FALL FUN FOR ALL ABILITIES! Individuals with disabilities ages 18+ are invited to an evening of music, dancing and snacks at the HARVEST HAPPENING on Friday, Oct. 4 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Royal Oak Senior Center, located at 3500 Marias in Royal Oak. Cost is $5/person if registered by Sept. 27; $7/person beginning Sept. 28. Free for chaperons. Pre-registration is required.  Print the downloadable registration form. For more adaptive recreation opportunities, visit DestinationOakland.com. For event details, contact Sandy Dorey at doreys@oakgov.com. Dance the night away! -----Oakland County Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation Staff----- Find us on Facebook

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.

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!

Michael Golds AD/HD Conference

2013 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-