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The Fellowship of Developmental Disabilities Ministries exists to provide a Christ-centered evangelical network for advocacy, education, ministry and fellowship involving persons touched by developmental disabilities.
6320 Amherst Court
Norcross, GA 30092
770-623-4899
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JOIN US OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2008 IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA FOR OUR
NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CONFERENCE!
LOCATION: Parkview Baptist Church
3403 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605
Scripture Theme: "I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:14
Workshop topics include:
1. Finding Buoys for Daily Living: practical suggestions for everyday situations
2. Establishing Lighthouses: ministry by the church to people with special needs
3. Navigating Through the Challenges of Communication
4. A Map for Navigating Through Psychotropic Medication and Recognizing Signals of Distress
5. Chartering Through the World of Changing Behavior: interactions for preventing behavior problems
6. What is Being SErved in the Galley? sepcial diets for special needs
7. Sink or Swim? The pros and cons of vaccines
8. The Language of the Sea: communications through visual supports for people with Autism
9. Securing the Riggings: the how-tos of securing services and finances for people with developmental disabilities
10. Ports of Call: seizure management, VNS, & Feeding
11. Securing the Nets for Marriages and Families
12. Securing the Life Preservers: sharing parent and family issues and concerns
13. Checking the Riggings for Safe Passages: how our bodies need tob e in proper alignment structurally, nutritionally, and emotionally to enable optimal health
14. From Rough Seas to Calm Waters: review of how sensory systems are used to navigate through everyday living.
15. Identifying the Riggings by color Schemes: a review of "Color Me Independent" program
Special Highlights: Awards presented for Best Practices and Direct Care Staff of the year.
A Florida Luau on Friday night
Area Hotels
CONFERENCE COST
$65 for entire conference. Includes materials, breaks, and meals. $55 if registered by September 30, 2008.
$40 for Friday conference only. Includes materials, breaks, & Luau. $30 if registered by September 30, 2008
$40 for Saturday conference only. Includes materials, breaks, & lunch. $30 if registered by September 30, 2008
Free child care provided, but pre-registration is required.
Resource room and educational displays provided.
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Gerri Reynolds Wade, President, Virginia
Richard C. Davis, Vice President, Georgia
Jean White, Secretary, Georgia
Cathy Humphrey, Treasurer, Georgia
Luz Matos, Florida
Chaplain Linda Ballard, Florida
David Glover, Georgia
Sherron Culpepper, Alabama
Stephen Richerson, Virginia
Jim Pierson, Tennessee
Rob Peavy, Alabama
Jane McMillan, North Carolina
Honorary Members: Gene and Joy Nabi, Tennessee
FDDM OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
The Fellowship of Developmental Disabilities Ministries is a voluntary unincorporated association of individuals, churches, and other organizations dedicated to the objectives of assisting persons with developmental disabilities through Christian fellowship and networking opportunities to affirm the individual worth and dignity of persons touched by developmental disabilities as created in the image of God; to create awareness of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities in local churches; to promote the inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities into local congregations and congregational life; to promote the development of residential and respite care for persons with developmental disabilities; to promote physical access to public and private facilities; to promote estate planning for the purpose of providing care for persons with developmental disabilities; to provide a forum for sharing of research and study in non-traditional approaches to the asseessment and treatment of persons wtih developmental disabilities; and to provide opportunities for sharing resources, information, and training. |
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