Hillsdale Co-options Music/Social Group openings

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i wouldn't turn anyone away at this point. I think it is best to include

lots of families since it is also a social group & this gives families an

opportiuity to get to know each other. We have a really large group in

Rutherford but not every family is able to come to every meeting (we get

about 50% attendence most of the time) so it works out fine. Also some

families may drop out for a variety of reasons.

Co-options is for any child with any disability and their families including

siblings. We have mixed disabilities and siblings in most of our groups and

it works out really well. Since this co-options group was started by the

mosaic moms (mainly Kathy-THANK YOU KATHY!) all the " qualifying " children are

on the spectrum, but it is not a requirement. If your group would like to

vote to keep it that way you may do so. It is a Co-op so you make the rules.

After the group runs for awhile & you see what your attendence is like you

can vote to limit the size if you wish, also.

If the size of your group becoumes a problem (this is possible since it is on

a Sunday & families may be more likely to come) we will can split into two

groups, start a new one, or deal with it in some other way.

Joan Sullivan, Coordinator