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The Watson Institute Friendship Academy Open House Please join us at an Open House event to showcase the new Watson Institute Friendship Academy. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 255 S. Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 3-6 p.m. Featuring ongoing tours, refreshments and FREE VALET PARKING. Click here to RSVP. Autism Training DVDs Available for Purchase Through grants from PNC Bank Foundation and FISA Foundation, Watson consultants have produced a series of DVDs on various topics related to autism. Using classrooms and programs as laboratory sites to film the training sessions, the DVDs are a key component in our plans to share our expertise with organizations and individuals anywhere in the world who face the same challenges of educating increasing numbers of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Topics include:
The DVDs are available for $21.95 each or $187 for the set, a savings of 15%. Click here to download an order form including detailed descriptions of each title or call Shari Bruce at 412-749-2851 for more information. Watson Featured on Comcast Newsmakers The Watson Institute's CEO, Ray White, appeared on Comcast Newsmakers during the month of May, 2010. Comcast provides a free forum for non-profit organizations and community leaders as well as local, state and federal officials to present events and issues important to the Pittsburgh region. Comcast newsmakers can be seen at :25 and :55 past the hour on CNN Headline News on Comcast Cable. Ray's interview appears below (please be patient - it takes 20 seconds or so to load): Click here to view Ray's video >> Comcast Spotlight from Shari Bruce on Vimeo. Watson Education Consultant Selected as Finalist for ABOARD's Grandin Award Bonnie Jamieson, an Education Consultant for The Watson Institute, has been selected as a finalist for the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) Grandin Award. This award is presented to an individual who has most clearly contributed to maximizing the potential and possibilities of children, adolescents and adults with Autism in Pennsylvania. The three finalists were honored at the ABOARD Gala on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Congratulations Bonnie!
Children's Author Donates Books and Mural to LEAP Pittsburgh native Dana Lynn Mauro, author of Go Green and Giggle with Sunflower Suzi, a children's book featuring the antics of the Gigglin' Garden Gang, donated a number of her books to Watson's LEAP Preschool library. This book features over a dozen characters that giggle in their garden and has a special surprise ending. CareBreak Program Receives National Recognition Mary Jo Alimena Caruso, coordinator of Watson's CareBreak program, received the national Innovative Respite Design Award for excellence in the innovative delivery of respite services at the 12th Annual National Respite Conference Awards Dinner. CareBreak Volunteer and Family Receive Award The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA has been leading the local movement to connect young people with caring adults. At their recent event in October, The Magic of Mentoring, they honored CareBreak volunteer Christina Royster and her CareBreak family members James Convard and Malcolm Mobley with the Mentor/Mentee Relationship Award. The Watson Institute Named a Regional ASERT Autism Center The PA Department of Public Welfare recently named The Watson Institute one of the Western Region organizations comprising the Autism Service, Education, Research and Training (ASERT) Center. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will coordinate the western region of Pennsylvania from Erie in the North to Fayette and Greene counties in the South. Focus On Children The Watson Institute hosted a weekly talk show on WPXI's Cable TV station PCNC during the first quarter of 2009. Focus On Children featured Watson professionals sharing information on various topics regarding children's developmental, educational and mental health issues. The program was hosted by KDKA Radio 1020 Lifestyle Editor Shelley Duffy. Watson is grateful for the support of our show sponsor, First National Bank. For complimentary copies of any show contact Shari Bruce at 412-749-2851 or sharib@thewatsoninstitute.org. Topics:
The Watson Difference Newsletter Click Here for a copy of Watson's most recent newsletter - Spring 2010. Does Your Business Qualify to Receive Additional Tax Credits for Donations to the Watson Institute? The Watson Institute is an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) under the Department of Community and Economic Development's EITC Tax Credit program. We are also now and approved Scholarship Organization (SO) under the program as well. Qualifying businesses can earn tax credits of up to 75 or 90 percent of an EITC donation, depending on business' length of commitment to Watson. Watch Watson's new informational video! It was "lights, camera, action!" in the spring, when Watson staff and students took part in the filming of Watson's new informational video. The video will be used to help share Watson's story with parents, school district staff, professionals in the education and mental health fields, and those interested in supporting Watson through charitable donations and volunteerism.
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