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CED Run, Walk or Roll - Sunday, Sept. 23rd
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
The CED is excited to be hosting it's first all-inclusive fundraising event! The Run, Walk or Roll will be a fun event on Sunday, September 23rd at the WVU Coliseum track. This is a family event, strollers, wheelchairs and adapted bikes are welcome!
Events include a 5K run, a relay track event, a 1 mile fun walk and a kid’s 100 meter dash. Departments are encouraged to make their own teams and come out to help the CED expand services to individuals with disabilities and their families in West Virginia.
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Autism Social Skills Group Starting Soon
Thursday, July 26, 2018
The CED is enrolling children with autism ages 3-8 years old for it's fall session of Social Skills Groups. These social skills groups will focus on basic interaction skills as well as providing an opportunity to form friendships.
Social Skills Group - ages 3-5
This group will meet on Wednesday’s at 4:00-5:00 pm for 6 weeks (August 29th- October 3rd).
Social Skills Group - ages 6-8
This group will meet on Wednesday's at 5:15-6:15 for 6 weeks (August 29th - October 3rd)
Both groups will be held at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities, 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown
Cost: $75 Invoice will be sent via email following completion of registration.
For more info or to register, visit http://www.autism.cedwvu.org/social-skills-group/
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DreamCatchers Music Therapy & Musical Theatre Program Enrollment Open
Monday, July 23, 2018
DreamCatchers is a music therapy & musical theatre program for children of all abilities. The program provides children and teens ages 5-18 the opportunity to participate in an extra-curricular musical theatre experience in an exciting, safe, and supportive environment for self-expression at low cost to families.
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The WV Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board is seeking new members
Friday, July 6, 2018
This Board provides advice and expertise in the determination of service and support needs of individuals with TBI and the implementation of services to those individuals and their families. The board plays an integral role in making recommendations regarding future activities to be placed in the TBI State Action Plan thereby improving access to TBI services in West Virginia through information and education. The Board consists of 24 members. The members of the board include family members of TBI survivors; individuals living with a TBI; representatives from organizations and agencies that serve and support the traumatic brain injury community.
To encourage participation of people with TBI on the Board and to off-set costs associated with participation, a stipend of $50 per meeting plus travel expenses are provided to those individuals. Members may serve a term of up to three years. If you are interested in serving as a board member, please email tbi@hsc.wvu.edu or call 877-724-8244 to get an application. The application deadline is September 5, 2018.
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