More Camps That Serve The Disability Community
We've just added to our Camp 2010** page the Shake-A-Leg Program in Newport, Rl, for** kids, teens, and adults with neurological disabilities, spinal cord injuries and children with cancer, and the New England Sports Academy in Westwood, MA.

The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation Autism Conference:
In Norwood, April 8th, the "Autism Update 2010" Conference will have the latest about legislative advocacy initiatives, successful therapies, educational approaches, and key note speaker Dr. Tim Buie discussing digestive problems in children with autism. See our front page.

Friendships Matter!
At the UNH Institute on Disability in Concord, NH. Learn about the concepts of a social network and discuss the role that a facilitator can play in helping to develop a network, potential funding sources and more. See our front page.

**Basic Rights-Denied:
These SPEDWatch workshops teach participants how to use special education law, policy, and advocacy to recognize and address common problems and violations that occur at each stage of the special education process. In Barnstable, Worcester, Pittsfield and Quincy. See our front page**.

**Autism Safety Resource Fair and Awareness Day at Tufts
April 7th, 2010, Tufts Medical Center in Boston. See Project Lifesaver by LoJack, Water/Community/Home safety exhibits and meet major Autism Support Organizations such as Autism Speaks, the National Autism Center, the Aspergers Association of New England, Urban PRIDE and many more. Front page**.
Vision Impairment Tech Expo and Open House:
Free,walk ins welcome. April 10th, in Chicopee, MA. See demonstrations for visual impairment such as recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic, Braille and Talking Book Library, Digital Player for Recorded Books, Refreshable Brailler & Accessible iphones, Mass Match Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology Loan Program. Visit our Front Page.

**Creating Pathways For Children and Adolescents With Aspergers:
April 9, Lancaster, MA. Designed for parents, educational administrators, and advocates. Explore challenges and opportunities for children and adolescents with AS, recent legal developments and a model for transitioning students. On our front page.

"Spring Into Wellness" Self-Advocacy Conference:
Saturday, April 10th, Holyoke. Topics include "Reduce Stress-Feel Energized", Finding Your Path to Healing, Be Kind to Your Smile, Advocating for Healthy Eating, Healthy Fun Exercise, Wellbeing through Self Determination. See Teens and Young Adults on our Front Page**.

Autism Awareness Day at the State House in Boston:
Tuesday, April 13. Visit with with our lawmakers and learn about the work of AFAM's Government Affairs, Insurance, and Adult Services committees. AFAM will provide up-to-date "talking points" so you can speak knowledgeably about pending legislation and budget priorities with legislators.  See our Front Page.

Healthy Minds Across America 2010:
Free: April 10th, in Worcester. Topics include "Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Depression", "Developmental Neurobiology Studies of Schizophrenia", "Bipolar Affective Disorder", and "Promoting Employment for People with Serious Mental Illness". See our Front Page.

Housing Search Strategies, Discrimination and Reasonable Accomodations:
April 12, in Marlborough. Information includes Housing Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Affordable/Accessible Housing Search Strategies, Discrimination, Reasonable Accommodation in Housing and Retaining Housing and discussing specific housing issues with a DLC staff member.

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