FEAT WALK 2014 ~ Saturday September 20 Maidu Community Park

Calling all H A P P Y F E E T
funny feet FANCY FEET little
feet ginormous feet SPORTY
FEET casual feet COLD FEET
JOLLY FEET grumpy feet
hairy scary stumpy feet
STINKY FEET giggly feet
PERSISTENT FEET for F E A T
FEAT WALK 2014 ~ Saturday September 20
Maidu Community Park ~ Roseville CA
8:30am—11am Rally & Walk
11am—Noon FEAT FUNTIVITIES
Walk to Celebrate Your Child
Build Your Team Every dollar
Register Online Today
Walk to Make a Difference
for the Next Child
www.feat.org
Walk to Raise Funds for FEAT
you raise will help FEAT give hope to
families. FEAT WALK’s peer to peer
online fundraising makes it easy to invite
your friends and family to donate and
participate. Register at www.feat.org
Your confirmation email prompts you to:
Planning is underway for the first annual
fundraising FEAT WALK at Maidu
Community Park on Saturday, September 20. The morning event will begin
with an inspiring Rally featuring FEAT
Kids, followed by a crisp autumn walk on
secluded paved walkways through Maidu
Park’s beautiful natural habitat.
Walking at an easy pace, your family and
friends can complete the 2km (1.25 mile)
course in about 25-35 minutes. Cross the
finish line and celebrate with your child’s
team at FEAT’s FUNTIVITY ZONE. Enjoy
Music, Food, Face Painting, Silly Photo
Booth, Paint a Pumpkin, Bounce House,
Raffle and More!
Why Walk?
FEAT WALK fun walk
music BOUNCE HOUSE
new friends balloons
face painting silly
photos paint a
pumpkin RAFFLE
WALK to celebrate your child and to share
their inspiring story.
WALK to make a difference for the next
child who receives an Autism diagnosis.
WALK because FEAT must raise funds to
continue helping hundreds of new and
overwhelmed parents who call daily.
CREATE your personal fundraising
webpage to generate support and team
excitement for your child and family.
REACH your friends and family with
Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIN
and Google+. Send personal Emails.
WATCH your donations grow!
Volunteer Playdate Come learn
more about FEAT WALK fundraising
and ways you can help to create a fun
family event: SATURDAY JUNE 21
10am-1pm at Maidu Park’s Project Play
Playground. See details on page 4.
FEAT—Dedicated to Effective Treatment for all Children and Adults with Autism
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FEAT FO CUS J UNE/JULY 2014
Project
Lifesaver
AUTISM TRACKING DEVICES
Project Lifesaver International is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization that bridges the
technological gap for "at risk" populations and public safety agencies. They provide police,
fire/rescue and other first responders with a comprehensive program including equipment and
training to quickly locate and rescue "at risk" individuals with cognitive disorders who are at
constant risk to the life threatening behavior of wandering including those with Alzheimer's
disease, Autism, and Down syndrome.
Sacramento area police and sheriff departments participating in Project Lifesaver include:
Citrus Heights Police Department; Elk Grove Police Department; Roseville Police
Department and Amador County Sheriff’s Office.
Elk Grove Police Department Project Lifesaver Coordinator Jose de Jesus Herrera, Jr.
reports that Project Lifesaver provides qualified individuals with a transmitter that can be
worn either on the wrist or ankle. Should an individual go wandering or missing, EGPD uses
the locating devices to assist in finding the individual—often within 30 minutes. The service
is free to Elk Grove residents. For more information, Email jherrera@elkgrovepd.org
Article “Feds Clarify Tracking Devices”
www.projectlifesaver.org
FREE E-Waste Collection
FEAT Fundraiser
Saturday, September 20
During FEAT WALK
Maidu Community Park
1550 Maidu Dr ~ Roseville
Sponsored by
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/02/06/feds-clarify-tracking-devices/19085/
FEAT has partnered with CEAR to recycle collected E-WASTE ~ A large bin will be parked
next to the FEAT WALK Registration Area. COLLECT AND BRING: Monitors, televisions, desktop and notebook PCs, VCRs, stereo equipment, CD’s, speakers, keyboards, mice,
PDAs, digital cameras, zip drives, telephones, cell phones, printers, copiers, laser and multifunction scanners and fax machines, small household appliances such as toasters, mixers &
blenders, vacuum cleaners with the dust bag removed. We cannot accept: Large Household Appliances, Furniture, Hazardous Household Waste including batteries, car batteries,
paint, pesticides, used oil, cleaning supplies, fluorescent light bulbs, water heaters, tires etc.
Questions? Email Deborah.Panboon@feat.org
CEAR is a California State approved Collector & Recycler of Electronic Waste. For your
security, all hard drives are completely shredded at CEAR’s securely monitored facility.
FEAT Benefit
Golf Tournament
Friday, September 5, 2014
Rancho Solano Golf Course
3250 Rancho Solano Parkway ~ Fairfield CA
9am Check In ~ Putting Contest
David Lewis & son, Ben
11am Shotgun Start 4 Person Scramble
Buffet Dinner & Raffle in Rancho Solano Clubhouse
Organized by FEAT Parent Terry Schulte, Health, Safety & Environmental
Manager for NuStar Energy LP, the third annual FEAT Benefit Golf
Tournament brings together FEAT Families and foursomes representing
nearly 30 Corporations to raise awareness and critically needed funds for
Families for Early Autism Treatment. Check www.feat.org for Event Flyer
Make Checks payable to FEAT (501(c)(3)—TIN 68-0287252)
PLATINUM $2500 Team Entry, Reserved Dinner Table & Gift
GOLD $1500 Team Entry, Reserved Dinner Table
TEAM $1000 Team Entry, Dinner
Drive Sponsor $400 ~ PAR 3 Sponsor $300 ~ Hole Sponsor $250
For more information, Email margala.woods@feat.org
Save the Dates—Call the Babysitter
Family Resource Meetings
7pm-9pm ~ Shriners Hospital Auditorium
2425 Stockton Blvd Sacramento 95817
JUNE 18 Assistive Technology & Autism (See Page 3)
JULY 16 I E P Basics Part Two ~ Connie Mariscal
AUG 20 Special Education Attorney ~ Christian Knox
Check Online for Details www.feat.org
Get Connected ~ Find us on Facebook
FEAT—Families for Early Autism Treatment
www.facebook.com/groups/FEAT SAC
FEAT Parent Coffee Groups:
karen.lancaster@feat.org
Sacramento Asperger Syndrome Information & Support (Sac
AS IS) Six groups meet on the second Tuesday of each month,
7-9pm at the MIND Institute. All groups require permission to
attend. For more information, visit sacramentoasis.com
To contact FEAT’s Volunteer Parent Coaching Service, send
an email including your phone number to c o n ne c t @ f ea t. or g
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F AMILIES FOR E ARLY A UTISM T REATMENT
“Assistive
Technology—
Allow them to be
the best of who
they are!”
Nettie T. Fischer
Assistive Technology & Autism
nettie T. fischer, aTp
FEAT Family Resource Meeting
WEDNESDAY JUNE 18, 2014 7pm-9pm
Shriners Hospital Auditorium
2425 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento 95817
FEAT’s JUNE 18 Family
Resource Meeting offers new
This presentation will explore:
 Who should provide the Assistive
and seasoned FEAT parents the opportunity to learn about how children with
Autism may participate more fully in all
aspects of life using Assistive Technology.
Presenter Nettie T. Fishers says, “Whether
your child is in preschool, middle school,
high school or has transitioned out of the
K-12 system, Assistive Technology options
can support education and quality of
life. The efficiency of Assistive Technology is influenced by the information provided prior to the start of the assessment
process.”
Technology assessment?
 Once the assessment is completed, what next?
 Should assistive technology
services include follow-up after
the initial assessment process?
 Does more always mean better
when determining the times and
duration of AT services?
 If something works for one person
with Autism, does it mean it works
for every person with ASD?
 Is AAC (Augmentative and
Alternative Communication)
Assistive Technology?
 Apps are all the rage, “Schazaam
How do I know what to buy?”
 OPEN Question/Answer Segment
to address your concerns.
Light Refreshments will be served.
A certified NPA (Non-Public Agency) with the
California Department of Education, Nettie Fisher
is the CEO of NettieT, ATP Consultants. Nettie
has worked in the area of Assistive Technology
for 16 years and as a RESNA certified ATP for
15 years. Nettie is a positive addition to transdisciplinary teams, an animated presenter,
trainer and direct service provider for students of
varying ages and disabilities in the educational
arena. Nettie is also the ‘mom’ of a young man
with Down syndrome.
www.nettietatpconsultants.com
FEAT’s Annual Family Pool Party
SATURDAY JULY 19, 2014 5:30pm-8:30pm
Antelope Aquatics Complex
8012 Palmerson Drive, Antelope, 95843
R es erv ed ex cl us iv ely f or F E AT fa mi li es and t hei r r ela tiv e s a nd
f ri end s, An te lop e Aq ua ti c s C omp le x i s f ull y ga t ed w it h pl en ty
o f li feg ua rd s o n du ty a n d fea tu re s t hre e se pa ra te p ool s w it h
i nt era ct ive wa t er p la y st ru ctu re s, two wa te r sli de s, a nd a ten
la ne com pe ti tiv e po ol id ea l f or te en s a nd y oung a dul ts . C o ld
d rin k s pro vid ed . O ka y to b ring a pi cn ic .
SAVE THE DATE & PRE-REGISTER: EMAIL 1) Family Name
2) Number of ASD Children 3) Total Number in Party 4) City to:
margala.woods@feat.org You will receive a confirmation email.
Suggested Donation: $5 per person donation payable at the Gate on
Saturday, July 19. (Cash or Checks made to FEAT please.)
I MPO R T AN T : B r i ng l aw n / p o o l c ha i r s, t ow el s a n d s u n s c r e e n.
P r o p e r s w im at ti r e re q ui r e d. O n l y C o a s t G ua r d A p p r o v e d
s w i m mi n g j a c k et s a ll ow e d . N o ot h e r f l oa ti n g d e v ic e s p e r mit te d .
D i s p o s a b l e s w i m d i a per s r e q u i re d f o r c hi l d re n w h o a r e n ot
b a t h r o o m t r ai n e d. N o gl a s s c o nt a i ne r s o r al c oh o l .
FEAT is not responsible for damaged or lost personal items.
www.feat.org
Families for Early Autism Treatment—FEAT
PO BOX 255722
Sacramento, CA 95865-5722
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FEAT F ILM E VENT
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F AMILY R ESOURCE M EETING
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M AIDU P ARK P LAY D ATE
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F AMILY R ESOURCE M EETING
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FEAT A NNUAL P OOL P ARTY
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FEAT G OLF T OURNAMENT
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FEAT
WALK
www.feat.org
A UTISM
AFFECTS
ONE IN 50
CHILDREN
Join Us! FEAT Playdate & Volunteer Information
SATURDAY JUNE 21 ~ 10am to 1pm
Maidu Community Park ~ Project Play Playground
1550 Maidu Drive ~ Roseville CA 95661
Maidu Park’s Project Play is a barrier-free, sensory rich playground where children of all
abilities can play side by side. Come learn about how you can help make FEAT WALK
2014 a great success at FEAT’s Information Table. Photographer Rachel Kennedy
(RachelChristine.com) will be on hand to take fun candid photos (with your permission of
course). Cold bottled water will be provided. Best of all, while you are brainstorming with us
about FEAT WALK, your kids will love exploring this innovative playground, including All
Aboard Train Station and Fort Maidu Maze. DIRECTIONS: Enter Maidu Park main entrance,
turn left and continue driving until you see Project Play on your left. Parking is adjacent.
Use your imagination, try new skills, make new friends, have fun!
Flyer Link ~ www.feat.org Questions? Email margala.woods@feat.org
Make your tax
deductible donation
online at feat.org or
mail a check to
FEAT PO Box 255722
Sacramento CA 95865
Thank You!