SPIN home
Home
calendar of events SPIN resources SPIN news legislative news Special Education Advisory Council news
 

October 2011 Events

 DATE EVENT TIME & PLACE COST CONTACTS
Monthly Parent Group Meetings Locations and times vary Sponsored by the Community Children's Councils For more information, call the CCCO at 586-5363 (Oahu) or 1-800-437-8641 for the nearest support group meeting in your area.
Monthly Parent Group Meetings Locations and times vary Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies For more information, callHFAA at 487-8785 for the nearest support group meeting in your area.
Weekly Thursday Evening I-REC (Inclusive Recreation) for teens and young adults with disabilities 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Silversword Cafe, Chaminade University Teens and young adults with special needs talk story and share a meal with college students - meal fee For more information, call Barbara at 739-4609 or bstreet@chaminade.edu or 358-4292.
Monthly Special Needs Support Groups (Autism, Down Syndrome, SHARE) 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Schofield Barracks (includes dinner) Sponsored by Army EFMP For more information, call 655-4777.
2nd Monday of the Month Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Parent Support Group 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Kaimuki Christian Church, 2nd Floor Sanctuary Free, Sponsored by TACA For more information, call Debbie Zimmerman at 387-6338 or email to debbie.zimmerman@tacanow.org
10/1 11th Annual Buddy Walk 8:00 a.m. - registration; walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Hawaii Down Syndrome Congress. Donation For more information, call Cheryl at 672-6444 or email to yamanec@hawaii.rr.com.
10/2 Children & Youth Day 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Capitol Grounds Sponsored by the Keiki Caucus For more information, call Senator Chun-Oakland at 586-6130 or email to Tyrell at tmaae@thepaf.org.
10/6 De-Escalation Strategies - Trainer Jennifer Katres 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Hilo Free, sponsored by CARE Hawaii For more information, call 791-6091 or email to bianca.mordasini@carehawaii.com.
10/6 Understanding Escalating Behaviors- Trainer Jennifer Katres 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Hilo Free, sponsored by Full Life &CARE Hawaii For more information, call Full Life at 808-935-7699 or go to www.fulllifehawaii.org.
10/7-8 "Engaging in the Lives of Children" 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.- Hawaii Convention Center Fee schedules, sponsored by the Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC) For more information, call 942-4708 or email to haeyc@hawaiiaeyc.org.
10/7 Talk Story Festival - Spookies 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - McCoy Pavillion, Ala Moana Park Free For more information, call Jeff at 768-3032 or email to jgere@honolulu.gov.
10/8 Talk Story Festival - True Life Tales 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - McCoy Pavillion, Ala Moana Park Free For more information, call Jeff at 768-3032 or email to jgere@honolulu.gov.
10/11 Dyslexia Panel 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Hawaii USA Credit Union Free, sponsored by Hawaii International Dyslexia Association. To register, call 538-7007 or email to mhiga@dyxlexia-hawaii.org.
10/12 Financial Planning for Families with Special Needs Children 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - IBM Building Penthouse Free, sponsored by Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii To register, call 528-3058 or email to EFH@hawaiiepilepsy.com.
10/13 The Law IDEA 2004 & Chapter 60 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - LDAH Honolulu Office Free, sponsored by LDAH To reserve your seat, call 536-9684.
10/14 Positive Supports for Challenging Behaviors 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m., DOH/DDD office, Oahu Free, sponsored by CARE Hawaii For more information, Bianca Mordasini at 791-6091 or email to bianca.mordasini@carehawaii.com.
10/15 Autism presentation: Dr. Valerie Hu 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. -Kakaako Conference Room Free, sponsored by Autism Society of Hawaii Seating is limited. Email to jessica.wong@hawaiiantel.net.
10/18 Neuropsychology and Cognitive Issues in Epilepsy 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - IBM Bldg., PH conference room Free, sponsored by Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii To register, call 528-3058 or email to EFH@hawaiiepilepsy.com.
10/20 Maui Disability Alliance 16th Annual Legislative Forum 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Wailuku Community Center Free, sponsored by CCCO, DDC of Maui For more information, contact Mary at 808-984-8218 or email to mary.matsukawa@doh.hawaii.gov.
10/21 Behavioral Interventions for Individuals with DD and/or Autism 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m., Cameron Center, Maui Free, sponsored by CARE Hawaii For more information, Bianca Mordasini at 791-6091 or email to bianca.mordasini@carehawaii.com.
10/30 Social Security and Employment by Suzie Anderson and Jennifer Grant 1:30 p.m. - Kapiolani Hospital Auditorium Free, sponsored by Autism Society of Hawaii RSVP to Jessica Wong at jessica.wong@hawaiiantel.net.


If you have questions about any of the events posted, e-mail SPIN or give us a call at 586-8126 (Neighbor Islands can call toll-free by dialing the following exchange numbers, then 6-8126:Kauai - 274-3141; Hawaii - 974-4000; Maui - 984-2400; Molokai & Lanai - 1-800-468-4644