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Hey, my name is Tami i have a 14 year old son who is deaf and autistic we have just moved to newport tenn. and i am trying to find out about some organizations here to get some help for him to be able to recieve his cap services and other services that will benefit him. His name is Devin he is not verbal nor does he sign so his communication is very limited. I am scared and feel helpless because dont know what tenncare offers or even where to begin to start tryin to get services set up his prior case management was through the autism society of nc if anyone could help me get started i would greatly appreciate it thank you very much

REMINDER...........PARTY TODAY!!

Hand In Hand Family Support’s
Special Needs Children Annual Fall Party
Saturday Oct. 23
2pm-4pm
Cherokee Health Systems (Talbott Office)

We will have a
Inflatables, Clowns, Face painting, a Illusionist,
Pumpkin Painting, Games, Cookie Decorating, Candy Apples,
Pizza, Cupcakes, and much, much more.

Free for Special Needs Children and their families. We do ask that each family bring a finger food to share..... like chip&dip, pigs in a blanket, etc. (kid friendly foods) NO NUTS!!!

For more information please call 423-586-2878. Or my Cell 423-231-0773

Hand In Hand Family Support is a local Non-Profit Organization Support Group for Special Needs Children and their families.

Hand In Hand Family Support will be having our 5th Annual Pump It Up Fun Party this Saturday at 1:45PM to 4:00PM. We would like to invite all members old and new to attend.

We will be meeting for lunch at 12:30 at the Wendy's on US-11E S, For those of you who would like to join us or those of you that would like to follow us to the party. We will be leaving Wendy's at 1:20. So if plan to follow, PLEASE make sure you are there by 1:20.

I have added direction to Pump It Up and a phone # below.
If you have any have any question Please feel free to give me a call. (423) 586-2878 or (cell) (423) 231-0773

Oh .. one more thing, Our Groups email account contacts are all messed up and we have lost several contacts so if you could please help get the word out.


Hope to see everyone there,

Paige

P.S

I cant wait to whip Melissa Wellman's butt AGAIN in the boxing ring.
HAHA



Pump It Up
6612 Deane Hill Drive,
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 558-3535‎



1.Follow US-11E S29.8 mi
2.Take the ramp onto I-40 W/US-25W N
Continue to follow I-40 W7.0 mi
3.Take exit 386B for U.S 129/Alcoa Hwy/TN-115 toward Smoky Mountains/McGhee Tyson Airport0.4 mi
4.Keep left at the fork to continue toward TN-115 S/US-129 S/Alcoa Hwy and merge onto TN-115 S/US-129 S/Alcoa Hwy0.7 mi
5.Turn right onto the US-11/US-70/Kingston Pike ramp0.1 mi
6.Turn right at US-11 S/US-70 W/Kingston Pike SW3.8 mi
7.Slight left at Henry Chiles St157 ft
8.Continue onto Deane Hill Dr
Destination will be on the left




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Pump It Up
6612 Deane Hill Drive,
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 558-3535‎

Hand In Hand Family Support
Promote and encourage the
development of inclusive
communities and schools.
We, as a group, are
committed to support and train
families of children with
disabilities, in hope that all children
can reach their full potential

Seeking brighter futures for our children..........

Sorry about that. The meeting is this Thursday, April 9th at 6:30 p.m. Jefferson City Christian Church. Thanks

Our Monthly Meeting time is here! We will meet at Jefferson City Christian Church at 6:30 p.m. Child care will be available---just let us know if you need child care and how many will be coming. There will be pizza so don't eat before you come. We look forward to seeing you there!

So I saw Tom Bishop at Wal-Mart tonight and he told me he's speaking at the February 12th meeting. Can someone give me more details (i.e., time and place). Is this for the whole family (i.e. kids too)? Many thanks.

Do the meetings always start at 6:30pm?

Meeting this Thursday Dec.11th at O'charley's at 6:45 pm. I hope everyone can make it!

Hello Everyone!! It's time for our monthly meeting.

We will meet at Jefferson City Christian Church, Thursday,
November 13th at 6:30 p.m.

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Tom Bishop from Cherokee Health Systems. He will address the topic of having a family member with special needs and specifically the affects we could see in marriages and among siblings.

This would be a great opportunity for both spouses to attend. Child care is now available. Please let us know if you will be attending and need child care.

Thank you--- See you Thursday!

oops the phone # is 423-289-4217

Hand In Hand has its own Phone # now it is 423-289- 4271

October meeting date is the 9th at 6:30pm At Jefferson City Christian Church

Just wanted to let you guys know that our Oct. meeting will be back on Thursday's at 6:30 pm. We will not be having a speaker for this meeting. Some parents have ask us just to have a meeting just to talk and get to know each other.

Also in Oct. we are having a Family Fall Party on Sat. 18th at Jefferson City Christian Church from 2-5. We have rented bounce house for the kids and will be having games and goodies for everyone. Please RSVP asap so I will know how much food we need. thanks

If you have question. Just give me a call.
Paige

Join us as we welcome
Jan Cate
Tuesday September 9th, 6:30pm
Jefferson City Christian Church, Jefferson City

Mrs. Cate will share with us information on mental health, Bi-Polar disorder, overlapping dual diagnosis, Signs and symptoms of bi-polar disorder in children, 5 most common mental health diagnosis in pediatrics and adolescents, Understanding your Childs cognitive distortions, and Empowering language for interacting with your child.

Hi guys,
Just to let you know, ASA-ETC has their annual fall conference sceduled for September. Check out their web-site for more information about the scheduled speaker.
http://asaetc.org/2008Calendar.html
Thanks,
Sherri Greer

This is Terry Bailey. I just found out about this group today, and boy, was it ever timely. My family is about at wits' end. We are desperate for some help for our 12-year-old son who has an ASD. And not just for him, but for our whole family! My new best friend (ha!), Rhonda Spencer, told me about the Open Doors Fair this Saturday. Is there anyone out there that I know who's planning to go to this event?

There are a couple of events coming up in August. You will find the information listed below on each event. If you have any questions about these events please feel free to call or email any of us. Thanks

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Applebee's

August 9th

Pancake Breakfast

5.00 a ticket (Contact Paige if you need more tickets)

Volunteer time 6:30am to 10:15 am

Thank you for all who have said they would volunteer

Please tell your friends & family to come and eat

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3rd Annual Open Doors Fair

West Park Baptist

Middlebrook Pike

11am to 4 pm

http://www.opendoorstn.com/index.php?page=fir ... _year

We will have a booth again this year

Check out their website. Hope to see you there.

Pump It up Trip!! (Knoxville,TN)

(kids day out)

July 19th

1:45pm - 4pm

Don't forget your SOCKS!!!!.......NO SOCKS.....NO PLAY!!!!!!

Hand In Hand Family Support will be having a Pancake Breakfast Saturday Aug. 9th.

The tickets are printed and ready to sell. We will need everyones help selling these.
They will be sold for $5.00 each you can turn your money in the day of the breakfast.

We will also need 8 servers,3 delivery drivers,2 DISH WASHERS....(HUSBANDS)......LOL and 2 hostess.

So If you want to volunteer. Please let us know

Hand In Hand's Zoo Trip will be Saturday May 31st. We will be all meeting at the front gate of the zoo at 9:30am for the group picture. Also we will be meeting at 11:30 am for lunch in the Kids Cove area. Hope you all can make it!!!

Benefit
To be held at
Jeff-City Flea Market
1505 Universal Rd
Jefferson City, TN
(Behind Fairgrounds)
Sat. June 21st. A Fund raiser for
Hand in Hand, Family Support
(Non-Profit Organization)
We need
Food Vendors and Entertainment
people to set up booths and spaces with yard sale items
crafter's and baked goods.
Limited inside space call to reserve
call for more information
Gail 865 789-5447 or Angie 865 456-6418

A PICNIC!

Hand in Hand, Family Support


Date: Saturday, June 28

Time: 4:30-6:30
Place: First United Methodist

Church in Jefferson City


Bring a dish to share - no peanut butter or nuts please!


Let us know if you plan on coming – (Paige 423-317-0103 or Rhonda 423-581-5007)

Meeting May 8th for more info Contact Paige, Rhonda or Sherri

Meeting this Thursday April 3rd ......The first 20 people to sign in will receive a free copy of the new book Team Up For your Child!! Hope to see you all there. If you have any question Please Call me!!
Paige

Can someone post the group's calendar of events on here regularly? We usually don't know about them until a day or two before they happen. For instance, I just saw any email about a meeting on Thursday. What are the details? Thanks...Jake Greear