Family CAFE Seeks Presenters for 5th Annual Conference The annual Family Cafe conference is a statewide event for families who have a loved one with a disability or special health care need. Scheduled for May 30 - June 1, 2003 at the Hyatt Orlando, Kissimmee, Florida, the conference will provide information, resources and support to individuals with special needs or disabilities and their families, in a collaborative and family-centered environment. This meeting provides a special forum where families can educate themselves on how to become better advocates and how to best utilize the programs available.
DCF, as well as other agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals have provided support to this conference for the past 5 years. The Family Cafe Planning Committee is currently seeking proposals for general sessions and concurrent presentations for the 2003 conference. Proposals for the one-hour sessions are due by November 29, 2002. Following are some of the program tracks that may be presented: * Advocacy, * Assistive Technology, * Cultural Diversity, * Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, * Early Childhood, * Early Intervention, * Education, * Employment, * Family Health, * Inclusion, * Resources, * Self Advocates, * Support, * Transition Presentation Proposal Forms can be obtained by calling (850) 893.6270 or found on the web at familycafe.net. Elizabeth H. Thiers, OTR/L [EMAIL PROTECTED] *********��*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/otlist@;otnow.com *********��***********
