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 March 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
Business Administration Building, Rm. A102, 3:30-5:00 pm
ALL ARE
WELCOME!
We encourage all
interested students, faculty, staff, and individuals with disabilities to
attend. Benefit from reduced stress, Improved Body-Brain Communication, Enhanced
Cognitive Functions and Learning Ability, Enhanced Self-Esteem and Social
Interaction, and developing your BrainÕs Full Potential. Presented by Dhan Master, Anita Ahn at
the Dhan Hak Holistic & Energy Training Institute &
Hosted by Dr.
Weol Soon Kim-Rupnow at the National Technical Assistance Center
(NTAC-AAPI). If you plan to
attend, please RSVP by Friday, March 5th. Please call 956-2890 or respond
via email to Jessica at jessica.villaruz@cds.hawaii.edu.
Let her know if you need special accommodations.
Calling All Exhibitors!
Mini-Subcontract Proposals
Congratulations
to the Korean American Association for the Rehabilitation of the
Disabled and Career College of California for having their submittals approved!
NTAC-AAPI is still in the process of accepting proposals for mini
sub-contracts. Individuals and organizations interested in collaborating with
NTAC are encouraged to complete and return the application form located at http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu/products/mini_subcontracts.htm
Looking for
Collaborators at the 19th Annual National Leadership Training Conference and
Agency Exhibits - May 17-21, 2004, San Francisco, CA
The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (tel # 415 788-1234) will showcase
programs at their conference for APAs with disabilities, Native Americans,
civil rights, supervisory/management issues, and current legislation concerning
APAs. The National Technical Assistance Center <http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu> would
like to submit proposals at this conference in the following areas: 1) conduct
a workshop to educate FAPAC conference participants in the area of disability
and job-site mentoring/accommodation for Asian American and Pacific Islanders
individuals with disabilities; 2) conduct a whole day training institute on
topics such as cultural competency & outreach strategies to recruit both
employers & consumers in AAPI community-targeting personnel, and/or 3)
reserve an exhibit booth to recruit employers/mentors for the NTAC-AAPI Hire.us
database. Any NTAC-AAPI member who would like to collaborate with us at the
FAPAC conference with similar or new ideas, please contact Dr. Kim-Rupnow at kimrupno@hawaii.edu or 808-956-5712.
National
& International
Lanai Young Artists Create 1,000 Raku Medallions for the 20th Anniversary
of the Pacific Rim Conference on DisabilitiesÕ International Event Sponsored by
the University of Hawaii at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu - March
29-30, 2004
HonoluluÑLanai City
youth artists with disabilities are creating one-thousand rainbow Raku pendants
to sell as commemorative keepsakes of the 20th annual international Pacific Rim
Conference on Disabilities, sponsored by the University of Hawaii College of
Education Center on Disability Studies at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The Lanai High and Elementary School
students are busy with the designs and will work with mentors during the month
of March. They are part their island's creative entrepreneurial cooperative, a
partnership between VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific and Lanai Arts Center and the
islandÕs public school. http://www.vsarts.hawaii.edu
The
Artsplace Official Grand Opening - March 19, 3-9 p.m. and March 20, 9 a.m.- 3
p.m.
More than 200
volunteers are putting in between 8-40 hours getting the Artsplace, Hawaii's
newest and emerging arts and business development center ready for the opening
show and for art classes to begin in April. For more information Ð Susan Miller, E-mail:
susan.miller@cds.hawaii.edu.
CALL FOR
PRESENTATIONS: DPI World Summit 2004: Diversity
Within September 8 - 10, 2004
DPIÕs World
Summit will be an opportunity for national assemblies, disability
organizations, NGOs, international development agencies, as well as local and
national goods and services providers in the disability field to discuss and
share information. The purpose of the Summit is to pursue the issues identified
at the DPI 6th World Assembly in Sapporo, Japan, to address the issue of
diversity, and to prepare for the next World Assembly in South Africa in 2006. http://www.dpi.org/en/events/world_summit/06-23-03_summit2004.htm
EASI:
April 2004 tuition-based and free clinics
April 8: ÒLinux and Sun Accessibility ToolsÓ presented by Peter Korn from Sun
Microsystems and April 22: ÒThe Other Side of Section 508Ó presented by Doug
Wakefield of the Federal Access Board. http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
Labor Secretary Chao Calls
for Entries to 2004 New Freedom Initiative Award
Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao today called upon non-profits, small businesses,
corporations and individuals that have demonstrated exemplary and innovative
efforts in furthering the employment and workplace environment for people with
disabilities, a goal of President Bush's New Freedom Initiative, to submit their entries for the 2004
"Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award." Additional information on
the award and specific nomination criteria are available in the February 27,
2004 Federal Register or at www.dol.gov/odep
under the New Freedom Initiative
tab. The information is also available by calling the Office of Disability
Employment Policy (ODEP), Education and Outreach Section, at (202) 693-7880.
The deadline for receipt of nominations is May 21, 2004.
EASI will again hold a Mexican
buffet at the California State University Northridge Technology and People with
Disabilities Convention held in Los Angeles. The party will be Thursday, March 18 between 7-10 in the
Scottsdale room at the LAX Marriot hotel.
We hope our old friends and new friends will drop by either to eat and
talk or just to talk. We want to
thank all of you for your support over the past months and years. EASI will
also Web broadcast Presentations from the conference on Thursday, March 18. Read more details and register, free,
at http://easi.cc/csuncast.htm
The first
General Information Meeting on the 2005 Transpac (a 2,225 nautical mile ocean
race from Los Angeles to Honolulu), will be on Saturday, March 6, 2004, 11 AM
-- immediately following the Challenged America 10 am Sailing Team meeting at
the sailing office on Shelter Island, San Diego, CA. http://www.challengedamerica.org
Since 1999,
Creative Capital Foundation has offered project-based grants to individual
artists working in the visual arts, performing arts, film/video, and in
emerging fields. http://apply.creative-capital.org
Issues
of Transition and Postsecondary Participation for Individuals with Disabilities
- March 31 - April 1, 2004
The
Institute will explore issues related to the transition and postsecondary
participation of youth with "hidden" disabilities, which includes
learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, psychiatric disabilities,
emotional disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and other such disabilities
that cannot be "seen." http://www.ncset.hawaii.edu
UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: George Mason University, located in
Northern Virginia, recently established the Learning into Future Environments
(LIFE) Program as an innovative program of their Graduate School of Education's
Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities. LIFE is intended for young
adults with significant learning disabilities; cognitive disabilities,
including mental retardation; and developmental disabilities such as autism.
For more information on the program, contact Rioux-Bailey at (703) 993-3670 or criouxba@gmu.edu.
2004
National Women's Health Week celebration - May 9-15, 2004
Whether you
are an individual, a health care provider, a business leader, a community
organization, or a governor, mayor, or tribal leader, there is something you
can do to participate in National Women's Health Week. http://www.4woman.gov/whw/2004
A
Legislative Summit in Conjunction with 20th Pacific Rim Conference on
Disabilities - March 30, 2004
Room
329, Hawaii State Capitol, Honolulu
Artists
Mean Business Ñ Creative Pathways to EmploymentÓ Summit at the State Capitol,
March 30, will address changes needed to move people with disabilities out of
the disenfranchised social and economic margins of our Island communities, by
providing them with employment and self-employment options in the arts and all
aspects of Hawaii's creative industries. http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu
Leonardo da
Vinci, an Italian painter, designer, sculptor, architect and engineer, was a
man whose spirit of scientific inquiry and mechanical inventiveness were
centuries ahead of his time. In the spirit of this 15th-century visionary, The
Engineering Society of Detroit and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Michigan Chapter, created a nationally recognized award to celebrate universal
design and technology that benefits people with disabilities.
The da Vinci
Awards recognize individuals, organizations and corporations in the
engineering, construction and technical fields whose design innovations have
exceeded legally mandated requirements, such as the Americans with Disabilities
Act, to further empower people with disabilities. http://www.esd.org/davinci
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
CHAYA SEEKS
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION COORDINATOR
Chaya is a
community based nonprofit organization serving South Asian women in crisis and
working to raise awareness of domestic violence issues in South Asian
communities. The Community Mobilization Coordinator reports directly to the
Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors and the
Executive Director in developing the Community Mobilization Program. Fluency in
Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu a plus. Please send cover letter and resume to: Chaya
P.O. Box 22291 Seattle, WA 98122 Fax: 206-568-2479 E-mail: vega@chayaseattle.org Web page: https://www.chayaseattle.org
VSA arts PLAYWRIGHT DISCOVERY AWARD PROGRAM: Challenges middle and high school
students of all abilities to take a closer look at the world around them,
examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express
their views through the art of playwriting. Two scripts are selected by a
distinguished panel of award-winning theater artists for professional
production at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Award
recipients receive scholarship awards and a trip to Washington, D.C. to view
the production. Submission deadline is April 15. For details, visit
http://www.vsarts.org/programs/pdp/index.cfm
ENTRY
POINT! 2004
ENTRY POINT!
is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in
Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, and some fields of
Business. http://www.entrypoint.org
HATE FREE ZONE WASHINGTON Associate Director
Hate Free Zone
Washington is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to uphold the
fundamental principles of democracy and justice. The Associate Director is critical to Hate Free Zone
Washington's organizational success, with particular responsibility for
program, operations and staff management, and fund development. Working
in partnership with the Executive Director and key staff, the Associate
Director will help to guide the organization to the next, exciting level of
organizational growth and stability. To Apply: Please send resume and
cover letter to Associate Director Search Committee, Hate Free Zone Washington,
4860 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 or e-mail to kvang@hatefreezone.org.
STUDY ABROAD
PROGRAMS: Wayne State
University has a 3-week study abroad program for students
with disabilities and/or students interested in the disability field in
Pontlevoy, France. The application for aid can be accessed at: www.studyabroad.wayne.edu.
For additional information contact Dr. Sharon Milberger at smilberger@wayne.edu or Kelli Pugh at ab6179@wayne.edu.
The
Board of Directors of Independence, Inc., is seeking an Executive Director to
give direction and leadership toward the achievement of Independence Inc.'s
philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives. To Apply
Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Executive Director Search Committee,
Independence Inc., 2001 Haskell Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66046
RESOURCES
Hosted by the
U.S. Chamber's Center for Workforce Preparation in partnership with Virginia
Commonwealth University, "Making the Case: the Nuts and Bolts of Hiring
People with Disabilities" assembled two employers, a community based non-
profit employment provider and a chamber executive together for a one hour
presentation on the recruitment, hiring, and retaining of employees with
disabilities. The panelists discuss the power of partnerships that helped to
develop and sustain their successful business models. They build the business
case by illustrating the cost benefits to their companies and offer words of
advice to non-profit community providers wanting to find jobs for their
clients. http://www.uschamber.com/cwp/tools/chambercast/2003.htm
Quality Mall
A place where
you can find lots of free information about person-centered supports for people
with developmental disabilities. http://www.qualitymall.org/main
Accessible
banking for the blind at Bank One extends to the entire customer
experience. Bank One now provides information,
including bank and credit
card
statements, in Braille, cassette, and large print. Raised line checks
are
now available at the same price as standard basic checks. In addition,
Bank
One's bill pay service is free to the blind. To learn more visit the Bank One
accessibility World Wide Web page at: http://www.bankone.com/answers/BolAnswersTable.aspx?top=all&segment=ABO&topi
c=AccessibilityatBankOne&item=
NCTI
The National Center for
Technology Innovation (NCTI), funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education
Programs (OSEP), advances learning opportunities for individuals with
disabilities by fostering technology innovation. http://www.nationaltechcenter.org/about.asp
AVIATION
TOLL-FREE HOTLINE CARDS:
The Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and
Proceedings (Enforcement Office), established a toll free telephone number that
consumers who experience disability-related air travel problems may use to
obtain information and assistance. . If you are interested in
receiving copies of the hotline business card to distribute to your friends and
colleagues, please contact the hotline, at 1-800-778-4838 (voice) or 1- 800-455-9880 (TTY).
INSTITUTES /
CONFERENCES
Atlanta, Georgia
The first
national conference in the humanities for members of the academic community who
are committed to diversity and who want to know more about disability studies
and how it can shape learning environments. Faculty members, university
administrators, and graduate students are welcome. http://www.mla.org/conference_on_disabi
Relationship
Development Conference Focusing on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) -March 6th, 7th
Dr. Steven E.
Gutstein Ph.D. on Relationship Development Intervention (RDI). The program
covers all stages of relationship development, from adult-infant relationships
to adult-adult loving relationships. (503) 356-8334
FORUM 2004:
A skilled workforce, a stronger economy Ð March 14-16, 2004
Washington, DC
No longer is
globalization limited to the transfer of low wage, blue collar jobs to workers
in other nations. High wage, high skilled jobs are being outsourced abroad in
record numbers. Wherever there is a competitive workforce, the free market
reacts and jobs follow. http://www.nawb.org/forum2004/default.asp
CSUN's 19th
Annual International Conference "Technology and Persons with Disabilities'
- March 15-20, 2004 |
Los Angeles, California
"The Center
has advanced to the stage of conducting the
longest-running and largest annual university sponsored conference on
technology and persons with disabilities. This annual conference serves as a
major training venue for professionals around the world involved in the field
of disability and technology."
http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/index.htm
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
NATIONAL MINORITY
CAREERS IN EDUCATION EXPO - MARCH 20, 2004
New
York City, New York
Expo provides
a common platform for candidates seeking employment in the field of education
and recruiters to hire qualified teachers, administrators and support staff. http://www.deptofed.org
Governmental Affairs Seminar - March 21-23, 2004
Washington, DC
Advocate for Action! Jointly sponsored by The Arc, AAMR, AUCD and United Cerebral Palsy Association. http://www.aamr.org/Events/gov_affairs.shtml
Online
Seminar Ð March 23 & April 21, 2004
Exceptional Parent Foundation for Education is sponsoring an on-line
seminar on the management of refractory seizures. http://eparent.com
5th Annual
Hawaii Conference and Health Fair: Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) -
March 27-28, 2004
Hawaii
Convention Center (Honolulu) Wailea Marriott Resort (Wailea)
TCOYDÕs mission
is to educate and motivate people with diabetes and their loved ones to take a
more active role in their condition, in order to live healthier, happier, and
more productive lives. http://www.tcoyd.org/main/homepage.html
20th Annual 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/
Legislative
Summit: "Artists Mean Business in Hawaii" - March 30, 5-7:30 p.m.
Hawaii State Capitol, Honolulu
Hawaii State Senators Ros Baker, David Ige, Suzanne Chun Oakland along with
Representatives Mark Takai, Dennis Arakaki and others will sponsor the summit,
which will include a celebration reception, entertainment by artists with
disabilities and an small art show. For more information contact: Susan Miller,
Hawaii Statewide Forum Coordinator, 295-0659 or millers@hawaii.edu
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
Catch the Technology Wave
Conference - April 1 - 2, 2004
Memphis, TN.
Education, Community Health, and
Supports for Persons with Disabilities. http://www.utmem.edu/bcdd/catch_wave_program.html
Workshop: Obesity Prevention and Intervention for
Children with Special Health Care Needs - April 28 -
30, 2004
Memphis, TN.
The overall goal of this program is to provide interdisciplinary leadership training to health professionals and related care providers involved in obesity prevention and intervention among CSHCN. http://www.utmem.edu/bcdd/obesity_wkshp_04.html
CSAVR
Spring Meeting - April 25 - 28, 2004
Bethesda
Hyatt
The Council of
State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief
administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with
physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the
territories.
http://www.rehabnetwork.org/default.htm
NCSAB
Spring Meeting - April 28-30, 2004
Bethesda Hyatt
The Council of
State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief
administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with
physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the
territories.
http://www.rehabnetwork.org/default.htm
High Beam
Festival - May 3-4, 2004
Australia
Biennial international arts festival showcasing contemporary works influenced
or inspired by experience of disability. Ideas and Innovations is a two day
interactive program held as part of High Beam on May 3 and 4, 2004 examining
some of the best Australian and international models of work in the arts
expressing disability culture and the cultural and social impacts of these
practices. http://www.artsinaction.asn.au/hb_what.htm
Arlington,
VA
Topic 1:
Innovative Methods for Providing VR Services to Individuals with Psychiatric
Disabilities; Topic 2 A New Paradigm for Vocational Evaluation: Empowering the
VR Consumer through Vocational Information. For further information contact
Frances R. Butler, Executive Assistant at fbutler@gwu.edu or (202) 973-1540.
http://www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/IRI.htm
25th
Annual International Conference on MR/DD - May 3 - 7, 2004
New York City
Career
Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) is a unique consortium composed of large
and small universities, well - known national employers and US Government
agencies focused on the career employment of college graduates with
disabilities. http://www.cosdonline.org
National
ADA Symposium & Expo Ð May 11-13, 2004
The National
ADA Symposium, hosted by the ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers has
earned the reputation as premier training event available on the Americans with
Disabilities Act and related disability issues.
http://www.adaproject.org/NationalADASymposium.html
3rd Annual
Asian Diversity Career Expo Ð May 13, 2004
New York, NY
Companies and
organizations will be present to represent a number of industries such as,
finance, transportation, defense, retail, government, telecommunications, law,
healthcare, pharmaceutical, IT, consumer products and others. http://www.asiandiversity.com/event/index.html
19th Annual
National Leadership Training Conference and Agency Exhibits - May 17-21, 2004
Hyatt Regency
Embarcadero Hotel, San Francisco, CA
FAPAC conference will have programs and workshops that highlight the contributions
of Asian American military heroes-- including purple heart recipients and other
military awardees, and distinguished Asian American veterans from foreign wars.
It will showcase programs for APAs with disabilities, Native Americans, civil
rights, and supervisory/management issues, and current legislation concerning
APAs. http://www.fapac.org
15th Annual
NAWDP Conference - May 23-26, 2004
Portland OR
National
Association of Workforce Development Professionals Conference explores
identifying and developing talent.
It is perhaps one of the most important Ð yet most challenging Ð
functions of those engaged in employment and training. Federal guidelines
demand that we look at clients through a lens of Òrisk factorsÓ and Òbarriers.Ó
Find out whatÕs really going on in Washington, and how you can help turn
workforce development into a priority for Congress and the Administration. http://www.nawdp.org/conference.htm
By
presenting films of artistry and intellect, the festival hopes to reinforce
accurate portrayals of people with developmental disabilities and expose the
media and general public to important issues facing this population. The goal
is an enjoyable and enlightening experience that will help breakdown
stereotypes, promoting a greater acceptance of differences and awareness of
similarities. http://gosprout.org/film
TRANSED 2004: 10th
International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled
People Ð May 23-26, 2004
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
Partners Building Bridges: Maintaining High Quality Services in
Challenging Times Ð May 25-27, 2004
Washington, DC
A national training conference for state coordinators and related
professionals serving individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing and
late deafened. http://www.ccer.org/confcal.htm#Emerging%20Issues
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
TOOLS FOR
LIFE: A 21st Century Look at Assistive Technology and Services Ð July 9-10, 2004
Blaisdell Exhibition Center, Honolulu
The Tools for
Life Expo and Conference is a collaborative exhibit with concurrent workshops
designed to bring information to individuals with disabilities, their families,
and advocates regarding civil rights laws and technological support options to
maximize independence in society. For information, contact Francine Wai (DCAB)
at accesshi@aloha.net (ph. 586-8121 V/TTY) or Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong (ATRC)
at barbara@atrc.org. (ph. 532-7110 V/TTY
or 1-800-645-3007)
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
Disability
Studies: Putting Theory Into Practice Ð July 26 Ð 28, 2004
Lancaster
University, UK
Disability
Studies is concerned with the inter-disciplinary development of an increasing
body of knowledge and practice, which has arisen from the activities of the
disabled people's movement, and which has come to be known as 'the social model
of disability'. The social model of disability locates the changing character
of disability, which is viewed as an important dimension of inequality, in the
social and economic structure and culture of the society in which it is found,
rather than in individual limitations. http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/apsocsci/events/dsa.htm
Innsbruck,
Austria
THEME:
Scanning the Horizon: An International Collaboration On Higher Education and
Disability. This conference will
equip participants with tools and resources to build successful programs and
further develop our network of international colleagues.
http://www.unotrac.org/presentations.html
RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS
The Role Of Technology In
Preparing Youth With Disabilities For Postsecondary Education And
Employment
Sheryl Burgstahler, University of Washington
Today,
technology has become essential in almost every educational, employment,
community, and recreational environment. Access to electronic and information
technology can help students with a wide range of abilities and disabilities
prepare for and succeed in adult life. http://jset.unlv.edu/18.4/burgstahler/first.html
NEADS
has also recently published Access to Success: a Guide for Employers. This guide also contains profiles of
leading employers here in Canada. http://www.neads.ca/en/about/projects/student_leadership/access_to_success
FREEDOM TO
TRAVEL Ð TRANSPORTATION AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The report that
summarizes the 2002 disability transportation study conducted by the Bureau of
Transportation Statistics is available on line. To access the
report, go to the BTS homepage at http://www.bts.gov
and type in ÒFreedom to TravelÓ in the ÒSearch Entire SiteÓ window.
Adaptive
Technologies for Learning and Work Environments
Second Edition by Joseph J. Lazzaro.
The book is available in both print and CD-ROM formats.
The CD-ROM version is written in standard HTML and conforms to guidelines
proposed by the World Wide Web Consortiumâs Web Accessibility Guidelines. The
text is accessible for users employing
adaptive equipment, and is readable with any PC equipped with a standard
browser package.
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