National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI)
Òto increase
employment opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with
DisabilitiesÓ - FUNDED BY: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REHABILITATION
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Semi-Monthly
e.News Ð December 1, 2003
You can find this and previous issues of e.News online at http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENATORS URGE PRESIDENT TO
RENEW ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS
A bipartisan group of United States Senators are urging President George W. Bush to renew his executive order (Executive Order 13126) continuing the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (the Commission). http://akaka.senate.gov/~akaka/releases/03/11/2003B18852.html
Candidates must be either: a rising senior (entering their senior year during internship), or in their senior year of undergraduate study, or have graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited U.S. college or university. http://www.kff.org/about/jordanscholars.cfm
Calling All Exhibitors!
If you are interested in exhibiting your program or product at the 20th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, March 29-30, in Honolulu, Hawaii, please email the NTAC-AAPI staff at: ntac@cds.hawaii.edu.
The AMERICAN YOUTH POLICY FORUM (AYPF) of Washington, D.C. announces the 2004 competition for our annual Fellowship award to a promising young scholar or practitioner. The Fellow will carry out a self-designed project on significant issues in youth policy, practice, research or program evaluation, focusing particularly on disadvantaged youth. http://www.aypf.org/whatsnew.htm
3 nations target one design
Japan, China and South Korea
have teamed up to develop common design standards for a wide range of products
and services that are easy to understand and use, regardless of age or
disability. http://www.asahi.com/english/business/TKY200311080138.html
BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $ 740 MILLION TO HELP VERY LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The study is being led by June Isaacson Kailes, Associate Director of Western University's Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions, in Pomona, CA, and Dr. Jill Winters, from Marquette University's College of Nursing in Milwaukee, WI.
http://www.rerc-ami.org/Second/OneBefore.htm
CONGRESS REQUIRES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REPORTING AT NATIONAL LABS
The House of Representatives gave final approval to legislation that requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report to Congress about minority employment practices at its National Laboratories every two years. This is a huge victory for the Asian American community following the Wen Ho Lee case because it is an acknowledgement by Congress that the employment culture at the DOE National Laboratories needs reform. http://www.aagen.org/do_txt/Announce/2003/A03_041C.htm
Selected Professions
Fellowships (AAUW) Ð Deadline January 10, 2004
Awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited institutions during the fellowship year July 1,2004-June 30, 2005 in one of the designated degree programs where women's participation traditionally has been low. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/selected.cfm
HUD ANNOUNCES $50.9 MILLION IN RENTAL HOUSING VOUCHERS TO
HELP FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez announced today $50,983,616 million in housing assistance vouchers to 1,336 housing agencies and non-profit organizations. http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr03-125.cfm
SPRING 2004 Internship
Opportunity - Submission Deadline EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 8, 2003
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic
Seminars (TWC) has created a new internship program which seeks to recruit
qualified college students with disabilities to intern in the executive,
legislative, or judicial branches of the federal government. Contact: Jennifer
Clinton (phone: 202-336-7569 or email: jenniferc@twc.edu)
or Matt Medeiros (phone: 202-336-7571 or email: mattm@twc.edu)
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
Atlanta, Georgia
Applicants must possess an M.D.,
Ph.D., or other earned doctorate in medicine, public health, or a related
discipline. For further information, contact Ms. Clayton at 770-488-1874 or Fax
770-488-1944.
Consumer Specialist II
Center for Independent Living of
Broward, Florida
Associates Degree required,
Bachelor's preferred in a job related field. Ability to make minor repairs to assistive devices. Must possess a CDL license with a
"P" endorsement, or be eligible to obtain one within 60 days of
hire. Must be able to lift 50
pounds. Good organizational and
interpersonal skills. FAX resume to (954)722- 9801, attention Terry Keter.
North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities, Minot State University
Requires a Masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology and 3-5 years of experience as a speech/language pathologist. Tel. 701-858-3361
Special Education Regional Coordinator
Requires a MasterÕs degree with a major in an
education-related field or a major in another field with an undergraduate major
in special education. Tel. 701-328-2262
Disability and Health Team
Leader
Atlanta, Georgia
Applicants must possess a Ph.D.,
or other earned doctorate in medicine, public health, or a directly related
field. Applications should be forwarded electronically to Ms. Connie Clayton's
E-Mail address at cmc1@cdc.gov.
RESOURCES
Start exploring career options -
whether you are in high school, have graduated, have a vocational certificate,
have a 2-year or 4-year college degree, or have knowledge and skills acquired
through training centers, on-the-job training, or work experience. http://www.careervoyages.gov
Worksupport.com: Fast Facts on
. . .WHEN THE JOB CANDIDATE HAS A DISABILITY
Even the most seasoned interviewer
may feel less confident when interviewing an applicant with a disability. For
those with even less experience, the task can be overwhelming. http://www.worksupport.com/Topics/employment.asp
The Australian Deaf Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Provides opportunities and industry information for business and professional
people with an interest in networking with the D/deaf and hearing impaired
community in Australia. http://www.adcc.org.au/index.htm
Microsoft Accessibility: Video Case Studies
Videos feature six
professionals with disabilities pursuing successful and satisfying careers in
business and government using a wide range of accessible technology. Microsoft
Chairman Bill Gates introduces the video, stating "Creating technology
that can work for everyone-including people with disabilities-helps businesses
attract and retain the best employees from the widest possible pool of talent
and keeps productivity high." http://www.microsoft.com/enable/casestudy/videos.aspx
The Jim Mullen Foundation provides free computers for people with disabilities. http://www.jimmullen.com/ZoomSeq.asp?id=8223
The Center on State Systems and
Employment
A Rehabilitation Research and Training
Center (RRTC) located at the Institute for Community Inclusion/UAP and funded
by National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The Center
studies how state agencies provide employment supports to people with
disabilities. http://www.communityinclusion.org/rrtc
Administration for Children & Families (ACF)
Frequently asked questions about disabilities assistance. http://faq.acf.hhs.gov/cgi-bin/acfrightnow.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_cat_lvl1=69
INSTITUTES /
CONFERENCES
International Conference on Aging,
Disability, and Independence Ð December 4-6, 2003
Washington, DC
The International Conference on
Aging, Disability, and Independence will bring together researchers,
practitioners, business leaders and people involved in aging policy to focus on
these issues. http://www.asaging.org/icadi/03/index.cfm
Chicago, Illinois
The TASH conference is the largest
and most progressive conference in the United States that focuses on strategies
for achieving full inclusion for people with disabilities. This invigorating
conference, which brings together the best hearts and minds in the disability
movement, features over 450 breakout sessions, exhibits, roundtable
discussions, poster sessions and much more. http://www.tash.org/2003conference/intro.htm
Academy for Educational Development in Washington, D.C.
Washington Partners, LLC is thrilled to present a one-day conference on one of the most critical policy areas in education: Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Featured speakers include Jay Mathews of The Washington Post, education researchers, state and district superintendents, principals and teachers. Register today, as space is limited. For more information, contact Mairin Brady or Ashley Carlton at conference@wpllc.net, or call (202) 289-3900.
New York, NY
This training is an intensive,
participatory three-day experience that provides useful frameworks for working
on diversity issues with young people. It offers role plays and other
activities to use in a program setting, action plans for organizational
interventions, a focused exploration of the situation experienced by young
people, a celebration of cultures, and ongoing support mechanisms for
practicing diversity leadership.
http://www.youthbuild.org/academy/diversityleadership.html
ATIA 2004 Conference and
Exhibition - January 14-17, 2004
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
ATIA 2004 serves as a leading forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. http://www.atia.org/conf_2004.html
Supporting Deaf People 2004: An
International Online Conference - February 12th - 19th 2004
Themes: 'Ethics &
Professionalism' and 'Language
The conference is aimed at all those involved in the support of Deaf people and Deaf people themselves. This includes: Sign Language Interpreters, Communication Support Workers, trainee interpreters and CSWs, lecturers for Deaf people, interpreting agencies and support service providers as well as Deaf students, clients and trainers of interpreters. For more information, frequently asked questions, papers from the previous
conference, etc. please see: http://www.online-conference.net
Atlanta
Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia
Come
join thousands of other: Parents, Adults with Learning Disabilities, Teachers
and other Professionals, for 4 exciting days of learning and sharing! http://www.ldanatl.org/New.html
Pacific Rim Conference on
Disabilities: "Promises to Keep, Futures to Seek" - March 29 - 30,
2004
Honolulu, Hawaii
Pac Rim 2004 strand topics include Lifelong Inclusion in Education and Community; Technology Across the Ages; Parent Partnerships and Family Supports; Employment and Adult Services; and Body, Mind and Spirit. Hosted by the Center on Disability Studies (CDS), University of Hawai`i at Manoa (UCEDD). http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/submissions/
The Professional Employment
Counselor: An Advocate for Jobseekers and Employers Ð March 31, 2004
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT
DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
AND SUMMIT ON WORKFORCE ISSUES FOR 2004
NECA is dedicated to helping people prepare for, enter, understand and progress in the world of work through legislative advocacy, establishing standards and guidelines, showcasing best practices and networking. http://geocities.com/employmentcounseling/04Prog.html
TRANSED 2004: 10th
International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled
People Ð May 23-26, 2Ñ4
Hamamatsu City, Japan
Previous TRANSED conferences have promoted national and local transportation and development policies to include objectives relating to the needs of people with reduced mobility. The 10th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled People is designed to help these objectives with getting into action. http://transed.jp
16th Annual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute (PTI) - June 8-12, 2004
Grand Summit Resort Hotel ~ Mt. Snow, Vermont
Come learn skills you'll use every day! The objective of this Training Institute is to assist concerned professionals to meet the unique needs of college students with disabilities. Participants can select from a variety of Strands and Single Sessions taught by experts in the field that provide participants with in-depth information and adequate time for questions and follow-up activities. http://vm.uconn.edu/~wwwcped/04pti.htm
The Twentieth Computers and
Writing Conference - June 10-13, 2004
Honolulu, Hawaii
Some of the presentation topics include: Languages, Technologies, and Bodies. Intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and different forms of bodily "ability" with technology-based writing. issues of accessibility and adaptive technologies. http://www.hawaii.edu/cw2004
RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS
Outreach and People with Disabilities from Diverse
Cultures: A Review of the Literature
This fact sheet addresses common
questions about how the ADA protects applicants with disabilities. The
information in this fact sheet also applies to applicants for federal
employment, who are protected from discrimination by Section 501 of the
Rehabilitation Act. Section 501's requirements are the same as those that apply
to employers covered by the ADA. http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/jobapplicant.html
Opportunities for Excellence: Supporting the Frontline
Workforce
This 143 page document provides a detailed look at the status of direct service workers today. It includes the views of people with mental retardation, their families', service providers', and advocacy organizations', as well as those of direct support workers themselves. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/pcpid/pcpid_oe.html
State Self-Employment Policies: A Decade of Change
Since the mid-90's
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies have become more open to
self-employment outcomes. This is due to several factors including federally-funded
research and demonstration projects, practitioner programs, and legislative
changes. http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/SelEm/FinalReport/StateSelfEmploymentPolicies.htm#Table%20of%20Contents
A Better Place: The
Contribution of Americans with Mental Retardation to Our Nation's Workforce
The 1998
Report to the President offers recommendations to the nation regarding
employment for citizens with mental retardation. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/pcpid/pcpid_reportstopres.html#better
Learning a Living: A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia
Learning a
Living,discusses everything you need to know in order to find a job that
emphasizes your strengths and minimizes the effects of your disability. http://woodbinehouse.com/synopsis.asp?product_id=0-933149-87-5
Fact Sheet on Customized Employment
Customized employment is a process for individualizing the employment relationship between an employee and an employer in ways that meet the needs of both. It is based on a match between the unique strengths, needs, and interests of the job candidate with a disability, and the identified business needs of the employer or the self-employment business chosen by the candidate. http://www.t-tap.org/strategies/factsheet/ceqa.html
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