Upcoming Events
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March 2010 is
Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month!
"Click Here" to read Governor Jindal's Proclamation!
"Click Here" information about
Developmental Disabilities Awareness!
Visit www.r-word.org to learn how you can
Spread the Word to End the Word.
Only One R-Word -- Respect! - PSA
Trainings & Workshops:
What's Ahead - Coming up Soon!
Registration is now CLOSED!!
FHF SWLA presents:
2010 Annual Education Conference and
Family Empowerment Resource Fair
Wrightslaw Special Education
Law & Advocacy
Isle of Capri Casino Hotel
100 Westlake Avenue, Westlake
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Featuring:
Pete Wright is a nationally recognized attorney who represents children with disabilities. Pete and Pam Wright are the best-selling authors of "Wrightslaw - Special Education Law" and "Wrightslaw - From Emotions to Advocacy". His powerful presentation will inspire us to advocate for our students while we learn to maneuver through the maze of special education legal rights and responsibilities.
Provider Resource Fair
Registration CLOSED!!
Conference Brochure "Click Here!" or
Call (337) 436-2570 or 1-800-894-6558
Save this Date and Plan to Attend!
Call us for information
about going to the State Capital
in Baton Rouge
for the
Disability Rights Rally!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We will Rally outside from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Afterwards we will visit our legislators.
A Waiting List is NOT a Service!
Mark your calendar and plan to attend.
Please call with or send sizes for the ‘official’ t-shirt
and transportation.
We will have door prizes and snacks if you are riding the bus!
Contact Families Helping Families of Southwest Louisiana at
(337) 436-2570 or 1-800-894-6558 or the
Developmental Disabilities Council (225) 342-6804 or
1-800-450-8108 for more details.
THANK YOU!
Ronny Lovett &
R & R Construction, Inc.
In picture from left to right: Mona Timpa - Board Chair, Susan Benoit – Executive Director, Ronny Lovett – R&R Construction, Floyd Manuel – FHF Board Member. Picture taken at the 17th Annual Community Christmas Party held at the Habibi Temple on December 3, 2009. The majority of this donation was used to support our 17th Annual Community Christmas Party. More than 1100 individuals with disabilities, their family members and friends joined us on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM at the Habibi Temple.
4th Annual "Fore for Families"
Golf Tournament
Tournament Program - Take a look and use this to help us say thanks to our sponsors!!
Another GREAT Tournament was held on October 19, 2009!! Thanks to all the golfers, volunteers and sponsors!!!
Title Sponsor
R&R Construction
Masters Sponsor
Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club
Eagle Sponsors
Entergy
Shane K. Hinch PLC
Westlake Chemical
Birdie Sponsors
Cameron State Bank
Climate Control
Leading Health Care
People First is an organization for People with Disabilities,
run by People with Disabilities.
The Lake Area People First Chapter meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM
in the Community Room
at 502 Louie Street in Lake Charles!
For More Information Contact Wallace or Nicole at
(337) 436-2570 or 1-800-894-6558.
Come Join us and meet other individuals with disabilities, make new friends,
and learn about your rights.
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Families Helping Families of SWLA is looking for volunteer facilitators in SWLA area for the Next Chapter Book Club!
Fun • Lifelong Learning • Friends
If you live in the 
and you can donate one hour and 30 minutes a week,
and you like being with people with disabilities,
and you can volunteer for at least for one book,
and you are interested or may be interested in becoming a volunteer facilitator: contact Wallace
or Mylinda at Families Helping Families SWLA
(337) 436-2570 or 1-800-894-6558
