AAFA New England to Host Workshop on Food Allergies in College December 9, 2009

I received the following info from the excellent people at Brookline Families with Food Allergies.
 

From The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America  - New England Chapter:

FOOD ALLERGIES IN COLLEGE:

Planning for Campus Life

A Workshop for High School Juniors and Seniors and Their Parents

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

7:00 p.m.  -  Shipley Auditorium

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington St. (Route 16)

Newton, MA

Applying to college?  Have food allergies? 

Bring your questions about living on campus with food allergies

Learn about what to consider when visiting and choosing a college

FREE - pre-registration is requested: 781-444-7778, aafane@aafane.org

(Please include students’ and parents’ names and telephone numbers.)

Sponsored by:

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter

Topics to be discussed include:

Eating on Campus

Asking about food ingredients and preparation

Getting to know dining staff

Dining options and policies

Dorm and Social Life

Talking to your roommate

Befriend your RA (resident advisor)

Social events and parties

School Health Services

Connecting with staff

Planning for emergencies

PANEL:

Llaen Coston-Clark, a recent college graduate with allergies to peanut, soy and more, will share her experience of eating in dining halls for three years at a large university.

Julie Lampie, Registered Dietitian, Nutrition and Marketing Specialist at Tufts University, will discuss how to navigate college food services for students with food allergies.

Michele Carrick, MSW, a social worker who counsels families with food allergies and a parent of a college senior with multiple food allergies, will present the parents’ point of view.

Sharon Schumack, Director of Education Programs

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America  - New England Chapter

109 Highland Ave.

Needham, MA 02494

Tel. (781)444-7778

Fax (781)444-7718

TOLL FREE: 1-877-2ASTHMA

e-mail: sharons@aafane.org