Attached please find the Local Task Force Meeting Flyer containing information for you and parents potentially interested in attending this meeting to discuss transition options with Melinda Krebs, LIU Transition Counselor.
The Pennsylvania Right to Education Task Force includes parents, professionals, and citizen advocates dedicated to the education of all school aged children who receive special education services. Local Task Forces are available to assist and support students with disabilities and their families.
Meetings are open to the public.
You are encouraged to attend and participate.
Please share this flyer with the parents in your district.
TaskForceFlyerNovember2017.pdf
Joseph Terch
SYC Youth Club Challenger Basketball of Southern York County
What is Challenger Basketball?
The Challenger League provides an oasis where everyone is a valid player, and parents who often feel isolated can network and find comfort in each other's company. Playing in a league can help kids gain self esteem, independence and form friendships with other kids.
This is a basketball program designed for children ages 4 - 18 with Special Needs who live with physical or mental challenges. This is a league designed for those children to participate in a sports environment structured for their success. Teams will be split according to size / age, and the rules are more laid back than in a typical game of basketball. The Challenger League's aim is for participants to have fun while learning the game of basketball. Players will work on skill building which provides an essential opportunity for kids to develop stronger emotional and social skills while working as a team. Challenger basketball stresses participation not competition. "Buddies" will be on hand, if
needed, to provide encouragement, direction and assistance to the players.
Registration is $25 per participant. Season starts in January and ends in March.
Visit www.sycwarriors.org and register your player today! Registration ends Dec 4th.
For additional information contact Jen Perry, VP of the Challenger Division, at [email protected].
Do you know a Special Someone? Come play with us and join the Challenger Family! Join us in our 2nd Annual Basketball Season
flyer.pdf
Joseph Terch
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FAMILY SOCIAL EVENT SPOTLIGHT - Maize Quest Fun Park
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Arrive between 3:00-5:00pm
2885 New Park Road, New Park, PA 17352
(Rain Date: Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 3:00pm)
Join us for an adventure at Maize Quest Fun Park! Navigate the 2017 Maize Quest Corn Maze “Arabian Nights: Legend of the Lamp.” When you are finished, enjoy over 30 other attractions including the bamboo maze, rope maze, Fun Zone obstacle course, GIANT tube slide and more! (The Hidden Gem Railroad is NOT included with park admission.)
Individuals with ASD and their immediate family members (guardians & siblings ONLY) will receive FREE park admission and unlimited hayrides on the Pumpkin Wagon Express.
Pumpkin Picking is available for a fee. Pumpkins are $.75/lb and no pumpkin costs more that $12.00.
For free admission to the park, you must check in with the Autism York representative between 3:00-5:00pm to receive your wristband. Once in the park, you are welcome to stay until closing.
Don’t forget a flashlight if you would like to try the maze in the dark.
No RSVP necessary. Just come out and enjoy!
NOTE that only individuals with ASD and theirimmediate family members may attend Autism York Family Social Events at free or reduced cost.
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MONTHLY MEETING SPOTLIGHT -
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"Customized Employment" with Guest Speaker Julie Rasmuson
Thursday, November 2, 2017
7:00-8:00pm
The Jewish Community Center (2000 Hollywood Drive, York)
Join us for an evening of information and discussion surroundingCustomized Employment and current available funding for individuals interested in joining the workforce with guest speakerJulie Rasmuson.
Customized Employment is focused on gaining employment for individuals with disabilities by paying particular attention to their individual interests, skills, and conditions for work. The customized employment process is designed to match the identified contributions and skills of a job seeker with an employer’s needs. This is the current trend in job development in the State of Pennsylvania.
Julie Rasmuson is a Certified Customized Employment Specialist and Certified Job Developer as well as an Education Inclusion Specialist with The Arc of Pennsylvania. She has two children of her own and serves on the Board of Autism York.
Autism York will be serving light refreshments, and a door prize will be given away! No RSVP necessary.
Child care is provided by at least two professional staff who are experienced with children on the autism spectrum. If a child exhibits behaviors that are not easily redirected by the staff, parents may be called from the meeting to come help their child.
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AY SOUTH ANNOUCEMENT -
NOTE: There is NO AY SOUTH Monthly Support Meeting this month!
Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences being held at the school the same night as our meeting, we will NOT be holding our SOUTHmeeting this month.
Since Autism York does not hold Monthly Support Group Meetings in December, our next AY SOUTH meeting will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018,
We encourage any and all of our AY SOUTH participants to attend our NORTH meeting in November, which is being held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Jewish Community Center located at 2000 Hollywood Drive, York
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Our Mission
The mission of Autism York is to provide support to individuals on the autism spectrum, their parents, families and friends. Our group exists for the sole purpose of providing support in a safe and friendly environment. It is the intention of Autism York as a group to promote understanding and respect of all families and the choices they make regarding therapies and interventions. Through this group we will offer opportunities for families and individuals on the autism spectrum to learn, grow, and develop relationships that help guide one another through this journey.
Autism York is first and foremost a family support group. Nothing we do is intended to provide therapeutic benefit. Autism York strongly encourages families and individuals to utilize and rely on the advice of professional service providers as indicated by their individual situations. The information and resources we provide are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.
Contact Us
For more specifics about individual meetings or events, or to sign up to receive email announcements, please visit our website at www.autismyork.org, call us at 717.801.1272 or email us at[email protected].
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT -Fundraising
We wanted to acknowledge our community members who have taken the time to plan, organize, and hold fundraisers for Autism York. We are constantly amazed and grateful for the community’s support of our organization!
- We wanted to extend our deepest appreciation to Steve Dixon and the York Motorcycle Club, who organized the7th Annual Rider’s Rally! It was a great day for a motorcycle ride and to raise $3,500 for Autism York! THANK YOU for this continued support, and we appreciate the HUGE effort it takes to put on such an event on our behalf!
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- Dallastown Area School District K-3 Autism Support Teacher Alexis Seneft and her classes designed and sold autism awareness t-shirts with no intention of making a profit, but they did! They also held a Jean’s Day at York Township Elementary School, and they decided to donate all of their proceeds from these 2 events to us. As a result of their hard work, dedication, and generosity, they raised and donated $774! Amazing job, teachers and students! Thank you!
- Thank you to the members of the Jefferson Area AARP #3699 for thinking of Autism York and for donating $50!
Autism York thanks each of our donors, as we are funded solely through community support. We know that it takes time, effort and energy to plan and organize each of these events, and we thank you!
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MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP SPOTLIGHT -
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School's In Session!
School’s back in session! Come join us as we discuss how it’s going! Share your success, challenges, and tips or strategies that have helped your child. AND, come meet others who are touched by ASD! These are understanding and non-judgmental environments; all are welcome!
Light refreshments will be served, and a door prize will be given away! No RSVP necessary.
Come join us at EITHER location this month to discuss this important topic.
Our NORTH location meeting is held on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 7:00-8:00pm. Doors open at 6:45pm at the Jewish Community Center (2000 Hollywood Drive, York.)
Our SOUTH location meeting will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 7:00-8:00pm. Doors open at 6:45pm atStewartstown Elementary School (17945 Barren Road North, Stewartstown.)
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TEEN MEET-UP SPOTLIGHT -
Pumpkin Carving Fun!
Saturday, October 14, 2017
5:00-7:00pm
Brown's Orchards & Farm Market
8892 Susquehanna Trail South, Loganville, PA
Join us for a fun evening of pumpkin carving! Teens will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the market, and then we will be carving them at the pavilion behind the market. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own carving designs or instruments!
**A responsible adult MUST attend with each participant.**
(It’s not required that the adult carve a pumpkin with their Teen, only to supervise them during the event itself.)
This group provides an opportunity for teens aged 13-17 with an autism spectrum disorder to meet for support, networking, conversations and fun! We meet on the 2nd Friday or Saturday of each month, September-November and January-May.
New Teen ALWAYS welcome!
Questions? Contact Kyle Dunlap: [email protected].
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Our Mission
The mission of Autism York is to provide support to individuals on the autism spectrum, their parents, families and friends. Our group exists for the sole purpose of providing support in a safe and friendly environment. It is the intention of Autism York as a group to promote understanding and respect of all families and the choices they make regarding therapies and interventions. Through this group we will offer opportunities for families and individuals on the autism spectrum to learn, grow, and develop relationships that help guide one another through this journey.
Autism York is first and foremost a family support group. Nothing we do is intended to provide therapeutic benefit. Autism York strongly encourages families and individuals to utilize and rely on the advice of professional service providers as indicated by their individual situations. The information and resources we provide are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.
Contact Us
For more specifics about individual meetings or events, or to sign up to receive email announcements, please visit our website at www.autismyork.org, call us at 717.801.1272 or email us at[email protected].
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MONTHLY MEETING SPOTLIGHT -
New to the world of ASD? Is your child struggling right now? Do you have success stories about your journey with ASD to share? Would you like to meet other families dealing with similar concerns? If you answered YES to any of these questions,PLEASE join us at our monthly support group meetings!
The mission of Autism York is to provide support to individuals on the autism spectrum, their parents, families and friends. As part of that mission, we offer two monthly support group meetings, in different locations, to accommodate as many people as possible.
We are kicking off the Fall with Open Chat discussions. Bring your questions, share your celebrations and come meet others touched by ASD!
Our NORTH meeting will be held on Thursday, September 7 at the Jewish Community Center, located at 2000 Hollywood Drive, York. These NORTH meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm, September-November and January-May.
Our SOUTH meeting will be held on Thursday, September 14 atStewartstown Elementary School located at 17945 Barren Road North. These SOUTH meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm, September-November and January-May.
Throughout the year, we invite guests speakers to speak on topics pertaining to ASD. Our open chat formats offer our families, friends and individuals with ASD the chance to ask questions and share stories concerning life with ASD. We hope to see you at a meeting soon!
NOTE: Trained childcare is available at BOTH meetings!
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FAMILY SOCIAL EVENT SPOTLIGHT -
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Miniature Golf & Treat!
Saturday, September 2, 2017
4:00-6:00pm
Rutter's Putter's Paradise
125 Lightener Road, York
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their immediate families are invited to join us for a FREE game of mini-golf and a small ice!
Please check in at the Autism York table upon arriving.
No RSVP necessary for this event. Just come and enjoy!
Our events have become increasingly popular, please plan accordingly. Unless otherwise noted, there is no limit to the number of guests welcome to attend.
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ADULT ASD MEET-UP SPOTLIGHT -
Ice Cream Social!
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
7:00pm
Brown's Orchards & Farm Market
Join us for an ice cream and conversation at Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market!
Autism York will cover the cost of an ice cream for each person on the spectrum (professionally OR self-diagnosed) and, if you bring one, an accompanying guest. We are a welcoming group and invite new participants to attend.
Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can order together.
This group provides an opportunity for older teens and adults (around age 18 and up) with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to meet for support, self-advocacy, networking, conversation, and fun. We meet on the 4th Monday or Tuesday of each month, January-May, September-December, and occasional summer meet-ups.
New Adults ALWAYS welcome!
Questions? Contact Amy: [email protected].
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Our Mission
The mission of Autism York is to provide support to individuals on the autism spectrum, their parents, families and friends. Our group exists for the sole purpose of providing support in a safe and friendly environment. It is the intention of Autism York as a group to promote understanding and respect of all families and the choices they make regarding therapies and interventions. Through this group we will offer opportunities for families and individuals on the autism spectrum to learn, grow, and develop relationships that help guide one another through this journey.
Autism York is first and foremost a family support group. Nothing we do is intended to provide therapeutic benefit. Autism York strongly encourages families and individuals to utilize and rely on the advice of professional service providers as indicated by their individual situations. The information and resources we provide are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.
Contact Us
For more specifics about individual meetings or events, or to sign up to receive email announcements, please visit our website at www.autismyork.org, call us at 717.801.1272 or email us at[email protected].
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Joseph Terch
THIS MESSAGE IS BEING FORWARDED ON BEHALF OF DR. LYNN MURPHY:
Hello,
Attached is a flyer and registration form for an opportunity for students to participate in a Puberty Program for Special Learners that being presented by the LIU and Byrne's Health Education Center.
The boys program is for sons and their dads (or other father figure) and will be taught by Mr. Tom Lubaszewski, the LIU Neurological Support teacher at York Suburban High School
The girls program is for daughters and their moms (or other mother figure) and will by taught Mrs. Heather Peterson, the LIU Autism Support teacher at York Suburban Middle School.
For further information please contact the Byrne's Health Center at the number on the form.
We are excited to offer this awesome opportunity for our students and their parents or guardians. Please share with families as you deem appropriate.
Thank you,
Lynn Murphy
Puberty Program for Special Learners Registration Form (1).pdf
Joseph Terch
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