Thanks for Attending the Open House (CA)
Thanks to all who attended the Open House at the Berkeley Center. If you have any followup questions or would like to schedule an interview please contact Marjorie below.
Contact: Marjorie Paul
510-704-4476 x 104
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Berkshire Alumni Offers Fitness Program
Sam Smith is a CIP alumni and currently is not only running his own personal training program, but works at the Library of Congress as an Administrative Clerk and is being trained for the Operations Technician position at Life Time Athletics.
His personal training program is geared towards individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities.
In Sam’s own words: “I ‘ve been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome myself, and I believe I can motivate people with similar diagnosis to stay in shape, build confidence and stay healthy as they grow as individuals.”
Check out his personal training website here: www.sammysniche.com
Paul Morris, Norman Rockwell Museum Researcher
I started working at Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA on 6/4/08 researching colleges that have art history programs in the USA. Here are the top ten colleges that I recommend on the list; Gettysburg College, University of Pennsylvania, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, University of Texas at Austin, Clark University, The Catholic University of America, Colby College, University of Richmond, State University of New York at Albany, and Lafayette College. Tom Daily my supervisor thinks researching colleges is lots of good work. I will continue to do the rest after the first ten colleges are complete.
Berkeley Center Now Vendorized
Good news for Regional Center clients, The Berkeley Center, CA has been officially vendorized by the Regional Center of the East Bay. Learn more at our open house (Monday, July 21st, 2008)
Paul Morris, President of the Recreational Committee
When I started the recreational committee with the founder Doug Gould, I always went to every meeting on Monday nights for 3 years. I won two recreational awards at the spring convocation as a freshman and a sophomore. I am a junior right now, who continues to assist Doug with popular weekend activity suggestions such as Union College Men’s Hockey, Crossgates Mall, & Movies at Riverdale. I always got more experience from Lonnie Wexler who was my general manager during my freshman year & Matt Curtis who will continue to become my general manager this year during my junior year after he started last year during my sophomore year. Professor Eric Gibbons and I teach weekend activities Friday nights and Saturdays with students and we also teach about finances. For example, “How much will a Union College Men’s Hockey game ticket cost?” and the answer was $8.00 but it was very cheap compared to a $15.00 Springfield Falcons Hockey game ticket so far. Doug makes decisions for tickets that are pre-paid by the center such as going to do something very expensive such as Proctor’s Theatre & NYC. I am looking forward to seeing the fireworks on July 4th in Albany, NY. This is the best recreational program that we have ever had.
Chris Kennedy, a second-year student at CIP Brevard, received his Associate in Arts Degree from Brevard Community College in May. Chris had struggled academically before coming to CIP but maintained a 4.0 grade point average at BCC and was accepted into the college’s Honors Program. In August, he will attend the University of Central Florida to continue to work on his B.A.
Chris, 24 years old with a Non-Verbal Learning Difference, has served as Student Senate President for the past two years and earned the respect of both students and staff. His generosity to others, patience, sense of humor, and commitment to personal growth make him an excellent role-model for his peers.
Congratulations, Chris.
GRASP Honors Actress Sigourney Weaver with its 4th Annual DNA (Divine Neurotypical Award)
The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) is the largest peer-run educational and advocacy organization in the world serving individuals diagnoses on the autism spectrum.
GRASP is also the first and only autism organization to focus primarily on adults. The 4th Annual DNA Awards honoring Sigourney Weaver were held in their hometown of New York City.
Among the attendants was CIP Executive Director, Dr. Michael McManmon, who is also a Board Member for GRASP and has put out a letter requesting the support of GRASP and its mission.
Dr. McManmons Letter
See photos from the event
www.GRASP.org
Berkeley Center May Become Vendorized by Regional Center
The Berkeley Center is in the last steps toward vendorization from the Regional Center of the East Bay. If you are considering attending and are waiting for vendorization, we suggest that you make sure you have all your materials in to us. We will keep you posted!
We are happy to announce the winners of the first annual CIP Student Art Contest. A winner and runner-up were chosen from each center, as well as a national overall winner and runner-up. There were many great submissions in the form of photographs, paintings, audio and digital illustrations.
View the article to see the winners and their artwork. Congratulations to all!
Berkeley Open House a Success!
Thanks to all who attended the Berkeley Center Open house on April 9th, 2008. We had a great turn out with both sessions filled up to capacity. Program Director, Janet Miller and Executive Director, Michael McManmon spoke and held a Q and A. If you missed this event and would still like to tour the Berkeley Center facilities, speak with staff and meet students, contact us or keep an eye out for our next event!
Thanks again,
Dan McManmon
National Marketing Coordinator
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