May
8
Tue
Topic: IEP: Strategies for Rett Success Speaker: Valerie Owen, PhD Click to View Video (you will be prompted to submit a registration form to view the video) Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
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Jul
10
Tue
Topic: Communication- Making it Count Speaker: Judy Lariviere, M.Ed.,OTR/L, UCSF Click to View Video (you will be prompted to submit a registration form to view the video) Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
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Aug
7
Tue
Topic: U.S.-Russia Rett syndrome Cultural Exchange Speaker: Olga Timutsa, President, Rett Syndrome Association of Russia, Mother to Katerina Olga Timutsa will be visiting the U.S. as a guest of Rettsyndrome.org for a cultural exchange focused on diagnosis, care, and life for children and adults with Rett syndrome and their families. Hear Olga share about life in Russia with Rett syndrome and how our research and efforts have a global impact. Click Here to View Video
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Aug
14
Tue
Topic: Understanding Autonomic Dysfunction in Rett Syndrome Speaker: Jeff Neul, MD, PhD, Vanderbilt University Click to View Video (you will be prompted to submit a registration form to view the video) Audience questions are all addressed by our Speaker within the recording
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Sep
11
Tue
Topic: Epilepsy: Incidence, Treatments & Research Speaker: Eric Marsch, MD, PhD, CHOP Click to View Video Read the Q&A
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Oct
9
Tue
Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Planning for a Protected Tomorrow with Special Update on ABLE Accounts Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP, Protected Tomorrows, Inc Click to View Video Read the Q&A
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Nov
13
Tue
Topic: Gross Motor Skills, benefits of Environmental Enrichment Speaker: Jenny Downs, PhD Telethon Kids Institute, AU Click to View video
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Dec
11
Tue
Topic: Siblings Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities Speaker: Emily Holl, Director, Sibling Support Project Click to View Video
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Apr
12
Fri
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Apr
20
Sat
Categories: Special Events - Golf Tournaments
Apr
27
Sat
Hosted with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Rett Syndrome Services Clinic - St. Paul, MN (Regional Association Partner)
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May
11
Sat
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May
13
Mon
May 13 all-day
10th Annual Ella Foard Foundation For Rett Syndrome Charity Golf Classic
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May
18
Sat
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Enjoy an accessible family friendly park for 2 days with a private dinner on Saturday. Tickets are $50/person; this is at least a $70 savings! Plan your Accessible Seasame Place Day!
Dinner:
Date: Saturday, May 18 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Where: Abby's Garden Grille After 5:30 pm parking is free Tickets must be pre-purchased by Wednesday, May 8th 2019 and are non-refundable. Tickets include: Private after-hours dinner with a Sesame character appearance, and 2-day park passes to be used on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th. The park is less than a mile away from the Rett Ed Day at Sheraton Bucks County. Parking at Sesame Place is $27 or $23 based on the lot. The Sheraton offers free parking and free non-ADA shuttle. For more information contact Paige Nues [email protected] or with questions to Erin Cassano (local Rett parent) [email protected] Categories: Special Events - Non-Fundraising Events
May
21
Tue
Other event contact: John Corpus - [email protected]
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Jun
4
Tue
Mark was a devoted husband, father and friend that touched many lives through his enthusiasm and love of life. Every job, school, team or organization that he was involved with became a part of him. He had a great ability to connect with people and shared his passion for life with everyone that he met. As a father of a daughter with Rett syndrome, Mark did everything he could to make her life better. It is in his honor that we gather his family and friends to celebrate a life well lead and to give to a cause that was close to Mark’s heart. 11:00 AM - 12:00PM Golf Registration & Lunch 12:30 PM Shotgun Start 5:00 PM Doors Open for Dinner * Lunch, 18 Holes of Golf, Driving Range, Tournament T-shirt, Dinner, Prizes, Raffle Table, Silent Auction
Sign up as a foursome or individual
PLAY GOLF All sponsors will need to provide company logo/artwork via email to Deb McLaughlin [email protected]. All payments and artwork due April 19, 2019. DINNER & SPONSORSHIP If you can't attend the event you can still make a general donation. DONATE Categories: Special Events - Golf Tournaments
Jun
11
Tue
Topic: Nutrition Strategies for Rett Syndrome Speaker: Suzanne Geerts, MS, RD, LD UAB Register
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Jun
22
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Ed Day hosted by TBD – Boston, MA
Jun
28
Fri
Join us for a great time supporting a great cause, we hope to see you on June 28, 2019! The Rip it for Rett, hockey themed golf tournament is a blast, a great round of golf on a great course with really awesome people.
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Jul
20
Sat
Hosted by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Katie’s Clinic for Rett and Related Disorders, a Rettsyndrome.org Clinical Research Center of Excellence
Intended for anyone wanting to connect on issues important to Rett syndrome families, especially clinical trial information and emphasis on the enriched environment. Attendees will enjoy a fun camp-style day of discussion and “living education” activities that will cover: research updates, medical and therapeutic interventions, and communication strategies.WHEN | Saturday, July 20, 2019
WHERE | Camp Arroyo, 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550
TIME | 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (please arrive at 8:30a.m.)
Fee: $10/per person. Diagnosed children are FREE.
Includes: Presentations, hands-on activities and demonstrations, interactive panel discussion, continental breakfast and lunch. We will have an onsite photographer for family portraits for RSO awareness and education materials. If you choose to participate, photos will be shared with you at no charge. REGISTER NOW!Sep
27
Fri
The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland is to support families with Rett's syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association's activities, visit the association's website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Registration & Information
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Sep
28
Sat
The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland is to support families with Rett's syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association's activities, visit the association's website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Registration & Information
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Oct
24
Thu
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am
WHEN | Thursday, October 24th, 2019 TIME | 9:00am WHERE | Monmouth University: Directions | Website Registration Information
Nov
2
Sat
Nov 2 @ 8:00 am
$10 registration fee per family including conference, breakfast and lunch. Families and caregivers: don't miss the opportunity to hear from leading doctors, researchers and service professionals in the Rett Syndrome field. Information & Registration For more information, email: delmonte.urmc.edu or [email protected]
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Jan
7
Tue
Please join us Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm eastern for a presentation in Spanish from our bilingual Rett syndrome expert neurologist Dr. Mario Petersen, Section Chief, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics and Endowed Chair, The Gerber Center for Infant Development and Nutrition, at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, and recent past Medical Director of the Rett Syndrome clinic at Oregon Health Sciences University. We will discuss ¿Qué es el síndrome de Rett? This will be valuable for your Spanish-speaking loved ones who want to better understand Rett syndrome. RettEd Webinars are a free resource designed to empower families affected by Rett syndrome and their care teams. Register Today
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Feb
11
Tue
Dr. Kyle Fink and Dr. Dominique Pichard explore the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies for gene therapy in Rett syndrome research. This live webcast will be especially helpful to caregivers trying to understand the current state of this research and where we are headed. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be time for questions. Dr. Fink is a gene therapy neuro-scientist at UC Davis in San Diego. Dr. Pichard is Rettsyndrome.org's Chief Science Officer Visit our Education page for upcoming 2020 webcast topics, and to access recording links from past webcast and associated QA documents. Register Today
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Mar
10
Tue
Dr. Meir Lotan is studying the effectiveness of home-based programs to enhance the functional abilities of girls with Rett syndrome. Dr. Lotan is an internationally renowned Rett syndrome physical therapist, author, and clinical researcher from the School of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel. We will discuss movement and orthopedic issues in Rett syndrome, how and when these typically occur, and what we can do about it. We will also discuss walking and ambulation across the lifespan, as well as effective strategies at home. Submit your questions or comments when you register. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. RettEd Webinars are a free resource designed to empower families affected by Rett syndrome and their care teams. Register Today
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Apr
23
Thu
Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm
SPECIAL DAY: THURSDAY – The neuro-anatomy and circuitry assets of our children with Rett syndrome can change over time. Dr. Diener will explain how children can benefit from a well-developed, enriched therapy program. Dr. Diener will also share about her research project on understanding how Virtual Reality technology plays a productive role in OT and functional hand use. Presenter bio: Dr. Pam Diener is a highly respected neuroscientist and clinical researcher. Registration & Information
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