Pathways Center News and Events http://dev.pathwayscenter.org/blog/ en sdickert@pathwaysawareness.org Copyright 2011 2011-05-18T19:55:53+00:00 Sixth Annual Palatine Photo Open House http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/sixth_annual_palatine_photo_open_house/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/sixth_annual_palatine_photo_open_house/#When:18:55:53Z Sixth Annual  Palatine Photo Open House

]]> 2011-05-18T18:55:53+00:00 Pathways Center is hosting its 7th Annual 5K Run/Walk! http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_center_is_hosting_its_7th_annual_5k_run_walk/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_center_is_hosting_its_7th_annual_5k_run_walk/#When:20:13:20Z Sorry: Although our online registration has closed, it's not too late to join our event. Onsite registration is available on the day of the event for $30.
The course is USATF certified and starts and ends at Pathways Center.

Registration opens at 7:15 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. from Pathways Center, 2591 Compass Road – Suite 100, Glenview, IL.

Your support of this annual fundraising event is greatly appreciated – click here to make your donation now.

Bring the whole family – run or walk as a group and then stay for the games, refreshments, entertainment, and special guests!
For a brochure click here and for additional pledge sheets click here.

]]> 2011-01-20T20:13:20+00:00 Meet Ryder http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/meet_ryder/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/meet_ryder/#When:13:52:48Z Pathways is proud to introduce the newest addition to our video series. Meet Ryder shows us how to recognize the signs of sensory issues in a one year old child. Watch and learn how Ryder flourishes with the help of pediatric therapy!

]]> 2010-12-22T13:52:48+00:00 Pathways Center therapists present at the IL OTA conference http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_center_therapists_at_the_ilota_conference/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_center_therapists_at_the_ilota_conference/#When:19:46:02Z Pathways Center therapists Angelica Barraza and Jacqueline Jensen, in conjunction with Arlington Pediatric Therapy, are presenting at the Illinois Occupational Therapy Associate state conference this Saturday, November 13!  They will be discussing their recent work on organizing specialty camps for children with hemiplegia.  Camp SuperKids at Pathways Center utlizes a group and play process to empower children to gain new and lasting superpowers.

]]> 2010-11-12T19:46:02+00:00 500 Miles of Racing, Finished! http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/500_miles_of_racing_finished/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/500_miles_of_racing_finished/#When:13:33:56Z David Wallach, who pledged to race 500 miles to raise money for Pathways Center this summer, completed his 500th mile.  Read about his journey here and how he never gave up on raising money on Pathways, because he felt Pathways never gave up when his son needed them.  There is still time to donate until David takes on the Chicago marathon on October 10. 

]]> 2010-09-21T13:33:56+00:00 Meet Sylvie! http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/meet_sylvie/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/meet_sylvie/#When:19:20:51Z Pathways Awareness if pleased to introduce the newest star of our video series!  Meet Sylvie and learn how she overcame her struggles with fine motor skills with occupational therapy and is growing into a strong, confident, and energetic child.

]]> 2010-09-10T19:20:51+00:00 500 Miles of Racing for Pathways Center http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_to_hope/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_to_hope/#When:20:27:12Z David Wallach, writer, athlete, and proud Pathways Parent is dedicating his time and sweat this summer to fundraise for Pathways Center.  Check out his blog as he races 500 miles for Pathways to show his support and raise awareness of the great work Pathways has been doing for the past 25 years. 

]]> 2010-06-15T20:27:12+00:00 Pathways’ 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk was a huge success! http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_6th_annual_5k_run_walk_was_a_huge_success/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_6th_annual_5k_run_walk_was_a_huge_success/#When:20:45:28Z Thank you to all who came out to our 5K Run/Walk this weekend!  The day was a huge success and the weather even held out long enough to get in plenty of family funfest time.  Everyone at Pathways is grateful for the never-ending support from our parents and families.  The Pathways community is what make this center truly unique.

The countdown to next year's event has already begun!

]]> 2010-06-07T20:45:28+00:00 Hannah’s Pathways to Inspiration Interview Series http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/hannahs_pathways_to_inspiration_interview_series/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/hannahs_pathways_to_inspiration_interview_series/#When:20:56:41Z We are happy to introduce our resident interviewer, Hannah Thompson, and her “Pathways to Inspiration” interview series. Hannah is a Pathways alum and current college student. She has spent the past few summers collecting stories from the parents, children and staff of Pathways Center, to give you a personal insight into the Pathways Community. Hannah’s story has been featured in Chicago Parent Magazine.  Read the article here.

Click here to meet Hannah.  Stay tuned as her articles are updated!

]]> 2010-02-23T20:56:41+00:00 Pathways Center’s new Elizabeth Morse Play Lab is a state of the art way to make therapy fun http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_centers_new_elizabeth_morse_play_lab/ http://www.pathwayscenter.org/news/pathways_centers_new_elizabeth_morse_play_lab/#When:22:14:32Z With technology at play, therapy is fun! Pathways Center’s Elizabeth Morse Play Lab contains the most advanced equipment available, all of which was chosen for its therapeutic benefits, as well as the capacity to make therapy more exciting and challenging. While using the leading edge technology, children are encouraged to participate with sustained interest. The computer-based systems allow progress to be tracked easily and continuously, for factual and up-to-date feedback. Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy patients will all be able to utilize Pathways’ newest resource to develop their motor and communication skills…while having a great time in the process!

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