Fall Educational Conference

Mark your Calendars for the Next Fall Education Conference on September 8, 2007 at PRUMC!

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DSAA Collaborates with Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Special Needs Ministry for Fall Education Conference

PRUMC hosted the DSAA’s Fall Education Conference on September 30, 2006.  Over 65 parents attended and 20 children.  PRUMC provided a beautiful learning environment, a Mexican Buffet and childcare.  The children enjoyed lunch, arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play and Music Therapy sessions by Jennifer Walker of Therabeat, Inc..  Highlights from the Conference included a keynote presentation from Debbie and Bradley Carlisle who shared video clips from Bradley’s participation in the 2006 Summer National Special Olympic Games.  Sibling Research Outcomes from Doctoral Candidate, Sarah O’Kelley, Transitional Workshops from Briggs & Associates and Dekalb County Babies Can’t Wait, and an Educational Rights Workshop from GAO Attorney, Denise Quigley.    Overall, the Conference was well attended and well received.  Conference Evaluation results indicated an overall satisfaction rating of  71%Excellent, 18%Very Good, and 11%Good rating.  Plans are underway for the Spring Education Conference in March 2007.  To volunteer with the Education Committee or to recommend speakers, please email us at Education@AtlantaDSAA.org.

Pictures from this year's conference.

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