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Arc Offers Workshop on Internet Safety for Caregivers of People with Disabilities Oct. 7 in St. Paul
September 2, 2008
ST. PAUL – If you have a grandchild or child with an intellectual or developmental disability, you may worry about the risks they might encounter on the Internet. Arc Greater Twin Cities invites caregivers to get educated about online safety at Keeping Safe on the Internet: A Primer for Caregivers. This workshop will be offered on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Arc Greater Twin Cities, 2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110, St. Paul.
The featured speaker will be Karina Berzins of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. As Training and Education Coordinator, Internet Crimes Against Children, she has educated many Minnesota residents about this timely topic. Her valuable advice can help families be safe and smart about Internet use.
This workshop is $10 per person for Arc members and $25 for non-members. To register or get more information, call Arc at (952) 920-0855. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. If you need accommodations to attend this workshop, please notify Arc two weeks before the workshop date.
Arc Greater Twin Cities is a nonprofit agency serving the many needs of people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Established in 1946, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and
changing lives for more than 60 years. Arc helps individuals and families
address issues that span the lifetime, including early intervention, education,
transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and
more. For more information and volunteer opportunities, call Arc at (952)
920-0855 or visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org.