Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

Family members and others interested in learning more about supporting children on the autism spectrum will meet Saturday, May 17, in Bloomington for a conference titled "Strengthening Our Roots: A Conference For, and About, Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum."
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Residents of the Bloomington area will have multiple opportunities to share and savor stories next week in connection with the International Day for Sharing Life Stories, a worldwide celebration scheduled for May 16. Local activities include weeklong exhibits and displays on themes related to community, memory and story circles, roundtables and exercises designed to facilitate the sharing of memories and the telling of stories.
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Family members and those interested in learning more about supporting children on the autism spectrum should mark their calendars for Saturday, May 17, and plan to attend a conference titled "Strengthening Our Roots: A Conference For, and About, Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum."
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The Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services has asked the Early Childhood Center at Indiana University to conduct an independent evaluation and audit of the Indiana First Steps Early Intervention System. The audit is intended to assess the impact of recent changes to First Steps and generate information for improving early-intervention services.
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The Indiana Resource Center for Autism at Indiana University is sponsoring one-day workshops in central and northern Indiana with a focus on providing information and strategies for law enforcement and school corporation police officers regarding autism risk and safety management.
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The Center on Aging and Community at Indiana University Bloomington is a partner in the Indiana Advantage Survey. The purpose of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration study is to collect information from Indiana's senior population in order to evaluate communities and prepare future plans to enhance quality of life for this growing population.
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