Sensory Friendly Family Film this Friday

The Peter White Public Library will by showing The Secret of Roan Inish this Friday afternoon at 1:00 in their Community Room.  The movies in this series are all free.  The idea, based on a series offered by the Autism Society of America and AMC Theaters, is to offer movies in a setting where the noise levels aren't overwhelming and movement and sounds made by viewers won't get you kicked out of the show.  We leave lights on low and closed caption on for those who read better than they listen. 

The Secret of Roan Innish, set in Ireland, tells how two young cousins solve a mystery as they learn about the selkie folklore of their coastal community. 

Special Olympics Snowshoeing

Got the following notice from Heidi, a special ed teacher at Sandy Knoll School.   We've participated in Heidi's outings in the past-- she's lots of fun and anything she plans is sure to be a good time.  Give her a call if you have questions, otherwise just show up!

It is time again for

Special Olympics Snowshoeing!

What:      Snowshoe practice

Where:     The Fit Strip

(By the cemetery in Marquette off Seymour St.-up the hill from the

Mr. Tire on Washington)

Dates:      Thursdays Dec. 20 ~ Jan 3, 10, 17, 24

Sundays, Dec. 23  ~Jan 6, 13, 20

Time:        Thursday evenings at 6:00

                  Sunday afternoons at 1:00

You will need warm clothes, good boots and socks, snowshoes if you have them, and a water bottle.  We will have extra pairs of snowshoes if needed.

Winter games 1/26/12 at the Dome.  It will be snow fun!

For further information, please call:

Heidi Dougan

Email: hdougan@mapsnet.org

906-226-3519 home

906-361-2930 cell

Autism Speaks iPad Grants

The following appeared in my e-mail from Autism Speaks: 


Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly.org and the James W. Pickle Foundation, 625 financially disadvantaged individuals with autism and schools will receive an Apple iPad 2!
Eligible applicants are individuals who:
- Have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder by a licensed professional,
- Reside in the United States,
- Have limited income and cannot afford to purchase an iPad.
Note: If you already submitted an application for the iPad 2 grant in February 2012, you must re-apply to be considered for the new round.
  Technology Grant Timeline
December 3: Online Application Opens
December 7: Application Closes
December 7-14: Review Committee Selects Recipients
December 17: Recipients Announced and iPads sent out!!

   How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by the person with autism, an immediate family member of the person with autism, or a licensed teacher, social worker, or therapist. The Technology Grant Review Committee will review eligible applications based on established criteria and select the iPad grant recipients. Some applicants will be contacted by staff for follow up information. All applicants selected to receive an iPad 2 will be contacted on December 17. Others will receive an email informing them of their status.

Visit the AutismCares website to apply! You must create a login and select Autism Speaks iPad Grant.


Note: Please DO NOT complete the application entitled "AutismCares Application" if you are applying for an iPad. Only those applicants that complete the application entitled “Autism Speaks iPad Grant” will be considered.

Note: Only applicants in the United States will be considered. We cannot accept applications from outside the United States.
Earlier this year, Autism Speaks was able to award 180 iPads to families across the USA. Read more about it here!
 

From the Autism Society of Michigan

I received the Autism Society of Michigan Newsletter a couple of days ago.  Their spring conference will host the Wright of Wrightslaw this coming April.  Their conferences tend to revolve around one high-profile speaker and fill-up quickly.  If this interests you, more information is online here. 

SAIL Open House Dec. 12

If you haven't already heard, Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL) is hosting an open house at their offices on Wednesday, Dec 12 from 5-7 pm.  More information is on their website.