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CENTER FOR LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP
OKLAHOMA’S FEDERALLY DESIGNATED
UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (UCEDD)
A P R I L 2 0 0 9
April is National Autism Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month
April is recognized across the United States as National Autism Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for
self-advocates and advocates of people with autism to educate the public about autism. The Autism Soci-ety
of America (ASA) lists ways to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month on its web site, http://
www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_awareness.
Walk Now for Autism
Autism Speaks will hold the 2009 Walk Now for Autism Oklahoma on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the AT&T
Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, Oklahoma City, OK. A kickoff event is scheduled for Tues-day,
April 21, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Will Rogers Theater, 4332 N. Western Ave., Okla-homa
City, OK. Information about fundraising tools, the latest updates in autism research and more will be
provided. To register for the Kickoff, email oklahoma@autismspeaks.org. For more information about ei-ther
event, visit http://www.walknowforautism.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=288662.
Spread the Word to End the Word Update
Oklahomans with intellectual disabilities and their families were pleased at the success of Spread the Word
to End the “r” Word Day, as proclaimed by Governor Brad Henry, on March 31, 2009. As a result of their
efforts, Representative Kris Steele, R-Shawnee, invited Alie Walsh, a high school senior from Shawnee
and a sibling of a young woman with Down syndrome, to address the Oklahoma House of Representatives
about how the r-word (retard) is dehumanizing and hurtful when used to describe people with intellectual
disabilities. Ms. Walsh encouraged the House members to be good role models. On a national level, U.S.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy said, “I commend the Governor (Henry) for raising this troubling issue. Dis-abled
does not mean unable.” More information about The “r” Word Campaign can be found at http://
www.therword.org.
Discover Camp
Sending a child to summer camp for the first time can be overwhelming for parents, especially when the
child has disabilities. The Discover Camp web site provides information for parents to consider when se-lecting
a camp for their child. It provides a description of camp types and questions to ask about the facili-ties,
staff and camper care. Discover Camp is a collaborative project of the National Center on Accessibil-ity,
Bradford Woods and the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability. Funding was provided by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To learn more, visit http://www.ncpad.org/get/
discover/index-2.html.
2009 Summer Camps
The following is a list of summer camps for individuals with disabilities in and near Oklahoma.
Camp Barnabas (Purdy, MO) – A Christian camp for children and teens who have medical, physical or
developmental disabilities. For more information about camp schedules, call (417) 476-2565, or check the
web site at http://www.campbarnabas.org.
Make Promises Happen (Guthrie, OK) – A variety of camps offered year-round for children and adults who
have disabilities and medical conditions. For more information, including a 2009 camp calendar, visit http://
www.centralchristiancamp.org/promises.html, or call 1-800-299-2811 or (405) 282-2811.
Camp Perfect Wings (McAlester, OK) – Scheduled from July 25-28, this camp is for children, ages 8-17
and adults 18 and older with special needs. For more information, call (405) 942-3800 or (405) 921-4245
or visit http://www.bgco.org/5319?sct=campperfectwings.
Camp Tumbleweed (OKC, OK) – A day camp for youth with disabilities, ages 13-21, in Oklahoma City and
the surrounding metro area. The camp is located at the Dale Rogers Training Center main campus,
2501N. Utah Ave., Oklahoma City. Camp sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri-day,
June 1 to July 31 (closed June 29 and July 3). For more information or an application, call Gayle
McGuire at (405) 946-4489, ext. 506.
Object Description
| Okla State Agency |
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center |
| Okla Agency Code |
'770' |
| Title | Focus facts on community living, 04/2009 |
| Authors | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Center for Learning and Leadership. |
| Publication Date | 2009-04 |
| Publication type |
Newsletter |
| Purpose | April is National Autism Awareness Month: National Autism Awareness Month; Walk Now for Autism; Spread the Word to End the Word Update; Discover Camp; 2009 Summer Camps; Inclusive Education Workshop Scheduled; Lights, Camera, Action...Aging Today |
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| ODL electronic copy | Retrieved through Internet Archive |
| Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
| Language | English |
| Date created | 2012-09-12 |
| Date modified | 2012-09-12 |
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| Title | 2009-04 1 |
| Full text | CENTER FOR LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA’S FEDERALLY DESIGNATED UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (UCEDD) A P R I L 2 0 0 9 April is National Autism Awareness Month National Autism Awareness Month April is recognized across the United States as National Autism Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for self-advocates and advocates of people with autism to educate the public about autism. The Autism Soci-ety of America (ASA) lists ways to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month on its web site, http:// www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_awareness. Walk Now for Autism Autism Speaks will hold the 2009 Walk Now for Autism Oklahoma on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, Oklahoma City, OK. A kickoff event is scheduled for Tues-day, April 21, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Will Rogers Theater, 4332 N. Western Ave., Okla-homa City, OK. Information about fundraising tools, the latest updates in autism research and more will be provided. To register for the Kickoff, email oklahoma@autismspeaks.org. For more information about ei-ther event, visit http://www.walknowforautism.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=288662. Spread the Word to End the Word Update Oklahomans with intellectual disabilities and their families were pleased at the success of Spread the Word to End the “r” Word Day, as proclaimed by Governor Brad Henry, on March 31, 2009. As a result of their efforts, Representative Kris Steele, R-Shawnee, invited Alie Walsh, a high school senior from Shawnee and a sibling of a young woman with Down syndrome, to address the Oklahoma House of Representatives about how the r-word (retard) is dehumanizing and hurtful when used to describe people with intellectual disabilities. Ms. Walsh encouraged the House members to be good role models. On a national level, U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy said, “I commend the Governor (Henry) for raising this troubling issue. Dis-abled does not mean unable.” More information about The “r” Word Campaign can be found at http:// www.therword.org. Discover Camp Sending a child to summer camp for the first time can be overwhelming for parents, especially when the child has disabilities. The Discover Camp web site provides information for parents to consider when se-lecting a camp for their child. It provides a description of camp types and questions to ask about the facili-ties, staff and camper care. Discover Camp is a collaborative project of the National Center on Accessibil-ity, Bradford Woods and the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability. Funding was provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To learn more, visit http://www.ncpad.org/get/ discover/index-2.html. 2009 Summer Camps The following is a list of summer camps for individuals with disabilities in and near Oklahoma. Camp Barnabas (Purdy, MO) – A Christian camp for children and teens who have medical, physical or developmental disabilities. For more information about camp schedules, call (417) 476-2565, or check the web site at http://www.campbarnabas.org. Make Promises Happen (Guthrie, OK) – A variety of camps offered year-round for children and adults who have disabilities and medical conditions. For more information, including a 2009 camp calendar, visit http:// www.centralchristiancamp.org/promises.html, or call 1-800-299-2811 or (405) 282-2811. Camp Perfect Wings (McAlester, OK) – Scheduled from July 25-28, this camp is for children, ages 8-17 and adults 18 and older with special needs. For more information, call (405) 942-3800 or (405) 921-4245 or visit http://www.bgco.org/5319?sct=campperfectwings. Camp Tumbleweed (OKC, OK) – A day camp for youth with disabilities, ages 13-21, in Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro area. The camp is located at the Dale Rogers Training Center main campus, 2501N. Utah Ave., Oklahoma City. Camp sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri-day, June 1 to July 31 (closed June 29 and July 3). For more information or an application, call Gayle McGuire at (405) 946-4489, ext. 506. |
| Date created | 2012-09-12 |
| Date modified | 2012-09-12 |
