You can't put a square peg in a round hole,,,,.A Journey.

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This was sent to me by Columbus Community Svs. They thought some peoplefrom GA might like to go. For those of you who don't know, Full Life Aheadhas a great Workbook and Guide to Adult Life for Students & Families ofStudents with Disabilities. Here is the link to the workbook (look atpublications) and their organization.http://www.fulllifeahead.org/Carol SadlerSpecial Education Consultant/Advocatesadlerpc@...www.IEPadvocate4You.com Alabama APSE & The Full Life Ahead Foundationalong withGlenwood Mental Health, Inc.Autism Society of AlabamaParent Advocates Down Syndromepresent:"You can't put a square peg in a round hole...A Journey."Mr. & Mrs. Joe Henn will tell you about their daughter , who at age 19,had the following profile: IQ < 20, non-verbal, severe behavioral problems,screamer, many tics and compulsions, & functioning in the bottom 10% ofindividuals with autismNow at age 30, works 40 hours per week with benefits, has her own carand goes on vacations, lives, works and recreates in her community, and paysmore in taxes than she receives in SSI and food stamps.Come learn how this can happen for others with severe disabilities.April 14, 2004 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Center600 South Beltline HighwayMobile, AlabamaDirectly off I-65 at Airport Blvd.April 15, 2004 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.SAKS-Parisian Corporate Headquarters750 Lakeshore ParkwayBirmingham, AlabamaIn order to plan attendance at these events, please register by 4/12/04Name_____________________________ Location that you will attend: Mobile orBhamAffiliation__________________________ Accommodations needed (i.e.Interpreter)? YES or NOFFFFFFPlease request accommodations by March 31_____________________Stipends will be utilized to cover cost of lunch for individuals withdisabilities and their family members. Others will be asked for a $7.50donation to cover the cost of lunch at each meeting. (You can pay for lunchat the door.) For Registration or Information Contact:Byron White Alabama Department of RehabilitationServices 2129 East South BoulevardMontgomery, AL 36116email: bwhite@... You must pre-register for lunch count. or 1-, ext. 527/Fax