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Hands-on Education
Pathfinder's Village's Outreach Mission
The first part of the center's mission, hands-on education, was driven by requests to train college students and others, provide up-to-date information on all aspects of Down syndrome, and provide professionals experience in working with people who have Down syndrome. Areas of service include: Conferences: Our conferences educate parents, professionals and students about various aspects of Down syndrome, and feature known experts, convey current information, and allow participants to "network" with others who are working towards similar goals. Internships: Through the years, the Center on Down Syndrome has assisted high school students, college and graduate-level students, and others from as far other nations gain experience and pursue careers in human services. Learn more about Village internships here. Upcoming Workshops and Events: To find out more information about these events, please contact the Center staff at (607) 965-8377, extensions 112 or 117, or email blaugen@pathfindervillage.org. Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 1:30 p.m. The Alzheimer's Association presents The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease in the Center's Clark Lecture Hall. Open to the public; free admission. AA contact: Ann Thayer, Program Manager, Leatherstocking Region, ann.thayer@alz.org or (607) 547-1650. Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 6 p.m. KWC FILM SERIES BEGINS: The Center will host a special screening of of “People Like Me,” a new documentary film about the inclusionary theatre program at Syracuse University. The Syracuse-based Young Actors Workshop teaches movement, voice and acting skills to student actors with special needs; they are coached by drama students from the University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. The documentary was created by the Newhouse School of Public Communications, and features music by Sujeet Desai, an accomplished musician with Down syndrome and former member of the Young Actors Workshop. Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 6 p.m. KWC FILM SERIES: Film to be announced. Free admission. Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 8:30 a.m. CONFERENCE - “Medical and Behavioral Issues in DS” with George T. Capone, M.D., of the Kennedy Kreiger Institute, Baltimore. $70 registration. For registration form and more information, see our conference brochure. Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 6 p.m. KWC FILM SERIES: Film to be announced. Free admission. Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:30 p.m. The Alzheimer’s Association presents “Communication Barriers and Effective Solutions” in the Center's Clark Lecture Hall. Open to the public; free admission. AA contact: Ann Thayer, Program Manager, Leatherstocking Region, ann.thayer@alz.org or (607) 547-1650. Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6 p.m. KWC FILM SERIES: Film to be announced. Free admission. Saturday, August 6, 2011 The Kennedy-Willis Center celebrates its 15th Anniversary. Events to be announced, will include a performance by internationally known musician Sujeet Desai. Please visit this website for details as they are announced! Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 1:30 p.m. The Alzheimer’s Association presents "Behavior Issues & Effective Solutions” in the Center's Clark Lecture Hall. Open to the public; free admission. AA contact: Ann Thayer, Program Manager, Leatherstocking Region, ann.thayer@alz.org or (607) 547-1650. Thursday, December 1, 2011 @ 1:30 p.m. The Alzheimer’s Assocation presents “Meaningful Activities” in the Center's Clark Lecture Hall. Open to the public; free admission. AA contact: Ann Thayer, Program Manager, Leatherstocking Region, ann.thayer@alz.org or (607) 547-1650.
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