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Parent Informational Workshop - IEP Goals & Objectives on March 10, 2012

Special Education Workshop - Asking Behavioral Specialist Dr. Erin Wade on February 28, 2012

Special Education Workshop - Assessments and Evaluations December 8th at Freeport Public Library

Transition Planning Workshop in Orangeville on December 3rd

Stephenson County RAMP Holiday Open House with free audiologist screening and free ITAC amplified phones

Happy Holidays from your friends at RAMP!

 

Nationally-known speaker on Autism Alyson Beytien in Freeport September 29th - September 19, 2011

Wheel-A-Thon an eye-opening experience for some - September 17, 2011

By NICOLE WESKERNA, DAILY CHRONICLE

Local veteran gets help fixing up his house - September 6, 2011

By THE JOURNAL STANDARD

DeKalb County RAMP Wheel-A-Thon Kick-Off at Culvers August 23rd - August 15, 2011

RAMP promotes advocates to county managers - August 2, 2011

By Cody Tucker, Journal Standard

New manager climbing RAMP's ladder - August 2, 2011

By BILL BRAKSICK - bbraksick@daily-chronicle.com

Leaders in Training get different perspective of downtown DeKalb - July 13, 2011

By DAILY CHRONICLE

Grant helps RAMP with renovations - June 14, 2011

By The MidWeek

RAMP gets support - June 10, 2011

By DAILY CHRONICLE

RAMP's 21st Annual Changing Attitudes Breaking Barriers Luncheon - October 6, 2011 at 11:45am Cliffbreakers in Rockford

Fibromyalgia Support Group in Freeport - May 24th at 6:30pm New Horizons Counseling

2nd Annual Bad Pants Open 9 Hole Golf Scramble - August 4th at 2pm Timber Pointe Golf Course

Presentation on Special Education Law on March 1st - February 3, 2011

RAMP Honors Kendal "Ken" Kerns Video - January 27, 2011

RAMP Honors Kendal "Ken" Kerns Article - January 27, 2011

By WTVO

Community remembers RAMP Founder Video - January 27, 2011

By WREX

RAMP Makes Sound Decision During Tough Economic Times - January 20, 2011

By WIFR

Free Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities - January 20, 2011

By WIFR

Life of RAMP Founder Kendal Kerns to be remembered - January 10, 2011

By WREX

RAMP to Memorialize Founder, Kendal Kerns at an Open House to Celebrate his Life - January 18, 2011

By WIFR

RAMP to Honor Founder, Kendal Kerns - January 10, 2011

By discoversycamore

RAMP Receives CVS Caremark Community Grant for Teens 'N Transition Program - January 12, 2011

RAMP receives grant - October 7, 2010

By DAILY CHRONICLE

Author shares personal story at RAMPs annual luncheon - October 7, 2010

By WREX, Channel 13 News

ADA 20th Anniversary - August 31, 2010

By Joanne Rouse, RAMP

RAMP Celebrates 30 Years! - August 31, 2010

By Julie Bosma, RAMP

2010 Voting Information - August 30, 2010

By Rhonda Barrigas & Karen Hansen, RAMP

Teens 'N Transition Outcomes - August 30, 2010

By Jen Jacky, RAMP

LifeMyWay Disability Legislative Forum - August 10, 2010 at 6:00pm at Milestone 4060 McFarland Road in Rockford

Does Your Home Need to be Modified due to a Disability? The IHDA Home Modification Program can help! - July 22, 2010

DeKalb County RAMP Wheel-A-Thon Kick-Off at Sycamore Culver's August 18, 2010 - July 14, 2010

Fun and fireworks today: Cedarville hosts 6th annual summer celebration for RAMP - June 25, 2010

By Jane Lethean, The Journal-Standard

Cedarville Celebration 2010 - June 26, 2010 from 4:00pm-8:00pm in Cedarville.

HUD is Hosting a Free Fair Housing Accessibility Training - June 9th from 10:30am-2:00pm at Benson Stone Company in Rockford. Register Here.

Boone County Life - April 23-24, 2010

By Susan Moran, RRSTAR.COM

Wheel-A-Thon raises money for RAMP - April 30, 2010

By Jerome Jones, Belvidere Daily Republican

New playground offers fun for those with disabilities - May 5, 2010

By Betsy Lopez-Fritscher, RRSTAR.COM

Bad Pants Open 9 Hole Golf Scramble - August 19th at 2pm Timber Pointe Golf Course

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RAMP Now Recruiting Drivers for the 2010 RAMP Racing Team

RAMP Honors Eunice W. Stromberg

This past year, RAMP received a very generous gift from the Eunice W. Stromberg Estate.  Unfortunately we cannot thank Eunice personally so we want to honor her by sharing a little bit about her. Eunice Wilma Wishop was born in 1912. She graduated from Brown’s Business College in Rockford and worked as a secretary at National Lock and later at Drop Forge. She married Phillip Stromberg in 1940 and together they enjoyed dancing to the big bands, playing cards with friends and traveling. She also enjoyed sewing and researching her family history, including ancestors who were early settlers of Winnebago County.                                                                               

Thank you to her niece, Jean Sanders, for providing us with the picture of Eunice and her nieces and nephews celebrating her 94th birthday.  Standing left to right are niece Jean Sanders and husband, Bill Sanders; Jim Jones and niece Jane Jones; John Carr and niece Mary Carr; nephew Ray Wishop.  Sitting are Pat Wishop (widow of nephew John Wishop), Aunt Eunice and Kathy Wishop (wife of Ray). 

RAMP on the move - March 17, 2010                                                                                                                                                        By Dennis Hines, The Midweek

 

DeKalb Wellness & Health Fair on March 18, 2010 - February 24, 2010

Rockford Wellness & Health Fair on March 17, 2010 - February 24, 2010

Belvidere Wellness & Health Fair on March 16, 2010 - February 24, 2010

Rockford RAGE Roller Derby RAMP Night March 13th at Indoor Sports Center - February 19, 2010

Visit the Rockford RAGE website!

RAMP hopes move will increase community recognition - February 18, 2010

By James Peters, Northern Star

Boone County Wheel-A-Thon Sponsorship Letter and Intent to Sponsor - February 16, 2010

Money Smart Kid Essay Contest - February 12, 2010

Freeport Wellness & Health Fair on March 11, 2010 - February 9, 2010

How to Stay out of Power Struggles with Children by John Roope April 6, 2010 in Freeport - January 21, 2010

DeKalb County RAMP Office is Moving! - January 6, 2010

The NEW DeKalb County RAMP office located at 115 N. First Street in DeKalb will be open to provide services to                  DeKalb County on Monday, January 11, 2010.

Family Looks for Accessible Property for Girl - December 15, 2009

By Dana Herra, Daily Chronicle

Recovery: Helping People Live Independently - December 14, 2009

By Hilary Matheson, The Journal-Standard

NIU Advertising Classes Design Ads for RAMP - December 2, 2009

IEP Workshop - November 18 & 19, 2009

RAMP's Annual Changing Attitudes Breaking Barriers Luncheon - WREX 13 News October 9, 2009

Girls Night Out ~ Holiday Style! - November 20, 2009

RAMP is selling Gold Canyon Candles - October 1 - October 22

Spirit of Mexico to Benefit RAMP Press Release and Flyer - September 28, 2009

RAMP holds Wheel-a-thon to raise disability awareness - September 20, 2009

By James Peters, Northern Star

Sycamore Theatre to Donate Proceeds of Ice Age 3 from September 18-24th to RAMP - September 15, 2009

DeKalb County RAMP Wheel-A-Thon this Saturday! - September 14, 2009

Papa Murphy's Fundraiser on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - September 10, 2009

RFR Invite for Drivers - September 3, 2009

Racing for RAMP Newsletter Three - September 1, 2009

Open Mic Night at Java 101 on September 9, 2009 - September 1, 2009

Open Mic Night Flyer

Racing for RAMP Newsletter Two - August 25, 2009

RAMP's Annual Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor October 8, 2009 - August 25, 2009

If you are interested in attending RAMP's luncheon and would like to purchase a seat/table, please click here.

True Spirit of Mexico: A tequila & antojitos tasting with silent auction to benefit DeKalb County RAMP on November 13, 2009 - August 21, 2009

Racing for RAMP Newsletter One - August 6, 2009

Racing for RAMP Recruitment Flyer - July 17, 2009

Sycamore Golf Club discount offer with Purchase of RAMP Wheelie August 3-7, 2009 - July 16, 2009

DeKalb County RAMP Wheel-A-Thon Kick-Off at Sycamore Culver's July 29, 2009 - July 16, 2009

Freeport RAMP's Fibromyalgia Support Group meets this Thursday! - July 13, 2009

Fibromyalgia Support Group Flyer

Cosmopolitan Club's 'In the Drink' benefits RAMP - July 7, 2009

By Catherine Crawford, Belvidere Daily Republican

Wheel-A-Thon Brings Awareness to People with Disabilities - June 27, 2009

By Jewell Hillery

RAMP's Executive Director, Julie Bosma Awarded "Woman Manager of the Year" - June 19, 2009

Photo by Katy Mull, BusinessRockford.com

Coming Back Home - June 17, 2009

By Travis Morse, The Journal-Standard

Cedarville Celebration on June 27, 2009 Press Release and Flyer - June 19, 2009

RAMP McTeach Night at McDonald's on June 3rd flyer - May 27, 2009

Meet Nathan Torres - May 23, 2009

by Kevin Haas, RRSTAR.com

Stephen Mack students raise money for RAMP - May 21, 2009

by Marissa Sherer

John W. Roope Workshops cover Children's Power Struggles and Coping with Anger - May 22, 2009

Stephen Mack Students Rewarded for RAMP Fundraiser - May 21, 2009

By WIFR.com

Stephen Mack Middle School Supports RAMP's Mission - May 19, 2009

RAMP celebrating its 15th anniversary - May 20, 2009

By Carrie Frillman, Daily Chronicle

Local Social Service Agencies bring more Accessibility to Freeport - May 18, 2009

By Jeff Montgomery, The Journal-Standard

DeKalb County RAMP office to Celebrate 15th Anniversary flyer - May 18, 2009

By Gracie Mott, DeKalb County Online

RAMP is looking for a few good Drivers - May 15, 2009

RAMP is seeking drivers for the 4th annual Racing for RAMP. Drivers will need to contact Amy Morris, RAMP's Development Director by June 15th if they are interested in this adrenaline rushing experience.

Summer Splash, a Beer & Wine Tasting to Benefit Stephenson County RAMP flyer - May 13, 2009

RAMP will host a drink tasting at Eilerts in Freeport on Thursday, June 11th from 5:00-7:00pm to benefit RAMP.

DeKalb County RAMP Celebrates 15 years of advocacy and service - May 13, 2009

On Wednesday, May 20, RAMP will host an anniversary celebration!

In the Drink, a Drink Tasting and Silent Auction to Benefit Boone County RAMP - May 12, 2009

Cosmopolitan Club of Belvidere hosts a drink tasting and silent auction at Timber Pointe Golf Course on Thursday, June 18th from 5:00-7:00pm to benefit RAMP.

RAMP organizes Wheel-A-Thon in Belvidere - May 2, 2009

By Susan Moran, RRStar.com

Stephenson County Teen Conference opens young minds - Thu Mar 19, 2009
By Jason Carson Wilson, The Journal-Standard

Community Services Luncheon for At-Home Seniors - March 4, 2009
RAMP and Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) are hosting the first ever Community Services Luncheon for At-Home Seniors on Thursday, April 2nd. The luncheon along with presentations by area agencies will take place at Northeast Christian Church, 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. in Rockford, from 9am to 1pm.  There will be presentations from ITAC about the Free Amplified Phone Program, Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) will present on their Home Again Program, Lifescape Community Services, Inc. will discuss their Meals on Wheels Program and Northern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NIAAA) will present their Home Care Program.

DeKalb County RAMP to Celebrate 15th Anniversary - March 2, 2009
RAMP is excited to announce that we will be celebrating our fifteen year anniversary in DeKalb County-that's fifteen years of service and advocacy! The DeKalb County office will hold a celebration to commemorate the 15th anniversary. RAMP will host an informal reception at the DeKalb County office, 1022 West Lincoln Highway, to honor colleagues, associates and friends on Wednesday, May 20th from 4:00-6:30 p.m.

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction to benefit RAMP - February 23, 2009
RAMP is partnering with Artale and Rockford Cosmopolitan Club to host its first ever Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to benefit RAMP services and advocacy for people with disabilities. (flyer image)

DeKalb County RAMP Introduces Tina Vavra - February 17, 2009
After an extensive search, RAMP is pleased to introduce our new DeKalb County RAMP Manager, Tina Vavra.

RAMP Appoints New Board Members - February 3, 2009
RAMP is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to their board of directors.

Friend of RAMP Passes Away - January 12, 2009
Patrick Meissen, an avid sports fan, former honor student and Rockford Register Star Young American award recipient, died Saturday after a lifelong battle with muscular dystrophy.

RAMP Establishes Fibromyalgia Support Group - December 17, 2008
Interested in learning more about Fibromyalgia? RAMP invites anyone including health professionals, care takers, family, or individuals with Fibromyalgia to join the Fibromyalgia Support Group (FSG). FSG will meet on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 7:00pm at Fitness Lifestyles, 641 W. Stephenson Street in Freeport. This meeting will be purely an informational as RAMP will obtain input on speakers and meeting dates and times for the support group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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