NARHA 2011 Awards Nominations

Every year riders, instructors, volunteers and equines invest time and energy in continuously developing in the Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies industry. So many people and equines spend hours in the sun and cold weather, in dusty barns and arenas to participate in this wonderful industry. The dedication of all these individuals and equines is outstanding, and NARHA would like to take this opportunity to honor those people with our 2011 awards program.

Visit the NARHA website and download the 2011 criteria and nomination forms for our Volunteer, Equine, Instructor, Adult Equestrian, Independent Adult Equestrian, Youth Equestrian, Child Equestrian, Sis Gould, NARHA Horses for Heroes, EFL/EFP professional or James Brady awards to help us honor all those dedicated to this amazing industry.

Please read all criteria for each award carefully and be sure you submit a complete application for the award of your choice. Some guidelines for 2011 have changed, so please review the criteria carefully! Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Award nominations are due by May 16, 2011. Please have them postmarked by this date or submitted via email by May 16, 2011. Late or incomplete nominations will not be accepted.

Send all nominations to Tara McChesney, NARHA, PO Box 33150 Denver, CO 80233 or
email Tara. Please do not send your nomination to both places; submit your nomination to one place only.

Please note nominators will not receive a letter regarding the results of their submission until August, 2011.

Summer Camp Grant

So the time to apply for funding for camp has begun. ‘Bucks County Special Needs’ is a private non-profit group that provides assistance for children with disabilities under the age of 21. Funding may be provided for summer camps, and equipment not covered by Medical Access.

We have had great success with this grant in the past and hope that everyone planning to attend summer camp will apply!

http://www.bcsn1.org/2011%20Camp%20Grant.pdf

The 2011 Autism Grant is Available

Bureau of Autism Services 2011 Family and Individual Mini-Grants

The Bureau of Autism Services of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grants to support children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and families that include an individual with ASD. The full application packet including directions, frequently asked questions and answers, and the application will be made available for downloading and printing off of our website at the close of business on February 18, 2011. If you do not have internet access or printing capabilities, requests for paper applications to be mailed to you can be made after 5:00pm on February 18, 2011 by calling our toll free number at 1-866-539-7689 (select option # 2) or email DPW-AutismOffice@state.pa.us. Please include and spell your name, complete mailing address and a phone number with area code. Additionally, this year we will be posting a webcast regarding the mini grant application process, please visit http://bastraining.acrobat.com/p53796987/ after February 18, 2011 to view this informative webcast.

Special Needs Resources Fair!

Please consider attending the Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday March 27!

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4th Annual BCASC Autism Conference

The Bucks County Autism Support Coalition will be hosting its 4th Annual Autism Conference which you can register for online.

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011

Time: 8:30am-4:30pm (registration & continental breakfast opens at 7:30am)

Where: Central Bucks High School South, 1100 Folly Road, Warrington, PA 18976

Keynote Address

Positive Behavior Support: Current Issues and Future Directions
Dr. Linda Bambara, Ph.D.
Dr. Lee Kern, Ph.D.
Lehigh University

In addition, they have over 30 other presentations from which to select. Please visit their registration site to find out additional information. Exhibitor and sponsorship information is also available. CLICK HERE

Ivy Hill is CLOSED!!

Ivy Hill will be closed today due to the ice build-up and extreme flooding!

Stay safe and try to avoid driving!! We'll see everyone next week!

Bettina Eistel and Fabuleax 5