Fall Conference - October 18th

There is a Fall Conference for parents of children with special needs on Saturday, October 18th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill. This FREE Fall Conference is sponsored by the Cherry Hill Ombudsman for the Disabled and will be packed with information for everyone!

Conference topics include: "While the Destination is Important, The Journey is the Ultimate Reward" which will be presented by Brad Hennefer, a 19 year old self advocate who has Down Syndrome. Robert Naseef, Ph.D., Alternative Choices, will present "Taking Care of Everyone’s Needs: When a Family Has a Child with Special Needs."

Kati Capitan, MA, CCC-SLP from Jodi Schechtman’s Communication Station will discuss "Understanding the Role of Language in Social Skill Development." Rizzalynne Miro, MS, CCC-SLP, will discuss "Helping the Pickiest of Eaters Expand Food Preferences."

In addition, representatives from NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, Special Child Health Services and U.S. Social Security Administration will be available to help families. Breakfast will be provided free of charge compliments of Ellisburg McDonalds.

Attendance to the Fall Conference is FREE, but you must register in advance by calling: 856-488-7868. You may also register online by emailing -- Ombudsman@CHTownship.com