Heartland AEA to Host Resource Fair on Oct. 21 for Students with Special Needs and Their Families

Oct. 21, 2017
9 a.m. - Noon
Science Center of Iowa, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines

This free event offers families of children with special needs an opportunity to meet local service providers. Attendees are welcome to tour the Science Center after attending the fair. Breakout sessions will be held concurrently at 9 a.m., followed by table sessions from 10 a.m. - noon.

Check out the service providers who will be at the fair in this PDF: Resource Fair Service Provider List (PDF)

Attendees will be able to choose from one of the following breakout sessions:

• Managing Your Child's Challenging Behavior
• Post-secondary Education & Employment Options
• Service Providers

To assist families in getting the most benefit, a stipend for childcare reimbursement will be offered. Families may bring a childcare provider along to assist while parents and caregivers attend a session. To learn more, contact Terry Mendell, Lead Parent Coordinator, Heartland AEA Family & Educator Partnership, at (800) 255-0405 ext. 17135 or tmendell@heartlandaea.org.