There is a conference on Saturday, March 10 at The Chateau Hotel in
Bloomington (corner of Jumer Drive and North Veterans Parkway). It is
called 'New Dreams: Resources and Inspiration for
People with Disabilities and Their Families.' It is FREE--including
the noon meal! It will feature Karen Gaffney, a woman with Down
syndrome who has swum the English Channel and also attended college.
It also will feature Matt Cohen, a Chicago attorney who specializes
in special ed issues. Plus all kinds of information for disabled
individuals of any age and their families and teachers, including
resources, curriculum adaptations and modifications, visual
strategies, IEP Planning and Participation and much more.

The night before, Friday, March 9, is a dance and social from 7-9 in
the ballroom at The Chateau. This is open to anyone and no
registration is required--just come prepared to have a good time!

Details and registration can be found online at
http://www.wiu.edu/starnet/training/workshops/MAR10ND.php

Because StarNet is handling the registration, all their info about
priority to their clients, etc. comes up BUT this does not apply to
this conference--IT IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED for registration.
There are about 100 people signed up so far, and space for only
250--so, if people think they might be interested, they need to sign
up now! If they change their mind that week they can let StarNet know
and they can contact someone on the waiting list.

If you have questions I can try to find out the answer as the Down
syndrome group we belong to is one of the conference sponsors.

Barb