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 – March 15, 2005
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 / Articles
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NTAC-AAPI will be presenting on
the role of mentoring in the employment process for AAPIs with disabilities at
the 1). Honoring Tradition and Exploring Innovative Approaches within
the Multicultural Spectrum (April 22-23, 2005) in Honolulu, Hawaii and at
the 2). 2005 National Leadership Summit on Improving
Results for Youth: Policy and Practice Implications for Secondary and
Postsecondary Education and Employment for Youth and Disabilities (June
14-15, 2005) in Washington, DC. NTAC-AAPI will be sharing their expertise on meeting the
transition needs of culturally and
linguistically diverse youth with disabilities and their
families. NTAC-AAPI will also be sharing keynote sessions at 3). The
National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) Annual
Training Conference - Focusing the Future: Realizing Multicultural
Rehabilitation Outcomes (July 20-24, 2005) in
San Antonio, Texas. See more information on these events below under
ÒInstitutes/ConferenceÓ in this issue.
NTAC-AAPIs Hire.Us Program
What is the Hire.Us program? Fast, Effective, and Free! The
National Technical Assistance CenterÕs 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://www.hireus.cds.hawaii.edu
Become an NTAC-AAPI mentor today!
Despite passage of numerous laws such as the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), people with disabilities continue to
be unemployed and under-employed at staggering rates. Mentoring is one
concrete way to promote the employment of people with disabilities and
develop lasting relationships in your community. By bringing employers
and people with disabilities together, we can help break down employersÕ fears
about hiring people with disabilities and increase the confidence of persons
with disabilities to secure gainful employment. http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu
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 BachelorÕs 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, VSA arts
of Hawaii Artsplace, 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.
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://www.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
Brain Respiration Festival: ÒCreating a Peaceful BrainÓ
– March 26, 2005
Includes
BR Video, Power Brain Dance and Partner Do In, Report of Results of Maryknoll
Pilot Study and Presentation of the BR Vision for Hawaii, Presentation of the
ÒHealing Family ProgramÓ, BR Kids Demonstration, BR InstructorÕs Demonstration,
Demonstration of Master, and BR Workshop. To register or for more
information, call 942-0003.
National
& International
Live presentations
from CSUN 20th Annual Conference Broadcasted
EASI (Equal
Access to Software and Information) will be broadcasting live presentations
from the Technology and Persons with Disabilities CSUN 20th Annual
Conference March 17 from 8 AM Pacific till 5 PM Pacific with a lunch
break. To register for this CSUN
broadcast, save a place in the live room and receive links afterwards to the
recordings, go to: http://easi.cc/forms/csun2005.htm
ÒAinÕt No VictimÓ Peer Support Group for adults with Type
1 diabetes only!
The group meets the last Saturday of every
month from 9:30-11:00am Wist Hall Annex, room 123, University of Hawaii,
College of Education campus.
For more information, contact Mark Timmins, 808-735-1729, Email: Timmins@hgea.org, or Madeline Harcourt,
808-956-9392, Email: Harcourt@hawaii.edu
Indians try to win one for tsunami victims at Special
Olympics
Indian athletes at the winter Special Olympics are competing with an extra mission in mind as the only team here from a country lashed by the Asian tsunamis, which hit people with disabilities especially hard. http://south-asia.news.designerz.com/indians-try-to-win-one-for-tsunami-victims-at-special-olympics.html?d20050301
CALL FOR PAPERS DUE April 15, 2005
For the September 15 - 16, 2005, WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS: STATE OF THE
SCIENCE CONFERENCE, sponsored by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center
on Workplace Accommodations in Atlanta, GA. This conference will establish a national
dialogue on the current state and future directions of workplace
accommodations. The conference format will include plenary sessions, paper
presentations in breakout sessions, and extensive opportunity for networking
and discussion. A goal of the conference will be to develop an agenda for
future directions in research, service delivery, and product development based
on user needs for workplace accommodations. http://www.workrerc.org/sos
National Technical Institute for
the Deaf – July 16-28, 2008
Are you wondering what youÕll
do after you graduate from high school?
Come to NTID/RIT for a week this summer and explore your future! http://www.ntid.rit.edu/prospective/eyf.php
Special
Pricing for multiple units of Scan and Talk and ReadText
Colligo is pleased to offer
your district/s Special Pricing for multiple units of Scan and Talk and ReadText.
We find that most educators want to have one document reader (Scan N Talk) so
they can scan documents to be read by several single users at workstations or
remote locations. These workstations are using page readers (ReadText) for
accessing the Internet, reading text files such as PDF, HTML, e-mail, and Word
documents. 5 Pack Special Offer to enable a whole classroom (5 User Package) -
Regular Price $995.00 - Special Price $735.00 - Package allows five users easy
multi-modal access with the clearest voices for less than the average price of
a single user software license from programs with less versatility. Please call us Toll Free at [888] 647-3404 or e-mail us at info@colligo.us. Fax
purchase orders to (360) 647-5004.
Kurzweil
3000 Customer Survey 2005 -
deadline April 1, 2005
Kurzweil
Educational Systems is conducting a survey of Kurzweil 3000 users. The purpose
of the survey is to better understand how our customers view their experiences
with Kurzweil Educational Systems and Kurzweil 3000. We would greatly
appreciate your filling out the customer survey below. http://survey.kurzweiledu.com/TakeSurvey.asp?EID=52MB625B865BH389LB776BM36B082
"Kids
Of HOPE" Tsunami Relief Benefit, April 21, 2005
A
high profile gala will be held April 21, 2005 to raise desperately needed tsunami relief funds to reconstruct schools
and orphanages for Sri Lankan children affected by the tsunami tragedy. The Kids of HOPE gala will be hosted by The
Sri Lanka Express Foundation in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri
Lanka. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/3/prweb214701.htm
Teacher Institutes: Call for Proposals
The Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the
National Endowment fot the Arts (NEA) solicit proposals for six entities to
design, manage, and engage in the evaluation of one NEA Teacher Institute each.
The project requires that the curricula developed at the Institutes be deployed
in a grade K-12 school setting, its impact evaluated and the institute and
deployment process selectively documented. http://teacher-institute.cgweb.org
Social
Security Disability Benefit Issues Affecting Transition-Aged Youth - April 13, 2005, 3:00 - 5:00
p.m.Eastern Time
This telecast
will focus on what school personnel, disability professionals, Benefits
Specialists, and parents need to know about Social Security disability benefits
for transition-aged youth and will provide specific instruction for using
Social Security work incentives to promote employment, facilitate career
planning, and enhance earnings capacity during and after secondary education. Presenters
will offer strategies for preparing for and handling critical transitions
within the Social Security benefits systems, with particular emphasis on issues
surrounding the 18th birthday. Failure to consider Social Security benefits
issues during transition planning is not just a missed opportunity. Harm can be
caused when students and family members are not educated about nor prepared for
the effect of earnings on cash benefits and medical insurance. For information,
contact Roberta Martin at: rsmartin@mail1.vcu.edu.
Harmonising
European research into deafness
This month,
European medical researchers will gather in Caserta, Italy, for the final
meeting of the EU-backed Gendeaf
Thematic Network which coordinated research efforts across Europe targeted at
understanding genetically inherited deafness. As one project in this field
comes to an end, another called EuroHear will kick-off in the coming weeks, while a further project,
Bionic Ear, is
already delving into the workings of the inner ear. http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/headlines/news/article_05_03_03_en.html
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Learning
Services - Associate Director
Provide
leadership and supervision for all operations and programs of the Learning
Resources Center on the Framingham Campus, including Tutoring Services,
Disabilities Services, Reading/Writing Center, Math/Science Center, Library and
other academic support services. Coordinate Disability and Tutoring Services on
the Wellesley campus. Assist Learning Services Director in development and
support of student success programs. Prepare grant proposals and administer
awards in support of Learning Resources programs and initiatives. Mail: Massachusetts Bay Community College
50
Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, Phone: 781-239-3175, Fax:
781-239-2606, Email: Employment@massbay.edu
Interpreter
Coordinator
WOU Interpreters
serve between 25 and 40 deaf and hard-of-hearing students, as well as deaf
faculty and other community members. WOU maintains a supportive work
environment and is committed to giving students a well-rounded college
experience. Interpreters work in diverse settings, which include undergraduate
and graduate classes, theater and performing arts events, campus tours, and
one-on-one meetings between students, professors, and other university
employees. Mail: Judy Vanderburg, Director, Office of Human Resources, Western
Oregon University, 345 N. Monmouth Ave, Monmouth, OR 97361, Phone:
503-838-8490, Fax: 503-838-8144
Recreational Therapist
NDA is looking
for a Recreational Therapist. Individuals applying for this position should
either be a Certified Therapist of Recreational Services (CTRS) or working
toward certification. Applicants should have good team-building skills as well
as the ability to plan and implement activities for a wide-range of groups.
Individuals holding this position must be fluent in ASL. NATIONAL DEAF ACADEMY,
19650 US Highway 441 ~
Mount Dora, Florida 32757, Phone: (352) 735-9500 ~ TTY: (352) 735-9570 ~ Fax:
(352) 735-4939, http://www.nationaldeafacademy.com
Director
Disability Resources and Services
The Director of
Disability Resources and Services (DRS) is the primary manager for overseeing
disability-related accommodations for students at the University. The position
supervises the department that facilitates accommodations at Main Campus and
coordinates those services at other campuses. The director is responsible for
supervising 5 full-time professional and support staff in the department. The
director is responsible for managing budgets in excess of $600,000,
administering various foundation grants and endowments, and developing other
grant projects as needed. The director is the key representative for
disability-related matters, acting as the spokesperson at the University for
academic and administrative groups/ committees, and representing the University
at regional and national conferences. Mail: Human Resources Department, Temple
University, 1601 N. Broad Street, USB20, Philadelphia, PA 19122
https://hospats.adminsvc.temple.edu/jobs.htm
Interpreter
for the Hearing Impaired – deadline April 1, 2005
This position
will be responsible for providing sign language interpreting services to
hearing impaired students, and at University functions; coordinating schedules
for hearing impaired students; developing and instructing a class in American
Sign Language; assisting in the location of contract sign-language interpreting
services when needed; performing other office administrative duties as needed. Mail: Mr. Kenneth Manwaring, Division of
Human Resources, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8104
Statesboro,
GA 30460, Phone: (912) 681-5468, Fax: (912) 681-0325, TDD: (912) 681-0791,
Online App. Form: http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/forms/forms.htm,
Email: employ@georgiasouthern.edu
RESOURCES
Guam
Resources: Government Representatives and Disability Agencies and Organizations
The
offices listed on this resource sheet are primarily administrative offices for
Guam. Even if an office is not close to your home, they can usually put you in
touch with resources in your community, as well as provide you with information
and assistance about disability issues in Guam. http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/gu.htm
Resource
Guide: Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom
A guide for
returning veterans to help them navigate the available benefits and assistance
available. The guide also contains
a section for people who are looking for ways to support the troops, with links
to organizations who are directly supporting the troops in the field. http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/files/vcs/guide.cfm
Mozilla
Beta Version 0.96
A new Beta
version of the Mozilla Accessibility Extension is available. http://cita.rehab.uiuc.edu/software/mozilla/index.html
National
Asian Deaf Congress (NADC)
NADC
is a non-profit organization whose mission is to define and address the
cultural, political and social issues experienced by Asians who are deaf or
hard of hearing. NADC is strengthened by the diversity of its members and organizations
who represent various geographic regions, languages, religions, cultures and
generations. NADC will also strive to provide education, empowerment, and
leadership for its respective members and organizations. http://www.nadc-usa.org/index.html
ReadPlease
Reads
any text you see on your screen - all purpose text-to-speech software. http://www.readplease.com
Asian
Rehabilitation Services (ARS)
We
at Asian Rehabilitation Services (ARS) believe in the uniqueness, worth,
cultural integrity, and right to human dignity for every person. It is our
mission to provide vocational, rehabilitation, and other services by which
individuals with disabilities can achieve their highest potential for
self-worth and independent living. http://www.asianrehab.org/main.html
INSTITUTES /
CONFERENCES
NATIONAL DEAF
ACADEMY'S 2005 CONFERENCE - BEYOND THE BANDAGE: Practical Approaches to
Addressing Mental Health and Behavioral Issues in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Classroom - March 16-18, 2005
Lake Buena
Vista, FL
This conference
is open to Deafness professionals and Mental Health professionals who strive to
provide quality services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities internationally.
This landmark international event, located at the world renowned Hilton at the
Walt Disney Resort, will unite diverse professional and community groups
committed to ethical, effective and compassionate services in the area of
mental health and Deafness. http://www.nationaldeafacademy.com
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 NCRCÕs
upcoming Annual Conference call Larry Broadwell at 202/628-8866 or email lbroadwell@ncrc.org.
Anxiety
Disorders Associaltion of America (ADAA) 25th Annual Conference - March
17–20, 2005
Seattle,
Washington
The
ADAA Annual Conference is the only conference devoted exclusively to anxiety
disorders. It provides education for health care professionals, individuals
with anxiety disorders and their families, and the media about the nature and
management of anxiety disorders. http://www.adaa.org/events/AnnualConference.cfm
Performance
Measurement for Government - March 22-24, 2005
Washington,
DC
At this
conference, you will hear proven strategies and practical experiences,
firsthand, from leading agencies and practitioners like yourself, on how to
improve your management initiatives and practices as stated in the President's
Management Agenda. For more information or to reserve your space: 888-362-7400
or 312-362-9100. http://www.aliconferences.com/conferences/government_performance/305.html
Healing
Arts Festival - March 26, 2005
Honolulu,
HI
The Dahn Hak Wellness Center presents the Hawaii Healing
Arts festival from 9am to 12pm on March 26, 2005. The festival will include interactive programs and
demonstrations, featuring a special workshop on ÒAwakening your Body &
Mind.Ó Dahn masters will explain brain
respiration and discuss brain respiration research. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children and
students—bring the whole family!
The festival will be held at the East-West Center, on the University of
Hawaii at Manoa campus, in Keoni Auditorium. For further information, call 942-0003.
BUILDING
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - March 29-31, 2005
Sacramento,
California
An
opportunity to learn and share information about the challenges and solutions
for helping people with disabilities access training and find employment. http://www.cce.csus.edu/edd
Psycho-Spiritual
Integrative Breathwork &Shamanic Art Process - March 26, 2005
Oahu, HI
This shamanic
journey process is an outgrowth of depth psychology, ancient indigenous
practices, and modern mind-body research. In this safe and nurturing
environment you have the opportunity to open to expanded states of
consciousness usually only experienced in dreaming or transcendent states where
self-healing and re-membering are born. Shake loose old patterns that bind you,
free your body and your mind, give your Self time to come out and play and
deepen your practice. For registration contact - Shannon at (808) 988-5555, Shannon@DrSimonelli.com, or Nita at (808)
281-5460
nitagage@aol.com
2005
China - International Education and Culture Tour – March 29-31, 2005
Beijing,
China
The
3-day Programme offers you great opportunities for developing your education
business in China through the meetings with officials of Beijing Municipal
UNESCO Clubs Association, school leaders and potential international students.
Besides you can gain the knowledge of international student placement policy in
China, your programme information will be hosted in the national website
http://www.bjunesco.gov.cn
NASP
2005 Annual Convention: Achieving Better Outcomes for Children - March 29-April 2, 2005
Atlanta,
Georgia
The
NASP 2005 Annual Convention, the world's largest, most important gathering of
school psychologists, offers you professional excellence at its best.
http://www.nasponline.org/conventions/index.html
Convention
2005: American Academy of Audiology - March 30-April 2, 2005
Washington,
DC, United States
Convention
2005 is the world's largest gathering of Audiologists, and it brings together
Audiology professionals and industry suppliers for three days of innovative
educational and research sessions, a technology filled exhibit hall and an
unparalleled opportunity for networking with your peers. http://www.audiology.org/convention/2005
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
worldÕs 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
5th
annual Multiple Perspectives Conference: Multiple Perspectives On Access,
Inclusion And Disability - April 11–13, 2005
Columbus,
Ohio
The
workshops are designed to bring a diverse audience together to discuss the full
spectrum of disability issues and experiences. To ensure broad participation
from the university community, business, state and local government, educators,
advocacy organizations, social service agencies, and individuals with
disabilities sponsors are sought each year to subsidize conference
participants. http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm
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
AT
the EDGE 2005 Conference - April 14-15, 2005
Edmonton,
Alberta
AT
the EDGE 2005É will showcase assistive technology use by all disability and age
groups within education, lifelong learning, employment, and recreation. The
conference will be of interest to people who have disabilities, families,
special educators, rehabilitation professionals, administrators, service/care
providers, government officials, and hardware/software developers. http://www.acrat.ca/20068_1890.asp
MAKING SENSE: AUTISM AND SENSORY PROCESSING - April
15, 2005
Denver, CO
We carefully put
together an outstanding learning experience taught by an impressive array of
presenters, for therapists, educators, parents and others interested in the
subject matter as well as medical, mental health and other professionals
working with children.
http://www.KIDFoundation.org/conference
10TH ANNIVERSARY TCC
Worldwide Online Conference: "Looking Back Towards 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
THE WESTERN SYMPOSIUM ON DEAFNESS - April 20-23, 2005
San Diego, CA
The goal of the Western
Symposium on Deafness (WSD) is to bring forth the latest knowledge in
empowerment, education and employment of individuals who are deaf, hard of
hearing, late deafened, and deaf-blind. With these key concepts in mind, the
conference strands will focus on postsecondary education, rehabilitation,
community services and technology. These strands were chosen to reflect the
growing recognition of the need for interagency collaboration to facilitate
service provision and improve the quality of the work we do. http://wrocc.csun.edu
Honoring Tradition and Exploring Innovative Approaches within the Multicultural
Spectrum - April 22-23, 2005
Honolulu, HI
No Na ÔOihana Kokua Conference ÒFor the Helping ProfessionalsÓ. Practitioners,
theorists, and advocates from across the country will share their expertise in
translating the theoretical and practical foundations of the counseling
profession into effective and respectful use for a multicultural
population. Keynote speakers
include Kenneth A. Wesson, Educational Consultant, and Susan Eubanks, NCC, NSC,
LPC, NBCC. There will also be
pre-conference programs in multicultural skills training. Contact Rosie Woodruff,
woodruff@hawaii.edu or 808-956-3456.
JOINING FORCES: COLLABORATIVE
SOLUTIONS FOR INCLUSIVE RECREATION EXPANSION" – April 27-29, 2005
Chatham, MA
The conference-style symposium will provide workshops on hands-on
techniques for inclusive cycling, kayaking, bird watching, and trails programs.
Successful partnerships will also be highlighted through presentations on
collaborative models to make your programs more accessible. Opportunities to
learn about fundraising strategies and to visit accessible park facilities will
also be included. Phone: (413) 527-8980, Email: bryce@alloutadventures.org
ÒFROM RECOVERY TO DISCOVERY" CONFERENCE ON TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH -
May 2, 2005
Long Beach, CA
Keynote Speaker is Hewitt
ÒRustyÓ Clark, Ph.D. Dr.
Clark is a leading authority on young adults with emotional and behavioral
disorders. Sponsored by The National Mental Health Association of
Greater Los Angeles and the MHA Village.
http://www.cimh.org/downloads/save_the_date_final.pdf
"TRANSITIONAL JOBS: A CRITICAL REENTRY EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY" -
May 5 - 6, 2005
Washington D.C.
Keynote Speaker will be
Cheri Nolan, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs,
U.S. Department of Justice. Sponsored by the National Transitional Jobs Network,
and the Fifth Annual Transitional Jobs. http://www.transitionaljobs.net/Events.htm
Annual
Pathways - Learning Disabilities Conference - May 5-6, 2005
Sudbury,
Ontario
For
parents, educators, and high school students at Cambrian College. This year, we
are pleased to add an additional PRE-CONFERENCE day that is specifically
designed for learning strategists, assistive technologists, special education
teachers, and educational assistants! http://homepages.cambrianc.on.ca/pathways
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
Social
Work in Disability and Rehabilitation: Policy, Program Development, and Service
Provision in Community-Based Settings - May 9-11, 2005
New
York City
Featured Topics
include: Advocacy/Self- Determination, Aging, Case Management, Clinical Issues
& Practice, Day/Residential Services, Employment, Family Supports, Health
Care, Life Planning, Offenders with Disabilities, Management/Supervisory,
Policy/Legislative, and Social Work Education. http://yai.org
"BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR PEOPLE WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES" INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – May 9-13,
2005
New York City
IN - DEPTH SESSIONS ON: Advocacy/Self-Determination, Aging, Autism/AspergerÕs
Syndrome, Clinical Issues & Practices, Day Services, Dual Diagnosis, Early
Childhood, Employment Training, Family Supports, Health Care/Medical,
Inclusion, Learning Disabilitie, Legal, Ethical & Policy Issues, Life
Planning, Management/Supervisory, Media/Public Relations, Profound MR/D,
Psychopharmacology, Quality of Life, Residential Services, Sexuality, Special
Education, Staf f Training, Technology, Transitions, Traumatic Brain Injury
(TBI), WomenÕs Issues, and Workforce
2005
Accessibility University - May 13-14, 2005
Austin,
Texas
An
intensive, two-day training conference to provide professional web masters all
they need to know about how and why to create web sites that meet federal,
state, and industry mandates for accessibility. Accessibility University will
help you develop policy, meet standards, understand how to use testing tools
and much much more. You will have the
unequalled
opportunity to meet accessibility experts and learn from them how to ensure
that your online applications are accessible to everyone. For more information,
contact Sherry Scott, sherry@knowbility.org
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
National
ADA Symposium and Expo May 17-19, 2005
Kansas City-Overland
Park Convention Center
A comprehensive training event on the Americans with Disabilities Act and
related disability issues, including accessible information technology.
Presenters are nationally recognized experts in their fields. http://www.adaupdate.org/Symposium.html
2005
American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) National Conference -
May 26–29, 2005
Orlando,
Florida
The biennial
conference brings together a variety of professionals who seek to improve
education, employment, mental health, and advocacy services for members of our
community. The upcoming conference theme, Navigating the Course to Quality
Services, emphasizes the
commitment ADARA members share in striving for the highest quality services
possible and the desire that ADARA members have to collaborate with others in
their efforts. http://www.adara.org
FOURTH ANNUAL BRIDGES TO EMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE:
EXPLORING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINOS WITH DISABILITIES - June 1-3, 2005
Raleigh, NC.
This
year Proyecto Visi—n is bringing its annual Bridges to Employment Conference
for Latinos with Disabilities to the South. Providing a vast array of job
connections and technology training opportunities, the conference is a national
forum about issues concerning Latinos with disabilities. http://www.proyectovision.net/english/bridges/index.html
CHHA
Conference 2005 - Natural Sounds - June 2 -4, 2005
Kelowna,
British Columbia
A
variety of booths representing the many areas that affect the everyday lives of
hard of hearing people including displaying and demonstrating the latest
technology to improve the lives of hard of hearing Canadians.
http://www.chha.ca/conference/conference_index.htm
CollaborativeAssistive
Technology Conference - June 9 -11, 2005
Westminster,
Colorado
Attendees
will learn about local and national perspectives on state-of-the-art assistive
technology devices and services. Don't miss the largest assistive technology
conference in the Rocky Mountain Region, with attendance estimated at over 600.
With over 70 sessions geared toward every age and disability, there is
something for everybody! Presenters are among the most respected in their
fields.
http://www.uchsc.edu/atp/conf2005/conf2005main.htm
VSA ARTS IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE - June 10-11, 2005
Washington, D.C.
The
VSA arts in Education Conference is a unique opportunity to explore how to
create and support inclusive learning environments that value the importance of
arts in education. Through presentations on best practices from around the
world, discover programs and research that provide students with disabilities
unquestioned access to artistic, academic, and social growth. Learn about new
ideas, resources, and tools that you can use to build and strengthen your work,
school, and community. http://www.vsartsfestival.org
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
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ON IMPROVING RESULTS: POLICY AND PRACTICE
IMPLICATIONS FOR SECONDARY AND POSTSECONDAY EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH
WITH DISABILITIES - June 14-15, 2005
Washington, DC.
The 2005
National Leadership Summit brings together state teams of leaders
and policymakers to
strengthen the capacity of states to scale up policy and
practices for improved high
school experiences and postschool outcomes for
all youth. The 2005 National
Leadership Summit will feature nationally recognized
researchers and
practitioners in two rounds of concurrent sessions which
will be held on June 14 from
1:15-2:30 p.m. and 2:45-4:00 p.m.
THE
REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL TRANSITION CONFERENCE June 16 - 17, 2005
Washington, DC.
The conference will be designed to improve individual and
group services being provided to youth with disabilities, such as coordination
and collaboration, consultation and technical assistance, vocational
assessments, career exploration, mentoring, work experiences, techniques that
foster student self determination, informed choice and self advocacy skills and
career placement. This groundbreaking conference will be the first of its kind
for RSA. It will provide two levels of learning experiences. The first tier will concentrate on techniques
and practices aimed at improving direct services to youth with
disabilities. The second tier will
provide technical assistance to VR and special education administrators to help
them identify model methods of administration that can be jointly employed to increase collaboration and infuse
innovative practices within a school system or VR agency to improve performance
and increase successful outcomes. The conference is designed to immediately
follow the National 2005 Leadership Summit conducted by the Office of Special
Education Programs and the National Center on Secondary Education and
Transition. This design is
intended to foster continued collaboration and learning opportunities among
school and VR personnel. Five
hundred participants are expected.
For more information, contact Melodie P. Johnson with RSA at Melodie.Johnson@ed.gov.
Focusing
the Future: Realizing Multicultural Rehabilitation Outcomes - July 20-24, 2005
San Antonio, Texas
There will be
ample time not only for learning, but for networking. Our keynoters will be
representatives of the Rehabilitation Services Administration funded Technical
Assistance Centers focusing on Latino/as, Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders, American Indians, and the Howard University Rehabilitation Research
& Training Center focusing on African Americans. Send Reg & Fees Ms.
Felicia Hunter, Chief Operating Officer, 19380 Magnolia, Southfield, MI 48075,
Phone: (313) 964-3900, X-312 or FAX: (313) 964-399, Email: fhunter@goodwilldetroit.org.
RESNA's
28th International Conference on Technology & Disability - June
23–27, 2005
Atlanta,
Georgia
RESNA takes the
2005 Conference to Atlanta , GA , where assistive technology's leading
researchers, renowned clinicians, and policy experts will create a conference
program with unmatched levels of knowledge and expertise. RESNA will again
offer a packed Exhibit Hall, Product Demonstrations and Training sessions, two
days of Pre-Conference Instructional Courses, and 3 full days of Workshops,
Interactive Poster Sessions, Themed Paper Sessions, and distinguished
speakers. http://www.resna.org
5th
Annual MERLOT International Conference - July 25 – 28, 2005
Nashville,
Tennessee
Our
goal is to engage you in preparing for what lies beyond the horizon with the
globalization of digital teaching and learning through pre-conference
workshops, concurrent sessions, round tables, hands-on workshops, panel
sessions in addition to our thought-provoking keynote addresses by world
renowned leaders in higher education and technology. http://conference.merlot.org/conference/2005
Deaf
Women United: 10th National Conference – June 25-29, 2005
Ellicott
City, MD
Deaf
Women United conference is a first class event for every deaf and hard of
hearing women to benefit! Understanding what DWU offers as well as your role in
participating is the key to success. http://www.dwu.org/conference/2005
Instructional
Technology and Education of the Deaf, An International Symposium - June
27–30, 2005
Rochester,
New York
The program
will focus on the education of deaf students in K-12 and postsecondary
environments using technology from around the world. Among international
participants, there will be representation from five international
postsecondary programs serving deaf students. These professionals will present
and discuss issues related to technology and education. http://www.rit.edu/%7Etechsym
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
National
Federation of the Blind Conventions
2005 National Convention - July 2-8, 2005
Louiseville,
KY
NFB
conventions give government representatives, agency administrators, and leaders
in politics, business, and industry the opportunity to address and respond to a
large nationwide audience primarily of individuals who are blind or visually
impaired. The topics of interest include: relevant civil rights issues;
rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation of
vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized library
services for the blind; Social Security and Supplemental Security Income
programs; advancements in technology; the organization and funding of federal
programs; and other timely topics. Legislative proposals, new laws,
administrative policy, and program changes are all considered during the
convention. http://www.nfb.org/convent/convens2.htm
Telecommunications
for the Deaf Conference - July 11-13, 2005
New
Orleans, LA
TDI
(also known as Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.) was established in 1968
originally to promote further distribution of TTYs in the deaf community and to
publish an annual national directory of TTY numbers. Today, it is an
active national advocacy organization focusing its energies and resources to
address equal access issues in telecommunications and media for four
constituencies in deafness and hearing loss, specifically people who are deaf,
hard-of-hearing, late-deafened, or deaf-blind.
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
"STRENGTHENING TRANSITION: ACHIEVING
RESULTS" 2005 PA COMMUNITY ON TRANSITION CONFERENCE - July 20-22, 2005
State College, PA.
The primary
purpose of this conference is to expand the capacity of community partners in
promoting the successful transition of youth/young adults with disabilities to
postschool outcomes of employment, post-secondary education and training,
community, participation and healthy lifestyles. Participants will have the
opportunity to learn new information about successful practices to assist
youth/young adults with disabilities in achieving successful post-school
outcomes. In addition, participants will obtain new ideas from other practices,
and have the opportunity to listen, share information, and network. A feature
of this yearÕs conference will be the inclusion of youth/young adults with
disabilities and/or families/caregivers, highlighting current or past
transition experiences.
http://www.paproviders.org/Pages/General_News_Archive/Transition_Conference_Call_021605.pdf
The
National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) Annual
Training Conference - Focusing the Future: Realizing Multicultural
Rehabilitation Outcomes -
July 20-24, 2005
San Antonio, Texas
We hope you will be able to join us and be a part of the
NAMRC family. There will be ample time not only for learning, but for
networking. Our keynoters will be representatives of the Rehabilitation
Services Administration funded Technical Assistance Centers focusing on
Latino/as, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and the
Howard University Rehabilitation Research & Training Center focusing on
African Americans. http://www.rcepv.siu.edu/namrc/conference2004.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
"NAVIGATING THE WAY" 16TH ANNUAL APSE CONFERENCE - July 24 -
27, 2005
Mobile, AL
The
Alabama Association for Persons in Supported Employment conference will be held
at the Mobile Convention Center, a premier meeting and convention facility. The
Convention Center is a remarkable structure, featuring an award winning design
and state-of-the-art equipment and services. http://www.al-apse.org/calendar.htm
ISEC
2005 - August 1-4 2005
Glasgow,
Scotland
This
prestigious international conference ÒInclusion: Celebrating DiversityÓ is
being organised by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with the
National Association for Special Educational Needs. For further information please contact Lucy Alder by e-mail
at the Professional Development Unit [PDU], Faculty of Education, University of
Strathclyde, email address isec.2005@strath.ac.uk.
AHEAD
2005 "Meeting the Profession" - August 2-6, 2005
Milwaukee, WI
The annual
international AHEAD conference brings together professionals in the fields of
higher education and disability for a week of information-sharing, networking
and theoretical and practical training. http://www.ahead.org/training/conference/index.htm
8th Annual
RSA Project Director's Conference - August 8-10, 2005
Washington, DC
This is the 8th
Annual RSA Conference, centering on the following theme: ÒCustomer
Satisfaction: Paving the Way to
Success.Ó Attendees will hear the
latest updates on project outcomes, impacts, and products from Project Officers
across the country. Presentations
will describe effective practices and progress from RSA-funded projects on the
following topics: building
effective relationships with clients, creating a welcoming atmosphere and
encouraging success, measuring customer satisfaction, and techniques and tools
that work. The RSA Conference is a great opportunity to network, collaborate,
and partner. For conference
registration information, call Gayle Lawler at 1-800-444-4406, or FAX
315-451-4676.
Accessible
Design in the Digital World Conference 2005 - August 23-25, 2005
Dundee,
Scotland
The
conference will explore the frontiers of inclusive design in the real world. It
will examine some of the challenges in implementing the numerous guidelines and
meeting legal responsibilities. There will be opportunities for discussion and
debate among those at the front-line of design and development work and those
providing guidance regarding accessible and inclusive design. http://www.accessinthedigitalworld.org
Deaf
Seniors of America 2005 Conference: Computer Classes August 30-31, 2005
Puzzled
about using e-mail or surfing the WWW? Come to DCARAÕs computer lab and learn! http://www.dcara.org/DSAComputerTrainingFlyer2.htm
8th Biennial
National Conference of Deaf Seniors of America - August 31-September 4, 2005
San Francisco,
CA
Conference
sessions will cover the most current issues and interests facing Deaf Senior
Citizens today and in the immediate future. This is an ideal opportunity for
exhibitors to showcase and network their products and services at display hours
arranged to encourage attendance at all the booths. http://www.deafseniors.com
2005
International College Teaching Methods & Styles (CTMS) Conference -
September 19-21, 2005
Reno, Nevada
The CTMS
Conference gives those in the profession of teaching a forum for discussion by
faculty about all areas affecting teaching and learning, gives faculty the
opportunity to share proven, innovative pedagogies and thoughtful,
inspirational insights about teaching.
The main goal of
the conference is to provide an opportunity for academics to come together and
share ideas for different teaching methods and styles. http://www.ctmsconference.com
"MANY VOICES, ONE VISION" DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES SUMMIT - September 21-24, 2005
Washington D.C.
Alliance
for Full Participation Summit 2005: Many Voices, One Vision, is an opportunity
for all those committed to making the promises inherent in the Developmental
Disabilities Act for Americans a reality to come together to dream, plan and
organize around a common vision, to forge a common social reform action agenda
that re-energizes disability advocates and establishes a set of shared action,
program and policy goals for the decade ahead. http://www.allianceforfullparticipation.org/news/060604.asp
Alliance for
Full Participation Summit - September 22-23, 2005
Washington,
DC
The
Alliance for Full Participation will host a 2005 Summit: Many Voices, One
Vision to bring together those committed to making the promises inherent in the
Developmental Disabilities Act for Americans a reality. Over twelve hundred
individuals are expected to attend to help craft a new strategic policy and
social agenda in support of full participation, and to carry that agenda forward
in their communities following the Summit. http://www.allianceforfullparticipation.org/main
JAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE - September 26-27, 2005
San Francisco, CA.
Job
Accomodation Network staff and other experts will answer questions such as . .
.
How
does an employer recruit, hire, retain, promote, and accommodate employees with
disabilities? What strategies have employers implemented to facilitate
successful and cost-effective accommodations? What do laws such as the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) say about employing individuals with
disabilities?
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/new/index.htm
John
F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsÕ LEAD Conference - September 29
October 1, 2005
Scottsdale,
AZ
Leadership
Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) was established in 1999 to address the
growing interests and need for information on accessibility. Accessibility has
become a top priority for theaters, museums and other arts organizations that
have dedicated themselves to making the arts accessible to all. For
more information, contact Eileen Bagnall at ARTability (602) 757-8118 or (520)
631-6253
11th
Annual National Conference on Rural Independent Living – October 8-10,
2005
Honolulu, HI
The
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a national
network of rural centers for independent living (CILÕs) and other organizations
and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living.
APRIL is organized to promote independence and strive for full rights and
benefits for individuals with disabilities living in rural environments. http://www.april-rural.org
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: IMPROVING STUDENT OUTCOMES IN
A DIVERSE WORLD - October 20-22, 2005
Albuquerque, NM.
The Division
on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) of the Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC) welcomes you to our thirteenth international conference. As we
reach new heights in the field of career development and transition, we
recognize the continuing need to focus on improving outcomes for students
living in a diverse world. This yearÕs conference presents informative
discussions, presentations, and research to national, state, and local
professionals, leaders and families on critical issues facing children,
adolescents and young adults with disabilities as they prepare for adult life. http://www.dcdt.org
RESEARCH /
PUBLICATIONS / ARTICLES
AUCD Applauds
Representatives Terry and Capps for Introducing Legislation to Address Direct
Workforce Shortage
The Association
of University Centers on Disabilities applauds Representatives Lee Terry (R-NE)
and Lois Capps (D-CA) for introducing the bipartisan Direct Support
Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2005. This bill would take important
steps to ensure that direct support professionals are paid wages and benefits
that enable them to stay in their jobs and provide the critical services that people
with disabilities rely upon. The bill would address the crises in those
programs funded by the federal/state Medicaid program. http://www.aucd.org/press_room/workforce_bill.htm
How about
regular schools for special children [India News]
Remember the deaf-blind
heroine of the film "Black" who goes to a regular college? That's
exactly what activists for the physically challenged are demanding as they
press for "inclusive education". As India continues to be one of the
most disabled-unfriendly countries in the world, activists feel sending such
children to regular educational institutions is the best way to prepare them
for the normal world. http://news.newkerala.com/india-news/?action=fullnews&id=80571
Study:
Eye contact triggers threat signals in autistic children's brains
Brain
tests at the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggest that autistic children shy
from eye contact because they perceive even the most familiar face as an
uncomfortable threat. The work deepens understanding of an autistic brain's
function and may one day inform new treatment approaches and augment how
teachers interact with their autistic students. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-03/uow-sec030405.php
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