Press Contact:
Julie Walsh
Director of Public Relations
Tel: (856) 348-4006 Fax: (856) 216-0643
Erin Allsman
Brownstein Group
Tel: (215) 735-3470, ext. 121
eallsman@brownsteingroup.com
4.8.10 | Free Developmental Disability Workshop: Functional Communications Systems
Bancroft will be holding its next workshop in its free Developmental Disabilities (DD) Workshop Series on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 6:30PM-8:30PM.
This workshop is designed for families and professionals and anyone else who is interested in learning about the development of systems that can enhance language and communication for people with developmental disabilities.
Systems that can improve verbal language and allow for effective communication skills for those who have trouble verbally communicating, will be discussed. In addition, the presenter will explore and demonstrate methods such as icon based systems, symbolic picture systems and icon exchange systems as well as techniques to design, implement, shape and positively reinforce the use of communication systems.
The workshop will be held in the Farrington Building, located on Bancroft’s Campus in Haddonfield, New Jersey. For further information or to register, please contact Pat Reid at (856) 524-7453 or email preid@bnh.org.
These workshops are available to the public at no charge. Support generously provided by the TD Charitable Foundation.
About Bancroft
Founded in 1883, Bancroft annually serves more than 1300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental challenges and acquired brain injuries. Bancroft strives to ensure that every person is given opportunities for lifelong learning and fulfillment. The organization does this by altering perceptions and supporting people with neurological challenges in achieving their life goals as valued and respected members of our world. Based in Haddonfield, N.J., Bancroft has sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem and Middlesex counties, New Jersey, in New Castle County, Delaware; and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Programs and supports include early childhood, education, vocational and supported employment, structured day, rehabilitation, community living, behavioral treatment, as well as in-home and outpatient services.