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Mark your calendars for our Fall session of Camp LIFE (Oct. 20-22, 2023.) It's an opportunity for your child, ages 5 and up, to experience a fully inclusive camp for anyone with a disability. Our staff-to-camper ratio is usually 1:1 but never higher than 1:2. Trained and accredited Camp for All staff will supervise all activities. Camp LIFE is held at the Camp For All Facilities in Burton, TX (45 min drive from College Station.) COST Standard Fee: $350 per camper Subsidized Fee: $250 per camper. Registrations will open August 1st.
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Check out the video to see some of the activities we may get to do at Family Day Camp.
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I was recently made aware of a project focusing on Autism and Grief with resources for autistic adults, families/friends/support staff, and clergy/professionals. https://www.autismandgrief.org/
NAMI Brazos Valley
The families and members of NAMI Brazos Valley are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.
Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based medical problems. Untreated, they can cause severe disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. This results in substantially diminished capacity for dealing with the ordinary demands of life. Mental illness can affect persons of any age and occur in any family. They are not caused by bad parenting and not evidence of weakness of character.
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Have you heard of Parenting on the Spectrum? It's a free community education series for families supporting children with autism. BISD and CSISD collaborate to organize these trainings. However, you do not have to have a child enrolled at BISD or CSISD to participate. They are held at Crockett Elementary in Bryan from 6:30-7:30 pm. Here's the date for 2022-2023 and the topics they will cover this year. Download the flyer for more information. Spanish translation is available upon request.
September 20, 2022- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
October 18, 2022- Picky Eaters
November 15, 2022- Communication and Language Development
January 17, 2023- Challenging Behaviors
February 21, 2023- Sensory Supports
April 18, 2023- Potty Training
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P.S.U.N. (Providing Smiles and Understanding Needs) provides free programs and events to children and their families in Bryan/College Station with long term illnesses, disabilities, and special needs. They provide several outreach options for our community such as hospital visits, family programs, challenger sports, a buddy program, and events. We believe forming lasting relationships with our buddies and their families is key, not only in their own growth, but in ours as well.
Every year, the students work hard to raise funds so that kids can go on trips at no cost to the families. In the past, they taken our kids to Santa's Wonderland, Dewberry Farms and Morgan's Wonderland! They also hold free carnivals, themed playdates and Parent's Night Out and have a buddy program.
Click the button below to visit their website and find out more about their free programs or to fill out a family application form.
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Did you miss the 2023 BCS Success for Today and Tomorrow Conference? You can still download the PowerPoints on the CDD's website. Click the links below to download the resource guide which lists many local organizations which support individuals with disabilities. |
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