March 2010

Workshop
Think College Institute
March 31, 2010
Grand International Inn, Minot ND

At the Think College Institute, participants will learn about inclusive post-secondary experience (PSE) options for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilties. For more information, download the
flyer or contact Cheryl Rystedt at 1-800-233-1737.

April 2010

Forum
MFP Consumer Stakeholder Forum
April 6, 2010
1:00 - 3:00 PM
NDAD office, 2660 Columbia Rd S, Grand Forks ND

The ND MFP Grant State is sponsoring a community stakeholder forum to provide an opportunity for persons using home and community based services and their families to discuss their experiences and to offer suggestions for improving services.  For more information, contact Jake Reuter at 701-328-4090.

Special Event
7th Annual Assistive Technology Expo
April 15, 2010
Ramada Plaza Suites, Fargo ND

For more information visit the
website or call Daphne Meyers at 1-877-760-2939.

Workshop
Assessment & Intervention for At Risk Parents with Learning Difficulties
April 15, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
April 16, 2010 8:00 AM - 12 NOON
North Dakota Heritage Center, Bismarck ND

This workshop provides evidence-based information on assessing the parenting capacity of people with learning difficulties in a way that leads to appropriate intervention designed to meet their unique needs and reduce child neglect and recidivism in child proctective services.

This training is FREE, but you must pre-register.  Registations will be taken on a first-come basis.  For more inforamtion, call 1-800-245-5840 or send an email to
Cathy Haarstad.

Special Event
Car Wash Fundraiser
April 16, 2010
12 Noon - 7:00 PM
Valley Car Wash
Corner of N Washington St & University Ave
Grand Forks ND

A portion of every car wash will be donated to The Arc, Upper Valley!  We appreciate your support!
Volunteers are also needed to sell car washes and dry vehicles during the event. For more information, call Pam at 772-3148.

This calendar of events is provided as a courtesy to our members.  If you have an event that you would like listed, please contact us.

June 2010

Special Event
Interagency Picnic
June 17, 2010
Lincoln Park in Grand Forks ND
Back up date in case of inclement weather is
June 22, 2010

More information coming soon!  Event is sponsored by Anne Carlsen Center, NDAD, Prairie Harvest Human Services, REM-ND, Support Systems, Inc., Development Homes, The L.I.S.T.E.N. Center and The Arc, Upper Valley. For more information, call Pam at 772-3148.

October 2010

Conference
Interagency Secondary Transition Conference
October 12, 13 & 14, 2010
Seven Seas Inn, Mandan ND

Will post more information as it becomes available.

The Arc, Upper Valley
2500 DeMers Avenue   PO Box 12420
Grand Forks ND 58208
(701) 772-6191 Phone
(701) 772-2195 Fax