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:

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:

10:00 am - 11:00 am		Three topics available during each hour
Rosemary Gunst		Early Language Development, Delay and Intervention
Craig Andler		Mental Health Issues:  Recognizing the Signs of Mental Health Challenges in Children and Accessing Resources to Support the Family
Jennifer  Akers		Understanding Medicaid Waivers
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Janine Shapirio		Social Skills and their Impact on Behavior**Note--this topic updated on 3/9/10
Melanie Stone		Kids with Special Needs:  The Effects on Marriage, Siblings, and the Family as a Whole
Kristy Cook		Vocational Rehabilitation 101
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
John Rafferty		Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs
Panel Presentation		Making a Successful Transition from First Steps
Dinah Oldham		Social Security and Supplemental security Income (SSI) Benefits for Children and Young Adults Who Have Disabilities