2008 Conference: Tools for Life: Sat, November 8, 2008 8am-4pm

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This conference focuses on providing parents and professionals with tools to help individuals with Down syndrome and other special needs succeed at home, in school and in the community. Participants will choose five sessions from the three presentation tracks to meet their specific needs.

• Education Tools
• Elementary School Inclusion
• Building Successful Relationships with Educators
• Understanding School Evaluations
• Promoting Literacy in Kids
• Secondary School Inclusion



• Medical & Therapy Tools
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Medical Issues to Watch for
• Handwriting
• Music Therapy
• Obstacles to Language Development



• Adult Life Tools
• Help Your Adult Understand Sexuality
• Transitioning from School to Work
• Basics of Effective Advocacy
• Create a Fulfilling Social Life
• Tools for the Journey: Speaking Up, Letting Go & Making Connections

Our Keynote Speaker: Karen Gaffney, self-advocate who swam the English Channel and Lake Tahoe
Karen is president of the Karen Gaffney Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to full inclusion for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Her ability to speak from the heart is quickly making her one of the most requested motivational speakers in the United States. In 2001, Karen was the first persn with Down syndrome to complete a relay swim across the English Channel and in 2007 swam the width of Lake Tahoe. She has an Associate of Science degree and a Teacher’s Aide Certificate from Portland Community College. Karen earned a regular high school diploma and maintained a 3.0 grade point average. Her website, http://www.karengaffneyfoundation.com, has more information.

Child care available during conference BY RESERVATION
Childcare is available all day for only $5 per child. You must have a reservation - walk-ins will not be accepted. Fun activities are planned for the kids, including music, movies and crafts.

CEU Credit Available
A maximum of 6 Continuing Education Credits will be awarded. Cost is $10.

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Location
Life Tabernacle Church, 9901 Windmill Lakes Road, Houston, TX 77075

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To Life Tabernacle Church:
From Downtown Houston
Travel I-45 (Gulf Freeway) south, approximately 12 miles, to the Almeda-Genoa exit. On the access road move to the right lane, the lane will curve right onto Almeda-Genoa. Continue on Almeda-Genoa 1/4 mile to Windmill Lakes Blvd and turn left. Life Tabernacle will be on your left.

From Galveston/Beltway 8 South
Travel I-45 (Gulf Freeway) north, approximately one mile north of Beltway 8, to the Almeda-Genoa exit. Turn left under the freeway onto Almeda-Genoa. Continue on Almeda-Genoa 1/4 mile to Windmill Lakes Blvd and turn left. Life Tabernacle will be on your left.

Call (281) 935-7327or email vp@clearlakeds.org for more information

Download theTools for Life brochure for a listing of other Conference Speakers.