Sponsored by the Home Depot of Orange City, in collaboration with UCP of East Central Florida and the City of Deltona Citizen Accessibility Advisory Sub-Committee Members

This one day event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and see what resources are available in times of need. The Ability Fair will emphasize independence, self-sufficiency, volunteerism, and community awareness. Companies and organizations will come together on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Orange City Home Depot on 2300 Veterans Memorial in Orange City (32763).

The Ability Fair will offer the community a day of information and learning. There will be presentations on a variety of topics including "how to install a hand rail", "building a wheelchair ramp", "ADA requirements", and much more. We’d like you to be a part of it too.

Information booths will be available for organizations and companies that want to share their knowledge or information. Demonstrations and presentations which are consistent with the theme of the Ability Fair are encouraged. Space is limited and free to the first 50 that respond. There is no solicitation or selling during this event. For more information, please contact Micky Beauregard at 386-274-6474.

See the attached flyer for details...(273 kb)

When:  Monday - August 4, 2008 

Where: Volusia County Health Department, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL  32117

Details: Breastfeeding Workshop in cooperation with Florida Ormond Hospital and Halifax Hospital, WIC and the Volusia County Health Department. A breastfeeding workshop to educate nurses, doctors, peer counselors, lactation consultants and other interested people that work with mothers and babies during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Offering CERPS and CEU. Box lunch will be provided. Fee required.

Registration Form / Agenda (PDF - 88 kb)

Fun for the whole family, Raffles and Give-a-ways, 2008 National Night Out 25th Anniversary, Police-Community Partnerships, City of Ormond Beach, Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 - 5:30pm to 9pm - Nova Community Center, 440 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach; Food: BBQ, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Italian Sausages, Cotton Candy; Games: Inflatable's, Dunk Tank, Face Painting, National Guard Hummer, Beach Patrol, DOT, OB Fire Department, EVAC and More...

sponsored by the ARC of Volusia

August 7, 2008, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the University of Central Florida auditorium, Daytona Beach Campus

Guest Speakers:
 - Dr. James Greene will speak on communicable disease (symptoms and prevention).
 - Christina Quarterman from Dr. Quarterman's office will speak on issues related to dental health.
 - Dr. George Ehringer will speak on causes and complications related to obesity.
 - Registered Dietician Melissa Baumann will speak on causes and complications of diabetes.

Please plan to attend, and spread the word to all advocates, individuals, family members, and professionals who can benefit from learning more about these health issues so often faced by individuals with developmental disabilities.

For more information, please contact Melinda Clayton, Training Coordinator, at 407-924-4523.

Quit Smoking Now classes are set to begin on July 30, 2008 in New Smyrna at the Visitor Center on SR 44 from 2 to 4 p.m. and at Daytona Beach College's Daytona Campus in Building 50, Room 108 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Classes will also be held in Edgewater beginning August 7th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Edgewater Public Library.

For more information, please contact Lize Bell, MPH, at 386-689-9117.