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Waldo County Preschool & Family Services, The Knox, Waldo, Lincoln Council on Transition And the G.E.A.R. Parent Network Collaboratively Present in Belfast:Workshops for Parents Of Children with Disabilities

May 8, 2007 (Tuesday) 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Due to having minimal registrations for the "Internet Safety, What Parents Should Know" workshop it has been cancelled for Tuesday, May 8th. However, due to short notice, there will be a support group available for parents during this time 6-7:30 p.m. at the Capt Albert Stevens School in Belfast.

TOPIC: "Internet Safety, What Parents Should Know" Guest Speaker: Rachel Linton, Education Manager at the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center.
Rachel educates students, parents and the community on the following topics: Sexual Assault & Date Rape Drugs/Alcohol, Sexual Harassment, Healthy Relationships, Media Literacy/Gender Bias and Internet Safety. She also co-teaches (with the Family Violence Project) an Adult Education class entitled "Exploring Relationships". In addition, Rachel serves as an Advocate for sexual assault survivors. She resides in Readfield and is the mother of a 15-year-old daughter, Katie.

June 12, 2007 (Tuesday) 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

TOPIC: "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" Guest Speaker: Larry Starr, Phd.
Larry Starr is a local psychologist who specializes in testing and working with children with learning disabilities and their families.

Location: All Workshops are held at the Capt Albert Stevenson School, Elementary Lane, Belfast

You are NOT ALONE! Parents, grandparents, foster parents and others raising or caring for a child/children with special needs gather once a month to educate and empower themselves; give and receive support and to share successes, difficulties, knowledge and resources. Cindy Seekins (GEAR Parent Network), Wanda Johnson (WCPFS) and Bonnie Gallagher (MSAD 34 Teacher, MMRT B) are co-facilitating this group and bring in speakers on a variety of topics. Childcare is available, but very limited. There is no fee but you must pre-register. Please call Cindy Seekins at 223-9993 or 1-800-264-9224 or Wanda Johnson at 338-2200 ext. 123.