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HMS SCHOOL FOR  CHILDREN  WITH  CEREBRAL  PALSY
4400 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Founded in 1882
Click Here to Learn About Our School          Click to Read Our Mission Statement


HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Presents
A Conference for School and Medical Professionals and Parents

Putting the Pieces Together:
Empowering Children with Complex Medical & Educational Needs
April 4-5, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Click here for event information and registration
(Convenient PDF format)
 

Click here for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES at HMS School

IMPORTANT NUMBERS & INFORMATION
  Student Absence Hotline:  215-222-1689 x171
Emergency Weather Info:  215-222-1689 x203
  Main Phone: 215-222-2566    Fax:  215-222-1889 
Directions to HMS:  Click here for directions 
 Staff Directory:  Click here for information

2007-2008 HMS School Calendar:  Click here to view calendar

HMS News Art Work
 Read a sample of our HMS School Newsletter -- Click Here!

             Click here for Newsletter Archives

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HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy 
and 
Germantown Friends School, Philadelphia, PA

25th Anniversary Celebration Performance:
Lookin' Out My Window

GFS:  Sat., May 3, 2008, 2 A.M.  --  Tues., May 6, 2008 10:30 A.M.
HMS:  Thurs., May 8, 2008, 10:30 A.M.

Here's a direct link to the Something Magical web site :

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Directions to Germantown Friends School
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United Way LogoUnited Way Contributions Can Benefit HMS

To donate to HMS School through the United Way, please fill out the Donor Choice Form listing the School (CODE: 240) as your designated charity. Please note that donations should be made to the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy. For assistance, speak to your United Way coordinator or call the School at 215-222-2566 for help in obtaining or completing the required form.

Attention Parents and Caregivers: 

HMS Medical Director Publishes Revised Book on Cerebral Palsy

Photo: Steven Bachrach, MD, Medical Director, HMS School for Children with Cerebral PalsyWe’re pleased to announce the publication this spring of Dr. Steven Bachrach’s book, Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving, in a revised second edition.  Click below for abbreviated excerpts from the new edition that we trust all  readers will find informative.

Click here to read excerpts

 

HMS Happenings: Check Out These Hot Links

HMS Songs CD Cover Illustration
HMS Songs
15-songs on CD, performed 
by the students of HMS School 
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HMS School Dental Video Photo

We're Proud to Present:
Your Smile: Dental Care for Children with Cerebral Palsy
A very special video available from HMS!
CLICK HERE

 

About Our School:

HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy serves children -- ages 2 - 21 -- with multiple disabilities resulting from cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury. Experienced, compassionate staff and consultants provide strong, comprehensive individually structured interdisciplinary programs and services that include:

Day and Residential Programs
Physical & Occupational Therapies
Special Education   ·   Music Therapy
Speech/Language Therapy
Assistive Technology
Nursing and Nutrition Services
Medical Support
Therapeutic Recreation
Computer Technology
Environmental Control
Powered Mobility

Our Mission

The mission of HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy is to educate, nurture, and care for children and youth with motor impairments who may also have other disabilities resulting from brain injury with the goal of assisting each individual in achieving his or her maximum potential. HMS School aims to facilitate independence and improve the quality of life for its students in a safe and secure environment so they can lead fulfilling, stimulating lives in their present and future environments.

 

For more information write or call:

Diane L. Gallagher, Ph.D., Executive Director

HMS SCHOOL FOR  CHILDREN  
WITH   CEREBRAL  PALSY

4400 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Telephone:  215-222-2566
      Fax:  215-222-1889

E-Mail:  admin@hmsschool.org

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