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--- Begin Message --- We hope Council E-News will provide resources and information about disability issues that will educate and empower advocates to form their own views on issues and advocate according to their personal needs and those of their communities. If you have comments or ideas to submit, contact Christine Dahlberg at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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1- COUNCIL'S ON TARGET NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE ON LINE
2- NEW GOV'S COUNCIL AWARDS PROGRAM- NOMINATIONS DUE AUGUST 25
3- FREE FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CONTACT TRAINING JUNE 29TH IN BROWN COUNTY
4- FIVE JUNE MEETINGS FOR INPUT ON PLAN FOR IN TRAILS (?ACCESSIBLE?)
5- VSA ARTS CONTEST FOR YOUNG ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 16-25
6- FSSA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE HEARINGS POSTPONED
7- HOOSIERS READY TO WORK WEBSITE
8- AUDIO CONFERENCE ADA & SIGNAGE TUESDAY JUNE 20 2-3:30 EST
9- JUNE 24 AND SEPT 23 INDY - SPECIAL CARE SITTER TRAINING
10- INDIANA ADDICTIONS ISSUES COALITION DINNER AND DISCUSSION JUNE 27
11- NEW WEBSITE FORUM: WWW.ATINDIANA.ORG
12- HAS THE ADA MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE?
13- FREE GUIDE AND VIDEO ON PART D MEDICARE DRUG COVERAGE
14- WHAT IS CONGRESS UP TO THIS WEEK?(June 12 issue of Capitol Insider)
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1- COUNCIL'S ON TARGET NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE ON LINE
For those of you who prefer electronic information, the June On Target Newsletter and back issues of the Governor's Council's newsletters are available on line. Go to: www.in.gov/gpcpd and click On Target in the menu bar on the left side. The newsletter should always be posted on the web site as soon as the hard copies are mailed. NOTE: We do not currently have the means to directly e-mail On Target and people who receive Council E-mail News must still be on the list for the print newsletter (due to data base issues)
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2- NEW GOV'S COUNCIL AWARDS PROGRAM- NOMINATIONS DUE AUGUST 25
The Governor's Council for People with Disabilities invites you to submit nominations for the 2006 Community Spirit Awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday August 25. Awards have been established in two categories with a total of four awards:
-Distinguished Leadership Awards: recognizes one person with a disability and one parent of a child with a disability for outstanding and sustained advocacy efforts, which have advanced the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.
-Disability Awareness Campaign Awards: recognizes one individual and one group/organization who have been most active organizing an exemplary Disability Awareness campaign, which has changed attitudes and enhanced the perception of the value and contributions of people with disabilities.
Winners will be offered a full scholarship to attend the Council's annual conference November 16 and 17, 2006. They will be recognized during the Annual Awards Luncheon on November 17, 2006. For nomination materials contact the Council office at 317-232-7770 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] or download information form the website at: www.in.gov/gpcpd Click on Community Spirit Awards (should be on the website later this week) Nomination materials are in the process of being sent to everyone who ordered March Disability Awareness month materials this year.
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3- FREE FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CONTACT TRAINING JUNE 29TH IN BROWN COUNTY
The Indiana First Steps Family to Family initiative is offering this training to parents of children with special needs who are interested in volunteering as a Family-to-Family contact in their local community.
Thursday, June 29th, 2006, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Brown County, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
To register, call Lori Crossley at 812-340-3885 or 800-396-7188
Or email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Parents do not pay for this training. The cost of registration ($45) is being paid through Indiana's Family Involvement Fund. Additional assistance is available for mileage and other related costs through the Family Involvement Fund. Please ask for more information if needed.
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4 -FIVE JUNE MEETINGS FOR INPUT ON PLAN FOR IN TRAILS (WILL THEY BE ACCESSIBLE?).
Area advocates should plan to attend to provide input/ask question to insure that trail are accessible to people with disabilities!!!! To prepare- read/bring a copy of the US Trail Accessibility Guidelines available at : http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility/ Let us know what happens if you attend!!! Press release follows:
Hoosiers interested in voicing opinions and learning about the Indiana Trails Plan, Gov. Mitch Daniels' initiative to place the state in the nation's forefront in trails development with a statewide network of connected trails, may attend a regional open house in their area this month. The five open houses, which will give state residents unable to attend last week's Indiana Trails Summit a chance to provide input, will be held at various locations across the state. The schedule for the meetings, each of which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. local time, follows.
Madison: June 15, Clifty Inn, Clifty Falls State Park, 2221 Clifty Drive.
North Judson: June 20, Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area, conference room, 4320 W. Toto Rd.
Indianapolis: June 22, Ft. Benjamin Harrison State Park, The Garrison, 6002 N. Post Rd.
Fort Wayne: June 27, Franke Park, pavilion 1, 3411 Sherman Blvd.
Winslow: June 29, Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area, conference room, 2310 East SR 364.
For information on the plan or the open houses, see www.in.gov/dnr/2006trailssummit/ or call Susanna Arvin, state outdoor recreation planner, (317) 232-4069.-- Source: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
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5- VSA ARTS EXHIBIT & CONTEST FOR YOUNG ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 16-25
VSA arts and Volkswagen of America Call for Entries: "Destination Anywhere" - a national exhibit for young artists with disabilities. Postmarked deadline: July 14, 2006. VSA arts and Volkswagen of America are seeking artwork from young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, living within the U.S. "Destination Anywhere" challenges artists to consider the picture plan as a destination, a place where the viewer might take a trip they never expected. Fifteen finalists will be awarded a total of $60,000 during an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill and artwork will be displayed in a nation-wide touring exhibit that will debut at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Art must be an original work that has been completed in the last 3 years. Eligible media includes: paintings, drawings, fine art prints, photography, computer generated prints, and mixed media. Visit www.vsarts.org/VWcall for additional information and entry instructions or contact Jennifer Colaguori, Visual Arts Coordinator, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 800-933-8721 ext. 3885. Alternative formats of the call for entries are available upon request.
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6- FSSA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE HEARINGS POSTPONED
Mitch Roob, head of the state's Family and Social Services Administration, will undergo surgery this month for a recurring back problem. Dennis Rosebrough, spokesman for the state's largest agency, said Roob will have the surgery May 31 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis and be off work until at least mid-June. The surgery will be Roob's second for his back problems. The scheduled surgery has prompted the postponement of a series of health insurance hearings around the state Roob has been holding.
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7- HOOSIERS READY TO WORK WEBSITE
This link will take you to the Hoosiers Ready to Work website. http://www.in.gov/fssa/healthcare/med/index.html
This site is designed to help Hoosiers with disabilities understand how going to work will impact their state and federal benefits. If you click on the link for "News, Updates and Reports" you will be able to view the final "Employment 1st Summit" report. On September 29, 2005, the Employment First Coalition brought together leaders from government, business, education, the provider community and consumer/advocates to create a strategic plan ensuring employment is an outcome for all Hoosiers with disabilities. Read more about the outcomes in this report:
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8- AUDIO CONFERENCE ADA & SIGNAGE TUESDAY JUNE 20 2-3:30 EST
On June 20th, ADA-Indiana is hosting an audio conference on the topic of Accessible Signage. Creating and installing accessible signage is a key element to ensuring that a building or facility is accessible to all people with disabilities. Mark Derry, of Eastlake, Derry and Associates, will discuss the requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). The session will also highlight the most common errors and omissions.
No re-registration is required; the session is free and open to the public. AIA and CRC credits are available. The audio conference is on Tuesday, June 20t at 2:00- 3:30 p.m. (EDT) in six different Indiana locations.
BLOMINGTON: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Building L, 2853 E Tenth St
EVANSVILLE (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CDT): University of Southern Indiana, Science Center, Rm 1212
INDIANAPOLIS: Indiana Government Center, Conference Room 5, 402 W. Washington St
INDIANAPOLIS: Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services, 4701 N Keystone Ave, Suite 222
W. LAFAYETTE: Purdue University - West Lafayette Campus, Purdue Memorial Union, Rm 258
WESTVILLE (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CDT):Purdue University - North Central Campus, LSF Building 60
If you are not able to make it to one of ADA-Indiana's sponsored sites, individuals and organizations can purchase access to the audio conference by visiting www.ada-audio.org. The cost is $25.00 (for not-for-profits) and $40.00 (for-profit entities).
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9- JUNE 24 AND SEPT 23 INDY - SPECIAL CARE SITTER TRAINING
Have you been trained as a babysitter? Are you seeking additional training in caring for children with disabilities? Are you a parent who has trouble finding a trusted babysitter who understands the needs of your child? Are you a community leader who is interested in being trained to teach babysitters how to baby-sit for children with disabilities? The Community Education and Child Advocacy Department at Riley Hospital for Children will conduct trainings June 24 & September 23, 2006 in Indianapolis for those interested in becoming a Special Care Sitter or a Special Care Sitter Trainer. The course content includes education on disability awareness, introduction to medical and adaptive equipment, information on different disabilities, exposure to communication techniques, and techniques that assist in adapting activities for children with different types of abilities. This course is not designed to teach how to care for children with complex health care needs, and the teenager is not taught special nursing skills. For more information call Christina Rogers at 317-278-7621 or send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] A basic babysitting course is required prior to taking Special Care Sitter (Safe Sitter, Red Cross, etc.) PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (registration form at www.rileyhospital.org/kids1st )
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10- INDIANA ADDICTIONS ISSUES COALITION DINNER AND DISCUSSION JUNE 27
Interested people are invited to take part in a discussion and dinner focusing on addictions issues, advocacy, and what can be done together to help people throughout the state. $10 per person Limited scholarships are available to individuals in recovery and their families.
Register by June 22. For more information and a registration form, call the Coalition at 317-638-3501 extension 228
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11- NEW WEBSITE FORUM: WWW.ATINDIANA.ORG
On line resource and forum for ideas and information about Assistive Technology in Indiana!
This is a new website that is designed to allow users of Assistive Technology to share information with each other and get answers to questions. You can find out about AT providers, funding, and even post AT items for sale or trade. All types of AT users are welcome!!!
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12- HAS THE ADA MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE?
The national network of ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers, also known as DBTACs, seeks your comments on your experiences with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Your feedback on your experiences in employment, building access and access to public services will help the Centers to identify training gaps and issues needing increased technical assistance. Visit the online form and tell us what has worked for you, what barriers you still encounter, and how the ADA has made a difference in your life. The survey will only take a few minutes and is confidential. The only identification requested is the state in which you reside. If you have not already completed this survey, please take a moment to do so. Also, if you know of others whose lives have been impacted by the ADA, please forward to them. Thanks for assisting us; we are interested in your successes and concerns! Visit www.adata.org and share your experience (the survey is on the center of the webpage, click on: Share Your Opinions!).
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13- FREE GUIDE AND VIDEO ON PART D MEDICARE DRUG COVERAGE
Free Guide To Help People With Disabilities Maximize Medicare Drug Coverage
June 6 Press Release- United Cerebral Palsy, one of the nation's largest health charities, announced the release of Navigating the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Program: A Guide for People with Disabilities, Benefits Counselors, Disability Organizations and Others on Ensuring Adequate and Appropriate Access to Prescription Drugs. The guide serves as a follow-up and companion document to Understanding Changes in Prescription Drug Coverage for People with Disabilities on Medicare, a consumer guide written by the same authors in 2005. For additional information, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Free copies of the guide are available in PDF, Microsoft Word and HTML formats online at www.ucp.org
Watch Medicare Drug Program Video On Line Or Order A Copy
Families USA: Problems with the Medicare Drug Program and How to Fix Them. In this new video, trusted newsman Walter Cronkite discusses the problems within the new Medicare prescription drug benefit and offers solutions for the Part D program. Mr. Cronkite anchors the production and offers an authoritative look at Medicares prescription coverage. First-hand experiences come from retirees from across the country, who offer an up-close look at the troubles the new drug benefit has generated, from the headaches of sorting through dozens of plans to the financial tolls the program will take on so-called beneficiaries. The short film is forward-looking, with Mr. Cronkite and Part D experts recommending crucial improvements to the benefit. The veteran journalist offers three key prescriptions: simplify the program by offering it though Medicare; allow Medicare to bargain for lower drug prices; and close the wide gap in coverage that is so expensive for those covered. The informative and engaging 14-minute program is available to policymakers, community groups, and to individuals through the Families USA website. To receive a VHS or DVD copy of the program, or to view the video on line go to:
http://www.familiesusa.org/
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14- WHAT IS CONGRESS UP TO THIS WEEK? (June 12 issue of Capitol Insider)
Find out what the Congress and the Administration are doing this week on Appropriations, Medicaid, Social Security and other public policy that is important to people with disabilities. Click the following link (or cut and paste it into your Web browser) to download the Capitol Insider - http://www.thearc.org/ppc/capinsider.doc.
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PLEASE NOTE: Council E-News is the e-mail newsletter of the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities. It is sent out on an occasional basis usually twice a month but more often when the legislature is in session. It is used to report on late breaking news and information about public hearings, policy issues, conferences and other Indiana related news. Sometimes federal level information is included, especially if it has an Indiana aspect. It is also used to pass on Action Alerts from Indiana Advocacy organizations.
Please let me know if you would prefer not to receive this info in future and I will remove you from the list. If you receive this forwarded from someone else and would like to get it directly send your name, organization, street address and e-mail to me at the address below. We use the data base for our print On Target newsletter to send E-mail News so if you sign up, you will receive both in the future.
Christine Dahlberg, Associate Director
Governor's Council for People with Disabilities
150 West Market, Suite 628
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-7774
317-233-3712 (fax)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.state.in.us/gpcpd
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