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12.9.09 | Free Developmental Disability Workshop: Special Education Law
Bancroft will be holding a free Developmental Disabilities (DD) Workshop on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 6:30PM-8:30PM. The Workshop, presented by the Comegno Law Group, is open to families and professionals as well as anyone interested in learning more about developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The workshop will focus on specific rights afforded to NJ students under the various federal and state laws and regulations. Topics to be covered will include basic policies underlining the law, timelines, compliance issues, documentation needs as well as other issues for parents of children with developmental disabilities.
The workshop will be held in the Farrington Building, located on Bancroft’s Campus in Haddonfield, New Jersey. For further information or to register, please contact Pat Reid at (856) 524-7453 or email preid@bnh.org.
Bancroft is pleased to offer a new line-up of free workshops on topics related to developmental and intellectual disabilities and related disorders. In addition to offering five new topics, this year’s series will feature separate sessions for parents and educational professionals as well as combined workshops.
About Bancroft
Founded in 1883, Bancroft annually serves more than 1300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental challenges and acquired brain injuries. Bancroft strives to ensure that every person is given opportunities for lifelong learning and fulfillment. The organization does this by altering perceptions and supporting people with neurological challenges in achieving their life goals as valued and respected members of our world. Based in Haddonfield, N.J., Bancroft has sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem and Middlesex counties, New Jersey, in New Castle County, Delaware; and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Programs and supports include early childhood, education, vocational and supported employment, structured day, rehabilitation, community living, behavioral treatment, as well as in-home and outpatient services.
These workshops are available to the public at no charge. Support generously provided by the TD Charitable Foundation.
