FOR OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS - IT STARTS IN PARKS - 2/7/08

The Florida Recreation and Park Assocation, Inc. hosts a day-long conference on February 7, 2008 that will take place at the City of Miami Beach's North Shore Park and Youth Center--501 72nd Street, Miami Beach.

Included in the day's workshops, the ACT Resource Network will present "Including Children of All Abilities Into Out of School Programs".  For more information and to register, please visit www.frpa.org.

 
FOOTBALL FOR ALL - THE 12TH MAN FOOTBALL CAMP

The camp is for youth ages 10 & up, who depend on wheelchairs, walkers, crutches or who have other disabilites that prohibit their ability to participate in organized football. This is a hands-on learning experience that will give each child who always wanted to play ball but was told "no", the opportunity to participate.

When: Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Where: Dade Christian Schools -  6601 NW 167 St, Miami, Fl
Contact: Allen Lowy - 305-970-6077     Email:  twelfthmanfootballcamp@yahoo.com
 

FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM 4-15 YEARS OLD  
THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING CLASSES

The Good Hope Equestrian Center recently received funding from the Dade Community Foundation to provide weekly therapeutic horseback riding and horsemanship classes.  Participants, children with autism between 4 and 15 years old, will take part in weekly equine assisted programs, engaging their sensory processing and modulation, while promoting physical fitness, fun and friendships.

Fifteen participants are being sought for each of the following Sessions which will be held on Saturday mornings: April 12th - June 21st and June 27th - Septemmber 13th.                                  

Contact: Peggy Bass or Kristen Quinn at (305) 258-2838.

 FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR IN-HOME SUPPORTS & THERAPIES

For children and adults with developmental disabilites, funding is available for in-home supports as well as Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies.  For more detailed information on eligibility requirements, visit www.ccdh.org.

If you think you or someone you know may be eligible, please call 305-596-1160 to speak with a Family Support Coordinator, or e-mail familysupport@ccdh.org.