NREIC
Collaborations
Update February 2008
Published for the Early Intervention
Community of Bergen, Hudson and
Passaic Counties.
(973)-256-8484
Contributors for this issue:
Joy Hammerman
Desireé Bonner
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Collaborations February 2008 Update
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Helpful Hands NREIC Is sponsoring
our 5th Annual Golf Outing
will discuss the process of transitioning your child to
JUNE 23rd, 2008
WILD TURKEY GOLF CLUB
HAMBURG, NJ
Watch this space for more info or
please call with any questions
(973)256-8484
Transition to Preschool Workshop
There will be a Transition from Early Intervention to
Preschool Workshop at the JCC on the Palisades in
Tenafly on February 26, 2008 from 7:30pm to 9pm. We
your local school district from Early Intervention.
Please RSVP by February 19th to Joy at 973-256-8484
x205 or Joy@NREIC.ORG
New Spanish Language Web Site on Neurological
Disorders
Free, accurate information on many neurological
disorders is now available on a Spanish language
website from the National Institute
of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of
the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Health information
featured on the website includes publications on stroke,
dementia, Parkinsons disease, epilepsy, and autism, as
well as many other neurological disorders. The
publications can be downloaded or ordered free of
charge. The website also provides information on
clinical studies, links to non-profit organizations that
offer information and assistance on neurological
disorders, and a contact form where people can submit
questions on topics related to health and biomedical
research. The website is:
Save the Date!
AutismSpeaks will be sponsoring a Walk Now For
Autism, which will take place in Paramus (at Bergen
Community College) on Sunday, June 1, 2008. The
ASPEN Bergen County chapter will be forming a team,
so stayed tuned for further details on how to register
either to walk or to make a donation.
SPAN's 20th Anniversary
Conference "Strengthening Families,
Building Communities" will take place
on Saturday, March 1st (registration
begins at 7:30; the last session ends
at 4:30) at the Sheraton of Eatontown
(Route 35). NEW for 2008 - SPAN IEP
Clinic - SPAN staff and volunteers will
assist you in preparing for your next
IEP meeting! (Must pre-register for
IEP Clinic.)
index.html for more details; last day
to register for the conference at a
discount is 2/15.