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on Jul 27, 2010
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July 26, 2010…Some Granite State families who have a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder will soon receive additional help thanks to a bill signed by Governor John Lynch late last Friday. HB 569, also known as Connor’s Law, requires that private insurance carriers operating under NH regulations must cover treatments that are commonly prescribed by physicians, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy.
Posted by: karencp
on Jul 15, 2010
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The Polus Center for Social and Economic Development has recently become a new provider agency in the Monadnock region. With more than 20 years experience in providing services and supports to people with disabilities in Massachusetts, the Polus Center exclusively uses a model they refer to as “shared living”.
Posted by: karencp
on Jul 02, 2010
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Monadnock Developmental Services joins the Peterborough Players for a benefit preview showing of Moliere’s classic comedy Tartuffe on Tuesday, August 3. A pre-show starts at 6:45 p.m. and will include refreshments and food from First Course. The show starts at 8:00 p.m.
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on Jun 09, 2010
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For the second year in a row, the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce and Monadnock Developmental Services are co-sponsoring a Night at the Swamp Bats on Tuesday, June 29th. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the first pitch thrown out at 7:00 p.m. Special Olympians and Penguin Plungers will be honored just before the game. Free tickets are available at MDS offices in Keene and Peterborough, and also at LifeArt.
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on Jun 02, 2010
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The Friends of First Course and Luca Paris, chef and co-owner of Luca’s Mediterranean Café in Keene, launched the First Course Guest Chef Series in late May. Chef Luca and a group of First Course students put together a four-course culinary journey menu with food and wine selections from Italy, Morocco, Greece, Spain and France. Invited guests were treated to a candlelight dinner at the First Course facility on Dunbar Street in downtown Keene. This premier event raised nearly $1,300 for the new First Course scholarship fund.
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on May 26, 2010
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Bill Lynch and Dennis DiTullio, founders of the MDS 600 Club and long-time MDS volunteers and donors, were among seven finalists for the Make A Difference Donor Award, given each year by the New Hampshire Council on Fundraising (CONFR). According to Executive Director Pamela McDonald, “The award honors individuals whose contributions of time, talent and treasure have made a transformative difference to their organization.”
Posted by: karencp
on May 25, 2010
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Monadnock Developmental Services and the Family Council welcome CarolAnn Edscorn who will present “Illuminating Autism: Accommodations and Modifications in a Life Framed by Autism” on Wednesday, June 9
th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This presentation will be at MDS, 121 Railroad Street in Keene. The cost to attend is $10.
CarolAnn Edscorn of Jaffrey didn’t speak until she was four, didn’t read until she was in the 4th grade and had a childhood with few friends. In 1994, she was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome after her husband read an article about Temple Grandin, an animal scientist who has autism.
Posted by: karencp
on May 06, 2010
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May 2010…Monadnock Developmental Services announces several additions and changes to its team of professionals in Keene and Peterborough. Alison Scalia has been promoted to the position of ASC Supervisor. Earlier this year, Richard Reho and Vivian Williams joined the Peterborough office as ISO Program Managers. Andrea Bazarnicki joined MDS as EDS Document Coordinator, and Gayle Treat is now in the Keene office as Receptionist and Administrative Assistant.
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on Apr 23, 2010
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Monadnock Developmental Services will host an important four-part workshop series, Creating a Life Care Plan, to help individuals and families better prepare for financial stability for those with disabilities. The workshops will be from 6:30-9:00 p.m. on four Tuesdays – May 18th, May 25th, June 1st and June 8th – at the MDS office at 45 Main Street in Peterborough.
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on Apr 23, 2010
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Monadnock Developmental Services (MDS) will host a Community Open House on Friday, May 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at its 45 Main Street office in Peterborough. The MDS Open House, part of Peterborough's First Friday celebrations, will be an opportunity to find out more about community building and join conversations on exploring ways to help people of all abilities better contribute to their communities. There will also be discussions and information on programs and services that MDS and its partners provide for families and individuals with disabilities. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided.
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on Apr 06, 2010
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On Saturday, April 3rd, the Keene Sentinel ran a profile of Mary Starkweather, a Keene woman who suffered a serious brain injury at the age of 18. The article focuses on how she has followed up on a wish she expressed in a story in the Monadnock Views Fall 2008 newsletter. At that time she said she wanted to tell her story to teens just starting to drive. Mary is doing that now, and much more.
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on Mar 29, 2010
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Eleven local artists come together to display their work at the MDS Spring Art Show on Friday, April 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Monadnock Developmental Services, 121 Railroad Street in Keene. Refreshments will be served, and those who attend will have an opportunity to meet the artists and experience their creative work.
