Managing Food Allergies in School: What you need to know

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What:  A free allergy educational event in Westchester NY. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from national experts about keeping our kids safe in school while creating a supportive community.

When:  Monday, March 17, 2014

SCHOOL NURSE SESSION: 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Open to school nurses and other school administrators & teachers

GENERAL SESSION: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Relevant for anyone who has contact with children with food allergies including,
but not limited to teachers, parents, administrators, aides, doctors, food service employees, friends of food allergy families.
*Doors open at 7:00 pm. Come early to mingle and meet others and chat with the speakers.

Where: Hommocks Middle School (130 Hommocks Rd, Larchmont, NY)

Who:
Dr. Hugh Sampson - Director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute & Chairman of FARE's Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Michael Pistiner – Pediatric allergist in Boston & co-founder of AllergyHome.org
Maria Acebal – Former CEO of FAAN & Member of the Board of Directors of FARE
Auvi-Q Representative

Register for free at http://foodallergy.eventbrite.com

[twinturbo]

I wish they would include OCR reps in these events. Too much medical and not enough FAPE, ADA. I realize Acebal is an attorney but not a private special education one and not a staff attorney with OCR.