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 15, 2003
You can find this and previous issues of e.News online at http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu
~ Announcements
~ Positions Available
~ Resources
~ Institutes / Conferences
~ Research / Publications
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NTAC-AAP National Summit Proceedings Ð ONLINE
The Summit of the National Technical Assistance Center, held on September 16, 2003 in Washington, D.C. focused upon Increasing Employment Opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities. Proceedings are now online at http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu.
TELECONFERENCE/WEB CAST: SO YOU WANT TO LIVE ON YOUR
OWN--WHAT'S 'AT' GOT TO DO WITH IT? - November 25, 2003
3:00 Eastern; 2:00 Central; 1:00
Mountain; 12:00 Pacific; 11:00 Alaska; and 10:00 Hawaii. For more information,
contact KRISTY LANGBEHN at 1-877-525-3400 (V/TTY - TOLL FREE T.A. HOTLINE) OR KRISTY@NCIL.ORG
Grant to let people with
disabilities work
University of Guam's Center for Excellence in
Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (CEDDERS) received a
$1-million teleworking grant from the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.guampdn.com/news/stories/20031030/localnews/543697.html
MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST
STATEWIDE FORUM TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO ARTS CAREERS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
- November 20, 2003
Maui Community Center, Campus
Center, Maui, Hawaii, 5-7pm.
Artists and others with and
without disabilities will assemble at MCC with professionals in the arts and
business industry to discuss the kinds of assistance available for development
of creative employment, arts education, business, and marketing plans;
resources available to assist in self-employment and career-related
opportunities in the arts across the Hawaiian Islands. If youÕre an artist or a person with a
disability who wants to know more about how to access the arts and career
opportunities in the arts and all aspects of the industry, youÕre cordially
invited to attend. For more
information, contact: Susan Miller 808-295-0659
Communication Access and Information Technology -
November 18, 2003
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Kalia Executive Conference Center, Honolulu
12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Disability and Communication Access Board, Sprint Relay Hawaii
and the Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center. Come see
demonstrations of Sprint Relay Online, CapTel and other new technologies. For
more information, contact Jane Knox ,Toll Free: 866-835-8169 TTY Only (Dial 711
for Voice to TTY Relay Service).
3:00 p.m. ö 4:00 p.m. Central Time
(11 a.m. Hawaii, 1 p.m. Pacific, 2
p.m. Mountain, 4 p.m. Eastern)
Complete information about the
teleconference is available at http://www.ncset.org/teleconferences.
Grant: Field Initiated Projects - Deadline December 9, 2003
FI Projects must further one
or both of the following purposes: (a) Develop methods, procedures, and
rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into
society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and
social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially
individuals with the most severe disabilities; or (b) improve the effectiveness
of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Act), as amended. http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/2004/84133g.html
Call For Papers: Confluence and Coalition in Community:
Creating Dialogue within Disability Studies Ð deadline January 7, 2004
The Canadian Disability Association invite abstracts from academics, community members and graduate students for papers/panels on the intersections with (and within) disability and disability studies. Questions about the conference can be directed to Co-Chairs: Nancy Hansen, email hansenn@ms.umanitoba.ca, (204) 474-6458, or Dr. Zana Lutfiyya, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba, lutfiyy@ms.umanitoba.ca. Electronic submission to Cassandra Phillips, executivedirector@disabilitystudies.ca, 204-287-8411. If electronic submission is not possible, please mail or fax abstracts to 204-284-5343.
Concert to raise funds for the purpose of bringing joy to those that will benefit from music therapy services. Aina Haina at Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, Honolulu, 7:00-8:30pm. For further information, contact SJMT,Inc. at 808-754-1456 or 808-945-7878.
Ford Fellowships
The Ford programs offer predoctoral,
dissertation, and postdoctoral support for members of specific underrepresented
minority groups who are pursuing or have completed a Ph.D. or Sc.D. in a
research-based field of study.
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/Ford_Fellows_Home_Page.html
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
P/T Position
A p/t position is available for a woman to serve as a companion to a young
woman with incredible social skills and multiple disabilities. Pearl City,
Hawaii. If interested, forward a resume to Jean Johnson, jeanj@hawaii.edu,
808-956-2653
Executive Director
The Utah Statewide Independent
Living Council is seeking applicants for The Executive Director position. The Utah Statewide Independent Living
Council (USILC) is based in Salt Lake City. Responsibilities include nonprofit administration,
legislative advocacy, development of plans and budgets, fiscal accountability,
federal and state reports, leadership in Independent living, Board support.
B.S. Degree or four years related experience working in disability issues and
maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, local and
nonprofit organizations to promote independent living required. Salary and benefits are commesurate with
experience and qualifications. To
apply, mail or FAX resume to USILC, Theresa Walker, 200 North Washington Blvd.,
Ogden UT 84404, FAX (801) 395-3715.
Closing date is 11/18/03 or until filled. EOE.
Part-Time
Vocational Counselor
Genex Services Inc., Raleigh, NC
area
CDMS, CRC or CCM certification or eligibility is
required and workersÕ compensation experience is a plus. Fax resume directly to: 877-463-3838
Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
NICU exp. preferred. Mail or fax your resume to Kellee Briscoe, Human Resources, Thomas Jefferson University, 201 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5595. Fax: 215-503-4329.
Director
of Independent Living Services/Youth Programs and Housing
Paraquad, one of the original 10
CILs, serves St Louis City, St Louis County and Franklin County in Missouri, is
seeking an experienced, creative Leader to provide supervision, management and
leadership as Paraquad's Director Of Independent Living Services/Youth Programs
and Housing. Must have: BA Degree and 7 years experience in increasingly
complex positions including; 3 Years of management experience; experience in
independent living center; demonstrated knowledge of the independent living
philosophy; commitment to self-determination, independence and inclusion in community
life; strong advocacy skills; ability to work with diverse populations
including individuals, families, providers and others. Must be able to work as
member of management team. Life
experience with disability is preferred. Immediate opening. Send cover letter,
resume and salary requirements to: VP-Human Resources. Paraquad. 311 N
Lindbergh, St Louis, Missouri 63141. Call HR office 314-323-5157. E-mail klee@paraquad.org.
EOE.
Staff Interpreter
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 3 years
experience required. RID CI or CT or NAD IV or V preferred. ITP completion
preferred. League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 415 Fourth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201. Send cover
letter and resume to Bonnie Funk, V.P. of Interpreting Services, (615) 248-8828
v/tty, (615) 248-4797 fax
bf@ldhh.org
RESOURCES
Emerging Leaders: Summer
Internships and Leadership Development Opportunities for Students with
Disabilities
The Emerging Leaders program
recognizes undergraduate and graduate level college students with disabilities
who possess these unique traits, and matches them with paid summer internships
at prominent corporations. http://emerging-leaders.com
Career Voyages
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
Disability Employment 101:
Learn to Tap Your 'HIRE' Potential
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.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/products/employmentguide/index.html
National Center on Disability
& Journalism
NCDJÕs mission is to educate journalists and educators about disability reporting issues in order to produce more accurate, fair and diverse news reporting. The mission is realized through research, development and distribution of educational resources. http://www.ncdj.org/aboutncdj.html
Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs)
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established ten regional centers to provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA. http://www.adata.org/index.html
http://www.education.umd.edu/oco/oco_training_modules/start.html
Transition Coalition
The mission of the Transition Coalition is to maximize professional development in secondary school reform and transition at the national, state, and local levels. The Coalition supports best practices and creates professional development forums using face-to-face and online training and technical assistance. http://www.transitioncoalition.org/index.html
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines ÒdisabilityÓ as an impairment that Òsubstantially limits one or more of the major life activities.Ó Although some disabilities, such as inability to walk, missing or impaired limbs or severely impaired vision, are easy to observe, many disabilities are not. http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/ek00/hiddenemp.htm
Fact Sheet: Job Applicants and the Americans with Disabilities Act
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
INSTITUTES /
CONFERENCES
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
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.
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/default.htm
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
RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS
Assistive
Technology: Changing the Environment
To most Americans, assistive technology means personal computers, pagers and
cellular phones. The latest software and communications equipment is
frequently touted as life-altering. By affording people extra time and
greater efficiency, these devices are marketed as empowering people to live
better and more productive lives http://www.cfilc.org/projects/cfilc_position_papers/atbriefing.html
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
Serving Youth with Disabilities
Under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998: The Basics
This information brief is for anyone who interacts with youth with disabilities and would like to know about the programs under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The brief provides background on those parts of the Workforce Investment Act that cover service to youth so that youth, families, and service providers can better connect to the workforce development system. http://www.ncwd-youth.info/enews2.html
The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Primer for Small Business Handbook
This handbook is intended primarily for businesses with 15 to 100 employees and smaller businesses expecting to expand to have at least 15 employees in thenear future. It will provide you with an easy-to-read, overview of the basic employment provisions of the ADA as they relate to employees and job applicants. http://www.eeoc.gov/ada/adahandbook.html
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