2nd Annual Post Tax Season Shredding Event

Join Concierge Financial Organization for a free post tax season document shredding event on Saturday, April 18. Concierge Financial Organization is partnering with the Louise Graham Regeneration Center to securely destroy your documents. Bring a donation of canned goods for use by the St. Petersburg Free Clinic in order to take advantage of this service.

The Louise Graham Regeneration Center provides document shredding services to many organizations across our region, including the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department and the IRS.  In addition to the services offered, the center’s primary mission is to provide opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to maximize their independence through the provision of quality life skills training, paid employment and participation in the community at large.

This is not only an opportunity to have your documents shredded but to help support the Louise Graham Regeneration Center and St. Petersburg Free Clinic.

Date:  Saturday, April 18, 2015
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:  3637 4th Street North, St. Petersburg
*We’re sorry, but commercial shredding will not be accepted at this event, however, monthly on-site pick-up services are available through the Louise Graham Regeneration Center separately.

 

Cookie company benefits disabled adults

Here’s a story about Casey’s Cookies, a company that helps disabled adults. I have purchased their cookies for business functions and know it is wonderful company helping people in our community who may not have a job. Please take a minute to learn about Casey’s Cookies and use them if you need cookies for a function at home or at work. They distribute cookies all over the U.S. One of their bigger clients is Google in New York.

Click here  to find out more about Casey’s Cookies. To order cookies click here.

5 things to know about Autism

As we celebrated World Autism Day on April 2nd, here is an article a mother who has a son with autism wrote to shine a light on autism. Click here to read her story.

Navigating Special Needs Laws

Here’s an article in Tampa Bay Parenting this month that you may want to read if you have a child with special needs in the school system.

When your child is in need of a special learning plan, it can be intimidating. The terms 504 and IEP are used constantly but what do they really mean, and where do you start when you don’t know what to do next?

Here’s the the full article.

New program 2nd Sunday of month at Great Explorations for Kids with Special Needs

Here’s a fun event for families with children with special needs at the Great Explorations Children’s Museum. It’s the second Sunday of the month.

Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Second Sunday of each month except May 2015 (2015 dates: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.)
Location: Great Explorations Children’s Museum
Cost: $5 per person and FREE for Great Ex members.
Register/Info: (727) 821-8992, ext. 209

Great Explorations Children’s Museum Website

In January, Great Explorations launced their new Great Connections program, a monthly event especially for children with special needs and their families. On the second Sunday of each month, Great Explorations will close to the general public from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., modify lights and sounds, and provide a “cool down” room for families who need to take a break.

Address:
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
1925 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Horses and Therapy with Saddle Up

Are you looking for somewhere to go with your child this weekend? Pinellas Park has a wonderful place called Saddle Up Riding Club, Inc. It is located at 9301 62nd Street in Pinellas Park, FL. The phone number is 727.520.3132. This is a place you can go to learn about horse and have fun riding them. They offer lessons on the weekend. Check out there levels of classes. It’s called Barn Time for Kids. They also have birthday parties at the farm for kids. Kids with disabilities are welcome to enjoy the fun.

For more information visit their website.

Learning how Tai Chi can help children with learning disabilities

Here’s an interesting article from the Parenting Special Needs magazine about Tai Chi and children with learning disabilities. It can help reduce anxiety and enhance the mood of children. Click here for the article. 

Claiming the Federal Adoption Tax Credit for 2015

As we get closer to Tax Day, here’s an article you should read if you adopted a child with special needs. There are tax credits that you should know about. Click here to read the full article.

The Right School for Your Child with Learning Disabilities

Here’s a great article about choosing the right school for your child with learning disabilities. Should you put them in a private or private school? Should you homeschool? Click here to read the full article.

I also thought I would share this information about half price tuition for private schools in the Tampa Bay area. Click here to find out more.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Looking for something to do today?

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s something special you can do with your children today.

Special children’s event across all participating Barnes & Noble locations in Tampa Bay. This special event includes a story time and activity.

Saturday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m.  Valentine’s Day Storytime and activities featuring the book I Love You Just Like This!

Tampa Bay Locations:
Barnes & Noble Shops at Wiregrass
28152 Paseo Dr Suite 100
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813) 907-7739

Barnes & Noble Carrollwood
11802 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 962-6446

Barnes & Noble Dale Mabry
213 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 871-2228

Barnes & Noble Brandon Square
122 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 661-9883

Barnes & Noble Clearwater
23654 US 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33765
727-669-1688

Barnes & Noble St Petersburg-Tyrone
2501 Tyrone Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5200