Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Countdown to race day!

Three days until the annual COSBA-sponsored Walk, Run, and Roll 5K.

Will you be there?

Registration is available on race day for $30.

Walk, Run, and Roll
Saturday, October 2, 2010
8:30 a.m.
McNamara Park (Westerville)

Monday, September 27, 2010

Spina Bifida University (SBU)

(From a publication of the SBA)

"Launching in October 2010, SBU will offer both pre-recorded and live seminars with medical and health care professionals from around the country--all on the topics that are important to you and all at NO COST!"

October 4: Education and Employment
  • Building independence: How to develop better attention and intuition.
  • Ten Tips for Success
  • STRIVE for Success
  • Nonverbal Learning Disability and Educational Implications
  • Educational and Vocational Guidance for Individuals with Spina Bifida

October 11: Urology
  • Management of the Neurogenic Bladder: Late Childhood to Adulthood
  • Evolution and Management of the Neurogenic Bowel in Spina Bifida

October 18: Aging with Spina Bifida
  • Aging and Adulthood
  • Managing Changes in Later Adulthood

October 25: General Health and Preventative Medicine
  • Proper seating and wheelchair fitting for persons with Spina Bifida
  • Latex Allergy: 2010 Update
  • SOS: Save Our Skin!
  • Motion Analysis for Patient Evaluation and Decision Making

Live sessions will begin in November 2010.
Visit spinabifidaassociation.org and click the SBU box on the home page for more information.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Walk, Run, and ROLL!

Walk, Run, and Roll
Saturday, October 2, 2010
8:30 a.m.
McNamara Park (Westerville)

Have you registered for the 5K?

There is still time!

Register online. Or through the mail.

But don't miss this:















Saturday, September 18, 2010

Play Day USA


Play Day USA
Friday, September 24
Millstone Playground
Westerville, Ohio

RSVP: surveymonkey.com/s/playworldsystemsplayday

Anyone you know with a loved one with any type of disability can join the fun.
There will be food and gifts as well.

Let’s spread the word and awareness so we can promote play spaces that include everyone regardless of age or ability.


Thanks so much,

Laurie
Lauriedvm@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Hockey Time!

Are you interested in sled hockey? Interested in getting your child involved?

Now is the time!

If you plan to enroll your child this year, there are some things to remember:
  • Some paperwork needs to be completed in order to participate. Contact Laurie Schulze for copies of the paperwork, and once completed, please return it all to Laurie (5795 County Road 23, Cardington, OH 43315)
  • Players also need to be registered with USA Hockey. Visit usahockey.com and follow the prompts. 
  • The first event dates are:
    • Saturday, October 2: evening skate during intermission of the Blue Jackets game
    • November 5-7: Cruiser's Cup, Brampton Ontario
  • Each practice session is $50 this year and there are three practice sessions:
    • Session 1: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • Session 2: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 17, January 7, 21, 28
    • Session 3: February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 11, 18, 25