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 1, 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-AAPIs
Hire.Us Program
Congratulations to Tonis Epel, Antonio Segura, and Christine Firkins for
registering and becoming a part of our Hire.Us Employee database! What is the Hire.Us program? Fast, Effective, and Free! The
National Technical Assistance 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
VSA ARTS HAWAIÕI-PACIFIC – HILO HUI
On November 1, 2004, VSA arts HawaiÕi-Pacific launched its
Hilo Hui classes in partnership with the Hilo Community School for Adults. The Hilo Hui group was blessed to get
donated space at the beautifully situated Puna Hongwangji located in KeaÕau on
the island of HawaiÕi through the support of Minister Earl Ikeda, a noted
Okinawan dance master in his own right, and strong supporter of building
community through the arts. http://www.vsartshawaiipacific.org/
Attention Parents and Educators of
Gifted and Talented Children
Looking for resources to help guide you and your gifted/talented child? *
Parent Support Groups *
Information and Access to Leading Resources Regarding the Gifted and Talented *
Seminars and Conferences * Learning Labs and Summer Programs for
Gifted/Talented Students. The Hawaii Gifted Association can be all that and
more! I am reorganizing the Hawaii
Gifted Association, and I want to hear from parents who can help! Volunteers
Needed to Help Organize a Successful Program: Identify resources, Set up parent
support groups, Get the word out to prospective parents and educators. Even if
you canÕt volunteer, please contact me. I need to hear how parents and
educators will most benefit from a gifted association. Please send me your
ideas, input, advice, possible contacts of people who can help, or any other
information that you think may be useful.
Thanks so much, and I look forward to hearing from you. Janet Hendel Shores,
808-261-6292 (home), 808-721-8944 (cell), Janet@hawaiianshoresdev.com
National
Council on Disability to Conduct Hawaii Meeting
The National
Council on Disability (NCD) will conduct its next quarterly board meeting March
9-11, 2005, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia
Road, Honolulu, Hawaii. The agenda includes Reports from the Chairperson and
the Executive Director; Team Reports; Panel Discussion on Natural Disasters and
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities; Panel Discussion on
Outdoor Activities for People with Disabilities; and a Joint Session with the
Hawaii Disability and Communications Access Board with a Briefing on Consumer-
Directed Health Care and Olmstead Implementation. This meeting is open to the
public and free of charge. For more information, contact Mark Quigley at
202-272-2004 or 202-272-2074 TTY.
Books
transform people - BookCrafter transforms books!
Synthesized text-to-speech is nothing new. BookCrafter
goes beyond present technologies while costing far less. Not only does it slash
book production costs to pennies a page, but the system retains and converts
everything on a printed page into an exact rendition of the original÷pictures,
colors, graphs, reversed type and more. Please note, we will be presenting a
BookCrafter Publishing Suite paper at the CSUN Conference in Los Angeles, March
17th at 9:45. Individual presentations and demonstrations will be available by
appointment. Contact: Larry Tingley, COO Colligo Corp, LarryT@colligo.us, 360
647-3404
Wishing
for self-management
You
might wonder how he does it. Manitoban Steven Fletcher is Canada's first
quadriplegic MP and Conservative health critic. He's a big guy in a big
wheelchair with a big job to do – who I don't think can brush his own
teeth. http://www.cbc.ca/news/viewpoint/vp_disabilitymatters/quon_20050218.html
Summer 2005 Internship
CSD offers unique and diverse opportunities for undergraduate juniors
and seniors, recent graduates and graduate/professional students. The summer
internship program is recognized nationally and has special appeal for those
who wish to combine academic study with practical application and experience. http://www.c-s-d.org/default.aspx?tabid=33&jobid=58
Supported Employment -- Web-Based Certificate Series - Start Date May
9, 2005
After taking this certificate series, participants will be able to: Discuss the
federal policy and historical overview of supported employment; describe the
process for designing and implementing an organizational marketing plan; define
the components of a customer profile to include situational assessments,
community assessments, vocational evaluations, and functional resumes; Illustrate
an understanding of job development for career paths by developing a job search
plan for a potential supported employment customer; match a customer's
strengths with the prospective employer's business needs; discuss the various
job-site training strategies (e.g., natural cues, workplace supports,
compensatory strategies, instructional strategies, assistive technology) and
their applications; define the features of a high quality long-term support
plan; describe the various alternative funding sources for supported
employment. http://www.vcu.edu/rrtcweb/cyberu/webcourse/secourse04.htm
Tuesday, May
3, 2005 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00
Mountain, 8:00 Pacific, and 4:00 p.m. GMT: Accessible Portable Playback Devices
There are
hundreds of brands and models of portable playback devices on the market for
listening to digital audio books, music, and other types of content. Which ones
score high in terms of their accessibility to individuals who happen to be
blind or visually challenged? This session will help you make a more informed
purchase decision. Facilitated by Tom Peters. http://www.opal-online.org/progstraining.htm
The
Phenomena of Displacement – India
Preeti
Singh has traveled extensively in India photographing issues ranging from
environmental degradation, health and education in rural areas, status of
fringe tribes and communities to the effects of urbanistion on vulnerable
groups. She works from Delhi and Mumbai. You may contact her by email at
preeteesingh@rediffmail.com or by telephone at 91-22-22804842. http://www.asiasource.org/asip/indiaphotoessay.cfm
8th Biennial
National Conference of Deaf Seniors of America - August 31-September 4, 2005
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. If you would be interested
in exhibiting at the SF2005 DSA Conference, please request an Application and
Contract for Exhibit Space. Return it as soon as is feasible with savings for
earlier commitments. Booths will reserved on a first come basis. Checks payable
to BACDSC/SF2005 DSA Conference; VISA or MasterCard will be accepted. Contact:
Larry Obray, Chair, 17740 Crother Hills Road, Meadow Vista CA 95722-9421, TTY/FAX:
530.878.3941 – SF2005_exhibits@hotmail.com.
Check out our
website, www.deafseniors.com, then click SF2005 DSA for
menu, click on Exhibitor
Inquiry
Form and fill out for more information.
Origins
of APA Heritage Month
May is Asian
Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month—a celebration of Asians and Pacific
Islanders in the United States. Much like Black History and Women's History
celebrations, APA Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. http://www.infoplease.com/spot/asianintro1.html
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Department
of Family and Child Studies
Gallaudet
University serves deaf and hard of hearing students from many different
backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its
student body. The Department of Family and Child Studies seeks candidates for a
full-time tenure track faculty position for the 2005-2006 academic year. ease
send a letter of application clearly outlining your fit with the job
description and requirements and your personal and/or academic connection to
diverse communities. In addition to this letter, please send your vitae,
official graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Office
of the Dean, College of Liberal Arts , Sciences, and Technologies, 150 Hall
Memorial Building, Kendall Green, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue, NE,
Washington , DC 20002
Director
of STRIDE
Wayne
State College invites applications for the position of Director of STRIDE. This
position is responsible for the development, management and evaluation of
federally funded student support service projects. Qualified candidates should
forward a completed application and EEO form (available at www.wsc.edu under
Employment Opportunities); a resumeÕ and cover letter; and the names, addresses
and telephone numbers of three current references to: Director of Human
Resources, Wayne State College, 1111 Main Street, Wayne, NE 68787
National Deaf
Academy
National Deaf
Academy offers a wide range of employment opportunities in both Deafness and
mental health, without regard to age, gender, race or religion. Though we
actively seek individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language, many of our
current employees have developed fluency both on the job and through classes available
on campus. http://www.nda.com/employment.html
Student
Disability Services Coordinator
The Coordinator
of Student Disability Services will coordinate services and activities which
promote uniform accessibility to students with disabilities on all campuses in
compliance with ADA/405; determine appropriate academic accommodations for
individuals with disabilities; facilitate the provision of accommodations by
faculty and staff; and work cooperatively with DrakeÕs Facility Services to
ensure campus accessibility. The Student Disability Services Coordinator is
also responsible for developing and implementing academic assistance specific
to disability areas and for mediating disability disputes and creating action
plans for resolution. Send letter of application and professional vita to: Vice Provost Wanda E.
Everage, Search Chair, Office of the Provost, Drake University, 2507 University
Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Director
of Accessibility Services – deadline March 26, 2005
This
position reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Services and is
responsible for directing and managing the activities and operations of the
Accessibility Services functions of the University as well as developing,
implementing and maintaining programs that enhance the successful retention and
campus experience of students with disabilities. All applications must be
submitted electronically in MS Word or PDF format to Ms. Sandra Barela, Search
Coordinator, at sasha@unm.edu. Please indicate requisition number M41103 and
job title on your letter of application.
RESOURCES
aDesigner
The
aDesigner is a disability simulator that helps Web designers ensure that their
pages are accessible and usable by the visually impaired. Voice browsers and
screen readers read aloud the text on Web pages and are used by visually
impaired people. However, these devices are less effective with certain kinds
of content, such as highly graphical material. Web developers can use aDesigner
to test the accessibility and usability of Web pages for low-vision and blind
people. http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/tech/adesigner
Asia-Pacific
Network
Asia-Pacific
Network provides independent journalism on social, political, environmental,
media and development issues in the Asia-Pacific region. http://www.asiapac.org.fj
Web
Accessibility Visualizer
The
Web Accessibility Analyzer is a tool designed to educate people about
accessibilitiy problems on the web. It will let you analyze pages on the web
and you will see for yourself how accessible each is. http://devserv.rehab.uiuc.edu/accwebsim/beta
Asia
Society
The
Asia Society is America's leading institution dedicated to fostering
understanding of Asia and communication between Americans and the peoples of
Asia and the Pacific. Through art exhibitions and performances, films,
lectures, seminars and conferences, publications and assistance to the media,
and materials and programs for students and teachers, the Asia Society presents
the uniqueness and diversity of Asia to the American people. http://www.asiasociety.org
INSTITUTES /
CONFERENCES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Westin
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
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
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
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.
HCI
International 2005 – July 22-27, 2005
Las
Vegas, NV
The
conference objective is to provide an international forum for the dissemination
and exchange of scientific information on theoretical, generic, and applied
areas of HCI, usability, internationalization, virtual reality, universal
access and cognitive ergonomics. http://www.hci-international.org/index.asp
12th World
Conference of the International Council for Education of People with Visual
Impairment (ICEVI) - July 16 - 21 2006
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
The
International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) is
a global association of individuals and organisations that promotes equal
access to appropriate education for all visually impaired children and youth so
that they may achieve their full potential. http://www.icevi.org
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
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
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
RESEARCH /
PUBLICATIONS / ARTICLES
Expanding
Employment Opportunities: Independent Living Center Employment Services and
Collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation
Public
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies and Independent Living Centers (ILCs)
both operate to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. ILCs began in
the 1970s as a means to provide skills that would improve the chance for life
outside of institutions for individuals whose disabilities were so severe as to
prohibit employment. Although employment is not a core service for Independent
Living Centers, it is one, which has increasingly become part of their range of
services.
http://www.worksupport.com/Topics/employment.asp
New
FCC Rulings Expand VRS Consumer Rights
If
you use video relay services (VRS), you have certain rights! On January 26,
2005, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released public documents
that make clear that video relay providers may no longer use certain marketing
and call handling practices to try to get your business. http://www.c-s-d.org/Default.aspx?tabid=239
It's All
About Access
When Randy
Hayhurst woke up from his coma, his world had gone dark. The middle-aged
salesman doesn't remember the instant his life changed forever, but the doctors
at Harborview Medical Center filled him in on the details. Coming off a Seattle
freeway on a rainy day, he was unable to stop his car before it hit the pickup
truck in front of him.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/virtualserver/2005/proddocs/vs_access.mspx
Japan's
leprosy policy denounced
An
inquiry into Japan's treatment of thousands of leprosy sufferers has concluded
that the government committed an unprecedented abuse of human rights. A panel
was set up in 2002 to look into why leprosy patients were quarantined up to
1996, despite the fact the disease is not highly contagious. It found that the
health ministry kept up the practice of isolation partly to secure continued
funding. The panel noted other countries stopped isolating leprosy patients in
the 60s. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4311679.stm
US
Chamber of Commerce: New Publications
The
following publications were developed from a series of webcasts hosted by CWP.
These series of webcasts, titled Untapped Resources in Today's Economy, focused on the economic
advantages of employing non-traditional populations -- people with
disabilities, people transitioning from welfare, and dislocated workers. http://www.uschamber.com/cwp/strategies/wins/default.htm
Mind Over Machines: Brain-machine
interfaces help locked-in patients communicate and quadriplegics control their
world
Imagine controlling a
computer with just your mind. It sounds like a frivolous and futuristic
convenience, but such technology could provide disabled or "locked
in" patients the ability to communicate and gain control over their
environments. A number of companies and researchers are developing these
so-called brain-machine interfaces (BMIs, also called brain-computer
interfaces, or BCIs), and though the technology is in its infancy, progress has
been made. http://www.the-scientist.com/2005/2/14/27/1
Disability
rights: Justice Shah wants Act to be amended
The
government babus often tend to believe that their responsibilities towards
disabled persons end with the construction of a ramp at the entrance of a
public building. However, the issue of rights of disabled is not just limited
to constructing rams and introducing a few low floor buses in the public
transport bus fleet. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1025734.cms
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