Registration Information

Welcome! We are glad you will be joining us. If you have any questions as you are completing this registration please give us a call: 800-739-3273.

Special Notes/Reminders as you complete your families registration:
Please let us know of any ADA accommodations your child or other family members may need in order to participate in the sessions you choose. For example-accommodations to address low vision, hearing, mobility, food allergies or food aversions.

Activities are intended to include the whole family. Let us know if any family members require special accommodations in order to participate in the activities.

Smile!! Sometimes a family member may just 'want to be there--to see what my grandchild, son, daughter, foster child CAN DO'. That work's too! Come on in.

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* 1. Primary Contact Information

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* 2. Please indicate any special accomodations your child may need (example: Interpreter, hoyer lift, etc.) Also, please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies in the following box.

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* 3. Please let us know of any special accommodations other family members will need in order to join in the sessions. Include any diet restrictions or food allergies or diet preferences.

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* 4. First name of each additional family member/friend that plans to attend: We use this information for name tags and to give us an idea of the number of people who will be attending.

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* 5. Please indicate the ages of those planning to attend from your family: "Click" on the little arrow and then 'click' on the number.

  Babies up to age 2 Ages 2-4 Ages 5-11 Ages 12-18 Adults
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A. Elementary Activities - This session will focus on activities for students that can be done with little or no equipment, small spaces and will also include "make it, take it" activities that participants will be able to take home with them. (*Session leaders are members of the MN DAPE Leadership Organization.)

B. Movement Activities - This session will focus on movement and physical fitness using: fitness balls, aerobics, and yoga style movements that work on so many areas of Motor Skills and Physical Fitness such as:  strength, flexibility, endurance, movement concepts, and spacial awareness. (*Session leaders are members of the MN DAPE Leadership Organization.)

C. Transition-Aged Activities - This session will focus on activities for older students that are looking for lifetime leisure skills.  The session will also include modification suggestions for success. (*Session leaders are members of the MN DAPE Leadership Organization.)

D. Transitioning from High School? Don’t Forget Assistive Technology! -Transition can be an exciting time with lots of changes, but for those who use assistive technology, a strong transition plan is a very important tool during the process.  We will discuss how transitioning to different environments (higher education, independent living, employment, and more) means asking different questions to ensure you are able to successfully use assistive technology. This session will help students and family members identify resources and assistive technology needs to consider during the planning process. (Presenters: Kim Moccia, Program Coordinator, and Jennie Delisi, Assistive Technology Resource Specialist, Minnesota STAR Program)

E. Assistive Technology Rocks! -Assistive technology can be great for enabling music making by individuals with disabilities and their family members.  Come out to this fun session where we will discuss different types of technology that can be used by students of all ability levels, and then, we will play!  We will have ways you can play music using switches, on AAC devices, mobile devices and computers.  Come rock with the MN STAR Program! (Presenter:  Jennie Delisi, Assistive Technology Resource Specialist, Minnesota STAR Program)

F. Assistive Technology Unboxed! -Unboxed and ready for you to see and try, this is an open session for students and family members to explore a wide-range of assistive technology. Come see the latest devices and apps, ask questions, and have fun. (Presenters: Kim Moccia, Program Coordinator, and Jennie Delisi, Assistive Technology Resource Specialist, Minnesota STAR Program) 

G. Transition from Pediatric to Adult Medical Services -We will discuss how the delivery of healthcare services changes as children transition to adult models of care. Healthcare Self-Management requires knowledge, skills, and a "can-do" attitude. Topics include bowel and bladder management, self-advocacy, guardianship, and more. There will be plenty of time for questions. Speaker: Ronna Linroth, PhD, Manager, Gillette Lifetime Specialty Healthcare

H. Sexuality and Assistive Technology: From Friendship to Intimacy -We will discuss friendship and intimacy, what is appropriate and what is possible for people with disabilities. Issues related to intellectual capacity and physical capability will be discussed along with sexual health facts. Speaker: Ronna Linroth, PhD, Manager, Gillette Lifetime Specialty Healthcare

I. Independent Living -We will discuss the importance of activities that will enhance independence in every day life as young people look to move from their family home. Living as independently as possible is a goal of most young people with disabilities and their parents. This presentation will discuss important skill areas and ways to enhance the current level of independence. Topics will include money management, home mainte

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* 6. Please choose which session(s) you and your family members plan to attend from 1:00-2:00. This is just to give us an idea of how many are likely to attend a session. Perhaps one family member will attend one session and another family member will attend another. Remember--a family member is to accompany the child-adolescent so that both can learn and participate together.

  Elementary Activities Transitioning from High School? Don’t Forget Assistive Technology! Assistive Technoloty Unboxed! Sexuality & Assistive Technology: From Friendship to Intimacy
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Breakout I

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* 7. Please choose which session(s) you and your family members plan to attend from 2:15-3:15. This is just to give us an idea of how many are likely to attend a session. Perhaps one family member will attend one session and another family member will attend another. Remember--a family member is to accompany the child-adolescent so that both can learn and participate together.

  Movement Activities Assistive Technology Rocks! Assistive Technology Unboxed! Transition from Pediatric to Adult Medical Services
2:15PM - 3:15PM Breakout II

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* 8. Please choose which session(s) you and your family members plan to attend from 3:45-4:45. This is just to give us an idea of how many are likely to attend a session. Perhaps one family member will attend one session and another family member will attend another. Remember--a family member is to accompany the child-adolescent so that both can learn and participate together.

  Transistion-Aged Activities Assistive Technology Rocks! Assistive Technology Unboxed! Independent Living
3:45PM - 4:45PM Breakout III
Payment Information:

Please send payment of $10 per family to:
Lakes Country Service Cooperative
Attention: Cami
1001 East Mount Faith
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Call Cami at 800-739-3273 #145 to arrange for a credit card payment.

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