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Maximizing Capabilities

*FREE SPECIAL NEEDS CONFERENCE FOR AREA FAMILIES*

Parents, educators and caregivers of children with special needs are invited

to attend *Maximizing Capabilities: A Pediatric Special Needs Conference *on

Saturday, October 2, 2010, from11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Capital

Area Intermediate Unit in Enola. The event is free to attend, and ample

handicapped parking is available.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with providers of special needs

resources to gain information, ask questions and test and purchase equipment

and other products. Children are also welcome to attend, and exhibitors have

been asked to provide children’s activities or giveaways. Products and

servicesrepresented at this event include financial and planning advice,

medical assistance programs, home care services and equipment, speech andph

ysical therapies, summer camps and more. The list of exhibitors to-date

follows this release.

New this year, educational sessions will take place throughout the day in

rooms near the exhibit area. Sessions will be presented by local experts in

the areas of autism, epilepsy, planning and financing care, social security,

support

for siblings, premature deliveries and more. At 3:00 p.m., Pennsylvania

State Senator H. Vance will speak.

All educational sessions will be open-door for attendees to come and go as

necessary. The complete list of educational sessions with times and

presenters follows this release.

Maximizing Capabilities: A Pediatric Special Needs Conference is a program

of *Central Penn Parent *in partnership with Bayada Nurses. Sponsors include

PSA HealthCare, abc27 WHTM, Links 2 Care and MaximHealthcare Services.

For additional event information, visit www.centralpennparent.com or call

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Celebrate Down Syndrome is pleased to present the following workshop on

Sunday October 3, 2010.

" Placement Issues: Understanding LRE and the 'Stay Put' Rule "

Presented by Hinkle, Fingles & Prior Attorney Ira Fingles

Pleased join us from 2pm-4pm

780 Eden Road, Building # 5

Childcare and light refreshments provided

Hinkle, Fingles & Prior

*Representing People with Disabilities and their Families, and Seniors*

Specializing in disability and elder law since 1974, Hinkle, Fingles & Prior

offers a full range of legal services for people with disabilities and their

families, and seniors. The firm's attorneys have argued many of the

precedent setting cases affecting people with disabilities in New Jersey and

Pennsylvania.

Legal advocacy is often critical to protecting the rights of individuals

related to appropriate educational services, access to adult services and

health care, and eligibility for public entitlements.

Careful planning is also critical to protecting assets and income resources

that will help ensure your loved ones have the opportunity to lead the

fullest life possible in their community. And when necessary, surrogate

decision-making may also be arranged to preserve independence.

To learn more please visit www.hinkle1.com Our website is designed to be a

resource for clients, families, service providers, and the general public,

and we regularly update our article lists and provide free workshops on

important disability law topics.

*Ira M. Fingles* has devoted his legal career to the representation of

individuals with disabilities and their families. His motivation to enter

this field stemmed from his experiences with his sister, who has multiple

disabilities. He has provided legal representation to individuals with

disabilities in a variety of areas, including educational rights for

children with disabilities, benefits and services for adults with

disabilities, guardianship, and estate planning. He has argued

precedent-setting cases in federal and state court, and before

administrative agencies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has written

extensively on topics related to disability law and has presented to

disability groups across the nation. Ira is Immediate Past President of the

Autism Society of America - Greater Philadelphia Chapter, and is a member of

the Penn Autism Network Advisory Committee. He received his JD from Temple

University School of Law and is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Bars.

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Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. - Special

Olympics Motto-RIP Eunice Kennedy Shriver

“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong

in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.-Author Unknown

" Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can

understand persistence. " - Hal Borland