body, Healthy Lives – Adult Healthy Body, Healthy Lives – Adult March 19, 2012 5:30 pm – March 19, 2012 7:30 pm FOR CONSUMERS ONLY! Meet each Monday evening (March 19 – March 26 – April 2) for 3 weeks and learn about anatomy, creating boundaries, establishing healthy relationships, difference between friendship and…	20 Hab Coalition Meeting Hab Coalition Meeting March 20, 2012 10:00 am – March 20, 2012 12:00 pm This forum discusses pertinent issues, pending changes and also provides a voice for regional center funded work programs. Riverside Co SELPA CAC Parent Training Riverside Co SELPA CAC Parent Training March 20, 2012 6:00 pm – March 20, 2012 8:00 pm Business Meeting/Parent Training. TOPIC: Supporting Inclusion and Minimizing Bullying Palm Springs USD participants may attend via teleconference at the Tech Bldg., 1000 East Tahquitz Canyon Way – call 760.416.6034 The Sibling Connection – ages 8-17 The Sibling Connection – ages 8-17 March 20, 2012 6:00 pm – March 20, 2012 7:30 pm This group supports the teens and pre‐teen siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities served by Inland Regional Center. Meet and share with other siblings, join us for activities and make…	21 Down Syndrome Webinar Down Syndrome Webinar March 21, 2012 10:00 am – March 21, 2012 11:00 am In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation is hosting a special webinar with Dr. Roger Reeves of Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Reeves is a… ICF Provider Meeting ICF Provider Meeting March 21, 2012 1:30 pm – March 21, 2012 3:30 pm Bi-monthly ICF vendor meeting. Consumer Advisory Cmte – Hemet Consumer Advisory Cmte – Hemet March 21, 2012 3:30 pm – March 21, 2012 5:00 pm The Consumer Advisory Committee of Inland Regional Center (IRC CAC), a group of people with developmental disabilities, 16 years old and older, come together once a month, on the 3rd… Therapeutic Techniques for Home & School (La Quinta) Therapeutic Techniques for Home & School (La Quinta) March 21, 2012 6:00 pm – March 21, 2012 8:00 pm The Desert Sands USD Special Education Parent Advisory Committee is sponsoring a workshop for parents. DSUSD special education therapists will be presenting a variety of helpful therapeutic techniques that may…	22	23 TASK Special Education Workshop TASK Special Education Workshop March 23, 2012 8:30 am – March 23, 2012 11:00 am TOPIC: TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES For information & registration, please call TASK San Bernardino. IRC Orientation IRC Orientation March 23, 2012 10:00 am – March 23, 2012 12:00 pm IRC welcomes one and all to come to the training to learn more (or refresh what you know) about IRC. During the training, families will hear a brief history of…	24	25 Easter Egg-Stravaganza for Kids with Special Needs Easter Egg-Stravaganza for Kids with Special Needs March 25, 2012 2:00 pm – March 25, 2012 4:00 pm Xavier College Prep High School is sponsoring Easter Holiday Fun for kids with special needs (ages 18 and under) and their families in the Coachella Valley. There will be… Autism Family Night at Aquarium of the Pacific Autism Family Night at Aquarium of the Pacific March 25, 2012 5:00 pm – March 25, 2012 9:00 pm A special evening at the Aquarium exclusively for families with adults or children with autism. The entire Aquarium, except Lorikeet Forest, will be open until 9 p.m. Free for Aquarium members…
26 Father’s Network Father’s Network March 26, 2012 6:00 pm – March 26, 2012 7:30 pm The Father’s Network is a group of Dads of IRC consumers that are coming together to make a difference in their families. Whether their child was newly diagnosed or they’ve…	27	28	29	30 Day Program Closure Day Program Closure Abilities Expo Abilities Expo 4-Day free event offers the latest products and services for people with disabilities. For more information or to register, visit http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/ ‘Keep Me Safe’ Parent Conference ‘Keep Me Safe’ Parent Conference March 30, 2012 8:00 am – March 30, 2012 12:30 pm Presentation Topics: · Inland Regional Center’s Regina Kuruppu and Pauline Park will be presenting on Head Trauma and its role in developmental disabilities. · Safe Sleeping · “Giving them the Best Start” Prenatal…	31 Abilities Expo Abilities Expo 4-Day free event offers the latest products and services for people with disabilities. For more information or to register, visit http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/ Trends in Autism Conference Trends in Autism Conference Casa Colina’s 10th annual conference on autism. Topics include brain and medical issues, new research perspectives and treatment and educational intervention. For more information, you may telephone or e-mail events@casacolina.org. Early… Community Fair / Feria Comunitaria (Riverside) Community Fair / Feria Comunitaria (Riverside) March 31, 2012 10:00 am – March 31, 2012 2:00 pm COMMUNITY FAIR / EGG HUNT Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10 am. Bring your Baskets! Children’s Activities: Peter Rabbit, Face Painting, Super Nutricia, Fire Engine, Police K-9, Jumper, Dr. Cleo the Cat,…