UNWLA branch 137 will host one of the most creative designers in Ukraine, her shows are always bright and enchanting, collections are keenly fashionable, necessarily Ukrainian and absolutely unpredictable. Oksana Karavanska is one of the top three Ukrainian designers and is a well-known for her charity work. Visitors will have an opportunity to purchase and order couture clothes by designer. Additionally, there will be opportunities to win prizes.

Proceeds will benefit one of the projects of Ukrainian National Women’s League of America - The Dzerelo Children’s Rehabilitation Center which provides a comprehensive program of education and rehabilitation services to children and youth with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other developmental disabilities. UNWLA’s Dzherelo fund supports the training of personnel who work with children with special needs.

New York City
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Downtown New York
291 Broadway, Suite 900
New York, NY 10007
October 25th, 7 – 10 pm

Montclair, NJ
18 Label Studio
22 Frink Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
October 27th, 4 – 7 pm

Eventrbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vyshyvanka-couture-oksana-karavanska-fundraiser-tickets-71750314121

$45 – Standing Room Only. Ticket includes refreshments and hors d'ouevres.
$55 – Seated. Ticket includes refreshments, hors d'ouevres, and a seat.

To stand out in a crowded marketplace, identify what makes you unique. There’s no limit to your growth when you choose advanced learning opportunities that put you in control of your career advancement. With over 1.2 million potential clients to work with, there’s no better time for learning that keeps you on track (and never holds you back.)

Course Overview

There is no other training like this in the world and a must if you’re planning or already are bringing fitness programs to those with autism. Eric Chessen’s Autism Fitness Certification is the culmination of Autism Fitness programming strategies tested, implemented, and refined over a decade.

Who is this for? Fitness Professionals, Behavior Therapists, Special Educators, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Totally Rad Parents, and other professionals working with the ASD population.

What should you expect?Two full days of conceptual and hands-on learning with Autism Fitness Founder Eric Chessen, M.S. Through a blend of online and live education you will learn how to develop outstanding, effective fitness programs for any individual with autism.

The Autism Fitness Certification® Level 1 content is CE Pre-Approved by NCTRC and relates to the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities areas of specialization”.

Crunch Fitness - 59th Street

1109 2nd Avenue

New York, NY 10022

United States

Moving-out Mayhem

Welcome back! This week I will be talking about a topic, a milestone of life you could say, with an Aspie (and maybe a little bit of a country) twist: Moving out for the first time. A frightening, opportunity-laden experience that, in my opinion, will be as close to a baptism of fire-like experience as most of us will get. It will help shape us into the responsible adult we can all be. And believe me when I say emphasis on the word, responsible, as I am already starting to find  that part out for myself. I will be writing about my experience with this milestone, some of the ups and downs, as well as what you can expect, as an Aspie/Autistic, if you yourself are thinking of or are going to move out. Kind of like a tell-all scenario, except only about the whole moving out scenario.

 

So kind of like a tell-all-concerning-only-moving-out scenario. It still counts.

 

First of all, you’re going to need to start packing for the extended trip, making sure you pack enough food, clothing, and the correct equipment (toiletries, cooking equipment, etc.) I say correct equipment, because trust me when I say that if you don't bring the right kind of stuff, like a comb, shampoo, cooking pot or, in my case, razor, you’re not going to have a fun time. It won’t be world ending, though it may start to feel like it. When I started packing, with the assistance of my parents, and it came down to getting toiletries, I understood that some stuff would need to be bought and packed for the trip. That they should not be brought from home, in case I lose them at my temporary place of stay (and also so that I did not have to keep lugging them around). I thought that my razor was one of those items, I was right. Though the replacement razor that I bought wasn't (at all) much better.

 

See, the razor that I decided to buy, after speaking with my parents, was an electric razor. An electric, cheap (for an electric razor here in Canada, $50 counts as cheap), beard trimming, razor. What's so wrong about that? Well concerning that I would really only be using it a couple of times a week, and that if I lost it, it would not be that much of a loss (though I would certainly miss the next $50 I’d have to spend on a replacement), not much. The sticking point, dear reader, is the whole beard part. I don’t have a beard to shave off, only stubble. And, as I’m sure you’re well aware and have already put two and two together, a beard trimmer is not a good way to shave off stubble. Or even to look moderately good looking at best.

 

For those of you who saw the movie Bernard and the Genie, I looked like Bob Geldof but with the hair combed back.

 

You can imagine how impressive I must have looked walking out the door, going on public transit, and walking around the university looking like I had forgotten what proper hygiene is. A very pretty picture. That's why I stressed the correct part when buying your equipment, otherwise the transition will not go as smoothly as you hoped it would. Right up there with making sure you brought enough food to last you some time, and having enough money to make sure you can buy groceries when you need to. Think of it like camping, but preparing for a prolonged stay, you bring along way more than just some toothpaste and a toothbrush, and (most likely but not always) you’re in the city. The best way to experience camping

 

Well, that does it for this week. Next week I will continue to regale you with my… interesting experiences (I’ll just chalk up the whole razor bit to a bad facial hair day). The main topic being navigating a new routine, while navigating a new transit route...twice. In two different weeks. One week after the other. If that’s not enough to cause you to hyperventilate, I don’t know what will. Until then, this continues to be, the Audacious Aspie.

In these interactive, one-on-one (or bring your spouse as well) sessions, I will answer any questions you may have on financial planning for special needs children, including but not limited to

• Registered Disability Savings Plans - RDSPs

• Wills and estate planning including Henson Trusts

• RESP planning and considerations for special needs children

• The Disability Tax Credit

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please phone me at 416-573-8422 or email [email protected]

I already work with a financial advisor. Is that OK?

Absolutely - I'm glad you've got someone to help. I'm just an additional resource who specializes in this particular field.

I also have questions about topics not related to the topics listed. Is that OK?

Certainly - any topic related to your personal financial planning, including insurance and mortgages, can be addressed. They are all part of the big picture. If you let me know beforehand what you would like to discuss, I can have the appropriate expert from my office there.

I'm not available to meet during one of the scheduled times. Can you meet at another time?

Definitely. Reach out to me via the phone number or email above and we'll find a time that works.