Applications will be accepted September 15 – November 15, 2010.

We all know how important breakfast is and here is a recipe for “Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole” that you can put together the night before.  Send your kids off to school knowing that they ate a hearty breakfast.

4 slices white bread, crusts removed           ½ teaspoon dried minced onion

4 eggs, slightly beaten                                 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

½ cup milk                                                 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mild cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon dry mustard

The Night Before:  Place the bread in a lightly greased 8 inch square baking dish; set aside.  Combine the eggs, milk, dry mustard, and dried minced onion; pour over the bread.  Sprinkle bacon over the casserole; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.

The Next Morning:  Preheat the oven the 350 degrees.  Remove from the refrigerator; let the casserole stand 30 minutes.  Bake, covered, for 20 minutes.  Uncover the casserole, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and bake an additional 5 minutes.  Let the breakfast stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

For this and other great recipes such as “Pigs in a Blanket”, “Impossible Cheeseburger Pie”, Gluten Free Pancakes”, “Ice Blocks” and much more, click on this link (www.cafepress.com/fndfl) and order FND’s Recipes from the Heart.  Proceeds will go to FND and help us continue our mission of serving families of children with disabilities.

Congratulations!  Tara Bremer Reappointed to Florida Rehabilitation Council Governor Crist appointed (or reappointed) seven people to the Florida Rehabilitation Council earlier this month:

Tara Bremer, Director of Programs with Family Network on Disabilities, reappointed for a term beginning August 10, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

Rebecca Forsell, Founder and Executive Director of YES! of America United, Inc., reappointed for a term beginning August 10, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

Valerie Stafford-Mallis, Outreach Coordinator with Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, reappointed for a term beginning August 10, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

Benedict Grzeski, Human Resource Adjunct Professor with University of Maryland, succeeding Eric Kennedy, appointed for a term beginning August 10, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

Catherine Bishop, Section Administrator with Florida Department of Education, succeeding Michelle Polland, appointed for a term beginning August 10, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

Yoland Herrera, Mentor Foster Parent with Florida Mentor, succeeding Warren Jernigan, appointed for a term beginning August 10, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

Robert Van Sickle, Disability Advocate, succeeding Jane Bevan, appointed for a term beginning August 10, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013.

Job Opening in Tallahassee Area Are you the parent or guardian of a child with a disability in the public school system?  Do you have a passion for helping others?  Do you live in the Tallahassee area?  If you have answered yes to these questions, we have an exciting career for you!

Family Network on Disabilities is currently seeking a full-time Training Coordinator for our Parent Training and Information Center.  Applicants must be a parent, guardian, or caregiver of a child with a disability, have a firm understanding of IDEA and 504, be actively involved within the disability community, and have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities.  Knowledge of PowerPoint and good written and verbal communication skills are a must.  Public speaking experience is a plus.

Email resumes to tbremer@fndusa.org or fax to (727) 523-8687.

25^th Anniversary Celebration in Safety Harbor Join us at Safety Harbor City Park from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 28 as our 25^th Anniversary Celebration continues.  With the support of Catalina Marketing Charitable Foundation, we are happy to be able to present this free event to the community.

Phinley (of the Clearwater Threshers) and Ronald McDonald will be joining us in the morning.  Information and activities will be provided by the Safety Harbor Fire Department, Angels Unaware, Humane Society of Pinellas, Suncoast Hospice, Coordinated Childcare of Pinellas, and Friends and Families Support Center along with a performance by Standing Ovation Vocal Ensembles.

There will be free food and school supplies while supplies last.  There will also be raffle prizes from Applebee’s, Chuck E. Cheese, Louis Pappas and Cody’s Roadhouse.

E-mail resumes to: tbremer@fndusa.org or fax 727-523-8687.