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 – January 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 Activities

Mark Your Calendars for Your Professional Development and Retreat in Sunny Hawaii!
Pac Rim 2005 Conference on Disability (CDS & NTAC) - February 28 - March 1, 2005 More information under “ Institutes/Conferences in this e.News.

National Capacity Building Institute: Enhancing Transition to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Youth with Disabilities through Culturally Relevant Supports, Services, and Education Multiple Identities/Multiple Strengths - March 2-3, 2005

Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawai’i

This CBI will critically explore the successful preparation for and transition to postsecondary education and employment for youth with disabilities in the context of cultural and linguistic diversity. Speakers will offer suggestions fo practices that create or strengthen culturally relevant support services, educational environments, assessment tools, and community/family partnerships. Presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions will cover: *Specific strategies for identifying and transforming hidden biases that undermine full access and success for youth with disabilities in education, transition, and employment. *Professional development information, training, resources for educators, support professionals, and employers. *Empowering and supporting students, family members, and community members to participate in the transition process. *Understanding the over representation in special education / under representation in gifted/talented programs of students from diverse backgrounds and how this effects the transition process. *Ensuring improvements in professional development for persons working with youth with disabilities in secondary and postsecondary education settings.

The Institute is free to participants. Registration is required. Register online at: http://www.ncset.hawaii.edu. For more information or to register by mail please contact Velina Sugiyama, NCSET, Center on Disability Studies, 1776 University Avenue, UA 4-6, Honolulu, HI 96822. Tel: 808-956-5688. Fax: 808-956-7878. Email: velina@hawaii.edu

NTAC-AAPI Full-Time Coordinator

Duties: Develop and strengthen working relationships with State vocational rehabilitation administrators and service providers nationwide; Coordinate outreach and training activities; Produce information, training, evaluation materials; Provide training workshops; and Other project-related duties as assigned. Applicant needs to be able to work independently and reliably. Minimum qualifications: Masters degree from an accredited institution in education, psychology, or a related field, specialization in one of the following areas: rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, multicultural competency training; Desirable qualifications: Experience working at vocational rehabilitation service programs; Teaching experience with students in post-secondary education; experience working with AAPI with disabilities; excellent writing and presentation skills. Pay range: $ 36,720 or negotiable depending on experience. To apply: Send letter of application, clearly specify the position applying for and address how you meet the qualifications for the position and forward a resume; transcripts of graduate degrees; and three letters of work-related references to: Application address: Dr. Soon Kim-Rupnow, NTAC-AAPI Project Director, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii, 1776 University Avenue, UA 4-6, Honolulu, HI 96822. Inquiries: Dr. Soon Kim-Rupnow 808-956-5712 kimrupno@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 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!

NTAC-AAPIs Hire.Us Program
Congratulations to ESC, Oahu Job Links, UPMC, and the State Of Hawaii Department Of Education, for registering and becoming a part of our Hire.Us Employer 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://www.hireus.cds.hawaii.edu

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.

National & International

Professional Fellowship Program – deadline February 1, 2005

The professional fellowship program at NTID is a full-tuition fellowship for deaf or hard-of-hearing students who choose to pursue selected technical programs of study. The purpose of this fellowship is to expand options for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons in the areas of professional and technical employment by providing the opportunity to earn a master’s degree. Applicants will be notified after May 1. For application materials and more information, contact: NTID Office of Outreach and Transition Services, 585-475-2087 (voice/TTY) ambnes@rit.edu

POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION, PLANNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT – Now through April 1, April 8 and June 30, 2005

Teach students the artistic and business skills necessary to become successful artists. Students will learn to use a variety of media to create exhibition quality art; learn the various techniques associated with each media area that is necessary to produce exhibition and marketable quality art.  Class instruction will support and enable students in the development of their personal art portfolios.

Government Offers Abuse "Forum" Rather Than Inquiry

Some former residents of New Zealand psychiatric institutions, who claim they were abused as children at the facilities, were outraged last week over news that the government would simply set up a forum for them to talk about their allegations, and provide counseling for them. http://www.inclusiondaily.com/archives/04/12/121304nzinstabuse.htm

NIST & The Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

The Help America Vote Act (HAVA), enacted by Congress in October 2002, has given the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) a key role in helping to realize nationwide improvements in voting systems by January 2006. NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) is coordinating the agency’s HAVA efforts through its expertise in areas such as computer security and usability. http://vote.nist.gov

2005 Pearl City Creative Arts Classes - Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 - Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2005: Register Now! December 13, 2004-January 10, 2005

CLASSES include Holiday projects, watercolor, drawing and painting, textiles, jewelry making, Hawaii beach glass jewelry making, pulp art, photography, and pottery.

More information, 808-455-6002 or email millers@hawaii.edu. http://www.vsartshawaiipacific.org/

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship – deadline – February 15, 2005

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is a new national organization devoted solely to the financial scholarship needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American students. It's mission is to forge partnerships building a national Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship organization that supports and encourages all Asian and Pacific Islander American students to pursue higher education, thereby developing future leaders who will contribute back to their communities, and ultimately, strengthening America. http://www.apiasf.org

National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Survey on the Performance of Youth Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired in the areas of Math and Science

Based on anecdotal reporting, and studies such as the Special Education Elementary Longitudinal Study (SEELS), we know that students who are blind or visually impaired lag behind their sighted peers in the areas of science and math. The intention of this survey is to build on previous research and identify more precisely the resources required to improve the participation and success level in science and math of students who are blind or visually impaired. http://www.aph.org/edresearch/nfbsurvey.html

VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific Meetings – Calendar Year 2005

VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific meetings will be closed captioned for members and guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. Sign Language Interpreters will be scheduled upon request up to 72 hours prior to the each monthly meeting. (call HSOD/VSA TTY to arrange an interpreter). Audio and written transcription of minutes available upon request. Second Saturday of each month - 4-6 p.m., Hawaii Artsplace, 2201 Waimano Home Road - 455-6002, January 8, Feburary 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10. For more information, email millers@hawaii.edu.

Canadian of the year: Chantal Petitclerc

In wheelchair racing, as in many sports, strategy will only get you so far. You can "draft" for a while in a competitor's wake, preserving energy until you're ready to make your move. Or you can use your position against the racers trailing you, forcing them to the outer lanes where they have to cover more ground. But at some point, every race comes down to willpower, and in 15 years of competition, Chantal Petitclerc has exerted plenty of it. When the finish line looms and her opponents' arms are burning, she draws from some unknown reserve of strength and determination, routinely dashing the hopes of athletes who thought they could keep up. http://www.macleans.ca/topstories/canada/article.jsp?content=20041227_95949_95949

Asian Pacific American (APA) Scholarships

The Organization of Chinese Americans recognizes the lack of access to quality education and resources for underserved communities, including the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. Therefore, OCA currently administers three different scholarship programs for Asian Pacific American students and an annual essay contest. http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/start

Winston Gordon Award Nominations – deadline April 1, 2005

The Winston Gordon Award is awarded for significant advances in, or applications of, technology in the field of blindness and visual impairment. The Award is given for significant advancements in, or applications of, technology that are demonstrated to provide useful benefits to people who are blind or visually impaired. There is no restriction regarding age or citizenship. For further information, contact: Chair, Winston Gordon Award Selection Committee, The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 1929 Bayview Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4G 3E8, E-mail: winstongordonaward@cnib.ca, Fax: (416) 480-7000, http://www.cnib.ca

VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific Weavers attend Asia-Pacific VSA arts Festival Saori Weaving Workshop in Osaka
Honolulu Weavers Isaac Lau and Wendy Albios and VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific board member Norrin Lau represented the VSA arts of Hawaii Artists Cooperative at the Asia-Pacific VSA arts International Festival in Osaka in December. Lau and Albio attended the Saori Weaving Workshop as a post festival activity. VSA arts of Hawaii-Pacific weaving studio is outfitted with Saori Looms funded in part by a grant from the Atherton Family Foundation in 2004. Isaac Lau's photo gallery is located at
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/eyezlang99/album?.dir=/7417.src=ph.tok=phwIITCBKQTXOa36

NTID and IRS Benefit Deaf Entrepreneurs

The Business Careers Department at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), a college of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Division of Taxpayer Education and Communication, announces Starting Your Small Business Successfully-The Journey of Writing Your Business Plan, a series of six workshops designed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who own a small business or are thinking about starting one. Pre-registration for each workshop is required. Contact Pfuntner, mjpnvd@rit.edu (e-mail), or call 585-475-6606 (voice/TTY) to register for workshops in the series.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Staff Interpreter

Reporting to the Associate Director for the DRC and receiving work lead direction from the Coordinator for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program and the Lead Interpreter, the Staff Interpreter performs interpreting and transliterating services for university Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, faculty and staff. Working independently under general supervision, this position supports the integration of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing individuals in the classroom and other settings by facilitating communication, employing voice to sign and sign to voice interpretation for deaf professionals and their colleagues to participate fully in academic and related functions. Apply: Human Resources Service Group, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0046, Phone: 408-924-2250, Fax: 408-924-2257, TDD: 408-924-2265, Online App. Form: http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/jobopps, Via Email: hrsg@sjsu.edu

Assistive Technology Specialist
The Assistive Technology Specialist provides functional support for students with disabilities served by the Disabled Students' Program, TRIO/Student Support Services (TRIO/SSS), and the Disabled Students Residence Program (DSRP). Duties of the position are performed independently and under the general direction of the DSP Director and the TRIO Project Director. Apply online at: http://jobs.berkeley.edu indicating the job code 2133.

Coordinator of Student Disability and Career Development Services

The Coordinator of Student Disability and Career Development Services is responsible for assuring the delivery of services to and for students with disabilities, including assisting with admission and retention efforts, and for providing career counseling, guidance, and job placement services for the general student population, alumni, and the community. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with the delivery of a variety of student support services and programs for all students including, but not limited to, academic advisement. Office of Human Resources, Coastal Georgia, Community College, 3700 Altama Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520-3632, Phone: 912-264-7228, Fax: 912-280-1543, Email: careers@cgcc.edu

Director of Disability Services

New York Institute of Technology invites applications for a Director of Disability Services to manage the Office of Disabilities Services and direct delivery of services for students with disabilities on all campuses. He/she will facilitate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and college policies and procedures; manage all financial and departmental operating budget activities; assist with recruitment and retention strategies for students with disabilities and advise prospective students on matters related to disability programs and services. Apply: Human Resources, New York Institute of Technology, Northern Boulevard, Old Westbury, NY 11568, Fax: (516) 686-7929, Via Email: humanresources@nyit.edu

Nodutdol Organizational Manager

Seeking a person who is enthusiastic for community organizing. Nodutdol works to promote the self-determination and reunification of the Korean people through community development and grassroots organizing. Our program areas include: Community health- service and organizing among Korean and other immigrants, Community Education- Korean and English language classes, youth-leadership development and base-building for a social justice school for immigrant youth, and Korea Solidarity- education, organizing and direct action against U.S. imperialism in Korea and throughout the world. http://www.asiansinamerica.org/listings/lis_em.html

Learning Disabilities - AD/HD Coordinator – Student Disability Services

Responsible for directing all activities of the Learning Disability – AD/HD Program within the Office of Student Disability Services; assists the Director with specific administrative tasks as necessary. Apply: Department of Human Resources, The University of Memphis Administration, Bldg Rm 159, Memphis, TN 38152-3380, Phone: 901/678-2601, Fax: 901/678-5350

RESOURCES

Harris Communications

Since 1982, Harris Communications has been the one-stop source for sign language books, TTYs, amplified telephones, signalers and vibrating clocks and more! From wireless pagers and assistive listening devices to sign language CDs, DVDs, books, videos and novelties, shop Harris Communications for a great selection of over 1,000 products for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, as well as for children, parents, teachers, students, interpreters and others interested in American Sign Language and the Deaf Culture. http://www.harriscomm.com

ES&S AutoMARK

Election Systems & Software (ES&S) and AutoMARK Technical Systems, LLC have teamed up to offer the ES&S AutoMARK™, breakthrough ballot-marking technology that allows voters with disabilities and other special needs to mark a ballot privately and independently when using an optical scan voting system. http://www.essvote.com/HTML/products/automark.html

Junior Achievement Hong Kong

Junior Achievement Hong Kong is a registered Hong Kong non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering young students to improve the quality of their lives and communities, through development of an understanding of the world of work and market economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and career aspiration, original and critical thinking, self-determination & a strong character, ethical and socially-committed behavior. The Junior Achievement worldwide network now serves six million students in 110 countries! http://www.jahk.org

J-Say

J-Say Standard combines the unparalleled flexibility of JAWS for Windows with the outstanding voice recognition capabilities of Dragon Naturally Speaking.  J-Say Standard extends JAWS for Windows to provide dictation and a limited amount of voice command and control features. Users of this innovative technology can talk to their computer using a natural voice and obtain effective speech feedback.  Additionally, the J-Say interactive help system makes the concept of self-help a true reality. http://www.tandt-consultancy.com/j-say.html

Optelec

Founded in 1985 by former Polaroid executives, Robert Mansfield and David Rosette, Optelec manufactures high quality video magnifiers to help the millions of people living with impaired vision such as Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy. Many of Optelec's innovative products, especially the ClearView line of video magnifiers, are recognized as product leaders within the industry. http://www.optelec.com/about

Working Together: Creating Market-Responsive Workforce Solutions

This CD, developed in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), is a comprehensive guide for chambers of commerce and businesses, community colleges, and workforce professionals to work together in support of initiatives that develop the capacity of community colleges to meet the local employment needs of business. It highlights promising practices, key tactics and resources identified during CWP's regional forums held in four areas across the country during 2003-04. http://www.uschamber.com/cwp/strategies/colleges/default.htm

INSTITUTES / CONFERENCES

2005 No Child Left Behind Winter Conference - January 19-21, 2005

Anchorage, Alaska

The 2005 NCLB Winter Conference (pdf) is intended to provide Superintendents, Federal Program Coordinators and other administrators who have programmatic responsibilities under NCLB information that will assist them in implementing federal programs at the local level. http://www.educ.state.ak.us/nclb

ATIA 2005 - January 19-22, 2005

Orlando, FL

ATIA 2005 serves as a leading forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. Segments of the Assistive Technology industry (Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Blindness; Computer Access; Curriculum Adaptations; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Electronic Aids to Daily Living; Games and Recreation; Learning Disabilities/Study Aids/Literacy; Low Vision; and Mechanical Accessories and Mounting Devices) will be represented in various presentations, demonstrations and/or exhibits. In addition, a hands-on lab will provide an opportunity to experiment with and evaluate the latest assistive technology devices and software available. http://www.atia.org/conf_2005.html

21st International Seating Symposium - January 20–22, 2005

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

International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI West Asia Regional Conference) - January 23–25, 2005

New Delhi, India

West Asia region of ICEVI has the largest population of persons with visual impairment.  The region includes 17 countries and is divided into four regions, viz., Middle East, Central Asia, Israel, and South Asia.

http://www.iceviwestasia.org

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

2005 Workforce Development Institute - January 27-29, 2005

Phoenix, AZ

WDI is the focal point of a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The Institute offers outstanding learning and networking opportunities by bringing together experts from business, education, and government to discuss innovative workforce training techniques and applications. WDI will educate, invigorate, and motivate those who are new to workforce development as well as seasoned practitioners. For more information contact jmills@aacc.nche.edu

The last day to register is December 30, 2004.

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

International Job & Career Transition Coach Certification – February 18-20, 2005 Orange County, CA

As job search or career development coaches, we are called upon to assist our clients in making successful short-term job transitions and long term career transitions. Often, these transitions are unwelcome and unplanned for. In order to help our clients be successful, we need a simple but comprehensive framework for the transition as well as specific coaching skills that we can use to facilitate, guide and push our clients to success. http://www.careernetwork.org/ijctcct.html

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

The Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities 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

DISABILITY POLICY SEMINAR - February 28 - March 2, 2005

Washington, DC

The Pan-American Health Organization and the World Health Organization held a consultation in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with families, self-advocates, organizational advocates, health care experts and legal experts in the field of intellectual disability for the purpose of creating a statement on the rights of people with intellectual disability. http://www.thearc.org

National Capacity Building Institute: Enhancing Transition to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Youth with Disabilities through Culturally Relevant Supports, Services, and Education Multiple Identities/Multiple Strengths - March 2-3, 2005

Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawai’i

This CBI will critically explore the successful preparation for and transition to postsecondary education and employment for youth with disabilities in the context of cultural and linguistic diversity. Speakers will offer suggestions fo practices that create or strengthen culturally relevant support services, educational environments, assessment tools, and community/family partnerships. The Institute is free to participants. Registration is required. Register online at: http://www.ncset.hawaii.edu. For more information or to register by mail please contact Velina Sugiyama, NCSET, Center on Disability Studies, 1776 University Avenue, UA 4-6, Honolulu, HI 96822. Tel: 808-956-5688. Fax: 808-956-7878. Email: velina@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

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) 42nd Annual International Conference - March 2 -5, 2005

Reno, Nevada

The largest meeting on learning disabilities (LD) in the world, featuring over 300 workshops and exhibits.

http://www.ldanatl.org/conference/index.asp

The 2005 Mobility Planning Services Institute - March 5 – 8, 2005

Washington, DC

The MPS Institute gives your community team of disability and transportation industry leaders the opportunity to obtain information and strategies from industry experts in order to develop comprehensive community action plans to improve local transportation services.

http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_mobility_planning&s_esLocation=tc_

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

CSUN's 20th Annual International Conference "Technology and Persons with Disabilities" - March 14-19, 2005

Los Angeles, CA

This is a comprehensive, international conference, where all technologies across all ages; disabilities; levels of education and training; employment; and independent living are addressed. http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/index.htm

10th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children - March 15–19, 2005

Dallas, Texas

The examination for the American Board of Audiology Board Certification in Audiology with a Specialty in Cochlear Implants will given Saturday, March 19 immediately following the symposium.

http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/educ/conted/cochlear/index.html

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.

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

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.