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CHARGE Accounts Newsletters
A monthly newsletter published by the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation primarily for parents of children with CHARGE syndrome. Information should also be helpful to medical and educational professionals working with individuals who have CHARGE. Included with Foundation membership.

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Newsletter Archive

November 2023

Articles Include:

  • New CHARGE Awareness Store Now Open
  • Membership – Be a Part of Something Great
  • Gift Cards
  • Giving Tuesday
  • Conference Raffle Winner
  • The 9th Annual Kinetic Cup
  • Ask the Expert: Physical Education, Sports, & Recreation for All
  • Upcoming Events

October 2023

Articles Include:

  • A Day to Remember Recap
  • Stay Active This Winter with EWRAP
  • Medical Travel Assistance Program – Knox’s Story
  • CHARGE for Connor Fundraiser
  • New CHARGE Awareness Store Coming Soon!
  • Ask the Experts
  • Upcoming Events

September 2023

Articles Include:

  • 16th Charge it for CHARGE
  • Fall Bulb Fundraiser
  • Store Closing – Blowout Sale
  • A Day to Remember
  • Scientific Research Grants
  • Ask the Experts – Bridging the Gap Between School and Home
  • Upcoming Events

August 2023

Articles Include:

  • Conference Recap
  • Awards and Recognitions
  • Crocker Barker Scholarship Recipients
  • Back to School Shopping for a Cause
  • EWRAP – Carter’s Story
  • Put the FUN in Fundraiser
  • Upcoming Events

July 2023

Articles Include:

  • EWRAP – Cady’s Story
  • Upcoming Events

June 2023

Articles Include:

  • Walk and Roll Recap
  • EWRAP – Ryder’s Story
  • Fundraiser Spotlight – Logan’s Story
  • Conference Agenda Now Available
  • Volunteer at Conference
  • Davenport Fellows at Conference
  • Upcoming Events

May 2023

Articles Include:

  • How Far We’ve Come – Celebrating 30 Years of the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation
  • Walk and Roll for CHARGE – May 13, 2023
  • Pre-order Awareness Merchandise for Conference
  • Avoid Conference Late Fees
  • Give Back by Shopping at Kendra Scott
  • Welcome New Liaison, Iris Filkins
  • Upcoming Events

April 2023

Articles Include:

  • Help Celebrate the Foundation’s 30th Birthday
  • Walk and Roll Registration Now Open
  • Early Bird Prize Winners
  • Host Fellowship Recipients for Conference
  • Auction and Raffle Items Needed
  • Crocker Barker Scholarship
  • Upcoming Events

March 2023

Articles Include:

  • Conference Registration Now Open
  • Early Bird Registration
  • Attend Conference for Free
  • Make a Difference – Volunteer at Conference
  • Auction and Raffle Items Needed
  • Ask the Expert Webinar – All About Conference
  • Save the Date for the 4th Annual Walk and Roll
  • Upcoming Events

February 2023

Articles Include:

  • Become a Recurring Donor in February and Receive a Free Annual Membership
  • Show Your Stripes for Rare Disease Day
  • AmazonSmile to End February 20
  • Sharing Love for Our Volunteers
  • Funding Options for Your Family to Attend Conference
  • Reserve Your Conference Hotel Room Today
  • Conference Scholarships Coming Soon
  • Ask the Expert Webinar – Postsecondary Transitions
  • Upcoming Events

January 2023

Articles Include:

  • A Message from the Executive Director
  • Call for Conference Presentations
  • Sandra Davenport Fellowship
  • Sweets for CHARGE
  • Medical Travel Assistance Program Spotlight
  • Upcoming Events
CHARGE Accounts Archive 2004-2022

December 2022

Articles Include:

  • Giving Tuesday
  • Year-End Gratitude
  • CHARGE Holiday Gift
  • Lifetime Membership
  • Holiday Shopping with Amazon Smile
  • Medical Travel Assistance Program
  • Participate in CHARGE Research
  • Upcoming Events

November 2022

Articles Include:

  • Holiday Pre-Sale Items
  • Black Friday Shopping with Amazon Smile
  • Giving Tuesday
  • Welcome New State Liaisons
  • 2022 Marcus Velásquez Service Award
  • Birth to 3 Parent-to-Parent Support Group
  • Bill McCarthy Memorial Golf Tournament
  • 4to24 App: Transition Guidance for Parents
  • CHARGE Research
  • Upcoming Events

October 2022

Articles Include:

  • A Day to Remember 2022
  • 30 for 30!
  • Lifetime Membership
  • Profiles in CHARGE – Gabi’s Story
  • CHARGE for Connor
  • Upcoming Events

September 2022

Articles Include:

  • 15th Annual Charge it for CHARGE Campaign
  • Attend Conference for Free
  • Lily Slavin, PhD Joins the Board
  • New Development & Database Coordinator
  • A Day to Remember
  • Profiles in CHARGE – Shannon’s Story
  • Upcoming Events

August 2022

Articles Include:

  • 15th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference Planning Kickoff
  • Conference Hotel Reservations Open
  • Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Back-t0-School Shopping on Amazon Smile
  • Profiles in CHARGE – Rafael’s Story
  • Upcoming Events

July 2022

Articles Include:

  • Summer Activities
  • Travel Tips
  • Shop Amazon Prime Days with Amazon Smile
  • Crocker Barker Sibling Scholarship 2022 Winners
  • Give Up Your Cup Fundraiser
  • Charge It for CHARGE
  • Upcoming Events

June 2022

Articles Include:

  • 3rd Annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE
  • New Outreach and Engagement Manager
  • Sibling Spotlight
  • Important Dates
  • Fundraising with Facebook
  • Upcoming Events

May 2022

Articles Include:

  • A President’s Message: New Beginnings
  • Crocker Barker Sibling Scholarship
  • 3rd Annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE
  • New Yeti Tumbler
  • Sibling Project
  • Ask the Expert
  • Upcoming Events

April 2022

Articles Include:

  • 3rd Annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE
  • Spring Bulb Fundraiser
  • Ethan Wolfe Recreational Assistance Program
  • Fundraiser Spotlight – CHARGE Through the Year
  • Amazon Smile
  • Ask the Expert with Dr. Brittany Simpson
  • Upcoming Events

March 2022

Articles Include:

  • Welcome New Board Members
  • Medical Travel Assistance Program
  • Rare Disease Day 2022
  • Welcome New State Family Liaisons
  • Ask the Expert – Facebook Lives
  • Upcoming Events

Summer 2020

Articles Include:

  • President’s Message
  • Back to School? More Questions Than Answers.
  • Remote Learning Resources
  • Accessible Story Time!
  • What’s Something Surprising That You Learned About Your Child or Your Family During This Pandemic?
  • Family Assistance Program Update
  • A Day To Remember
  • Focus On Fundraising
  • New Masks In Our Awareness Store

Winter 2020 (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Articles Include:

  • President’s Message
  • Carson Rocks Rare Disease Day
  • CHARGE Syndrome in the News: What Do I Say?
  • Everyone Deserves a Chance to Play
  • David Brown Educates in AZ and SC
  • Michigan Family Gathering
  • Focus on Fundraising
  • Fellows Reflections from the 2019 Conference
  • Understanding CHARGE Syndrome: Free Online Course

Fall 2019 (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Articles Include:

  • President’s Message
  • Deep in the Heart of CHARGE
  • The Third Class of Sandra Davenport CHARGE Syndrome Fellows
  • CHARGE Conference Research – Past, Present and Future
  • Make an Impact. Make a Difference.
  • Focus on Fundraising
  • October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
  • iCanConnect

Winter 2019 (PDF, 2 MB)
Articles Include:

  • President’s Message
  • Conference Information & Important Deadlines
  • What You Need to Know Before Your Child Turns 18
  • What About Adults?
  • Emmet’s Run for CHARGE
  • Dymonte Thomas of the Denver Broncos
  • Good Friends Co-Op CHARGE Syndrome Fair & Fundraiser
  • Fellows Reflections from the 2017 Conference

2018:

Fall 2018 (PDF, 21 MB)
Articles Include:

  • President’s Message
  • A CHARGE Conference is a Life-Changing Experience!
  • A Day to Remember
  • CHARGE Foundation State Family Liaison Project
  • North Carolina Family Hosts Summer Lake Party
  • Jonas’ Cookery School
  • A Hidden Bowel Defect
  • CHARGE Doesn’t Stop Us From Traveling
  • Fellows Reflections from the 2017 Conference

Summer 2018 (PDF, 27.54 MB)
Articles Include:

  • President’s Message
  • CHARGE Syndrome Foundation 25th Anniversary
  • Conference Connections
  • EWRAP Awards
  • Fellows Reflections
  • College and Beyond!
  • A Leap of Faith
  • Creativity Corner
  • Focus on Fundraising

Spring 2018 (PDF, 11.28 MB)
Articles Include:

  • President’s Message
  • Facebook Top Topics
  • FAQs & Some Answers
  • To the Naysayers
  • This Kid Goes to College!
  • New Faces on the Executive Committee
  • Fellows: Reflections from the 2017 Conference
  • Awards & Honors
  • Creativity Corner with Meri Dwyer
  • Planning Ahead

 Winter 2018 (PDF, 3 MB)
Articles Include:

  • Director of Outreach Update & Intervener Webinar Series
  • Remembering Dr. Jan van Dijk
  • KeepOns for Glasses
  • Wanted: Committee Members
  • Focus On Fundraising
  • Announcements
  • Fellows: Reflections from the 2017 Conference
  • Creativity Corner with Meri Dwyer
  • Strategies & Equipment to Assist Movement

2017:

Fall 2017 (PDF, 5.25 MB)
Articles Include:

  • A New Friendship
  • Conference Highlights
  • 2017 Davenport CHARGE Syndrome Fellows
  • Focus on Fundraising
  • Enhancing Movement Opportunities in Your Home
  • Research Update

Spring 2017 (PDF,1.90 MB)
Articles Include:

  • Conference Prep & Insight
  • Davenport CHARGE Fellows Announced
  • EWRAP Recipients
  • Appropriate Physical Education Service in Schools: Laws and Knowledge
  • Focus on Fundraising

Winter 2017 (PDF, 3.95 MB)
Articles Include:

  • Conference Information
  • The Importance of Movement for Individuals with CHARGE syndrome
  • Diego’s Superhero Adventure
  • Oh, Booger!
  • 3rd Annual Ethan Wolfe Recreational Assistance Program
  • Sandra Davenport Fellowship Program
  • Why It’s OK to Ask Me About My Child
  • Embracing the Different
  • Chromatin in Development & Disease

 

2016:

Fall 2016 (PDF, 2 MB) – Special Conference Issue
Articles Include:

  • Learning Together: Program
  • Being Together: Sessions & Schedule
  • Professional Day
  • Scholarships
  • Call for Presentations
  • Camp
  • The Hotel & Meals
  • Orlando Area
  • Registration
  • Conference Funding Guide

 

Summer 2016 (PDF, 2 MB)
Articles Include:

  • In Memory of Marion
  • Personal Passports
  • EWRAP
  • Davenport Fellows
  • Deaf-Blind Summit report
  • Family Leadership
  • Applying for Disability
  • Charge It for CHARGE

Spring 2016 (PDF, 1.24 MB)
Articles Include:

  • Communication Challenges
  • Parent Connections
  • Data Dispatch
  • Focus on Fundraising
  • Taking CHARGE!

Winter 2016 (PDF, 1.39MB)
Articles Include:

  • Insight into Adulthood
  • Davenport Fellows
  • Parent Liaisons
  • 2nd EWRAP Campaign

2015:
Fall 2015 (PDF, 3.6MB)
Articles Include:

  • Conference Recap
  • Research at Conference
  • First Ethan Wolfe Recreational Assistance Program Recipients
  • Eighth Annual Charge It for CHARGE

Spring 2015 (PDF, 1.21MB)
Articles Include:

  • Upcoming CHARGE research at conference
  • Honoring Kathy McNulty
  • Sandra Davenport CHARGE Syndrome Fellows Program
  • Siblings Advice
  • Power of Families as Communication Partners

2014:
Fall 2014 (PDF, 2.49MB)
Articles Include:

  • U of Michigan Honors Meg Hefner
  • Webinar Updates
  • Board Nominations
  • Stories from the CHARGE Community

2013:
Summer/Fall 2013 (PDF, 9.47MB)
Articles Include:

  • 11th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference Recap
  • Accommodation Cards
  • Outreach Infomercial

Spring 2013 (PDF, 1.1MB)
Articles include:

  • Social Media: Is It Really Helpful? It’s How You Use It
  • Open Hands, Open Access: Deaf-Blind Intervener Learning Modules
  • The Diagnosis Is Not the Person

2012:
Winter 2012 (PDF, 2.2MB)
Articles include:

  • Sucessful Adult Outcomes for Students in Transition
  • Bedwetting Solution
  • I Can Connect! Technology Program

Fall 2012 (PDF, 2.8MB)
Articles include:

  • Social Skills: Social Skills & Video Modeling
  • Research Update
  • Conference Funding Guide

Summer 2012 (PDF, 2.27MB)
Articles include:

  • iPads and the Itinerant
  • Conversations and Creativity (original writings by individuals with CHARGE)
  • Save the Date: 11th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference (Scottsdale, AZ)

Spring 2012 (PDF, 4.3MB)
Articles include:

  • So Many Ways to Have a Conversation– Full article on communication by Martha Majors from the Spring 2012 edition of CHARGE Accounts
  • Introducing CHARGE to the Classroom
  • Many Ways to Have a Conversation
  • New Screening Method for CHD7

2011:
Winter 2011 (PDF, 1.47MB)
Articles include:

  • Potty Training from a Parent’s Perspective
  • CHARGE Clinics and Seminars
  • Texas Chargers—6th Annual Retreat

Summer/Fall 2011 (PDF, 1.75MB)
Recap of 10th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference (Orlando, FL)

Spring 2011 (PDF, 751K)
Articles include:

  • Taking CHARGE of Communication
  • Going Back to Work: Sharing Our Experiences

2010:
Winter 2010 (PDF, 1.07 MB)
Articles include:

  • CHARGE Foundation Quotes 2010
  • Learning About CHARGE from Flies
  • Families’ Perceptions of Disability-Related Supports and Services: Report of a National Survey of Families Who Have
  • Children with Deafblindness

Fall 2010 (PDF, 1.03 MB)
Articles include:

  • Surviving CHARGE Syndrome as a Person Who Has CHARGE
  • Using Augmented Input Intervention Strategies
  • Survival Strategies: Six Tips
  • The MAPs Planning Process

Summer 2010 (PDF, 1.0 MB)
Articles include:

  • Family Planning special issue

Spring 2010 (PDF, 1.04MB)
Accessible, text-only version (76K)
Articles include:

  • Addressing Social Challenges of Students with CHARGE Syndrome in Middle School
  • Supporting Young Adults with CHARGE Syndrome Toward Successful Transition to Adult Life
  • Strategies for Supporting Multi-Modal Communication

2009:
Winter 2009 (PDF, 1.09MB)
Articles include:

  • Focus on Fundraising issue
  • Charge It for CHARGE: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Websites for Parents of Children with CHARGE Syndrome

Summer/Fall 2009 (Double Issue: PDF, 2.9 MB)
Articles include:

  • Recap of 9th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference (Bloomingdale, IL)

Spring 2009 (PDF, 724K)
Articles include:

  • 3rd Annual CHARGE Retreat in Denton, TX
  • Topics from the CHARGE Listserv
  • Information on 9th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference (Bloomingdale, IL)

2008:
Winter 2008 (PDF, 547K)
Articles include:

  • People First Language
  • Finding Funds to Attend Conference

Fall 2008 (PDF, 670K)
Articles include:

  • Recap of Tennessee CHARGE Syndrome/Deafblind Weekend
  • Websites to Help with Holiday Shopping

Summer 2008 (PDF, 1270K)
Articles include:

  • Marion is 75, CHARGE Syndrome Foundation is 15
  • CHARGE Syndrome Foundation: Major Milestones
  • Tribute to Marion Norbury

Spring 2008 (PDF, 359K)
Articles include:

  • Personal Account: VitalStim Therapy
  • New at the Website: CHARGE Syndrome Professional Packet

2007:
Fall 2007 (PDF, 546K)
Articles included:

  • Recap of 8th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference (Costa Mesa, CA)

Summer 2007 (PDF, 171K)
Articles include:

  • Travel by Air
  • Chronic Pain in CHARGE

Spring 2007 (PDF, 131K)
Articles include:

  • Special Account: Pain issue
  • Fundraiser in a Box

2006:
Winter 2006 (PDF, 1.0 MB)
Articles include:

  • Independence Day: Our Story
  • Collaboration Between the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation and Other Organizations

Fall 2006 (PDF, 620 K)
Articles include:

  • International Account: News from Germany
  • Strategies for Successful Medical/Dental Appointments for Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind

Summer 2006 (PDF, 604 K)
Articles include:

  • Adele’s Cochlear Implant Journey
  • Report on the Adult Services Committee

Spring 2006 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Articles include:

  • Personal Accounts: Joel Saruski, Aaron Sorkin, Andrew–His 36 Hours, Laura Kenley
  • Intervention in Kentucky

2005:
Winter 2005 (PDF, 3.9 MB)
Articles include:

  • CHARGE Syndrome Fundraiser: Texas Style
  • Botox Use in CHARGE Syndrome Prevents Tracheotomy

Fall 2005 (PDF, 560 K)
Articles include:

  • Personal Account: Then and Now
  • Recap of 7th International CHARGE Syndrome Conference (Miami, FL)

Summer 2005 (PDF, 284 K)
Articles include:

  • A Review of Research Projects
  • Educational and Behavioral Implications of Missing Balance Sense in CHARGE Syndrome

Spring 2005 (PDF, 550 K)
Articles include:

  • DNA Testing for CHARGE Syndrome
  • Memorial Gifts Create Lasting Tribute to Central Michigan University Student

2004:
Fall 2004 (PDF, 688 K)
Articles include:

  • A CHARGE Gene Discovered
  • Suggestions for Creating Successful Transitions from School to Adulthood