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 September 1, 2003
You can find this and previous issues of e.News online at http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu
~ Announcements
~ Resources
~ Institutes / Conferences (&
Teleconferences)
~ Research / Publications
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NTAC is inviting rehabilitation and community-based organizations as well as Network members to conduct a series of outreach activities that will result in increased employment outcomes of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities. The purpose of this collaboration is to increase the AAPI population you and your organization serve by 5-10 percent during the upcoming fiscal year. For more information, go to url: http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu.
The White House Initiative on
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) is partnering with the U.S.
Department of Labor and other Federal agencies and AAPI communities, in putting
together the Opportunities Conference 2004: Asian Pacific and Hispanic
Americans: Building on America's Promise.
More information in this e.News under ÔConferencesÕ.
Bender Consulting Services Ð Current Employment Openings
Bender Consulting Services an organization
in Pittsburgh, PA, that provides placement services for all types of
individuals with disabilities. Bender often has listings of jobs for
college students with disabilities.
Please read the information http://www.benderconsult.com/opp/current.html
and respond to Robert Dreher, Strategic Business Consultant at rdreher5@comcast.net.
The Disability Law Resource
Project (DLRP) Web Cast: Update from the EEOC Including the Latest on an
Upcoming Supreme Court Case & Comments on 2002 ADA Cases Ð September 3,
2003
Sharon Rennert, a Senior Attorney
Advisor with the U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, will
present this Web cast on Wednesday, September
3, 2003, from 3:00-4:30pm Eastern,
2:00 Central, 1:00 Mountain, 12:00
Pacific, and 9:00am in Hawaii. To link to this Web cast and download accompanying materials visit: http://www.ilru.org/online/index.html or instructions on how to access a Web cast visit: http://www.ilru.org/online/instructions.html. Fax on demand for latest information on all programs: 800.795.7118
September 22, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. ET
Michael Wehmeyer, Ph.D.,
University of Kansas, will focus on self-determination's relevance to workplace
support and employment issues and will provide specificity with regard to
strategies to promote self-determination, including determining personal
preferences, supporting informed career decision making and goal setting, and
work related problem solving.
Register online: http://wwww.vcu.edu/rrtcweb/cyberu/orderform.html. For information contact: Roberta Martin, VCU-RRTC on Workplace
Supports, (804) 828-2193 (Fax)
(CSADP) Website Ð Online
September 1, 2003
The Web site contains training
materials, policy papers and policy
briefs prepared by Robert
"Bobby" Silverstein.
Bobby is the Director
of the Center for the Study and
Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP) in
Washington, D.C. and former staff
director and chief counsel to the U.S.
Senate Subcommittee on Disability Policy.
http://www.disabilitypolicycenter.org. Bobby can be
reached by email at: Bobby@CSADP.org. Melanie,
Bobby's assistant, may be reached at: Melanie@CSADP.org.
3rd volume of the SIG-Research
Anthology Invitation for submission
You are invited to submit your
research paper for the 3rd volume of the SIG-Research Anthology. If you are
interested, please see the Call for Papers at http://www.hawaii.edu/reapa/call.pdf
$2.4 Million Grant Competition Announced for Expanded
Special Education Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers
The U.S. Department of Education has announced plans to expand from four to six the number of special education regional parent technical assistance centers to enhance the information flow to parents of students with disabilities and forge stronger relationships between parents and professionals. A seventh national center will coordinate the work of the regional centers. To view online the Federal Register announcement on the grant competition, visit http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2003/03-17360.htm
RESOURCES
State Agencies and
Organizations for ADA Compliance and Technical Assistance
New state resource directories containing organizations and agencies that provide technical assistance regarding the ADA and the Arts. State listings include disability agencies and organizations for creating an access and advisory committee or conducting outreach to the disability community. http://www.nadc.ucla.edu/states.htm
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) was established on March 15, 1989, succeeding the Veterans Administration.
It is responsible for providing federal benefits to veterans and their
dependents. Headed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, VA is the second
largest of the 15 Cabinet departments and operates nationwide programs for
health care, financial assistance and burial benefits.
http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/PressArtInternet.cfm?id=638
Websites for Veteran-Owned Businesses http://www.vetbiz.gov/links/links.htm
Association of Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises
The Purpose of the Association of Disabled Veterans Business
Enterprise Networks is to coordinate the activities of Disabled Veteran
Business Enterprise (D.V.B.E.) Networks throughout the state of California. http://www.dvbe.org/
INSTITUTES /
CONFERENCES & Teleconferences
National Summit focused upon Increasing Employment Opportunities for
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities - September 16, 2003
Washington D.C.
Purpose of this national summit is to gain input from key national representatives for strategic planning for the next year and beyond for increasing employment opportunities of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities. Also the group will participate in a discussion on the purpose and current work-scope of the NTAC. The participants will contribute to forward thinking goal areas and ways to reach those goals. For information, contact Pollie Dararith Bith <pollie@hawaii.edu>, NTAC Assistant Specialist at (808) 956-5048, fax (808) 956-7878. To register, go to url: http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu/registrations/registration01.asp
World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities - SEPTEMBER 18 - 20, 2003
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Meet Human Resource Managers of Private Companies & Government Agencies hiring Persons with Disabilities at The World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities (WCD), a precedent-setting annual international conference and trade event, is intended to educate, inform and provide a useful exchange of ideas for persons with disabilities and special healthcare needs and those involved in their care and development. http://www.wcdexpo.com
Emerging
Technologies & Healthcare Innovations Conference - September 22-24, 2003
Marriott
Wardman Park, Washington, DC
The
Emerging Technologies & Healthcare Innovations Congress provides healthcare
industry executives with an in-depth conference convening clinicians,
healthcare executives, technology thought leaders and vendors to address the
impact and promise of technology and innovation on the future of healthcare.
This content-driven forum and trade show will address the relevance and role of
a wide range of issues, including web-enabled business processes and medical
devices, the telecommunications convergence, and advances in medical and
bio-informatics. Event participants will have the opportunity to interact with
technology providers and suppliers, and preview and demo new and innovative
products in an exhibit setting. For more information about TETHIC, visit http://www.tethic.com.
OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE 2003 Ð September 24-25, 2003
Asian Pacific and Hispanic Americans: Building on America's Promise
The Opportunities Conference is the first
conference of its kind focused on strengthening the economic development of the
Asian Pacific and Hispanic American communities. By reaching out to small
business owners, non-profit organizations, and community leaders, this
innovative conference will address the needs of the two fastest growing
segments of the 21st century workforce. http://www.opportunitiesconference.gov
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
RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS
United States General Accounting Office (GAO) Report: Federal Actions Can Assist States in Improving Postsecondary Outcomes for Youth
Federal States receive federal funds under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to help students with disabilities reach their postsecondary goals, and various federal programs offer services that can assist these youth. However, research has documented that youth with disabilities are less likely to transition into postsecondary education and employment. To download the full GAO report in pdf format, click here http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d03773.pdf
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe
Disabilities (RPSD /
JASH) is a quarterly journal published by TASH. It Emphasizes articles that report original
research, authoritative and comprehensive reviews, conceptual and practical
position papers that offer new directions, and effective assessment and
intervention methodologies and service delivery model program
descriptions. http://www.tash.org/publications/rpsd
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN
STUDY: EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES OF SELF-DETERMINATION FOR YOUTH - November 1, 8
& 15, 2003
Secondary School Teacher/Counselor
Discussions
The UH Center on Disability
Studies and Hawaii Families as Allies invite all those who currently work with,
or have worked within the last two years with, secondary school students with
emotional, behavioral and/or mental health challenges, to participate in a
3-part series of discussion meetings.
These include teachers, counselors and other professionals. For more information, contact Sally Y.
Nhomi, D.Phil, Project Director & Coordinator, Exploring Possibilities of
Self-Determination for Youth, Center on Disability Studies, Tel: (808)956-3982,
Fax: (808)956-5713, nhomi@aol.com
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