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This schedule lists the BLT events for 2010 so you can get them on your calendar and join us for training and fun.

Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities
Agenda items will include: The Governor’s Budget; Recent Revenue Projections; How to Frame Your Message.
Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm
Location: Division for Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Salt Lake City, UT

BLT Advisory Committee
Join us for our quarterly business meeting for the BLT
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Location: CSHCN Building, 44 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah (on the University of Utah campus, by the end of the TRAX line)
Please RSVP to Al Romeo.

Careers, College, & Consoles: The brains behind the games.
Join us and we’ll help you think about the choices of preparing for work, college, or skills training. If you are working on applications for jobs or more school, we can talk to you about options and things to remember as you get ready for high-school graduation. We’ll also play some games and give you the chance meet your peers and share stories. We’ll provide the food.
Date: Friday, January 29, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Location: Intermountain Medical Center, Doty Education Center, 5121 Cottonwood Street, Murray, Utah (at the Murray Central stop on the UTA TRAX line)
Please RSVP to Al Romeo.

Roller Derby: Helping Hands Charity Bout
Help raise funds for the Utah Parent Center while having a great time.
Dates: Saturday, February 6, 2010, doors open 6:00 pm, bout starts at 7:00 pm
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
Visit Wasatch Roller Derby for tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Get Ur Good On Grants
Available to children and youth (5-25) around the world, YSA’s Get Ur Good On Grants will award 100 $500 grants to projects addressing important community needs such as poverty, education, and environmental sustainability. Projects will occur on April 23-25, 2010, for Global Youth Service Day.
Date: Grant applications are due February 22, 2010. Get started early.
Location: Online application.
Contact the BLT if you are interested in applying and need support.

Primary Children's Medical Center SIBS Day
Meet other kids that have siblings with medical needs or disabilities. Youth and teen groups are available. The $5.00 tuition includes lunch.
Dates: Saturday, March 6, 2010 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Location: Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
For more information, call Family Support Services at 801-662-3701.

Family Links
This is the annual Family Links North provided by the Utah Parent Center. The BLT will be providing 3 sessions, so bring your teens, young adults, parents, classmates, friends, teachers, doctors, and others to join the sessions and fun.
Dates: Friday and Saturday, March 19-20, 2010 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Murray High School (across the street from Intermountain Medical Center), Salt Lake City, UT
Check back for more information and registration forms.

26th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities
"One of the most 'diverse gatherings' in the world." The BLT will be presenting the Youth Leadership Toolkit at this conference.
Dates: Monday and Tuesday, April 12-13, 2010
Location: Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI

Goalball Western Regional Tournament
Support your favorite goalball team during the tournament. Check back for more details.
Dates: To be announced.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Last updated: January 22, 2010.

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