SPARC 2008

From my friend Melissa:

"Hello Friends,

Welcome back to school! I hope each and every one of your children have a wonderful school year! As school starts, we don’t want you to forget about registering for SPARC 2008!

www.standadvocates.org SPARC 2008- It’s Going to Be Great!

Saturday, September 20, 2008 8:00am – 5:00pm

Fitzgerald Middle School

Largo, Florida

Only $25.00 until 9-13-08

Hotel rate of $89.00 is only guaranteed until 9-1-08…. So book before then!!!


And….… just when I think things can’t get any better!!! We have had several new updates for SPARC 2008 this past week!


Early Steps has informed me that if you are enrolled in the Early Steps program, they will scholarship you up to $150.00 to attend SPARC. That can be used for the registration fee, mileage reimbursement, or childcare fees. You need to contact Paula Keyser at Early Steps at 727-767-6705 for details.

Lampert’s Home Therapy of Largo, Florida has generously donated a $2000.00 discount off of his “Therasuit Therapy Sessions” See Below: www.lampertshometherapy.com


For the door prize we are donating $2000 off of an Intensive Therapy session utilizing the TheraSuit Method. This session will include 3 hours of intensive therapy a day, five days a week, for 3 weeks for a total of 45 hours. This session will be performed by a licensed occupational and/or physical therapist certified in the TheraSuit Method. Regular price for an Intensive Therapy session is $4500. The lucky winner will need to pay the balance ($2500) before beginning the session. This session is for children aged 10 years old and younger.


Voice Factor, has generously donated a $1000.00 piece of equipment for those with OT and Speech delays….. see below. www.voicefactor.com


We are providing a high-end voice recognition system & digital recorder valued at $1000.00 worth of technology!!!!


Two of our youngest presenters, Sarabeth and Rachel who debuted at SPARC 2007, presented at Family Café this year, have developed their own website for siblings of those with disabilities.

I would encourage you to visit their new website at www.sibland5.ning.com ; You ladies rock!!!!

Come and see them again at SPARC 2008!!!


We are getting extremely close to not being able to provide bags and shirts for those not registered. Only the first 500 paid registrants are eligible for guaranteed bag, shirt and lunch from Capogna’s Dugout in Clw.


Log onto www.standadvocates.org and get registered today! Also click on the door prize tab and see the great items you have a chance on winning!!!!


Only 27 days until the conference and 20 days left to register on line!!!!! Last clue to post 9-1-08.


As always, Please forward this information to anyone you feel who would be interested.



Thank you!!!!!!!!!! See you next month."