Spring 2009

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events other than those offered through our own organization. Listings are provided for informational purposes only.

Dancing Above the Barre Fall Sessions

Dancing Above the Barre will once again offer young children with disabilities the opportunity to become a dancer. Registration and orientation will be held September 11 at 1:00pm. Returning students are welcome to register by mail. For more information, contact the Greensboro Ballet
at 336-333-7480 or e-mail: greensboroballet@yahoo.com.

Greensboro Youth Soccer Now Accepting Registrations for TOPSoccer

The GYS TOPSoccer program gives young athletes, age 4 and up, with disabilities the opportunity to play soccer.  The program is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of children who have mental or physical challenges. They will accommodate all children with a desire to play, regardless of their disability status. TOPSoccer practice and games starts Sunday, September 12th.  They will have practice and games each Sunday for six weeks at the Leonard Recreation Center located at 6324 Ballinger Rd , Greensboro. Registration is $45. Please visit their website at:  www.greensborosoccer.org and click programs to follow the links to theTOPSoccer program or call Dionne at: (336)218-8117.  You can also send an email with any questions to: Busiofam@aol.com.

Haynes-Inman Education Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The brand new school (located at 200 Haynes Road in Jamestown) that serves children with disabilities age 3-22, will be celebrating their official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, September 26th at 2:00p.m. The "Meredith Leigh Haynes-Bennie Lee Inman Education Center" is named for a former special needs student, and a former special needs educator. For more information, please call the school at 336-881-7170.

Autism Society of NC's Camp Royall Respite Weekend to be held September 17-19 (pool open!)
Respite Weekends provide a camp experience for people on the autism spectrum of all ages. Respite care is available only to those individuals who are still living at home, regardless of age. Campers arrive on Friday evening for dinner and games, and then they stay for a weekend of fun. Campers will receive 1:1 or 1:2 supervision, based on need, and care around the clock. Camp Royall will provide all meals and a variety of enriching activities. Pick up at 11 AM on Sunday. For more information or an application, please email Sara Gage or call her at 919-542-1033. You can also view camp program information on the web at www.camproyall.org

Tumblebees Offers Special Needs Gymnastic Classes

Tumblebees Ultimate Gym is proud to offer 6 week gymnastics programs that are specifically designed for children with Autism and other emotional, physical, or behavioral delays. Classes will consist of structured gymnastics instruction featuring trampoline, bars, beam, and tumbling. The first session will begin September 11th. For more information, including tuition, and class dates, please contact Renee Heagney at 336-665-0662.

"Voices Together" Comes to Guilford County

Adult/teen therapeutic chorus and social skills groups is open now, and is centrally located between downtown Greensboro and High Point. Voices Together offers musically inspired social integration groups in weekly, one-hour sessions that ignite language, motivate expression of feelings, and promote social skills in the fun, affirming community of a small chorus.  Two board-certified music therapists facilitate each group of 6-10 individuals (of similar ages) with autism and other developmental disabilities. A Voices Together group is a place where individuals learn to express their thoughts, feelings and needs. Group members learn to support one another, make friends and form a community. Individuals do not have to know how to sing or have a certain level of verbal communication to participate. For enrollment in a Voices Together group or for more information, please call (919) 942-2714 or email: info@voicestogether.net

Save the Date for the 22nd Annual Leo M. Croghan Conference on Developmental Disabilities

Mark your calendars to attend this conference for Parents and Professionals Concerned with the Care & Development of Young Children to be held December 6th in Durham, NC. Scholarships may be available! For more information, please visit www.croghanconference.org.

FOLLOW FSNCC ON FACEBOOK!

In an effort to keep our families up to date on upcoming events & news on a daily basis, we have created a Facebook page. This is also another great way to network with & support other families as well. If you have a FB account, please check us out!

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OUR NICU PROGRAMS
We are currently in need of some new items to help NICU families who are facing financial difficulty. If you would like to donate or host a shower or drive for these products, we would greatly appreciate it. Our largest needs for our tiniest people are: Baby towels and washcloths, baby shampoo and body wash, and new bottles. If you can help, please give us a call at (336)832-6507 or e-mail Nancy Micca.

GENTLY-USED HELMETS NEEDED
If your child has outgrown his or her head-molding or protective helmet, please consider donating it! Many insurance companies do not cover these important pieces of equipment, creating a hardship for many families who need one. Moses Cone Outpatient Rehabilitation collects helmets to distribute to children who need them. Please call Carrie at 274-7956, or make your donation at 1904 N. Church Street in Greensboro. THANK YOU!!

RESPITE CO-OP PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS
The Arc of Greensboro invites families of children with special needs to join their Saturday respite program. Children aged 3-8, with or without CAP, can attend the program every other Saturday from 9 a.m.—12 p.m. at no cost to families. Participating parents are asked to work alongside Arc staff approximately 6 sessions per year. Sibling sessions are occasionally offered. There is a possibility that session times and ages served could be adjusted to meet the needs of a group of families. For more information, please contact Ginger Walton at 373-1076 or send e-mail.

SPORTS & RECREATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
* High Point Parks & Recreation’s Special Populations Unit offers a wide range of sports & recreational activities for children and adults with special needs, including a bowling league, cheerleading, dances, shopping & dining outings, and much more. For more information, call 883-3481.
* Greensboro Parks & Recreation Mainstream Resources Unit also offers social and recreation opportunities for those with visual impairments, developmental disabilities, and other types of special needs. Call 373-2735 for more information.

ECAC SEEKS IEP PARTNER VOLUNTEERS
The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center is seeking volunteers to become trained as IEP Partners. Partners receive comprehensive training and preparation, then accompany other parents to IEP meetings to provide knowledgeable support and foster positive relationships between families and school personnel. A wonderful opportunity learn more about Special Education law while providing critical assistance to other families. To learn more, please click here for a flyer, or e-mail Dawn Moore.

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