Denny's Bucks for Bags
Denny’s Bucks for Bags
Connections of Moorhead is a registered non-profit for the volunteer sandbagging effort. People who are sandbagging can designate their hours to Connections of Moorhead when they check in to Fargo sandbag central. Connections will receive $75 for every 100 volunteer hours so let your friends and families know to dontate their hours to Connections! This money is reimbursed to the City of Fargo through FEMA. If you have a group of 5 volunteers or more pre-register by calling Melissa at 476-4000. They also need groups of 2-3 people to work the registration table. A list of non-profits will be available to sandbaggers at the registration table. Fargo sandbag central hours are 8am-8pm. Melissa Walter- melissaw@myfirstlink.org.
Assistive Technology Expo
Join us at the 7th Annual Assistive Technology Expo on April 15, 2010 at the Ramada in Fargo!
Do you or someone you know have difficutly hearing, seeing, speaking, learning, working, remember, or performing everyday tasks? Assistive Technology (AT) can help. Assistive technology is equipment and devices that helps people do many things such as: remembering to take medications, hearing on the phone, reading, communicating, accessing the computer, and controlling their environment. This expo offers presentation and exhibits on all types of AT devices and services for people of any age and ability to help them to live, learn, work and play more independently. This event is for anyone interested in AT for themselves, a friend, family member,student, or client. Whether you have a child with a learning disability, a parent with memory loss or you need hlep staying in your own home and getting back to work, this Expo is for you!
AT Expo website
BONUS: Pre-conference Session on April 14, 2010 "Using the IPod Touch as an Assistive Technology Tool" 8am-4:30pm
Spread the Word to End the Word
It is time we SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD and build awareness for society to stop and think about their use of the R-word. That R-word is something hurtful and painful – “retard.” Most people don’t think of this word as hate speech, but that’s exactly what it feels like to millions of people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends. This word is just as cruel and offensive as any other slur.
Serving people with disabilities throughout the community