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This e-mail newsletter is being sent to friends of AADD. If you wish to unsubscribe, click here. Click here to view previous newsletters ~ To send this newsletter to a friend, click on "File," then,> "Send." Please give the pictures time to open. Thanks !
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Issue 31 September 2006 |
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Our mission is to build communities of support, acceptance, and opportunity for children, adults, and families living with developmental disabilities.
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(To go directly to an article, click on title below.) IN THIS ISSUE
1. Join Us to See "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" at The Rialto Sep. 23rd 2. "Light in the Piazza" at Fox October 10-15 - benefits AADD 3. FAS Awareness Day 5K Run-Walk Great 1st-Time Event 4. The Sobering Shadow Behind the Smiles 5. Legacy Breakfast Set for September 28th 6. Friends Stand with Friends - A VIEW AT STREET LEVEL 7. Blanco, Wilson New AADD Board Members 8. Recreation - Upcoming Events and Activities (includes new listings this month) 9. Other Upcoming Events and Opportunities FASD Parent Support Group Meeting October 28
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AADD 50th Anniversary Film Series, Stories of Triumph! continues Sat., September 23rd "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" starring Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio
FREE ADMISSION
This is the final event of our 50th Anniversary Film Series - Join us! at The Rialto on Sat., Sept. 23rd - 4:00 P.M.
Years before "Pirates," Johnny Depp starred with Leonardo DiCaprio in this acclaimed film For the fourth and final film in the AADD Stories of Triumph! film series celebrating AADD's 50th anniversary, Georgia State University's College of Education is co-sponsoring a showing of "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" starring Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio. The free showing of the film begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 23rd, at the Rialto Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Atlanta.
There is no charge for the film. Groups are welcome. For further information, please contact Carey Sipp at carey@aadd.org, or 404-881-9777, ext. 228.
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In this film, Leonardo DiCaprio plays Arnie Grape, the young man with mental retardation who adores his older brother Gilbert, as portrayed by Johnny Depp. While both actors received excellent reviews for their work, DiCaprio was nominated for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actor for his work in the film. "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" was released in 1993, and is rated PG-13.
Dr. Paul Alberto of the GSU Dept. of Educational Psychology and Special Education chairs this event, which targets college students in an effort to raise awareness of the gifts people with developmental disabilities bring to the community. |
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"We hope that everyone who's attended the films -- and especially everyone who hasn't made it to one of the movies yet -- will join us on September 23rd. This is the chance to see AADD's own video presentation on the big screen, and to see a remarkable film about the life of a young man with mental retardation and his relationships with his family, the community, and the people he meets along the way," said Mary Yoder, AADD Executive Director. |
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The Rialto is located at 80 Forsyth Street NW at the corner of Forsyth and Luckie Streets in Atlanta. For directions and map, see the Rialto's web site at Rialto. Parking is available in several nearby locations.
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2. "Light in the Piazza" at Fox - October 10-15 - benefits AADD |
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You can still get tickets to "The Light in the Piazza" at The Fox, and help AADD at the same time!
This is a great opportunity to see this romantic musical at The Fox, and some good seats are still available, according to Stephanie Parker, manager of LIVENATION Broadway Over Atlanta. Ms. Parker was a recipient of an AADD Vital Service Award in 2006.
According to Parker, when ticket buyers purchase tickets for the romantic Italian musical "Light in the Piazza," they will have the option of making an automatic donation to AADD.
"We are delighted that this promotion has already generated almost $4,000 for AADD," she said. "We believe in the work AADD does, and love this organization, so it's our pleasure to give this opportunity for some exposure and some donations to AADD." |
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Great musicals typically get me in the gut. The Light in the Piazza—the finest new musical to reach Broadway in a very very long time—did something different: it hit me squarely in the heart. -Martin Denton, nytheatre.com review |
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Brigitte Campara of Atlanta, who works with the elephants at Zoo Atlanta, is shown receiving her run T shirt with Dave Blanchard, Director of Public Policy for AADD. Brigitte took a run around Grant Park before work Saturday morning as a participant in the Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities' First Annual Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day Run-Walk. Brigitte was one of more than 100 people to show their support for the organization's efforts to raise awareness that Fetal Alcohol |
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Since 1999, AADD has celebrated the symbolic day of September 9, which has been declared by the state of Georgia as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Awareness Day. As the ninth day of the ninth month of the year, September 9 is symbolic of the nine months during which a fetus develops. On this day, all Georgians are encouraged to reflect on people living with disabilities such as FAS that are the result of prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs.
This year to celebrate FAS Day, AADD hosted the 1st Annual FAS Awareness Day 5K Run-Walk. The run-walk took place in Atlanta’s historic Grant Park on a breezy, beautiful Saturday morning and began with the presentation of the FAS Day Governor's Proclamation to Mary Kate Weber and Elizabeth Parra Dang of the Centers for Disease Control’s FAS Prevention team
Traditionally, 9:09 a.m. is recognized as a time of reflection, but this year it became a symbolic moment of action as Mary Yoder, Executive Director of AADD, sounded off the air horn and more than 100 runners and walkers began the 3.1 mile trek around and through Grant Park.
After completing the course, participants rehydrated and enjoyed fruits and pastries. Volunteer nurses from South Fulton County Hospital were on hand to check the glucose level for any participant desiring their service. DJ “Doc” from 107.9 FM entertained the crowd and presented the grand prize award to Donnie Winokur for raising more than $1,000 for the AADD FASD Education & Awareness Program through sponsorships from friends and family.
Overall, the event was a tremendous success, raising nearly $5,000 for the program and serving as a reminder for more than 150 participants and volunteers of the dangers of prenatal alcohol and drug exposure.
Congratulations to our top runners!
Overall male: Chris Rockett Overall female: Danette Hurt 16-25 male: Mark Papier 16-25 female: Sarah Bercofsky 26-39 male: Nernin Hairlahovic 26-39 female: Kelly Amanda Lee 40 & over male: Phillip Finley 40 & over female: Laure LaMontagne
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Ryan Jobman and his daughter Avery, age 4, of Stockbridge, enjoyed a spin around Grant Park at the AADD FAS Awareness Day 5K Run-Walk |
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Lisa Cheyette and Justin Belliveau of Roswell prepare to take "Rock" the Labradoodle on the run. |
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This article was written by Donnie Winokur, a parent of a child with FAS. The Winokur family, a great supporters of the FAS event., is also a strong supporter of FAS awareness education.
Imagine if your child was born intoxicated. Yes, drunk. During infancy, he --I'll say he, but obviously, boys and girls are equally vulnerable-- he may be delayed in growth in a variety of ways. Delays that may impact him physically, emotionally and socially. Some are more noticeable than others. As the toddler matures into pre-school age and older, he begins to act inappropriately in many settings. By the very nature of this disorder, the child is not able to consistently control his impulses, use cause-and effect thinking, or consider consequences. Exaggerated responses may prevent the family from taking the child to restaurants, plays and worship services.
"Melt-downs" may occur over the tiniest incidents; the cup is the wrong color, the cookie breaks, the shoe feels weird, the napkin scares him. Temper tantrums extend way beyond the terrible twos. Hyperactivity is not just a “phase” nor just like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD. Even with time, a child with FAS rarely will be able to connect the outcome of his actions, whereas a child with ADHD may be able to do so. Inability to focus and pay attention presents life-long learning problems that do not often improve with age.
We appreciate that anger management is based on insights and cause-and-effect understanding. But this is not necessarily the way to help a person with FAS. If you have frontal lobe damage, you are just not going to "get it!” Here’s how it goes. Impulsivity is when the space between the thought and the action is missing, where the frontal lobes monitor the intentions of the rest of the brain. With FAS, there is a gap in the thought process, and the person goes directly from thought to action. When that space for deliberation isn’t there, we call that impulsivity. To everyone else, it looks like willful disobedience. Try slowing down your own anger response when a carton of orange juice has just been knocked onto the floor for the third time at breakfast! If you ask a child with FAS, “Why did you do that?” he will say, “I don’t know.” He really doesn’t. But he will sense your disapproval, even if he doesn't correctly interpret your facial expression.
Here's the analogy: when someone's blood alcohol level is high , the left side of the brain effectively shuts down; signals from the right brain cannot get to the left brain because of a wiring traffic jam or a diminished or non-existent highway for the signals to travel back and forth. In people with FAS, this breakdown is a permanent situation: communication is slow, faulty or nonexistent. Rules are stored in the left brain, and any behavior modification that focuses on rules and consequences will only reinforce that left-brain storehouse. Unfortunately, however, impulses come from the right brain. Ordinarily, we are able to have an impulse, instantly check to see if it’s alright to follow it, and act accordingly. We can make a split-second decision whether the pleasure is worth the risk. But a person who can’t communicate between the two sides of the brain can know the rules, desperately want to follow the rules, want to please and avoid negative consequences, and yet still break the rules because when the impulse comes there is no way to access the information that would stop it!
By the time a child remembers he didn’t mean to do something, he’s already done it, and people are already angry. Kids and adults with FAS have short-term memory problems which exaggerate this. It is heartbreaking when your child is crying, “I’m sorry; I didn’t mean to do it!” This is how the child’s self-esteem begins to plummet. And these mistakes will happen over and over and over again, even when strict consequences are applied consistently. The child’s ability to make a wise choice depends on how well his brain is functioning at any given moment. So family life is lived,
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literally, one minute at a time. While some minutes can’t go by fast enough, others you wish would last a lifetime. Kids and adults with FAS are unaware of how much space their body takes up and often create barriers instead of friendships, simply because they are always too close to someone. And yet they long for attachment, attention and love.
Then there is the pain of frustrated siblings whose plans are constantly disrupted. Parents can’t put the child with FAS “on hold,” because without supervision, children with FAS can generate serious safety hazards in a very short period of time. Consequently, the demands of the child with FAS usually come first. Siblings will eventually either erupt in rage at the parent or turn their rage inward on themselves in the form of depression. As a parent, there is an unspeakable anguish of always being caught in the crossfire – understanding that both rage and depression can be dangerous to the mental and emotional health of siblings and children with FAS.
A parent of a child with FAS experiences over and over the shock of learning that normal parenting skills and discipline techniques are ineffective for children with FAS. The grief that comes with having to lower your expectations for your child never goes away. Knowing that the future holds more humiliation and hurt for your child, than for the “typical” child, at times is overwhelming.
Children born with FAS don’t ever "get over it.” They can’t get “fixed”. Medications may address some symptoms, perseveration, hyperactivity, or aggression. But less than 10% of people with FAS achieve a significant response from medications. Tragically, over 90% of people with FAS develop secondary disabilities, such as mental illness. Without early intervention services, these individuals have a high risk of getting in trouble with the law, trouble with school, substance abuse and unwanted pregnancies. Studies show that a majority of adults with FAS are treated for clinical depression, and 23% have attempted suicide.
You may or may not know who has FAS, as many children and adults look “normal” and don’t exhibit any physical differences. Yet, the challenge of living with an invisible disability is frustrating at best and devastating at worst. There is an unspoken expectation of behavior that matches one’s physical size or chronological age. Yet the more stress that is perceived in the environment by the child or adult, the more likely negative behaviors will take over.
Kids with FAS never get "sober." Yet they will love you, desperately want to please, try to fit in and ultimately make you proud. They may be generous to a fault, not able to say “no” to others who exploit them and be more vulnerable than is safe. And this is why they need us as an “external brain.” People with FAS may need to rely on others to help them think through choices.
With research and education, we believe we can rewire the brain to some degree. We believe that we can modify cognition through intensive tutoring. But we have to be proactive in teaching kids with FAS “how to think.” We, their family and friends, need to be the advocates and educators. Patience is one of the best gifts you can give. Acceptance is even better. ~ Donnie Winokur
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The Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities will hold its annual Legacy breakfast at the Atlanta History Center on September 28; this special event will celebrate AADD's 50 years of support, education, and advocacy.
“We’ve worked to help communities recognize and utilize the gifts people with developmental disabilities bring to their communities. We will celebrate that rich history, and look ahead to the many challenges of the next 50 years,” said Mary Yoder, AADD executive director. The organization, she noted, is “celebrating 50 years of making education, healthcare, employment, recreation, representation, and choice possible for people with developmental disabilities.”
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“We are touched and pleased that gifts by anonymous donors are making it possible for us to have our annual breakfast at a very fine and appropriate venue, The Overlook Room at the Atlanta History Center,” Yoder added.
The event will take place on Thursday, September 28, at 7:30 a.m. Attendees must have a reservation to attend, however, and the reservation must be made by September 22, according to event hosts and AADD advisory board members Sarah and Jim Kennedy.
People wishing to attend the breakfast, which includes special entertainment and a brief, inspiring video, must RSVP by September 15 to bradley@aadd.org or by calling 404-881-9777 ext. 203. Attendees should note that the breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp. Media are invited.
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AADD's support enables many people to live in the community. I am proud of our important role, and the fact that we do it well. But we can't be there every moment, so an important aspect of our role is helping people get connected in their community.
It is a sad fact that there are people who will take advantage of persons with developmental disabilities, and we know that, often, it is people's "community," --friends, relatives, and co-workers-- who can be the most effective in supporting people. You may be interested in some stories that came to my attention, just this week:
v Darlene's brother started coming by her apartment, eating her food and taking her money. It felt good to be needed. But as she talked about this with her neighbors, Darlene soon realized that her brother was taking advantage of her and putting her at risk with her lease. The neighbors helped her to confront her brother before it was too late.
v Burt really loves cars. In fact, twice before, he had cars that were repossessed. He was still paying off |
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the last repossession when a used car lot convinced him to buy another car, and let the payments lapse on the one that was repossessed. He fell for the bait. It was his coworkers who came to his defense and tried to get the people who sold him the car to do the right thing and take back the deal, but they refused. So, his friends reported the car lot to a TV station, and now the TV station is also advocating for the car lot to do right by Burt.
v Her birthday was approaching and Chris wanted to get his mother a microwave oven. He started asking people where to get one and was soon offered one at a reduced price “because it did not have a box.” Chris proudly paid $35.00 and took his “gift” to a friend’s house to store until the big day. His friend started to ask questions and then assisted Chris in calling the police with the serial and model number of the microwave. As his friend suspected, it was stolen. Chris was not charged with possession of stolen property. |
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Mary Yoder, CAE, Executive Director of AADD speaks of the value of people's "community," their friends, relatives, and co-workers, who can have a very positive impact on the lives of people living with developmental disabilities.
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Lisa Blanco, Atlanta (left), and Linda Wilson (right), Newnan, were welcomed as new members of the AADD Board of Directors at its September meeting, by Winston Jones (center) AADD President. "We are especially pleased that these two outstanding individuals have agreed to serve on our Board," said Jones. Ms. Blanco is an attorney with King & Spalding, LLP; Ms. Wilson is a strong advocate and chair of the organization's Public Policy Committee. |
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Help Us Update This List The Junior League of Atlanta and AADD are partnering together to update this list. If you know of an activity or have an activity you would like to include in this list please contact Dan Evatt at dan@aadd.org or call the AADD office at 404-881-9777 ext. 216.
Bowling Starts Soon Unified Activity The 2006-07 bowling season is just around the corner, and AADD’s Special Olympics bowling team will start practice October 21st at Suburban Lanes in Decatur, and November 4th at the Brunswick Zone in Roswell. The Decatur league bowls on Saturday mornings at 10 AM, and the Roswell league has two starting times: 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Contact Dan Evatt 404-881-9777 ext 216 email dan@aadd.org
Additional Bowling Programs Tuesday Afternoons in Stone Mountain Contact: Alice Bradford – 404-679-5920 Wednesday Evenings I-285 & North. Peachtree Rd. Contact: Sammy Rosenberg – 770-395-2602 Saturday Mornings at Norcross Contact: Mary Means - 770-840-8200 Friday Evenings in Lawrenceville Contact: Bill Black 770-985-0518 Monday Mornings in Conyers Contact: Tom McPike 770-918-6306
Fitness/Recreation Walking Group The AADD walking group has started at Stone Mountain Park. This will be in conjunction with our Special Olympics cycling group that already trains on Monday evenings at the park. Monday Evening Stone Mountain Park 6 PM until walkers finish We need walkers and volunteers for this program. Walk at your own pace and walk only as far as you can. Stone Mountain Park is a great place to walk. It has a great paved path around the mountain and you couldn’t ask for a more scenic place to walk. Contact Dan Evatt 404-881-9777 ext 216 or email dan@aadd.org, if you’re interested in participating as a walker, volunteer, or both. . AADD's Special Olympics Bocce (unified activity - including persons with disabilities and without disabilities) Wednesday Evening Started Wednesday, July 5th 6:30 to 7:30 PM No charge except for special events (scholarships available for those events) Mason Mill Park (Toco Hills Area) Ages 8 and above. This is a Unified Bocce group. Everyone is welcome to play. We need more players for this group. The team is planning to compete in Special Olympics Fall games the weekend of Oct 7th in Albany, GA this year. The more the merrier! Contact Dan Evatt 404-881-9777 ext 216 email dan@aadd.org
Special Olympics Softball Three Evenings, started in June Tuesdays at Murphy Candler Park (Ashford-Dunwoody Area) Wednesdays at Gresham Park Athletic Complex (South DeKalb Area) Thursdays at Mason Mill Park (Toco Hills Area) Times at all locations 6:30 to 8:00 PM Ages 8 and above These teams are planning to compete in Special Olympics Fall games the weekend of October 6th 7th & 8th in Albany, GA this year. Also, these teams will compete in the Metro Atlanta Special Olympics softball league this summer. Contact Aseelah House at arhouse@co.dekalb.ga.us 770-671-1728
Cycling (Unified Activity - including persons with disabilities and without disabilities) Our group is looking for riders. You don't have to be a hardcore cyclist. All participants ride at their own pace. Come check us out. You don’t have to commit. If you are interested or just curious, give Dan a call. Monday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Ages 14 and above No charge except for special events (scholarships available for those events). Toco Hills Area Contact Dan Evatt 404-881-9777 ext 216 email dan@aadd.org
North Metro Miracle League (Buddy Baseball & Bowling) Interested in Buddy Baseball and Bowling? Check out the North Metro Miracle League’s web site at www.nmml.net.
Special Olympics in Alpharetta (Special K’s) Interested in Special Olympics activities in the north metro area? The Special K’s have a lot of sports to offer; aquatics, track & field, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, basketball, long distance running & walking, bocce, golf, tennis, and cheerleading are the sports Debbie Currere has in the Alpharetta area. Contact Debbie Currere at 770-649-0070
Other DeKalb County Recreation Activities and Events Check out great events and activities in DeKalb County. Some activities include: Adventure Series Ropes Course, camping, and indoor rock climbing, Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts designed for children with special needs, soccer, volleyball, Miracle Baseball and Blaze Sports Goal Ball. Aseelah House and her staff do a great job; give them a chance and try out some of their activities. Contact Aseelah House at arhouse@co.dekalb.ga.us or call 770-671-1728
Social Club DeKalb County Parks and Recreation Department has started two new social clubs. One is at Midway Park for 13- through 16-year olds, and the other is at Browns Mill Park for 16+ year olds. Contact Aseelah House at 770-671-1728 or email at arhouse@co.dekalb.ga.us.
South Metro Residents Check out Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department Therapeutic Programs. Special Olympics Teams, Happy Club, and social activities are just a few of the activities Debbie and her group have for South Metro Atlanta residents. Contact Debbie Parrish at 770-716-4325
SASSY (A Fun Family Group) This group in South DeKalb County meets several times a month for social activities. They meet as a family, parents and children, for picnics, parties, bowling, and even trips to Disney World. Contact: BJ Kelly 770-987-9171 Voice Mail 770-969-9571
Happy Group (Social Clubs) Meets twice monthly at several Metro Atlanta YMCAs, usually on Saturday afternoons, depending upon the activity. Takes field trips such as Braves games, dinner and a movie, dances, plays, “wish to fish,” Hawks basketball games (we don't sit courtside), paint your own pottery, etc. The newest location will be in the South Metro Area through the Fayette Co. Parks & Recreation and Fayette YMCA Dept. Contact Debbie Parrish 770-461-9714 ext. 5644 Contact Happy Club Voice Mail 404-687-2521
Cobb County Residents Contact the Cobb Co. Parks & Recreation Cultural Affairs, Therapeutic Recreation Services Unit for lots of activities. They have social clubs, special trips, dances, camps, and various sport teams. 555 Nickajack Rd, Mableton, GA 30126 770-819-3215 Fax 770-819-3218
Rockdale County Residents Rockdale is rockin’. Check with Tom McPike, Rockdale County's Parks and Recreation Department recreation therapist. He has started and expanded many programs. A few of the activities include: after school programs, bocce, Halloween Party, Beep Baseball, Miracle Baseball League, bowling, sled hockey, social clubs, wheel chair basketball, basketball, cooking, swimming, soccer, Christmas Parade and Party, and Mother- Daughter Spa Day. Call Tom McPike at 770-981-6306 and see what’s new. |
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FASD Parent Support Group Meeting October 28, 2006 AADD Offices, 1440 Dutch Valley Place - Suite 200 2 pm - 4 pm For more information please contact: Elizabeth Bedson at (770) 487-0043 or bedson@bellsouth.net, or Alberta M, Mirambeau, MPH, at alberta@aadd.org
Lekotek ATLANTA Computer Club All kids 8 and above, come join us for fun, computer games and pizza! We have teens and young adults who participate, as well. Dates: The second Sunday of every month 4-6pm Cost: $10 per child (scholarships available) Where: Our Lekotek in Atlanta on 1955 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 102, 30329 RSVP: ASAP 404-633-3430 visit Lekotek web site at www.lekotekga.org
Lekotek LekoPals - For more information contact Audrey or Helene at Lekotek 404-633-3430
Lekotek COBB Computer Club** All kids 8 and above, come join us for fun, computer games and pizza! We have teens and young adults who participate, as well. Dates: 3rd Sunday of every other month 4-6pm Cost: $10 per child (scholarships available) Where: Lekotek in Kennesaw on 1925 Vaughn Rd. NW, Suite 150, 30144 RSVP: ASAP to Lisa at 770-420-9889 visit Lekotek web site at www.lekotekga.org **Volunteers needed for COBB Club Return to Top Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities - (AADD) 1440 Dutch Valley Place - Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30324-5371 Phone: 404-881-9777 Fax: 404-881-0094 Email, AADD newsletter ONLY: AADDnewsletter@aadd.org Email, AADD Information: info@aadd.org AADD web site: AADD WEB SITE Click here to UNSUBSCRIBE
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