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Saturday, September 15, 2012

Literacy Workshop


PEAL Center presents
 
Literacy Instruction Across the Curriculum: How To Make It Happen
This professional development session is based on the premise that all students can and do benefit from literacy instruction when the instruction is appropriate for their learning needs and when they are provided the supports they require to learn.

 
 
Click here to view the flyer
 
Click here to register
 

Disability Rights Network -FREE DASH Advocacy Workshops

FREE ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS
TO HELP DISABILITY ADVOCACY GROUPS
IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS!!

These workshops are provided by the Disability Advocacy Support Hub (DASH) - a project of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania. The DASH project is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.

Please note that seating is limited and reservations are required.

Different Advocacy Approaches 10am – noon

Understand the different direct and indirect advocacy approaches that groups can use. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Provide tips that will help each approach be successful.

Lunch Provided noon – 1pm

Effective Grassroots Policy Advocacy 1pm – 3pm

Understand what information you need and approaches you take to be effective in advocating with policy makers. Get ideas on how to develop relationships and build bridges to key decision makers.

ENROLL NOW TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS IN YOUR AREA!!!

Carlisle– September 10 @ Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties
Pittsburgh– September 18 @ Three Rivers Center for Independent Living Services
Clarion– September 19 @ PA DCNR Forestry Building, hosted by Arc of Clarion and Venango County
Williamsport– October 1 @ Center for Independent Living of North Central PA
Scranton– October 3 @ Northeast Pennsylvania Center for Independent Living
Glenmoore– October 16 @ Camphill Soltane
To Enroll or for More Information Contact DASH– Call toll free at 800-692-7443 x312 (877-375-7139 TTY) OR send an email to ldo@drnpa.org

No charge for workshops or materials
Accommodations available upon request during registration
Workshop materials are available in alternate formats
Please make all accommodation requests by August 15, 2012.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

September support meeting


Beaver County Parents of ASD and

Learning Differences




Wednesday, September 26, 2012

6:30 to 8:00PM

 


BEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
100 College Avenue, Beaver, PA  15009
Let’s welcome in the new school year with a
Meet and Greet!
Join us for coffee, friends and support.
For more information contact
 



Monday, August 6, 2012

We are on break for Summer of 2012

We will be picking back up with speakers and support meetings again in the Fall. Please check back with us for updates on our new schedule and location for meetings!

Have a great summer!

You can always join us on our Facebook group page or on Twitter.
***Please see the links to the left of the page!

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Beaver County Support Groups


Support Groups
Where?

When?

Family Support Group for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A family-driven support group led by parents
Rachel Cornelius
724-775-1362

Family Behavioral Resources
1301 Riverside Dr.
Beaver, PA 15009
second Tuesday of the month
from 6:00 to 8:00

* Social Skills/Play Group will be offered during the Parent Support Group.  Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings are welcome.
Trauma Support Group -
Parents Lending Empathy Advice, Support and Education

Designed for parents, caregivers, and foster parents of children who have experienced loss, out of home placement, adoption or other emotionally charged events.
Rachel Cornelius
724-775-1362

Family Behavioral Resources
1301 Riverside Dr.
Beaver PA 15009


second Thursday of the month
from 6:00 to 7:30

*Social Skills Group for children and siblings of all ages to run concurrently
Family Support Network

A parent led support and advocacy group for parents of children with various disabilities
Shirl Lyndes
724-843-3763
www.familysupportnetwork.info

Mental Health Association
105 Brighton Ave
Rochester, PA 15074

first & third Tuesdays of the month from 6:00 to 7:30

Aliquippa Council of Men and Fathers

An association of men united by a love for Aliquippa and its citizens.  Helping to reduce the violent crime in the community and to improve the academic performance of the children.
Shon Owens
724-378-2882

Broadcast Café,
464 Franklin Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001


second Saturday of the month
at 10:00 AM
Fatherhood Initiative

 
Designed to educate and empower fathers, support mothers and enable children to develop strong self esteem, family identity and values.
Shon Owens
724-378-2882

Franklin Center
524 Franklin Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001


third Thursday of each month
at 6:00 pm




Fatherhood Initiative
of Beaver County

 
Designed to educate and empower fathers, support mothers and enable children to develop strong self esteem, family identity and values.
Shon Owens
724-378-2882

300 Bridge Street
Bridgewater PA 15009


every Thursday
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

*Van Transportation upon request
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
(ASCA)
Tiffany Smith
412-980-6542

Beaver Area Memorial Library
100 College Avenue
Beaver, PA 15009


Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 PM

NAMI Beaver County

Is an Educational and Advocacy and Support Group for Families, consumers, and professionals dealing with serious mental illnesses or brain disorders.
Diane Watson
724-775-7571

Heritage Valley- Staunton Clinic
176 Virginia Avenue
Rochester, PA 15074
(Conference Room)


third Thursday of the month
at 7:30 PM
NAMI Connections
Bob Boyer
724-728-1704

Grace Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
393 Adams Street
Rochester, PA 15074

every Thursday from
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Rebuilders -

Support for people receiving behavioral health services.
self run by consumer/survivors

724-775-4165

Phoenix Center
Mental Health Association
105 Brighton Avenue
Rochester ,PA 15074

every Monday at 12:00 pm






Adult Survivor’s Support Group
This group is for any woman, who was abused as a child, regardless of the type of abuse suffered: whether sexual, physical emotional and or mental
Amy Frank 724 775-0131
afrank@womenscenterbc.org

Women’s Center of Beaver County Call to get Location and Directions
Registration is required


also has a 24 hr. helpline at 724 775-0131

Wednesdays
from
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
G.E.M.S.
Girls Esteem Made to Shine
GEMS will focus on Prevention Life Skills, and Post Teenage Pregnancy.  We will create awareness, equip, empower, and generate opportunities and hope.

Y.A.P
 Youth at Promise
Our objective is to get the youth’s attention to recognize their strengths and realize their potential.  Our interactive teaching techniques encourage the youth to both explore and express his /her own thoughts and feelings.

Aftercare
Our objective is to provide training, teaching and creating a spirit of enthusiasm which guides, directs and channels the potential of Wo-Men making transitions reach and obtain success.

Monday Mom’s

Is a group of mothers who get together to discuss nurturing, parenting styles, effects of parenting styles , anger management and support
Mary Burton
724-770-0555



Call ahead to make sure group is meeting.
Meets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Rochester Community Center
283 Adams Street
Rochester Pa 15074
 
From 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Panic and Anxiety Support Group
Mary Ramanna
412-720-2317
First and Third Monday
Friendship Ridge
246 Friendship Circle
Beaver PA 15009
First Floor
7:30 to 900
Hope of Beaver County


Whether your family has
Had a child die
 (At any age from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience.

This group exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.
Nancy Simon
724-846-2252
Meets the fourth Sunday of the month
IBEW Building
217 Sassafras Avenue
Beaver PA 15009

No one under 15 years of age is able to attend the meeting

Friday, March 23, 2012

PEDIATRIC ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH WESLEY SPECTRUM SERVICES


Pediatric Alliance continues to strive to provide the best Medical Home for our patients, and to increase convenient access to services. In keeping with these efforts, we have now collaborated with Wesley Spectrum Services to provide a mental health therapist in two of our offices, North Hills Cranberry and St. Clair. The Wesley Spectrum therapist is in our offices a couple days a week, and is able to help families and children address a wide variety of behavioral and mental health issues.
If you have questions or a need for these services, please contact our office or call Wesley Spectrum directly: Dave Grabowski 412-342-2256.
                            Exceptional Care for Your Children



Confidence and Convenience for You
Visit our website www.pediatricalliance.com, follow us on Twitter (PedAlliance) or on Facebook for accurate health information and more about our practice

Sunday, March 18, 2012

A Bullying Program that should be mandatory for every school in Pennsylvania

This is an investment that would pay huge dividends for PA school children. Please visit the link below.

Bullying is the #1 concern I hear about as a parent group facilitator. This would allow kids to have safety in their school once again.

http://www.sprigeo.com/abc_news_bullying.asp


If you agree, I invite you to join me in writing and calling our State Reps, Governor and all school district Superintendents. Take this information to your School Board meeting. Be heard and Stand for the Silent.