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Free Policy 2419 Training, Moorefield, WV, October 07, 2008

West Virginia Advocates is hosting a FREE Policy 2419 Training for parents, guardians or an individual whose work require them to advocate for special education service's of a school aged child with a disability who has or may need an IEP (Individual Education Plan). Policy 2419 is the WV policies and procedures for special education services. West Virginia Advocates is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in West Virginia.

When:October 7, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
Where:South Branch Inn on RR220 Moorefield, WV

Please bring your lunch and a drink. To register contact Brittney at 1-800-950-5250 to ensure enough training materials.

Free Policy 2419 Training, Martinsburg, WV, October 08, 2008

West Virginia Advocates is hosting a FREE Policy 2419 Training for parents, guardians or an individual whose work require them to advocate for special education service's of a school aged child with a disability who has or may need an IEP (Individual Education Plan). Policy 2419 is the WV policies and procedures for special education services. West Virginia Advocates is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in West Virginia.

When:October 8, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
Where:The WV Birth To Three RAU 8 at 109 S. College Street, Martinsburg,WV.

Please bring your lunch and a drink. To register contact Brittney at 1-800-950-5250 to ensure enough training materials.

WVA presents: "Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Disability" Training

This Training is Full. Thank you for your interest

WVA is sponsoring: WrightsLaw's Special Education Law and Advocacy Boot Camp

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008

Ramada Plaza Hotel
400 Second Avenue SW
Charleston, WV

Two-day special education law and advocacy conference designed to meet the needs of:

  • Parents
  • Educators
  • Advocates and Attorneys
  • Social workers
  • Service providers

The boot camp focuses on these areas:

  • special education statutes and regulations
  • tests and measurements of progression & regression
  • SMART IEPs
  • Creating paper trails & effective letter writing
  • Advocacy strategies

For more information or to register, Click here or call 1-800-950-5250

Blast Brain Injuries: Military and Mining Conference, October 31, 2008

The Brain Injury Association of West Virginia, the Center for Excellence in Disabilites at West Virginia University, and Health South are sponsoring a one-day confernce on Blast Brain Injuries: Military and Mining on October 31, 2008.

The confernece will be held at the Ramada Inn at South Charleston from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM on the 31st. The deadline to register is October 20th. For more information or to register by phone contact Ashley Grace at (304) 293-4692 ext. 1118.

Download the Blast Brain Injuries: Military and Mining Brochure.

"Funds for YOU" from the TB/SCI Rehabilitation Fund Board

The TB/SCI Rehabilitation Fund Board is soliciting applications for its "Funds for YOU" program. "Funds for YOU" are available for individuals with traumatic brain injury. For more information, please download the "Funds for YOU" brochure in .pdf, or call (877) 724-8244.

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