Advisory Council Visits Codington Elementary School

On Friday, September 21, 2012 the NHCS Advisory Council visited Codington Elementary School.  Principal, Bud Dingwall, and SDA Teacher, Mrs. Simpson, presented information about their special education programming at Codington.  One of Mrs. Simpson's students was a special guest speaker sharing a music video featuring the song "It Starts with a Voice."  Mr. Trant, EC Director, presented information to the council on budget allocations for the 2012-2013 school year.

"It Starts with a Voice" Video

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COASTAL CARE Schedules SIS Training Opportunities

Coastal Care has finally scheduled SIS trainings. You have two choices in Wilmington--October 10th 1-4pm or October 17th 5:30-8:30pm.  Yes, there are a lot of meetings coming up in the next few weeks..... 

 

Everyone on CAP will be scheduled for a SIS evaluation sometime in 2013. A few individuals have been selected for a SIS evaluation soon as part of a test sample.  The SIS score will be used to develop a budget for each individual.

 

So if your child has CAP, it is very important for parents/guardians to print off and read the handouts accessible from the link below. If possible, sign up to attend one of the meetings.  Take the handouts and your questions.

Use the following link to sign up for SIS trainings and print out the handouts:

 

http://ddti.unc.edu/CommForSIS.asp

FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK Hosts Workshop

FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK – Southeastern NC

 

                                                                                           

 

Does your child receive CAP-ID/DD services?  Is your child on the waiting list? Are you worried about the transition to managed care for mental health and developmental services?

 

Then you need to attend the FREE training with

Disability Rights NC!

 

Topic: NC Innovations Waiver: Advocating for Appropriate Services Under the Managed Care System

    

In this training, staff from Disability Rights NC will discuss:

·      The transition to managed care

·       “How-to” advocacy skills to help families protect a person’s rights during and after the transition

·      How care coordination differs from case management

·      Strategies on navigating Medicaid appeals and how the process changes under managed care

·      General self-advocacy tips

 

BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS!

 

Speaker: Andrew Strickland

Attorney with Disability Rights NC 

 

Thursday, October 11^th

Noon-1:30p

New Hanover County Public Library—NE Branch

1241 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC

 

Please register ASAP.

For directions or information and to register:

Call: (910) 792-6133 or Email: fsnsoutheastern@gmail.com

 

Disability Rights North Carolina is an independent, private not for profit organization. Designated by the Governor on July 1, 2007 to ensure the rights of all state citizens with disabilities through individual advocacy and systems change, Disability Rights NC is part of a national system of federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities. For more information, visit www.disabilityrightsnc.org.

Special Education Tea (2011-2012)

Advisory Council Membership (2011-2012)

Officers
Karla Curry, Chair
Bryan Aikens, Co-Chair
Laura Bullard, Co-Secretary
Jeanne Mullins, Co-Secretary

Members
Vanessa Bishop
Robbin Brown Bailey
Linda Callahan
Lauren Flanagan
Gloria Garton
Ann Hughes
Janet Inman
Tina Ivins
Helen Johnson
Laura Kellengerger
Sal Marsico
Jennifer McVeigh
Michelle Murphy
Boni Parker Hall
Adrian Pearson
Kevin Ponnett
Brenda Richardson
Wanda Seed
Beth Stukes
Robynn Tomaselli
Edwin L. West, III

Advisory Council Goals (2011-2012)

1. Maintain diversity of the advisory council membership.

2. Increase school and community awareness concerning children with special needs and their families.

3. Obtain information, report findings and make recommendations regarding service delivery.

4. Communicate appreciation and support to those who are involved with children with special needs.

NHCS Advisory Council - 2011-2012 Schedule

August 23, 2011 Spencer Board Room 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

September 16, 2011 Snipes Elementary 9:00 am – 11 am

October 21, 2011 Holly Shelter Middle 9:00 am – 11 am

November 18, 2011 Laney High School 9:00 am – 11 am

December 16, 2011 Spencer Board Room

Work Session 9:00 am – 11 am

January 13, 2012 Williams Elementary 9:00 am – 11 am

February 10, 2012 Wrightsville Beach Elementary 9:00 am – 11 am

February 20, 2012 Coming Together Conference

Snipes Elementary 8:00 am – 4 pm

March 16, 2012 Sunset Park Elementary 9:00 am – 11 am

May 3, 2012 Special Education Tea

Spencer Board Room 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

May 18, 2012 TYPA, Spencer 9:00 am – 11 am

June 8, 2012 Spencer Board Room 9:00 am – 11 am