Conferences, Workshops, or Events Open to Families and Others Interested in Disabilities

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April 17, 2012 6:00-8:00pm		Changing Behavior to Change Lives Dubuque, Iowa – Mercy Service Club Autism Center Alyson Beytien, MS-Autism and Laura Keehner, MA, CCC-SLP

April 18, 2012		Dr. Temple Grandin Iowa City – Iowa Memorial Union, Main Lounge Thinking in Pictures and Growing Up with Autism 319-335-3114

April 20-21, 2012		Readers All Dyslexia and Learning to Read Regional Conference Keynotes by Mary Anne Wold & Marilyn Jager Adams Wireless Convention Center, Moline, IL 630-469-6900

April 22, 2012 7-8:00pm April 23, 2012 9-11:30am		Walking with Families During Challenging Times Keynote by Kathie Snow Parent Stipends available

April 24, 2012 6:30-8:30 PM Grant Wood AEA 1120 33rd Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa		Estate/Personal Life Planning for People with Disabilities Sponsored by the GWAEA PEP Program Presenter Frank A. Varvaris has been assisting clients with disabilities and their families throughout the state for over 20 years. No cost to register, but to assure we have sufficient handouts, please register by calling Deb Johnson at 319-399-6777 or by emailing dejohnson@gwaea.org. See flyer for details.

May 1, 2012		27th Annual Risky Business Conference Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Focusing on youth community development and social media and its impact, boundaries and social networking. Gerri Bugg 515-233-3141

June 11-13, 2012		Pursuing the Promise: 2012 Statewide Special Education Conference Iowa Events Center, Des Moines www.educateiowa.gov

Grant Wood Area Education Agency extends equal opportunities in its employment practices, educational programs and services, and does not discriminate on the basis of color, gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or as otherwise prohibited by law. If you believe you or your child has been discriminated against or treated unjustly, please contact the Agency’s Equity Coordinator, Maria Cashman, at 319-399-6847 or 800-332-8488. Grant Wood AEA, 4401 Sixth St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

ADDRESS:	4401 Sixth Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
TELEPHONE:	319-399-6700 \| 800-332-8488 Fax: 319-399-6457
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