*Allergymoms.com puts out an excellent monthly newsletter. It's free and you can sign up from the link above. Safe@School has many other great downloadable resources for school training.
School Preparation & 504 plans
Below is a link to several articles from * allergymoms.com : : There is a helpful discussion evaluating whether your food allergic child needs a 504 plan and where to start to develop a plan. There is also a Food Allergy School Discussion guide from *Safe@School Partners.
Attack of the Killer Peanut Butter Sandwiches
This is an article by Linda Coss, the author of several food allergy cookbooks and support books:
Dear Support Groups,
Last year I wrote a great article, “Attack of the Killer Peanut Butter Sandwiches,” that explains why it is necessary for schools to enact a variety of measures to keep food-allergic children safe, and why it is not as simple as teaching the food-allergic children to “be careful.” I wrote this in a tone that comes across as sympathetic to the viewpoint of the other kids’ parents, while making it clear that precautions really are both necessary and reasonable.
Since then this article has been available for parents, educators, and medical professionals to distribute in their local areas. Last year I received a terrific response and was told that many schools included this in their fall information packets. With back-to-school season upon us, I just wanted to remind everyone that the article is still available at:
Explaining School Food Allergy Rules and Restrictions to Other Parents Please help me to spread the word!
Best wishes,
Linda Coss
949-699-2749
Plumtree Press
Books to Help Your Family Live with Food Allergies
Food Allergy Back-to-School Books
Christina Black of, www.safeFoodForMe.com, is offering her book "Starting School with a Food Allergy" at a reduced price of $11.99. She also has a new addition of her book "Mommy, Is This Safe For Me to Eat?" with an expanded parent section and quiz for the kids. Plus check her web site for a free, downloadable book, "Ricky Loves to Fly."
All books can be found on her website, Mommy, Is This Safe to Eat?, or on Amazon.com.
Lowell Spinners-"Peanut-Allergy Friendly" Game, August 2
The Lowell Spinners are planning a “peanut-allergy friendly” game this coming Sunday, August 2 at 5:05 p.m. For tickets or information, call 978-459-1702
Food Allergy Camp-Survey
Parents of Children Having Allergies of Will County (POCHA) seeks input on their survey:
This nationwide research survey will help to determine both the desire for and the need of a special camp for children with life-threatening food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EE), and celiac disease along with non-allergic siblings.
Camp T.A.G. will launch Summer 2011 in Illinois, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and Texas. Depending on the survey results, other locations may be added to the launch. As Camp T.A.G. grows, locations will be added every year and expand into a National Camp.
For more info see:
Allergy Associates of NH-website
Allergy Associates of NH has a new web site. Their practice includes are groups medical advisor Dr. Barbara Deuell.
News From FAAN
Food for Thought
FAAN wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete FAAN’s online membership survey
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so that we can learn more about you and how we can better serve you. We are interested in your thoughts on member benefits, modes of communication, products, support groups, as well as efforts for food allergy awareness, education, advocacy, and research. Your input is invaluable, please complete the survey today. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Travel Tips
Fourth of July this year also brings us a three-day weekend! Some of you may be heading out to the beach or to see family and friends out of town. Whatever the road trip, be prepared! Take along more medication than you expect you will need, and be sure that anyone traveling with you knows the symptoms of anallergic reaction. Don’t forget to bring a copy of your Food Allergy Action Plan.http://foodallergy.org/downloads/FAAP.pdf
Plan to start your trip after a meal if you are traveling by car, and bring enough food with you to last you through your car trip in case you can’t find a suitable dining option on the road. If you will be traveling by air, be sure to read the information about Airlines travel on our website.
Finally, remember to keep your epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times.
Have a fun, safe holiday!
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