The Altamonte Springs Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization that functions out of the Special Community Services Division within the City of Altamonte Springs Department of Leisure Services. The basic powers and general purpose of the board are to Evaluate and fill the needs of the disabled in the area of social and rehabilitative activities. In addition, the board raises funds and conduct s miscellaneous special population social activities. They take an active part in the training, counseling and placement of members of our disabled community into meaningful places of employment throughout the Central Florida area. Providing an outstretched hand at all times to any member of the special population who has any type of need.

Announcements

Summer Newsletter Hot Off the Press

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NEW! Special Needs Ballroom Dancing
12 week workshop coming in
September 2009! 

USA Dance is a national nonprofit organization that promotes the quality and the quantity of ballroom dancing in the United States. (www.USADANCE.org). The Central Florida Chapter is very enthusiastic about reaching out to our special needs community to teach ballroom dancing.
 
This 12-week workshop will be taught by a USA Dance instructor. Students from USA Dance will be volunteering their time as dance partners for our participants. The goal is to introduce participants to 5 different dances and end the workshop with a Family Showcase.
 
Interested participants should contact us before August 2009 to be added to the Interest List. Official Registration will begin in mid/late August.   
 
Class Time/Locations:
Sundays from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Lake Brantley South (Gymnasium ACROSS the street from LBHS and

BEHIND Forest City Elementary)
1010 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714
 
Class Dates:
Sunday, September 13, 20 27
Sunday, October 4, 11, 18, 25
Sunday, November 1, 8, 15, 22
Sunday, December 6
 
Family Show Case:
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Invite the family and friends to watch
 
Program Cost:
$20 Registration for full workshop. Non refundable.
Limited to 20 participants
Registration will begin in mid/late August; however contact us soon to be added to the interest list.
 
What to wear:
Comfortable clothes
Smooth sole shoes

Special Needs Youth Survey

Currently, we are looking into expanding our services to individuals under the age of 13.

If you have a child under the age of 13, please take a few moments to complete and return the survey below.

Monthly Highlights

JULY:

• July 1: Summer Camp
  
• July 4: Independence Day
  
• July 6: Bowling
  
• July 8: Summer Camp
  
• July 13: Bowling
  
• July 15: Summer Camp
  
• July 20: Bowling
  
• July 22: Summer Camp
  
• July 22: Bellydancing
  
• July 27: Bowling
  
• July 29: Summer Camp

E-Reminders are sent out each month. To sign up, please email your name and email to Ranwa Nin El-khoury at rrel-khoury@altamonte.org

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