Upcoming EventsHLAWW - Hearing Loss Association of Western WisconsinApril 28 - Carol Burns: Presenting a book review on the man who developed the first cochlear implant.May - Watch for social activity announcement. June 23 - HLAWW picnic July - Watch for social activity announcement. August 25 - Mary Beth Buchele presentation on homeopathic medicine September - Watch for social activity announcement. October 3 & 4 - State Conference November 24 - Conference wrap-up meeting and social hour January 18, 2009 -Tentative Holiday Party CAMP QUEST - A CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIESJUNE 12-13THBEAVER CREEK RESERVE S1 COUNTY ROAD K FALL CREEK, WI. 54742 What is it? Camp Quest is a summer camp for teens and young adults with disabilities. Why? We have all seen an increasing need for more recreational activities for people with disabilities. Who? Young adults with disabilities, ages 14-21, from the counties of Dunn, Eau Claire, Chippewa, Barron, Clark, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, and St. Croix. THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT EVENT SO BRING A SLEEPING BAG AND PILLOW. Bunk beds are provided in the cabins we have reserved. Mattresses can be placed on the floor if needed. Cost? Fee for both days is $50.00. Financial assistance may be available. Tie-Dye custom designed camp shirts. Nature hikes. Dancing. Bonfire for smores. Arts and crafts. Activities provided by Beaver Creek Reserve. Other fun surprises! Camp personnel will include staff from the Center for Independent Living and volunteers, family and friends. Nurses and personal care workers also provided. We are requesting that you provide transportation to and from the Beaver Creek Reserve as we have changed times and days of the week for this years’ event. Please be at The Beaver Creek Reserve at the main lodge at 10:00 a.m. June 12 for registration. Campers must be picked up at 1 p.m. June 13. Directions will be provided. Camp Quest has a maximum enrollment of 25 campers. A random drawing will be held if more than 25 applications of interest are received. If there are any questions, please contact Noelle Johnson at CILWW at 1-800-228-3287 or 715-233-1070 tty/tdd. Assistive Technology Related Trainings |