National Conductive Education Day!
Miss Michigan, Elizabeth Wertenberger, will be visiting the Conductive Learning Center (CLC) in conjunction with the celebration of National Conductive Education Day 2012 on Feb. 23, 2012.
Ms. Wertenberger will share her platform issue: “Continue to Dream” – Giving Hope to Children with Chronic Conditions. Ms. Wertenberger was told she would likely be confined to a wheelchair by the age of 18 due to Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA). She made the conscious decision to not give up. “I believe that I was given the gift of my recovery so that I can help others to make the most of the lifetime that they are given and to encourage them to continue to dream and reach for the unreachable, because dreams do come true.” Elizabeth Wertenberger
This is a message that will resonate with the children and families served by the Conductive Education (CE) program at the Conductive Learning Center. Developed over 60 years ago, Conductive Education maximizes the independence and mobility of children with disabilities like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and acquired brain injuries. CE operates on the premise that no matter how severe the disability, people can learn and improve when they are motivated. Conductive Education helps children “learn their way to independence” through an intensive and carefully structured program focusing on all aspects of a child’s development. The group setting provides a playful, supportive, and motivating environment that nurtures a “can do” attitude in every child.
AGENDA:
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Inspirational words from Ms. Elizabeth Wertenberger, Miss Michigan
10 a.m. to Noon – Informal meet and greet with Ms. Wertenberger, CLC Children and Families, and tours of the Conductive Learning Center
Thursday, February 23, 2012
9 a.m. to Noon
Conductive Learning Center
2428 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Questions: 616.575.0575
