Below is a selective listing of upcoming events and conferences. For a complete listing, go to the NCHPAD calendar at http://www.ncpad.org/events/index.php.
Axis Dance Company Fall Classes, Oakland, CA, September 13 - November 3, 2005
See a schedule of classes at http://www.ncpad.org/694/3223/2005-09-01#12.
Abilities Expo, Chicago Metro, September 16-18, 2005
Abilities Expo offers independent and assisted living products and services for persons with disabilities, caregivers, and healthcare/education professionals, and allows visitors to test and compare products and services offered by state-of-the-art exhibitors.
For more information, go to http://www.ncpad.org/694/3223/2005-09-01#13.
Go!Fest, Chattanooga, TN, October 1, 2005
Go!Fest is a day-long celebration in Chattanooga, TN featuring accessible services for persons with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities in the surrounding states. It features wheelchair demonstrations by Parlaympian Randy Snow, therapeutic riding, adaptive dance duo Totally Connected, Artists Alley featuring Bernadette Resha, a climbing wall, adaptive water sports demonstrations, and a FREE concert by the Impressions.
For more information, go to http://www.ncpad.org/694/3223/2005-09-01#14 or contact Susan Crisp at 423--697-1345.
Sibling Connections 2005, Riverwoods, IL, October 22, 2005
The conference will feature future planning, relationships and sexuality, government benefits, and advocacy and will be located at Center for Enriched Living, 280 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60615. Conference registration is $50. Make checks to RRTC on Aging with DD, and mail payment to RRTCADD, ATTN: John Kramer, Rm. 538, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago IL 60608. For more information, contact John Kramer at jkrame3@uic.edu, call 312-996-7988, or go to http://www.ncpad.org/694/3223/2005-09-01#15.