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Plugged-In is our semi-monthly bilingual newsletter that is distributed to over 3,000 individuals, organizations, and professsionals.  Keep up to date with the vision and direction of the Alpha Resource Center!  Also included in the issues are news about disablity-related subjects, library and community resources, and features of interest to people with developmental disabilites and their families, care providers, teachers and health care professionals.  Learn how you can participate and make a positive difference in your community!
Contributions, comments, and suggestions are always welcome and can be directed to Abra Yeh at ayeh@alphasb.org or phone (805) 683-2145.

 
11/6/2008 Congenital Cytomegalovirus Conference
   
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Congenital CMV Foundation are pleased to sponsor the 2008 Congenital CMV Conference, to be held at the CDC in Atlanta, GA on November 5-7, 2008. The conference will bring together an international community of scientists, academics, practitioners, and families to discuss congenital CMV research findings and how they can be translated into public health action that will improve outcomes for women and children.
       
 
 
1/26/2008 12th Annual Vision and The Task Conference
   
  Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
       
 
 
11/2/2007 Lost in the System? Transition from School to Adult Life
   
  A conference presented by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (formerly the American Association on Mental Retardation
       
 
 
10/9/2007 Fostering Quality Futures Tour
   
  Join us for a tour to learn more about the past, present, and future of Alpha!
       
 
 
9/19/2007 California State Parent Team
   
  An important opportunity for parents to contribute significantly to the improvement of family support and child welfare services.
       
 
 
8/29/2007 Plugged In September 2007
   
  Discover ideas from Alpha's Family Share Fair, learn about Alpha and Microenterprise, and save the dates for important upcoming events!
       
 
 
8/17/2007 Sign up for eScrip!
   
  eScrip is an easy way to support Alpha with everyday purchases at participating locations including your favorite grocery stores and other popular merchants.
       
 
 
8/17/2007 Support Alpha by shopping at Giveline.com!
   
  Shop Giveline for books, movies, music, electronics, gifts, and much more! Every Giveline purchase results in a donation to Alpha Resource Center. Thank you for making a difference when you shop!
       
 
 
7/1/2007 Plugged-In July 2007
   
  Learn about how to incorporate your child care provider in your child's planning teams, find out what's happening at Alpha, and much more!
       
 
 
5/1/2007 Plugged-In May 2007
   
  This issue focuses on brothers and sisters of children with special needs. Make sure to check out pages 13 and 14 to register for a Siblings workshop hosted by Don Meyer! Also: a big thank you to our generous donors at the 4th Annual Circle of Life Luncheon.
       
 
 
3/15/2007 Plugged-In March 2007
   
  Read about what's happening at the Alpha Resource Center!
       
 
 
1/1/2007 Plugged-In Jan 2007
   
  Start off the new year with what's happening at the Alpha Resource Center!
       
 
 
10/25/2006 Plugged- Nov 2006
   
  Read all about it! 24 pages of news, human interest, resources and much more.
       
 
 
9/1/2006 Plugged In Sept 2006
   
  Get with the Back to School news, State budget updates and other happenings at Alpha.
       
 
 
8/2/2006 Thrift Store Move
   
  5624 Hollister Avenue Parking off Kellogg Now Open!
       
 
 
7/11/2006 Plugged-In July 2006
   
  Up-to-date Information, News, Contacts, Links and Conferences.
       
 
 
5/31/2006 Plugged In May 2006
   
  Don't miss this beginning of summer issue that is full of workshops, events and programs to fill your summer days.
       
 
 
3/31/2006 Plugged-In March 2006
   
  Distributed 6 times a year to over 3,000 individuals, organizations and professionals.
       
 
 
1/31/2006 Plugged-In January 2006
   
  An informative and easy to read newsletter for all your ability news.
       
 
 
1/20/2006 Katie's FUNd
   
  A project of Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara is currently developing opportunities to enhance social and recreational opportunities for teens with developmental challenges.
       
 
 
1/1/2006 Plugged In
   
  Plugged In is our semi monthly bi-lingual newsletter that is distributed in Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, and Nov to over 3,000 individuals, organizations and professionals...