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Life Matters at Monarch - Special Olympics
Program:
Special Olympics — 09/25/2008
Guests:
Oliver Webster, Supt. Of Recreation, Albemarle Parks & Rec.
Melissa Lawing, Supervised Living Manager, GHA, Inc.
Harry, Jimmy, & John, Special Olympians
They discuss how Oliver and Melissa became involved in SO, eligibility factors and qualifiying for the particiapants, some of the events offered, and how the games are organized. Three of the participants gave brief comments on their experience with SO.
Life Matters at Monarch - Smart Start
Program:
Partnership for Children — 12/01/2008
Guest:
Barbara Whitley, Executive Director, Stanly County Partnership for Children
They discuss what the Partnership (Smart Start) is, how it got started, and how it helps children of all backgrounds prepare to go to school. They discuss some of the different programs offered, how the Partnership is funded, how families qualify to put their children in Smart Start, and the role the Partnership plays in working with local day care centers to provide quality care for children.
Life Matters at Monarch - Disabled Children & Schools
Program:
Children in School with Disabilities — 08/21/2008
Guests:
Todd Thorpe, Executive Director of Personnel, Stanly County Schools
Jeanette Wilhelm, Parent Advocate
They discuss how the school system works with children with disabilities. Children with suspected disabilities can be tested and the schools will work with the parents to create an educational plan. They also discuss the roles that Todd and Jeanette play in the process, as an administrator and parent.
Life Matters at Monarch - Butterfly House
Program:
Butterfly House — 03/10/2009
Guest:
Amy Calloway, RN, BSN, SANE, Manager of the Butterfly House
They discuss the function of the Butterfly House, which is to provide a forensic interview setting, in dealing with victims of child abuse. They talk about how children are referred, the ages of the clients, how they are assessed, and what procedure they go through after referral. They also discuss how the Butterfly House started, how it is funded, and how Amy became involved in the center.
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