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Upcoming Events / Support Groups |
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NOTE: The information below is provided as a public service only. To verify the following details, please use the contact information contained within each announcement or event listing.
If you would like to add information to this column, please submit detailed information via email: ndalc@ndalclv.org |
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Traumatic brain injury support groups:
Nevada Community Enrichment Program – (NCEP) 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm CCSN West Charleston Campus 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. Ste. L200, Las Vegas, NV – 702/ 259-1903
Sunrise Hospital Support Group: 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm Auditorium, 3100 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV President, Shirley Simon –
Columbia Sunrise Hospital-Maryland Parkway 1st Wednesday of every month –Aphasia Support Group at 5:00-6:00pm Gwen Jolls, Speech Therapist/facilitator –
Central Christian Church 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:30pm Room 227, 1001 New Beginnings (off Russell and I-95), Henderson, NV President – Cheryl Delhagen – 702/ 735-4004
“Heading On:” Sponsored by City of Las Vegas Adaptive Sports Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm Jannell Bettinger – 702/ 229-4904
Las Vegas Stroke ClubHealth South Rehabilitation Facility,1250 S. Valley View, 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm; 702/ 877-8898Betty Lou Schaum – 702/ 233-0447
Washoe County Brain Injury Support Group Washoe Medical Center Rehabilitation Hospital 555 Gould Street, Reno 2nd Thursday of every month from 7:00-9:00pm 775/ 982-3500
PARTNERS IN MAKING YOUR CASE. (Self-Study Course) A self-study course designed to help people with developmental disabilities and their families create positive change through advocacy. For more information: www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/makingyourcase
RENO AUTISM INFORMATION NETWORK (RAIN) Meet other parents and find out about the agencies, resources, and services that can help your child and family. Also offered are fun social nights with activities for kids, with speakers to talk about different aspects of autism. For more information, call Toni Richard at 329-8485 (anytime) V/TTY or Robin Vasquez at 747-8969.
PRIDE (Bus Service) A bus service available between Carson City and Reno, NV. Ride Monday through Friday on this accessible, comfortable luxury coach. For fares, schedule, and additional information, contact 775/ age-7433.
Parenting Project Offers many parenting classes in various Las Vegas and Henderson sites and at numerous dates and times. Call them at 702/ 455-5295 for specific sites, dates, and times.
Northern Nevada Dental Society/Health Program Provides free dental care to eligible children in Northern Nevada. Eligible children are (1) age 18 years and younger who meet the Medicaid or Nevada Check-up guidelines and can provide a copy of their current identification card, and (2) have been denied Medicaid or Nevada Check-up and whose family income falls between 133% and 200% of the current poverty guidelines, as verified by W-2 or current check stub. For more details, call 775/ 337-0593.
Statewide Respite Information The Nevada Association for the Handicapped (NAH) is host agency for a statewide respite program which operates on a grant from the Children’s Trust Fund. The grant offers statewide respite information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via a toll-free number (1-866/ 486-2275). Anyone may use this toll-free service. Related information, including the entire respite directory for children, adults, seniors, and hospice, is also available at www.givemeabreakinc.homestead.com
Hidden Miracles Support group for families of children with special needs, meets every Tuesday 7-8:30pm at Sparks Christian Fellowship. Contact: Chris & Kathy 775/ 857-2631 or Colt & Christy at 775/ 674-6467.
Open Lips Support group for parents who have a child with cleft lip/palette is available in the Reno/Sparks area. If you would like to talk with another parent who has experience with cleft lip/palette issues, contact Lisa at 775/ 626-3221. |
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Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC) (Nevada's Protection & Advocacy System for Individuals with Disabilities) |
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Nevada Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) has announced their 2008 Training and Meetings Schedule. For a complete list, go to: Nevada PEP—Trainings |
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Welcome Home Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom The VA cordially invites returning Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans to join in a day of Celebration, Education and Information Friday, May 16, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Texas Station Hotel — Dallas Room, 2101 Texas Star Lane Las Vegas, NV 89032Vendors include representatives from Veterans Benefits Administration, Health Care Administration & Veteran Enrollment.Representatives from Schools of Higher Learning, Housing & Mortgage Information, & Job OpportunitiesFood & Drink Provided — Door Prizes! For more info, call Catherine Sines 702-636-3000 x 4525 |