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Community Links “To provide quality services in a April 2019 cost-effective manner through innovation, leadership, and the April is National Autism Awareness Month cooperation of dedicated people.” With a national prevalence rate of 1 in 59 and Minnesota's prevalence rate of 1 24th Annual Minnesota in 42, Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. Everyone knows someone who is touched by Autism. In Washington County half of all new intakes Autism Conference in the Intellectual and Developmental Disability unit have a diagnosis of Autism. To help celebrate and promote inclusiveness many local businesses and organizations have dedicated fun sensory-friendly events that can be enjoyed by all: • Autism at Work Career Expo Maplewood Saturday, April 27 l 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Cost: $7 (discounts available) www.ramseycounty.us/waterworks The conference is where we'll join our voices as a passionate network • Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical to connect and inspire innovation. Minneapolis College, Minneapolis Friday, June 21 l Here, expert speakers, educators, Cost: FREE 7:00 p.m. professionals, caregivers, and (parking and lunch provided) Children’s Theatre individuals with Autism have a www.minneapolis.edu/career-expo Company, platform to exchange knowledge Minneapolis and ideas with one another - all • Sensory-Friendly Saturdays Cost: $15-$20 with the goal of enhancing the lives Saturday, April 27 l 10:30-11:15 a.m. https://my.childrenstheatre.org/ of those on the autism spectrum. Wescott Library, Eagan single/SYOS.aspx?p=7888 Cost: FREE The 2019 event will feature www.co.dakota.mn.us/libraries/ • AuSM’s 2nd Annual AuSM 39 breakout sessions and four Connections Jigsaw Puzzle Competition keynote speakers including: Sue Programs/Kids/Pages/sensory- Saturday, July 13 l 9:00 Swenson, MBA sponsored by friendly-saturdays.aspx a.m.-5:00 p.m. LEND; Theresa M. Regan, PhD, • The Most Magnificent Thing Mall of America CBIS, CAS; Patrick Schwarz, PhD Saturday, May 4 l 10:00 a.m. Rotunda, Bloomington sponsored by St. David's Center Stages Theatre Cost: $50 per team for Child & Family Development; Company, To register and get more and Jennifer O'Toole sponsored by Hopkins information, visit www.ausm.org/ Minnesota Independence College Cost: $10 events/ausm-fundraisers/puzzle- & Community. www.stagestheatre.org/about-us/ competition-2019.html. Wednesday-Saturday, April 24-27 accessibility/#1525286451121- Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 7cd0fc7a-3247 • Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Minnetonka (new venue) Saturday, July 13 l 10:00 a.m. • Autism Friendly Hour Stages Theatre Company, Hopkins View a detailed conference This activity is offered all summer. Cost: $10 schedule and get information Check out website for future dates. www.stagestheatre.org/about-us/ about registration on AuSM's accessibility/#1525286451121- website. Sundays, June 9, 16, and 23 10:00-11:00 a.m. 7cd0fc7a-3247 Battlecreek Waterworks Water Park, A more complete list of community events and sensory-friendly activities can be found at www.ausm.org. 10th Annual Brain Balance Disabilities Resource Fair Making Connections “Brain Balance has been a miracle in the making for my son’s development. He now expresses his emotions in healthy ways, is able to sit still, has made new friends, and has better focus. I want to extend my gratitude to the Brain Balance Free admission, training, and team for all the effort and time you invest to help kids with special needs.” – Jen R. parking. There will be providers, vendors, resources, AuSM https://blog.brainbalancecenters.com/tag/learning-disorders bookstore, food for purchase, and professional child care Brain Balance Has A Plan For Kids Who Struggle (trained staff and volunteers For parents, one of the hardest experiences is seeing your child struggle with will provide supervision and academic, social, or behavioral issues. It can often feel overwhelming when you activities). Parents/Guardians are expected to remain in the know that your child is struggling, especially when it seems as though resources building and be responsible for for help are limited. We want you to know that help is out there and that your their children. family doesn’t have to work through these issues alone. Brain Balance Achievement Center of Woodbury specializes in helping children overcome the obstacles they Saturday, May 4 may be facing both at home and in the classroom. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monticello High School, At Brain Balance, there is hope for children struggling with meltdowns, impulsiveness, Monticello sensory processing, and social issues. Our holistic program can help children ages For questions, contact: Richelle 4-18 years old with a variety of childhood developmental and Kramer at 763-682-7445 or learning disorders, including Attention Hyperactivity Deficit [email protected]. Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Sensory Processing Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism, and Leaky Gut. Upcoming CDCS Trainings Our program at Brain Balance Achievement Center of Woodbury These CDCS orientation sessions addresses the root cause of each child’s unique issues and creates a are facilitated by two Community custom plan based on the results of a child’s personal assessment. Services staff. Please inform your Our center’s drug-free, integrated approach combines brain work county case manager which focused on sensory-motor exercises, academic skill activities, confidence building, session you plan to attend. and a nutritional program to address the whole-child. Want to help your child achieve their full potential? It’s your child’s time to shine! • Thursday, May 16 • Thursday, August 15 A Non-Medical, Drug-Free, Whole-Child Approach • Tuesday, November 19 The Brain Balance program works to help children in Washington County by 6:00-8:00 p.m. taking an integrated approach Washington Co. Government Center to common childhood issues. 14949 62nd St., N., LL Room 16 In order to ensure that local Stillwater children are receiving the attention and the help they Washington County need to succeed, we partner with Crisis Response Unit multiple area school districts and work to collaborate with other support systems The crisis reponse unit provides: your child may have in place. • 24/7 adult and child mental We invite you and your family to come visit our center at 783 Radio Drive, Suite health mobile crisis services 106, Woodbury, MN. Enjoy a personal tour, meet our dedicated staff, and see • After-hours child protection first-hand how the Brain Balance Achievement program is helping local children screening and response overcome their struggles. • After hours emergency social services Call us at 651-731-6172 or visit www.BrainBalance.com. We can’t wait to help you 651-275-7400 find the right solution for your child! continued on page 3 New Benefits for CDCS, Community Activities CSG, and PCA Workers Contact your case manager if • Adapted Climbing at Midwest Climbing Academy you qualify. Academy Adaptive Climbing aims to create an inclusive climbing community for athletes with physical or cognitive disabilities in What is offered? the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Our programs offer a space that is supportive and consistent to help participants achieve their $500 STIPEND personal climbing goals regardless of disability. We value accessibility (to the first 5,000 to qualify) of climbing, community, and challenging perspectives of what is possible for To promote a well-trained someone with a disability. There are a few different ways to get involved: workforce. • Adaptive Climbing Nights Who Qualifies? We offer monthly climbing nights. $20 per athlete. If you’re looking for a Workers in these programs: casual, fun, and supportive environment to climb, these nights are for you! • CDCS • CSG 3rd Sunday of every month l 6:00-8:00 p.m. • PCA Choice Sign up using this online calendar link. How can you earn it? • 6-week Climbing Course Training completed after Twice per year, the academy partners with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation July 1, 2016 Institute for a 6-week rock climbing course. With one-on-one volunteers, this • 3 Eligible Courses is a great opportunity for people to try climbing for the first time. Registration • or 1 Course with a current for participants and volunteers is through Courage Kenny only via this link. CNA, LPN, or RN license or • Private Lessons HHA certificate Looking for a quiet place to try climbing? Looking to work on specific climbing When is it available? skills? Our coaches at the academy are skilled in climbing technique and training As of July 1, 2018 or when and are available to set up one time or ongoing private lessons. To inquire about all training is complete. private lessons, contact us by emailing: [email protected]. Until June 30, 2019 For questions or more information, visit www.midwestclimbingacademy.com. 5% ENHANCED RATE • Family Concert at the Minnesota Orchestra: (to ALL who qualify) The Tin Forest For financial incentive(s) Fun Facts: for workers to provide high- • Join us for an inclusive concert experience sure to delight audiences of all ages quality services to those with and abilities! All seats $12. One-hour concert in a relaxed environment. No the highest needs. intermission. • Who Qualifies? Composer Steve Heitzeg often uses “found objects” as instruments in his Workers in the following works, and his music is filled with surprises. This will delight audiences who hear programs who provide The Tin Forest, a musical retelling of Helen Ward’s beloved children’s book, in services to people who are which an ugly junkyard magically grows into a beautiful forest. eligible for 12+ PCA hours • Rounding out this concert are thrilling Dvorák, Smetana, and Florence Price per day: selections performed by the Orchestra, plus a star turn by pianist Emma • CDCS Taggart, the talented 16-year-old winner of the 2018 Young People's Concerto • CSG Competition, who performs the dramatic third movement of Grieg’s Piano • PCA Choice Concerto.