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Inspiring Abilities Expo Set |
Mark your calendars for the FUSE Inspiring Abilities Expo to be held Saturday, March 13, at Greenfield Central High School from 9 am to 3 pm. Families, teachers, therapists and other professionals are all encouraged to take advantage of all the expo has to offer. Admission is free of charge. The WFMS Friends and Family van will visit from 9 to 10 am, so stop by early to meet the crew! Feel free to stay for the day or come and go as your schedule allows. Papa John's Pizza Buffet will be available from 11 to 2.
Families won't want to miss the exhibit hall packed full of vendors who may have products, services, programs and benefits that could help your child! The following vendors will have a display in the exhibit hall:
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| A to Z Nutrition and Wellness |
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CYO Camp Rancho Framasa |
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In Home Health Care Inc. |
| ADVANTAGE Care Select |
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Disability Legal Services of Indiana |
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Indiana Developmental Training Center |
| Applied Behavior Center for Autism |
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East Central Indiana First Steps--Achieva |
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InSource |
| ARC of Hancock County |
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Easter Seals Crossroads--INDATA Project |
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ISDH/Children Special Health Care Services |
| Arc of Indiana |
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Edelweiss Center |
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Meaningful Day Services |
| Aspire Indiana Indiana Works |
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Eslinger Law Firm, LLC |
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Metlife's Center for Special Needs Planning |
| Autism Advocates of Indiana |
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Fifth Freedom |
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Noble of Indiana |
| Autism Education and Training Center, Inc |
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FUSE |
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Outreach Services of Indiana |
| Autism Society of Indiana |
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Hamilton County Autism Support Group |
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Quality Living Solutions |
| Best Buddies Indiana |
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Hancock Co. Special Olympics |
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Social Security Administration |
| Best in Sight Eye Care |
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Hancock County Tobacco Free Coalition |
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Superior Van and Mobility |
| Celebrating You and Me |
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The Hope Source |
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Sycamore Services Inc |
| College Internship Program |
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Horizon Planning Group |
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Systems of Care Hancock County |
| Coming Home |
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ICAP Head Start |
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Usborne Books and More |
| Curlin Law Office |
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Individual Support Services |
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WestPoint Financial Group |
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Targeted training sessions about making transitions will be available, one for early childhood programs and another for the move from school to adult services. See the full speaker schedule below. Click here to see details for the speaker sessions, including descriptions and speaker bios.Don't miss the opportunity to hear these great speakers and topics:
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Three topics available during each hour |
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| Rosemary Gunst |
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Early Language Development, Delay and Intervention |
| Craig Andler |
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Mental Health Issues: Recognizing the Signs of Mental Health Challenges in Children and Accessing Resources to Support the Family |
| Jennifer Akers |
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Understanding Medicaid Waivers |
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| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
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| Janine Shapirio |
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Social Skills and their Impact on Behavior**Note--this topic updated on 3/9/10 |
| Melanie Stone |
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Kids with Special Needs: The Effects on Marriage, Siblings, and the Family as a Whole |
| Kristy Cook |
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Vocational Rehabilitation 101 |
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| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
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| John Rafferty |
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Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs |
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Making a Successful Transition from First Steps |
| Dinah Oldham |
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Social Security and Supplemental security Income (SSI) Benefits for Children and Young Adults Who Have Disabilities |
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Register online to attend the expo by clicking here. Childcare is available to families on site. Make your child care reservation by clicking here.
The expo is supported by a grant from Autism Advocates of Indiana. Other sponsors include:
A to Z Nutrition and Wellness
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Easter Seals Crossroads--INDATA Project |
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Individual Support Services |
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
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Metlife's Center for Special Needs Planning |
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WestPoint Financial Group |
Questions? Contact Denise at 317-462-9064 or darland@fuseinc.org. Feel free to share the family flyer with anyone who might be interesting in joining us!
After the expo enjoy a wheelchair basketball game sponsored by Greenfield-Central Student Leadership Academy, featuring teams from Rehab Hospital of Indiana and WISH TV 8. Game begins at 3:00
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Easter Egg Hunt |
The Greenfield‐Central High School Student Leadership Academy will host the Easter Egg Hunt for us again at Greenfield‐Central High School on Saturday, March 20 at 10 am. Please meet in the cafeteria promptly at 10. Last year those eggs went FAST!!!
Remember to bring your own Easter basket or bag to collect eggs. Eggs will include both candy and trinkets. A staggered start is used so that kids with participation challenges can get a head start. Siblings are welcome!
RSVPs are needed so we can make sure we have enough eggs. Please use our online reservation system or contact Denise at 317‐462‐9064 or darland@fuseinc.org by March 12.
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Strike a Difference Bowl-a-thon |
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Strike a Difference Bowl-a-thon a terrific success! You helped raise over $13,000 which will enable FUSE to provide support and resources to families raising children with disabilities. The Makers Mark VIP Party at Indiana LIVE! Casino was awarded to STAR Financial Bank for being the top fundraising team. Andy Arland, top individual fundraiser, won dinner and a movie on the town. Congratulations to both STAR Financial and Andy for your outstanding fundraising efforts.
Mark your calendar for next year's Strike a Difference Bowl-a-thon scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2011.
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Hancock Telecom Partnership |
Hancock Telecom is proud to support the mission of FUSE and is teaming up with us to help raise money to accomplish our mission.
Order or upgrade services from Hancock Telecom, and they will make a donation to FUSE. Services include digital TV, high speed internet, telephone or security services. When ordering services, use FUSE Donation Code NP010.
For more information and to see if services are available in your area, visit their website at http://www.teamhancock.com.
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