March 4-Training for Parent's w/Children w/Disabilities

POSTED: 10:47 AM MST Feb 18, 2013 


Training for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Arming Yourself with Information

The Center for Independence is offering “Training for Parents of Children with Disabilities – Arming Yourself with Information,” on Monday March 4th from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at the Center for Independence, located at 740 Gunnison Avenue in Grand Junction. This will be a broad discussion covering services and supports for school age children with disabilities. Topics to be covered include:

• IEP’s – Individualized Education Plans
•Legal & Financial Issues
•Transition Services
•Resources Available
•Parent Supports

Please join us as we bring families together to encourage forward thinking and planning for the future. Information packets and dinner will be provided for free. Please RSVP by Thursday February 28, 2013 to Jana Hill at (970)-241-0315. If you do not RSVP, we cannot assure you a meal.

This training service is sponsored by Center for Independence and brought to you through a commitment to outreach, education, and planning provided by the Disability Resource Alliance, a committee formed by members representing Mesa County agencies serving people with disabilities.