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 November 1, 2003
You can find this and previous issues of e.News online at http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu
~ Announcements
~ Resources
~ Institutes / Conferences
~ Research / Publications
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CDS Sponsors National Summit in Washington D.C.
The National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) hosted a national summit that focused on increasing employment opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities on September 16, 2003 in Washington D.C. See URL: http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu. Additional information located on the College of Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa, ÒDeanÕs UpdateÓ -
http://www.hawaii.edu/coe/deans.html
Wendy S. Brower: Try a new view
of working-age people with disabilities
Eighty-seven percent of businesses that have hired people with disabilities
would encourage others to do likewise. In the information age of the 21 st
century, employers are looking for brains, not brawn. http://www.startribune.com/stories/562/4160352.html
Disability Employment 101: Learn to
Tap Your "HIRE" Potential
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2003, the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a guide to acquaint business leaders with programs and resources available to assist them in hiring people with disabilities. http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/products/employmentguide/index.html
ÒGet Ready
to Walk and RollÓ began life as a creative writing assignment that Amanda
needed in order to graduate with her class from Corona del Sol High School in
Tempe. http://www.mdausa.org/news/031024harper.html
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Scholarship Program for College Students with Disabilities Ð Spring Deadline, November 15, 2003
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce a new initiative to help increase employment for students with disabilities through an academic internship program. Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, The Washington Center is working to help students develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service. http://www.aapd-dc.org/Internships/washintern.html
ÒArtists Mean Business in
HawaiÔiÓ - Interested in Career Opportunities in the Arts for People with
Disabilities?
ATTEND A NEA-FUNDED PUBLIC FORUM
FRIDAY, NOV. 7, 2003, 3-7:30 P.M.
HONOLULU HALE, 530 S. KING STREET,
HONOLULU
Established Oahu artists and
others with and without disabilities will discuss programs available and
assistance needed for mentoring, vocational training, and small business
marketing in all aspects of the arts industry. Contact, Phyllis Meeks at
808-956-5715. www.vsarts.hawaii.edu
EEOC Releases New ADA Fact Sheet For Job Applicants with
Disabilities
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) released a new fact sheet designed to educate job applicants
on how Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects their
rights throughout the hiring process. This tool is EEOC's most recent strategy
in a series of efforts, under President Bush's New Freedom Initiative, to
advance the employment of individuals with disabilities. The fact sheet is
available at www.eeoc.gov.
Asset Accumulation and Tax Policy for Persons with Disabilities.
November 12, 2003, 2:00 PM Central
So you want to live on your own: What's AT got to do with
it?
November 25, 2003, 2:00 PM Central
http://www.ilru.org/online/calendar.html
Disability Navigator (Full Time
Position)
The Disability Navigator will work
with People with Disabilities in accessing systems, provisions, programs
related to employment; Provide
technical assistance, training to Job Centers on disability related issues;
Develop linkages and collaborations within the communities of a 10 country
service area in NW WI. Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Dee Truhn, North Country Independent
Living, PO 1245, Superior WI 54880
My Future My Plan: National Campaign
The aim of this outreach effort is to promote advocacy at the national, state, community, and family levels to encourage early transition planning for youth with disabilities for life after high school. Partner organizations will sponsor events at state and community levels throughout 2003 and 2004. http://www.stateart.com/campaigns/myfuturemyplan
Call for Papers: Deadline
November 15, 2003
Supporting Deaf People 2004: An
International Online Conference, February 12th - 19th 2004
Themes: 'Ethics &
Professionalism' and 'Language'
Papers will be featured on the
site for four days and a seminar discussion on the theme will be running
simultaneously. What we expect from the authors who will be selected is that
they produce the paper (with references), a summary/abstract of the paper and
that they log into and make contributions to the conference each day during the
four days that
their paper will be featured. To
register an interest, discuss ideas and for further information contact Judith
Mole (judithm@directlearn.co.uk). For more information, look under ÒInstitutes/ConferencesÓ
in this NTAC e.News.
Applications can be obtained by
calling AAPD at (800) 840-8844 (V/TTY) or visiting the AAPD website at www.aapd-dc.org.
Applications may be submitted electronically or via U.S. Postal Service.
AAGEN Chair Testifies Before Congress on
Diversity in the Senior Executive Service
Jasemine Choy Chambers, Chair of the Asian
American Government Executives Network (AAGEN), testified Wednesday before the
House Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization on the status of Asian
Pacific Americans among senior executives in Federal Government service. Copies
of AAGEN's written testimony can be found at http://www.aagen.org
Call for Papers Ð Deadline November 30, 2003
16th Annual PTI, June 8 - June 12,
2004
Grand Summit Resort Hotel at Mt. Snow (West Dover), Vermont
University of ConnecticutÕs Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability is committed to promoting equal educational opportunity for adolescents and adults with disabilities. http://vm.uconn.edu/~wwwcped
RESOURCES
MySignLink is an internet-based American sign language tool. It
allows you to see a sign, signed definition, or picture for many English words
and phrases. http://www.aasdweb.com/mysignlink/mysignlink.htm
This new guide written by experts
at The Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University is
available only by contacting your DBTAC. Click on your state on the "About
the DBTACs http://www.adata.org/dbtac.html " page or call them at 800-949-4232.
Workforce Innovation Networks (WINs)
WINs is a national, multiyear innovative initiative that helps chambers make their workforce development system more market-driven and responsive to the needs of both employers and workers. http://www.uschamber.com/cwp/strategies/wins/default
Disability Related Conditions
Includes links that will
provide you with information on a number of specific diseases or conditions
that cause disabilities. Links to many more organizations and to related
publications can be found in other sections of this site. http://www.4woman.gov/wwd/wwd.cfm?page=100
The Children With Disabilities Web site offers families,
service providers, and other interested individuals information about advocacy,
education, employment, health, housing, recreation, technical assistance, and
transportation covering a broad array of developmental, physical, and emotional
disabilities. http://www.childrenwithdisabilities.ncjrs.org
Able to Work
Consortium is dedicated to increasing the employment of people with disabilities through a coordinated effort of North America's largest employers. Believing that people with disabilities bring value to the workplace, Consortium partners will provide the leadership necessary to infuse effective employment practices for workers with disabilities in our global economy. http://www.abletowork.org
INSTITUTES /
CONFERENCES
6th Annual Conference of the U.S.
Business Leadership Network Ð November 5-7, 2003
San Francisco, California
This year's program will emphasize best practices and informational sessions designed to assist employers to more effectively employ people with disabilities. http://www.cabln.org/BLN_SUMMIT03/index.htm
The Community Connection:
Caring for the Medically Fragile / Technology Dependent Child Ð November 7-8,
2003
Honolulu, Hawaii
This symposium is targeted at Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, the Department of Health, Human Services and Education, Respiratory Therapists, Parents, Respite Care Givers, Case Managers and Social Workers. To register, call Straub Foundation at 808-524-6755.
AUCD 2003 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE - November 9-12,
2003
Bethesda, Maryland
This year's Annual Meeting and Conference theme, Strength in Diversity, will offer you an opportunity to engage in a dialogue that embraces and values the full diversity of our Network. http://www.aucd.org/meetings/2003_AM/conference_main_page.htm
6th Annual Accessing
Higher Ground Conference: Assistive Technology and Accessible Media in Higher
Education - November 11 - 14, 2003
University of Colorado Ð Boulder,
Colorado
Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of Assistive Technology in the university and college setting for sensory, physical and learning disabilities. http://www.colorado.edu/sacs/ATconference
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Multi-state inclusion conference focused on increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities in national service. http://www.serviceandinclusion.org/web.php?page=activities
Winter Teleconference
Series Ð November 20-December 15, 2003
The National Association for the
Dually Diagnosed (NADD) is proud to offer its winter teleconference series
featuring experts in the field of dual diagnosis! https://www.thenadd.org/content/conferences/wintertele.shtml
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
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
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
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
RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS
Developing the Capacity of
Minority Communities to Promote the Implementation
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Both researchers and service providers have long struggled with the process of reaching out to minority individuals with disabilities. The Advocacy and Empowerment for Minorities with Disabilities Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has been attempting to work in collaboration with minority individuals with disabilitiesÐparticularly Latinos and African AmericansÐover the last ten years. http://www.ncddr.org/du/researchexchange/v06n02/strategies.html
The Development of an
Individualized Marketing Strategy for Job Development for People with Severe
Disabilities
Over the last 20 years, supported employment has proven to be a successful means to employment for thousands of people. However, the number of people with severe physical and communication disabilities who are employed because of supported employment remains low, less than 10% (Wehman, 1995).
http://www.ncddr.org/du/researchexchange/v05n03/indstrat.html
The Decline in Employment of
People with Disabilities: A Policy Puzzle
David C. Stapleton and Richard V.
Burkhauser, Editors
Researchers agree that the
employment rate for working-aged people with disabilities declined during the
1990s. What they don't agree on is the main cause for this decline. http://www.upjohn.org/publications/titles/depd.html
Disability Employment 101: Learn to Tap Your 'HIRE'
Potential
This guide includes information about how to find qualified workers with
disabilities, how to put disability and employment research into practice and
how to model what other businesses have done to successfully integrate
individuals with disabilities into the workforce. Among other things, the 56-page guide provides information
regarding department-funded vocational rehabilitation agencies, Disability and
Business Technical Assistance Centers, and Centers for Independent Living. It
also includes checklists and various other resources to aid employers as they
prepare to employ people with disabilities. http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/products/employmentguide/index.html
Grading Students with Disabilities
Research tells us what kinds of grading adaptations can produce fair and meaningful grades for all students. http://www.ascd.org/cms/objectlib/ascdframeset/index.cfm?publication=http://www.ascd.org/publications/ed_lead/200310/munk.html
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