Presentation May 21 in Erie, PA | Autism PDD

Please join the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute

in welcoming

Nina Wall-Cote, MSS, LSW

Director, Bureau of Autism Services

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

An Overview of the Activities of the Bureau of

Autism Services

Monday, May 21, 2007

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Barber National Institute

100 Barber Place, Erie, PA

(Forum accessible from the Bayfront Parkway)

A live videoconference of this presentation will also be held at the Warren Area High School, 345 East 5th Avenue in Warren. For more information or registration for the videoconference, please call the Rural Autism Program serving Forest-Warren Counties at 814-726-8440.

Ms. Wall-Cote was Pennsylvania’s first Autism Affairs Director. As chairman of the state Autism Task Force, she led the development of recommendations to improve the organization, financing and delivery of autism services in Pennsylvania. In her current role, she is responsible for implementing the recommendations and serving as the point person for all issues affecting those with autism.

This presentation is open to the community and presented free of charge. Free babysitting services will be provided by Family Support Services with advance reservation.

To register, call 480-6830 or email Maggies@BarberInstitute.org.