Almost New Year's Events

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Celebrate with friends as 2013 comes to an end!

The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation staff invites individuals with disabilities and their families and friends to celebrate New Year’s Eve early! The evening includes pizza, music and dancing.  Participants ages 18 and older may choose one of two dates to celebrate:
Almost New Year’s North is on Friday, Dec. 27 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Waterford Oaks Activity Center
Almost New Year’s South is on Monday, Dec. 30 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Oak Senior Center
Participants must pre-register for either event. Cost is $9/person if registered by Dec. 18; $11/person if registered after Dec. 19. Chaperones pay the same price. Access the mail-in registration form here.
The Waterford Oaks Activity Center is at 2800 Watkins Lake Road in Waterford.
The Royal Oak Senior Center is located at 3500 Marais (off 13 Mile Road, between Main and Crooks Roads) in Royal Oak.
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Eton Academy Hosts 
A College Fair for Different Learners

6:30 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, November 20th

This free College Fair is open to high school students and their parents from any school and community. More than 20 colleges, universities and programs for different learners will be on hand.
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Success in the Workplace



PREPARING YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Partners in Transition: Youth/Family, Schools, MRS, CMH, Community Partners, and Employers


PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
Annette McAvoy, Parent of child with a disability - Parental support for school to work
Angela Pena, Empl. Specialist, New Horizons – Mastering Soft Skills for employment success
Ghassan Souri , Rehabilitation Engineer, ATM – The role of technology in employment success
Barbara Dean, Transition Coordinator, Birmingham Schools – The school’s role in the transition process 
Cindy Burdi, Empl. Devel., MORC – Community agency supports for training and employment
Roslyn Love, Counselor, MRS - MRS’ role in the transition and employment process
Jeremy Bartus, Operations Manager, TJ Maxx - The importance of being Motivated, Reliable and Dependable
Susan Ashline, Caribou Coffee, A Project Search employer & Kay Carpenter, Project Search Teacher, West Bloomfield Schools - Preparing students for employment

A MUST ATTEND EVENT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILY!
When: October 24, 2013 8:30am – 10:30am
Registration and networking 8:00am – 8:30am
Where: Oakland Schools - Room D
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI
R.S.V.P. to Katrina Adams 248.968.0497 or email adamsk2@michigan.gov
Accommodation requests: required 5 days in advance
** This event is free and open to the public***
Enjoy a continental breakfast and learn about Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the benefits of employing people with disabilities!
This event is one of four in a series, celebrating Disability Awareness Month
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Understanding Social Security



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Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk

Celebrate the lives of people with Down Syndrome at the
 9th Annual Southeast Michigan Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk! 
 Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Palace of Auburn Hills

Are you participating in the Step UP Walk but don't know how to get started?

Does it seem overwhelming? Let us help you get started. Click here for our quick start guide to registering your team. If that's still too overwhelming, feel free to reach out to our Team Manager, Jorja Rapelje for additional assistance.

There are lots of useful resources to help you set up your Team, get the word out to your "Circle of Friends" and raise the bar on your fundraising efforts.


VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:

This year it is easier than ever to sign up to be a part of our event!

Click here to see what positions are open.  Volunteers are needed for the day of the event on Saturday, September 28 for setup, execution and clean up.

The DSG supports Self Advocates so if you have a child over the age of 16 and are interested in participating in our Self Advocate Volunteer Program for the Walk,
please contact Paulette Duggins for more information on how you can get involved.
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Introducing the VICTORY RUN for young athletes with disabilities


Join us for our First Annual Kids Race and Young Athletes With Disabilities Victory Run, featuring two events with three different distances based on age or ability. All participants will receive a runner bib, finisher medal, and finish line refreshments. Free samples, games, and fun for the whole family!

 When: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Where: Campus of Oakland University, all festivities take place in Parking lot P35 (location map available at www.thebrooksieway.com/Pages/race/Kids-Race.aspx)

 Race Shuttle: Shuttle pick up outside parking ramp in Lot P26 and beginning at 1pm to festival area. It will make continuous loops taking families to and from the festival area. Last shuttle back to parking garage at 4:45pm.

 Kids Race:
Start time: 2 pm
Pick up your pre-registration or register at our Kids Registration Tent
Children are $10 each or $8 for multiple family registration under same household
Race Times: 2:15 - Tot Trot, 2:30 - Junior Kids, 2:45 - Big Kids

 Young Athletes with Disabilities Race:
Register at the Young Athletes with Disabilities tent
There is no fee for all registrants with disabilities
Race Times: 3:15pm - 50 Yards, 3:30pm - 200 Yards, 3:45pm - 365 Yards
5:00 Event Closes
Race Day Registration Only
SEE YOU THERE!
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Michael Golds AD/HD Conference

CHADD logo2013 Annual Michael Golds

Memorial AD/HD Conference

Friday, September 27, 2013
PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE  &
EASTERN OAKLAND COUNTY CHADD

Orchard Ridge Campus
Oakland Community College
27055 Orchard Lake RoadFarmington Hills, MI 48334

Keynote Address by: Chris Dendy, M.A. & Robert Dendy, B.S.

For more information contact Tammy Schluchter at 248.731.6747 or mgoldsconf@gmail.com.CEUs will be available for educators, school psychologists and social workers.

-CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION-

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You're Worth It!



Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority presents:
 
Monday, September 16, 2013
The Marriott Detroit/Troy
8:00 a.m. (registration/ visit vendors) until 2:15 p.m

Featuring Keynote Speaker:
AM Keynote: Jerry Wolffe,
Writer in Residence/ Advocate at Large
Macomb-Oakland Regional Center
Topic: Civil Rights for All

Registration deadline is September 2, 2013- There is no cost for this conference


Morning & Afternoon Sessions include:
  • Asserting Yourself: Your Right to Be Heard
  • Income Generation for ALL!
  • Multiple Medias: Using Many Technologies to Share, Connect, and Create! 
  • Don’t Settle - Getting the Most Out of Your Services
If you have questions, concerns, or need special accommodations, please contact
(248) 858-1202 or fishera@occmha.org.

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