TheNemoNews returns April 19

By on April 16, 2012 in Other

The Nemo News will not be posting until April 19th. Subscribe to TheNemoNews.com so you won’t miss a beat.

Upcoming Events 
The next day, April 19, TheNemoNews will have a booth at the Options Fair held at the College of Lake County.  Then on April 20, TheNemoNews will have another booth at the Autism Fair in Woodstock.

 

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Center for Independent Living Gala on April 21, 2012

By on April 12, 2012 in Special Event

The annual gala benefitting Lake County Center for Independent Living will take place April 21, 2012 at Milan Banquets and Cinema in Waukegan.  Titled “Building for Success”,it will feature dinner, silent and live  auctions and entertainment.   Tickets are still available.  Contact them at (847) 949-4440

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SSI Job Funding Cuts Still Loom

By on April 11, 2012 in Employment, Other

There is still time to write to your congressperson in support of renewing funding for the PASS/WIPA program.  See our story dated March 22, 2012.

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IEP Discussion with Children’s Law Group April 21

By on April 10, 2012 in Education

The next Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) meeting will feature a discussion with representatives from the Children’s Law Group, Deborah Pergament and Mary Mulae.  They will dialogue with parents about how to best advocate for their child’s education.  The meeting will take place from 4:30pm – 6:30pm on April 21, 2012 at

Home State Bank, Community Meeting Room (on basement level)
611 S. Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

For more information contact Linda.Betzold@tacanow.org

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Young Life Capernaum Information Meeting Planned

By on April 9, 2012 in Faith Based, Lifestyle, Recreation, Social Life
Young Life Capernaum is a Christian ministry for teenagers and young adults with disabilities.  A group forming in Lake County will have an informational meeting on Sunday, April 22, from 3-4:30pm at Trinity International University in Deerfield.  The meeting will take place in the Waybright Center Conference Rooms.  Families, individuals, and potential volunteers are invited to attend. There are other Young Life groups in the Lake County area, but this is the first one aiming at the special needs community in Lake County.
From the email:
All of us desire friendship, adventure, purpose, and direction of life. Teens and young adults with disabilities are no different! Our goal for Capernaum in Lake County will be to provide teens and young adults with disabilities the chance to experience growing and fulfilling friendships, to engage in activities that challenge their physical limits, to grow their potential, to explore the relevance of faith in their lives, and to have fun!!
For more information contact Tasha Taylor at 847-735-9595.
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Woodstock Autism Fair-April 20

By on April 6, 2012 in Education, Other, Recreation, Special Event

Woodstock Autism FairYou can expect to visit booths that offer resources and support to the Autism Community at the upcoming Autism Fair in Woodstock.  So far there are vendors representing doctors, therapists, chiropractors, support groups, service providers, TheNemoNews.com and more. Information about supplements and social groups will be available.

The Autism Fair will take place in Woodstock on Friday, April 20, 2012.  The fair will be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm at:

Spectrum Support, LLC
1575 W. Lake Shore Drive
Woodstock, IL 60098
815.337.7570

The fair is being hosted by School District 155, Options & Advocacy and Spectrum Support.  For more information contact Dorene Swanson at Options & Advocacy
At (815) 477-4720 ext. 249, dorene.swanson@opad.org

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Emergency Respite Funding Now Available for Individuals with Special Needs

By on April 3, 2012 in Other

Funding is currently available for families in need of emergency respite care for individuals with special needs in Illinois.  There is no age limit on the person to be cared for (birth to 100+).  The funding for this project is available until September 30, 2012.

Called the Lifespan Emergency Respite Program, the purpose is to help families with children or adults with special needs deal with an urgent need for respite care in the absence of any other funding source.  The program does not provide the particular respite caregiver, although a list of caregivers can be found on the website. There are other rules for eligibility and limits on expenses that are described on the website.

For more information visit the Illinois Respite Coalition or contact  Nancy Fidler, Illinois Respite Coalition at nfidler@marklund.org or 630-529-2871 x3231

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College First Open House on April 4

By on April 2, 2012 in Education, Post Transition

CLC College First Open HouseParents of students who plan to attend the College of Lake County (CLC) while in a SEDOL Transition Program are invited to an Open House on April 4  to learn about the College First Program.  The presentation will be at 2pm in room 111 of the University Center.

The College First program is cosponsored by SEDOL and the College of Lake County (CLC).

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Transition Open Houses for SEDOL Districts on April 4

By on April 2, 2012 in Education

Parents and students who plan to attend a Transition Program after high school are invited to visit the SEDOL Transition Programs on April 4th.  These Open Houses are from 9:00am to 1:30pm and will highlight the Community Life Skills programs that are offered.  No reservations are required.

There are four locations.  (Visitors can attend one or all.)

Transition Center
330 N. Ridgemoor
Mundelein, IL
847.388.6065

The Seymour Site
31 Seymour
Grayslake, IL
847.986.2944 OR 847.986.2762

Cyd Lash Transition
18042 W. Gages Lake Rd.
Gages Lake, IL
847.986.1089 or 847.986.1090

Sally Potter Site
300 S. Waukegan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847.566.9120 x 2478

 Transition Open Houses

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Best Buddies Prom Draws Over 135

By on March 23, 2012 in Recreation, Social Life, Special Event
The 7th Annual Best Buddies Prom at Vernon Hills High School (VCHS) drew over 135 students from all over the Lake County Area.   VCHS Club members hosted “An Evening with the Stars” according to Karen Martin, school chapter sponsor.   In addition to food, dancing and games they rolled out a red carpet and took pictures of the gala attendees.

Adding to the fun, this year Best Buy donated the use of an XBox and games for the students to use.  Moreover, the Best Buy employee service group also helped conduct the event.

Best Buddies is a national organization that promotes friendship and inclusion between those with disabilities and those without.  Clubs exist at the middle school, high school and college levels.  There are several such clubs in the Lake County area according to Ms. Martin.

For more information contact Karen Martin at 847-932-2121.
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