National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI)

“to increase employment opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities” - FUNDED BY: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Semi-Monthly e.News – December 1, 2004
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-AAPI Activities

Tune In!
The National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI) and the Center on Disability Studies (CDS) are featured in two Hawaii public broadcasts this winter. During the first broadcast, Jean Johnson of CDS, Susan Miller of VSA Arts, David Fray of the Hawaii Department of Health, and members of the NTAC-AAPI team spoke on "Talk of the Islands," a Hawaii Public Radio program that focuses on topics of significance in the Islands. Hosted by Bob Rees, the original program aired on November 30, 2004 (KIPO 89.3FM, 5-6 pm), and will be repeated intermittently throughout the season (see http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org for program schedules). At the second broadcast, Peter Dowrick of CDS, along with Susan Miller, David Fray, and Amy Nawatani (NTAC-AAPI) will be featured on `Olelo, Hawaii's public television station, December 19, 2004, on Olelo Channel 54, 5-6pm, on "Counterpoint", a public affairs program (see http://www.olelo.org for additional air times). Both programs discuss the mission of the Center on Disability Studies and Disability Mentoring Day (sponsored by NTAC-AAPI), as well as general issues and concerns facing people with disabilities in Hawaii.  Transcripts of both programs will also be made available.  For more information, contact the NTAC-AAPI staff at  (808) 956-2890.

Multicultural Competence Online Course in Development Stage

NTAC-AAPI is in the developmental stage of creating a credit online course about Multicultural Competence in Working with AAPIs with disabilities.  It is planned to be a web-based, graduate-level distance-learning course offered through the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii. It will be open to interested VR counselors, community rehabilitation providers, and educators who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.  We would like to assess the demand for this type of course offering.  If you or members of your organization might be interested in enrolling in this prospective course, please email Christine Su at christine.su@cds.hawaii.edu, with an enrollment estimate.  If you would like additional information on the course as it progresses, please include your full name and contact information as well. Thank you!

Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) - Ongoing!

Want hands-on experience in a career of your choice for a day? NTAC-AAPI will match you with a mentor in a career you would like to pursue. Our last DMD day was a great success where 16 mentees were mentored by the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii Film Studios, Senator Arakaki's office, the Hilton Hawaiian Village, KKEA, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Design Systems, The Hawaii State Department of Health, and the Castle Medical center. In addition, Mayor Jeremy Harris issued NTAC-AAPI and DMD local coordinators a proclamation acknowledging the efforts and participation of all parties involved. For information on future Disability Mentoring Days please contact Amy Nawatani, Training Coordinator at 808-956-0947 or email at amy.nawatani@cds.hawaii.edu.

Mark your calendars for your professional development and retreat in sunny Hawaii!
Feb 28- Mar 1 (M, Tu): Pac Rim 2005 Conference on Disability (CDS & NTAC)
Mar 2-Mar3: Capacity Building Institute (NCSET & NTAC). More information will be available on our forthcoming e.News.

NTAC-AAPIs Hire.Us Program
Congratulations to Scott Naoko for registering and becoming a part of our Hire.Us Employee database! What is the Hire.Us program? Fast, Effective, and Free! The National Technical Assistance Center’s HIRE.US program (Hire Interested and Ready Employees in the U.S.) is a time-saving personnel resource. HIRE.US offers college students, and recent graduates, with disabilities the opportunity to market their skills and abilities to employers across the United States free of charge. Your student profile information will be available to governments and businesses across America. Employers nationwide identify both temporary and permanent employees from qualified college students with disabilities in a wide variety of fields. http://hireus.cds.hawaii.edu

Vocational Rehabilitation agency can also take advantage of our database to increase employment opportunities of its job-ready clients! Send their resumes to be placed in the HIRE.US database! NTAC will actively recruit employers for those who entered into this HIRE.US database. In addition, NTAC will add your agency name to our list of collaborators. This will allow for free advertisement on our website and once via email in our periodic e-newsletter, with over 2,000 people on the distribution list.
For more information, please visit http://hireus.cds.hawaii.edu, or for more information please contact Amy Nawatani, training coordinator, at amy.nawatani@cds.hawaii.edu or 808-956-0947, TTY 808-956-2890.

NTAC-AAPI Subcontractor Activities

Come buy your holiday gifts from Artists with Disabilities - November 28-December 23, 2004
The VSA arts of Hawaii Artsplace offers a wide selection of fine and primitive arts and cultural crafts such as one-of-a-fine holiday cards. Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2201 Waimano Home Road, Honolulu, HI. Call for directions
(808) 455-6002.

Beethoven's Nightmare Appearance and CD

America's only all-Deaf rock 'n' roll band, Beethoven's Nightmare, appears on Harry and Jeannette Weinberg 2004 Hawaii Stars variety show, Extraordinary Abilities Christmas on KHON Channel 2. Also featured are Ewa Beach brother-sister duo Troy and Cheesa Laureta and Kim Singler. In addition, Beethoven's Nightmare's Steve Longo, Ed Chevy and Bob Hiltermann are well on their way to launching their first and historic album "Turn It Up Louder" in early 2005. The trio recorded the 10-song CD at Ocean Way Studio on Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA, in mid November. http://www.vsartshawaiipacific.org/

National & International

Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Recognizes Recipients of Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award at Award Ceremony – November 17, 2004

Five businesses, three non-profits, and one National Football League player today received the Secretary of Labor's annual New Freedom Initiative Award for service to people with disabilities. “President Bush wants all Americans to have the opportunity to develop skills and engage in productive work,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. “Recipients of the Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award recognize the value that persons with disabilities bring to the workplace and that wisdom is reflected in their daily actions and operations.” Biographies on the awardees and additional information can be found at www.dol.gov/odep/newfreedom/nfi04.htm.

World Deaf Leadership Foundation Scholarship - April 5, 2005

The World Deaf Leadership (WDL) Scholars Fund is an endowed scholarship funded by the Nippon Foundation in Tokyo , Japan . The purpose of the WDL Scholars Fund is to provide scholarships to Gallaudet students from developing nations. Gallaudet will select WDL Scholars who demonstrate the ability to be international leaders and make a significant contribution to their nation and possibly the world. The scholarship will cover tuition, room, board, and up to two internships in your country. http://oips.gallaudet.edu/worlddeafleadershipfoundationscholarship.html

INTERDISCIPLINARY DISABILITY & DIVERSITY STUDIES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - Spring 2005
Course Title: Seminar In Psychology - Multicultural Issues In Disability
The goal of this course is to analyze cultural issues in the conceptualization and treatment of persons with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and provide awareness about various racial and ethnic groups, including Asian Americans and Pacific Rim populations. For more information, contact Steven E. Brown, Ph.D., SBrown8912@aol.com

Progress Report on UN Disability Rights Convention

The process of drafting the United Nations Convention on Disability rights and negotiations about its contents to be included and structures for effective monitoring implementation of such Convention at the national and international levels, is now one of the top priorities of the majority UN member states and international disabled peoples organizations and other Non Government Organisations. http://www.disabilityworld.org/09-11_04/news/progressreport.shtml

Online Interview with Ron Zevy of Tumbleweed Press – December 13, 2004

Please join Tom Peters online beginning at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, and 1:00 Pacific for an online Interview with Ron Zevy of Tumbleweed Press. Tumbleweed Press is involved in several ebook and digital audio book initiatives, including Tumble Books (http://www.tumblebooks.com),for kids, TumbleReadables (http://www.tumblereadables.com), large print ebooks for all ages, and Tumble Talking Books (http://www.tumblebooks.com/talkingbooks), digital audio books for adults. To access the online room, go to http://www.opal-online.org/programs.htm and click on the event name. If you need further information, please contact Tom Peters at tapinformation@yahoo.com.

Job Shadow 2005 kicks off on February 2, 2005!

The Job Shadow Coalition is pleased to announce that planning is underway for Job Shadow Day 2005! Starting February 2, 2005, one million young people will have the chance to see the world of work up close as they visit career mentors in the workplace. Working professionals across the country and around the world are planning to see their shadows starting February 2nd! http://www.jobshadow.org

WebCT is now accepting nominations for consideration in the 2005 Exemplary Course Project – deadline February 18, 2005

The nomination consists of completing an application, including the self-evaluation, and providing guest access to an archived instance of the course. Submitted courses must be archives of a course offered and completed prior to February 15, 2005. Evaluation of all submitted courses will be conducted by the creators of the rubric -- Maisie Caines, of the College of the North Atlantic, and David Graf, of Nova Southeastern University -- in collaboration with the members of the WebCT Institute Program. Selected courses will be announced in early May and will be showcased during IMPACT 2005 - The 7th Annual WebCT User Conference in San Francisco, CA on July 18-22, 2005. Conference registration and/or a stipend for travel may be available. Questions regarding the project and the competition may be directed to mailto:ecp@webct.com. To learn all about the 2005 competition, and to download the nomination form, visit our ECP Web site.

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Live Web conference: Design for More Usable Online Learning Systems - December 2 and December 16, 4 PM Eastern Standard

Make your course content and learning tools available to more users. Register for all or part of this two-part event at: http://easi.cc/clinic.htm

Webcast: Accessible Technology for All Students - January 19, 2005, 1:00 - 2:00 PM. EST

Assistive technologies have long been used to help meet the learning needs of many students with disabilities. Many of the assistive technologies and related instructional practices, which serve students with disabilities, can be equally helpful in meeting the learning needs of all students. In many districts however, assistive technology and instructional technology are two entirely separate worlds. Given the achievement requirements of NCLB and UDL (Universal Design for Learning) requirements in IDEA, the opportunity is better today than ever for assistive technology and instructional technology leaders to work together to ensure learning for all students. Learn how some districts are bridging the divide and engaging in a new dialogue between special education and technology. http://cosn.org/events/webcasts/register.cfm

Exercise & Spinal Cord Injury Survey

Our goal is to learn about the relationship between health and exercise/physical activity in people with spinal cord injury. Please call 1-866-380-4344 and leave a message for Matt Kehn, or send an e-mail to matthew.e.kehn@medstar.net to participate.

Spring Job Expo 2005 slated for March 29

On March 29, 2005, thousands of job seekers will flood the Lansing Center to meet with more than 50 employers for the Spring Job Expo 2005.  The event will be held in the Lansing Center Ballroom in downtown Lansing, Michigan, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Employers interested in registering for the Spring Job Expo 2005 currently qualify for an early registration special, which qualifies paid exhibitors for preferential booth placement.  For more information, contact Teri Bruning at tbruning@camw.net or 517-492-5516. Interested job seekers should visit a service center for more information.  Workshops will be held in March to help job seekers prepare.  Continue to check www.camw.org for information.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Disability Services Coordinator
To approve accommodations, make referrals to appropriate service providers, and to coordinate services; to serve the Institute as consultant and mediator regarding federal disabilities guidelines; to serve the Institute as educator on legal guidelines, educational principles, and Institute resources related to disabilities. Send resumes to: Susan Donovan, Interim Coordinator of Academic Support and Special Programs, Rochester Institute of Technology, 28 Lomb Memorial Drive, Building 1, Room 2323, Rochester, NY, 14623.

Director of Special Services

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field req'd. Doctoral deg. in education, psychology, or related field pref. Must have 3-5 yrs. exp. in an educational or non-profit setting. TRIO Grant experience. Spoken and written proficiency in a foreign language, preferably Spanish. Apply: Rose Chilson, Special Services, Randolph Community College, P.O. Box 1009, Asheboro, NC 27204, Phone: 336/633-0298, Fax: 336/629-9547, Via Email: rtchilson@randolph.edu

Student Disability Resources Advisor

Under the general direction of the Coordinator of Student Disability Resources (SDR), the Disability Resources Advisor is primarily responsible for planning, development, delivery and evaluation of SDR services and accommodations for students with learning and/or psychiatric or psychological disabilities and acquired brain injuries. A completed online application and resume must be received in the Human Resources Office BY 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2004 TO BE GUARANTEED A REVIEW. http://uhr.csumb.edu/jobs

Coordinator, Disability Services

Assists in the coordination of services for students with disabilities, interprets documentation, and determines reasonable accommodations. Acts as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies. Assists the office with ensuring institutional compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other state/federal statutes as applicable to the education, accommodation, employment, and participation of students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities. Mail: Office of Human Resources, Bowling Green State University, 100 College Park Office Building, Bowling Green, OH 43403, Phone: (419) 372-8421, Fax: (419) 372-2920, Via Email: ohr@bgnet.bgsu.edu

Faculty, Interpreter Training Program

JOB SUMMARY: Instruct classes to diverse student populations in simultaneous and consecutive ASL to English Interpreting, Interactive Interpreting, Introductory Lectures, Linguistics, Deaf Culture, American Sign Language, Fingerspelling; may use a wide range of alternative delivery systems and instructional equipment; may work as program director, lead instructor, and/or evening coordinator; maintain relations with Deaf and Interpreter community and appropriate state agencies. Apply: Phoenix College, MCCD Employee Services, 2411 W. 14th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281, Phone: (480) 731-8465, Fax: (480) 731-8599, TDD: (480)731-8043.

Project Coordinator, Senior

Essential Duties: Coordinate provision of accommodations services (e.g. Interpreters, note-takers, alternative material formats, test accommodations, employee reasonable accommodations, assistive technology, etc.). Apply: Chris Primus, University Disability Support, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071, 307-766-6189, cfprimus@uwyo.edu

Student Development Specialist - Disability Services
Provides academic, transfer, and career counseling, and crisis intervention assistance to students with disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates with experience counseling and providing services and accommodations for students with disabilities in a post-secondary environment and experience evaluating disability documentation to determine eligibility and appropriate services and accommodations. Apply: Human Resources Office, Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015-1698, 410-836-4202.

RESOURCES

OPEN FUTURES: EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES VHS

This video program will introduce you to dozens of people with disabilities who describe how they found their paths to successful careers and why they love their jobs. http://www.disabilitytraining.com/ofed.htm

A Helping Hand: A Graphic Disability Workbook

Explains the Social Security disability program with pictures. Shows what to do and not do. http://www.disabilityfacts.com

American Sign Language Bingo

The philosophy behind ASLingo is for school-age children and students of ASL, hearing or deaf, with proper guidance from experienced ASL users, to utilize their cognitive and perceptive skills with their knowledge of ASL in an expressive and receptive manner. Instead of being too linguistic or didactic about teaching ASL in a structured environment, the children and adults can have fun together while learning pragmatically. http://www.ASLingo.com

Social Security Benefit Publications

(Updated 11/15/04) http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/englist.html

Gulliver's World Travel

Gullivers Travel World (GTW) believes that everyone should have equal access to experience all that the world has to offer regardless of disability. GTW focuses its efforts towards planning travel experiences without barriers, for all to enjoy. http://www.Gulliverstravelworld.com

WCI (Weitbrecht Communications, Inc.)

WCI is the nation's largest distributor of assistive listening devices, alerting systems, text telephones and other equipment for people with special needs. http://www.weitbrecht.com/index.phtml

United TTY Sales and Service

“State of the Art” Assistive Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Save 10% during their Holiday Sale. http://www.UnitedTTY.com

Color of Language

A non-profit organization that develops materials for the education and benefit of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children and their families. http://www.coloroflanguage.com/home.html

INSTITUTES / CONFERENCES

Perspectives of Employment of Persons with Disabilities Conference - December 08-10, 2004
Bethesda, MD
Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Labor, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Drug Abuse. http://www.grad.usda.gov/perspectives

2004 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo - December 9-11, 2004
Las Vegas, Nevada

Connecting Education and Careers 2004 is a conference of innovation, new ideas, peer-to-peer networking and transformation in the career and technical education profession. Educators from middle schools through universities, from the U.S. and around the world, will come to demonstrate exemplary programs and practices, share and learn from one another, and explore how to improve the connection between education and today’s careers! http://www.acteonline.org/convention/index.cfm

Disability and Human Rights - December 13- 17, 2004

Oxford, United Kingdom
600 million people around the world live with disability, two thirds of them in developing countries. Disability is increasingly recognized as a rights-related issue rather than just a social or medical one: in June 2003 the UN decided to develop a new international convention on the rights of people with disabilities. This seminar will explore the human rights aspects of disability, and share the experiences of different constituencies concerned with rights and/or disability, to identify common lessons and solutions. A key theme throughout will be the need to involve people with disabilities themselves at the core of all discussions about their rights. Contact Information: British Council Seminars, Attn: Blue Team, Oxford, United Kingdom, Tel: +44 01865 302703, E-mail: blueteam.seminars@britishcouncil.org

Workforce Board Leadership: Workforce Development For Economic Development – January 11, 2005

The workforce and workplace is changing, and how local communities respond to these changes is key to local economic growth and opportunity. Workforce Boards, systems, partners, and programs can play a critical role in helping job seekers, workers and businesses survive and thrive in this new environment. After exploring the top ten changes and challenges in the workforce and workplace, specific recommendations will be made on how your Workforce Board can respond and be an important part of the needed solutions. What are you doing to get ready for tomorrow, today? http://www.worknetwork.org/teleseries0405.html

21st International Seating Symposium - January 20 – 22, 2004

Orlando, Florida

Presentations will cover evaluation, provision, research, and quality assurance issues in seating and mobility for persons with disabilities. The symposium will include scientific and clinical papers, a research forum, in-depth workshops, panel sessions, and an extensive exhibit hall. http://www.iss.pitt.edu/ISS2005/ISS_2005.html

Performance Measurement for INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY in Government

“Linking Your IT Initiatives To Your Agency's Strategic Plans” - January 25-27, 2005

Arlington, VA

At this conference, you will hear proven strategies and practical experience, firsthand, from leading agencies and practitioners like yourself, on how to improve your IT management initiatives and practices as stated in the President's Management Agenda. http://www.aliconferences.com/conferences/governmentitperformance/105.html

Careers Conference 2005: Developing Careers, Changing Lives - January 31-February 2

Madison, Wisconsin

You won't want to miss this 19th annual outstanding national conference that has earned a solid reputation for its comprehensive coverage of career development, career preparation, and education for work. http://www.cew.wisc.edu/careers/cc2005/default05.asp

Performance Measurement for GRANT Programs: “How To Measure, Manage & Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Your Grants To Generate Results” - February 1-3, 2005

Washington, DC

Tracking the performance of your organization requires efficient systems, a dedication to high-caliber performance and an understanding that measurement fuels your strategic plan. It's difficult, but well worth the effort. When your strategic efforts are aligned with your measurement processes, your organization's success rate increases. Without measurement, you cannot correct mistakes you may not even know you are making. Measurement is crucial to staying on the track toward superior performance and achieving desired outcomes.

http://www.aliconferences.com/conferences/performance_measurement205/205.html

National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals - February 15-18, 2005

Tropicana Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

Building Our Future Together is the theme of the 2005 inaugural conference of the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals. Plenary sessions, workshops, research roundtables and resource fair exhibits will highlight programs and research developed and implemented by Cooperative Extension professionals and their federal, state and local partners. http://www.ncrcrd.iastate.edu/nacdep/index.htm

Fifth Annual Harvard Public Policy and Leadership Conference - February 24-27, 2005

Cambridge, Massachusetts

The intensive three days of workshops, panels and lectures is designed to encourage students who possess a commitment to public service (especially those interested in addressing policy issues affecting historically under-served communities) to pursue graduate study in public policy and international affairs. http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/pplc

Leadership Institute on Power Brain sponsored by NTAC-AAPI and The Dahn Institute – February 26-27, 2004 (Pacific Rim 2005 Pre-conference)
A unique professional development opportunity designed for educators from preschool to college levels, managers and administrators in government or private industries, vocational rehabilitation counselors, human resources personnel, doctors, nurses, or therapists who work in health-related industries, and graduate students. http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu

Pacific Rim 2005 - February 28 & March 1, 2005

Sheraton, Waikiki

Since the first Pacific Rim (Pac Rim) Conference in 1985, the scope and size of this premier event has grown to include participants from the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Pacific Islands Nations, Japan, Australia, the Philippines and numerous other countries. Persons with disabilities, family members, researchers, and service providers join policy-makers and nationally recognized speakers in the field of disabilities to participate in the Pac Rim Conference to learn from each other and to share resources for communities to fully accept and support persons with disabilities. http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu

2nd European Congress “Physiotherapy and Prevention” – March 2–5, 2005

Vienna, Austria
The 2nd European Congress “Physiotherapy and Prevention” offers you the opportunity to acquaint yourself with the results of the latest research in the field of physiotherapy. The most important item on the agenda of the congress is a scientific examination of the correlation between physiotherapy and prevention. In addition, you will get the chance to keep yourself informed about new developments related to the medical practice and about tried-and-true therapy and treatment techniques. Workshops combined with scientific lectures and a presentation of posters is also scheduled. http://www.physioaustria.at/2005/congress

7th International Conference on Alzheimer`s and Parkinson`s Disease (AD/PD 2005) - March 9-13, 2005

Sorrento, Italy

The subject matter of all of these ADPD conferences is unique, in that it deals both with issues related individually to Alzheimer`s Disease and Parkinson`s Disease, as well as to the integration between these as well as other related diseases. To ensure the success of these conferences, we invite renowned professionals who present lectures on the most up-to-date techniques and research findings in Alzheimer`s and Parkinson`s and other related diseases. http://www.kenes.com/adpd/index.asp

2005 Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute (JLTLI) - March 11-13, 2005

The purpose of the Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute (JLTLI) is to improve the quality of programming and services to blind and visually impaired children, adults, and their families. The Institute is designed to provide a forum in which leadership personnel and emerging leaders from the blindness field can come together to increase and share their knowledge and expertise. http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=28&TopicID=92

The 10th National/3rd International Conference on Abuse of Children & Adults with Disabilities - March 14-16, 2005

Riverside, CA
Hosted by Arc Riverside, the Only Ongoing Conference on abuse and other crimes against children, adults and seniors with disabilities brings you up-to-date and provides basic information for those new to the field. Please register early to get the best rate. The Internet Discount fee is $265 until March 1, 2005, and $340 after that date. All others: Early Registration is $275 through February 11, 2005, and $350 after that date. Pay online by credit card for the best rates. CEUs are also available! Register online at: http://www.disability-abuse.com/cando/conf

NCRC Annual Conference – March 16-19, 2005.

Washington, DC

The largest gatherings of economic justice proponents and supporters of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) as a tool for economic development, these conferences typically draw over 500 participants from the U.S. and abroad. They are widely acknowledged for their presentation of cutting-edge ideas and information on the hottest topics – such as predatory lending and "globalization" of the financial industry. For more on NCRC’s upcoming Annual Conference call Larry Broadwell at 202/628-8866 or email lbroadwell@ncrc.org.

Unite For Sight Second Annual International Health Conference: "Eyes on International Collaboration: Promoting Health From Campus to Lab to Field" - April 2-3, 2005
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Unite For Sight empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. http://www.uniteforsight.org/2005_conference_registration.php

Vision 2005 – April 4-7, 2005

London, UK.

The world’s largest conference on issues concerning people with sight problems – Themes: Clinical care and integrating rehabilitation, Epidemiology and world blindness, Visual function assessment and visual performance, Education across the lifespan, Advances in technology, designing and constructing for an inclusive environment, Employment. http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/code/public_rnib004044.hcsp

2004 Career Expo for People with Disabilities – April 8, 2004

New York City, NY

Offers bonus distribution of Equal Opportunity Publication's (EOP) career-guidance/recruitment magazines for the diversified workforce. These job expos are wonderful opportunities for job-seekers and recruiters to meet face to face. http://www.eop.com

Partnering with Economic Development: Creating the Workforce Advantage - April 12, 2005

Workforce development is one increasingly important element of a comprehensive community economic development strategy. Today, the communities that have workers with the right skills and work ethic have a competitive advantage in attracting new businesses. Workforce Boards have a critical role in developing the skills of employed, unemployed, and emerging workers in order to attract new businesses and to retain and expand the businesses you already have. This session will show you how to build meaningful partnerships for economic development; help you decide which industry clusters you should target for maximum economic impact; and provide benchmarks and examples of how to convert your program operations into a demand-driven system for economic growth. http://www.worknetwork.org/teleseries0405.html

10TH ANNIVERSARY TCC Worldwide Online Conference: "BACKWARDS OR INTO THE FUTURE?" - April 19-21, 2005
Pre-Conference Dates: April 5-6, 2005
You are invited to join us in our 10th anniversary and celebration of the TCC Worldwide Online Conference. We are working with a new name with the same goals -- sharing expertise, experiences and knowledge among faculty and staff relevant to the use of information technology in learning, teaching and related academic services to university and college students worldwide. TCC now represents "Technology, Colleges and Community." It is the longest running online conference designed for university and college practitioners including faculty, academic support staff, counselors, student services personnel, and administrators. http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu

National Training Conference (NTC) – May 9-11, 2005

Washington, DC
National Training Conference (NTC), a 3-day conference, will focus on the employment, advancement, retention, and culture of Government employees who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing as well as hearing employees. The conference will also focus on ways to foster communication among hearing and Deaf individuals, regardless of communication modes such as sign language or spoken English. http://www.dhhig.org/ntc/2005/index.htm

8th Annual ACT National WorkKeys Conference: Unlock the Potential - May 9-11, 2005

Chicago, Illinois

The goal of this conference is to create an arena for the mutual exchanges of relevant WorkKeys information. One-hour session facilitators should plan a 45-minute presentation. The remaining 15 minutes will be reserved for Q&A. http://www.act.org/workkeys/conf/info.html

2005 IRMA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – May 15-18, 2005

San Diego, California

IRMA is an international professional organization dedicated to furthering the professionalism of its members. IRMA brings together researchers, practitioners, academicians, and policy makers in information technology management. http://www.irma-international.org/conferences/2005/index.asp

Deaf Women & HIV/AIDS in Africa: No Time to Wait - June 10-12, 2005

Washington, DC

The Deaf Women and HIV/AIDS in Africa conference is open to anyone interested in broadening their knowledge of issues related to overcoming obstacles to identifying, communicating with and treating deaf women in Africa who have HIV or AIDS. Through a series of presentations, roundtable discussions and exhibits, participants will heighten awareness of the plight of deaf women in Africa with HIV or AIDS and acquire the information tools necessary to bring about change. http://www.deafafricanwomen.org/index.htm

ICORR 2005: 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics

Frontiers of the Human-Machine Interface - June 28 - July 1, 2005

Chicago, Illinois

ICORR highlights the most recent advances in the basic sciences of rehabilitation robotics. This conference will focus on a number of topics, including the themes of:    Assistive Robotics, Therapeutic robotics, Brain-machine interfaces for rehabilitation, Robotics in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Hardware and control developments for rehabilitation, Evaluation Methods and Clinical Experience, Biorobotics and Biomimetics, Basic Science and Sensory/Motor Control Learning. http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/ICORR2005/index.htm

HCI International 2005 – July 22-27, 2005

Las Vegas, NV
The conference objective is to provide an international forum for the dissemination and exchange of scientific information on theoretical, generic, and applied areas of HCI, usability, internationalization, virtual reality, universal access and cognitive ergonomics. http://www.hci-international.org/index.asp

12th World Conference of the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) - July 16 - 21 2006

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) is a global association of individuals and organisations that promotes equal access to appropriate education for all visually impaired children and youth so that they may achieve their full potential. http://www.icevi.org

2005 Deaf Seniors of America Conference -- August 31-September 5, 2005

San Francisco, CA

The history of the Deaf Seniors of America, Inc. dates back to the first national conference held in Austin, Texas, May, 1992. Since then there have been six consecutive conferences every two years, the most recent in Boston, Mass., May, 2003. http://www.deafseniors.com

RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS

Asia-Pacific Population Journal

The quarterly Asia-Pacific Population Journal is one of the few primary journals published by the UNESCAP secretariat. It focuses on bringing out the policy and programme implications of population research in the UNESCAP region. This refereed professional journal contains articles, papers and notes that cover a broad range of population issues of interest to readers in the Asian and Pacific region in a form that is relatively easy for educated readers to understand. http://www.unescap.org/esid/psis/population/journal/index.asp

Prevention Research Centers: Preventing Disease Through Community Partnerships

The prevention researchers help people reduce a variety of risk factors in their individual lives or in their communities. For example, some centers work with distinct populations, such as African Americans and Latinos in Harlem, Mexican Americans on the border, American Indians in New Mexico, below-poverty-level residents in rural Missouri and Alabama, and women in blue-collar jobs in North Carolina. Others focus on organizations that serve youth or seniors. While all centers share a common goal of addressing behaviors and environmental factors that cause chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, a few Prevention Research Centers have broadened their programs to address injury, infectious disease, and mental health. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/aag/aag_prc.htm

NEW PUBLICATION! INDEPENDENT LIVING AND SELF- HELP IN 2003: A GLOBAL SNAPSHOT OF A SOCIAL CHANGE MOVEMENT

2004 published by IDEAS project, a five-year collaboration of WID

WID's 131 page report features articles and research on how disability groups are using independent living principles to improve their living conditions in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Also included is the International Independent Living Timeline spanning 1755 to 2003, and a selected international bibliography. Copies of this report are available in print or alternative formats from pubs@wid.org or (510)251-4309.

Japan: Step by Step towards Disability Anti-Discrimination Law

By Shuhei Ohta of Japan Council on Disability, translated by the Information Center of the Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (JSRPD). This article originally appeared in the June 2004 issue of “Normalization.” http://www.disabilityworld.org/09-11_04/gov/japan.shtml

When It's Your Own Child: A Report on Special Education from the

Families Who Use It

Few would argue with the cause. A mere 30 years ago, as many as 1 million disabled children were excluded from the educational system altogether, according to the U.S. Department of Education. By some estimates, as few as one in five children with disabilities got the educational help they needed. Since 1975, every disabled child is entitled to help under federal law, with more than 6 million children currently enrolled in special education programs. http://www.publicagenda.org/specials/specialed/specialed.htm

Transforming Disability into Ability: Policies to Promote Work and Income Security for Disabled People

This book examines a wide array of labour market and social protection programmes aimed at people with disabilities and analyses the relationship between policies and outcomes across twenty OECD countries. http://oecdpublications.gfi-nb.com/cgi-bin/OECDBookShop.storefront/EN/product/812003021P1

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