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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]
10 ITEMS OF INTEREST
***REGISTER SOON FOR THE COUNCILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE You have already received forms in the mail (also available on the Council website: www.in.gov/gpcpd) Scholarship applications are due October 9 and regular registration on November 6. Hotel reservations must be made by October 16.
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1. PLEASE HELP GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT THE COUNCILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2. INDY OCT 5 LOW INCOME HOME OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL WORKSHOP (FREE)
3. REGISTER -FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL SEMINARS OCT 12 -MONROE CTY
4. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! CAREERS!- JOB OPENINGS (ALL IN INDY AREA)
5. INSOURCE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP CHANGES
6. NEW YAHOO LIST SERVE ON POLICY ISSUES- FAMILY VOICES
7. Arts WORK INDIANA CALLS FOR MARKETING DESIGNS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES BY NOV 15
8. FOCUS GROUP FOR FAMILIES ON CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
9. ARC OF INDIANA & 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA! & ANNUAL MEETING NOV 16
10. INSOURCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 3-4, 2006 DEADLINE TO REGISTER OCT 3
1. PLEASE HELP GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT THE COUNCILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Please let others know about the annual conference- below is a brief announcement suitable for e-mailing to others:
The 2006 Indiana Conference for People with Disabilities, "Seeking New Truths; Forging New Paths," will be held Thursday November 16 and Friday November 17 at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
Presenters include national speakers and workshops with cutting edge information for everyone including a special series of workshops for parents. There will be opportunities to network with other advocates, exhibitor's tables, drawings for door prizes, and plenty of fun at Thursday nights' Fiesta reception.
Families and people with disabilities receive a discounted registration fee and those on Social Security, SSI or TANF may apply for partial scholarships.
Scholarship applications are due October 9 and regular registration on November 6. Hotel reservations must be made by October 16. For registration and program information go to the Council's website at: www.in.gov/gpcpd Or contact the Council for a print copy: 317-232-7770 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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2. INDY OCT 5 LOW INCOME HOME OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL WORKSHOP
Would you like to learn more about affordable rental options?
Do you want to own your own home but don't see how it will ever be possible?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this FREE workshop is for you!! Join Bill Shaw of HUD at the Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living, 1426 W. 29th St., Ste. 207 this Thursday, October 5th from 2-4:00 p.m. to learn about low income housing options available in our community. For more information and/or to register, please call IRCIL at 317-926-1660.
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3. REGISTER -FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL SEMINARS OCT 12 - MONROE CTY
The Arc of Indiana is hosting seminars, conducted by Kelly Hartman, on Functional Behavioral Assessments. There is still time to register for the October 12, Bloomington seminars. For registration information, please go to: http://www.arcind.org/upcoming_events.htm Following is a message sent about the FBA Seminar held in Indianapolis last week a solid endorsement of Kelly and the seminar. ....Kelly was awesome. I'd walk a million miles for an ounce of her energy and enthusiasm (not to mention her passion!) Awesome lady who is all about advocating for those in need and then throw in a lot of "heart!" I learned that everything cannot be discerned at first glance.....many "hidden" indicators....and our loved ones suffer because we sometimes don't advocate extensively enough for them. She's a plain-spoken, "tough" gal who challenges individuals and those in groups to THINK.....and to feel....and to fight the good fight. I wish all of you could have been there, cuz she is a h*ll of a motivator! WELL worth your time! - Hugs, Patty
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4. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! CAREERS!- JOB OPENINGS (ALL IN INDY AREA)
Feel free to send any disability related job openings to my attention for use in future Council E-mail news ([EMAIL PROTECTED]):
1. Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living- 2 positions open. People with disabilities and minorities encouraged to apply. Email resume and cover letter to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or FAX to 317/926-1687 by 10/08/06, indicating job for which you're applying.:
--Assistant Director: Qualified candidates will possess: marketing, development and grant writing experience; proficiency in a variety of typical office software; excellent written/expressive communication skills, demonstrated leadership abilities; and experience with people with disabilities and legislation impacting their lives. Full-time (37.5 hours/wk). Salary range $26-$32,000.
--Project Director for the Older Blind/Visually Impaired Program. Qualified candidates will oversee the program and staff, possess excellent expressive/written communication skills, grant writing experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office software and have demonstrated leadership abilities. Rehabilitation Teacher with a MA in Rehabilitation Teaching or Orientation and Mobility Training, Rehabilitation Teacher Certification or a minimum of three years experience needed. Part-time (20 hours/wk). Salary range $13-16/hour. Full -time possible.
2. Bender Consulting- Several openings for people with disabilities only: Entry level jobs vary but are typically for positions such as Computer Help Desk and Quality Assurance Testing; Financial Analyst; and Human Resource Generalist. (Federal Gov internships are also available) For more info and to submit resumes go to: www.benderconsult.com Click on Career Opportunities
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5. INSOURCE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP CHANGES
FSSA changed the guidelines for parents applying for financial assistance through the INSOURCE Family Involvement Fund. As of October 1, 2006, no funding will be approved for parents whose child/children are over the age of 7.
Background: Many families in Indiana have for several years utilized funding through The Family Involvement Fund, which provides financial support for family members of children with disabilities to participate in conferences, training events, public forums and hearings, task forces, and other similar activities, so that they can meaningfully participate in the decisions which affect their lives and the lives of their children. The Family Involvement Fund is a collaborative effort between the Family and Social Services Administration, Bureau of Child Development (FSSA, BCD) and the Indiana Department of Education, Division of Special Education
(IDOE, DSE). The vast majority of funding comes from FSSA.
Next Steps: Obviously it is critical that families are aware of this change. Parents who are concerned about access to funding to support family involvement may consider contacting Dr. Robert (Bob) Marra, Associate Superintendent, Indiana's Department of Education Division of Exceptional Learners ( [EMAIL PROTECTED]), requesting that he consider providing DOE funds to cover families with children ages 8-22. Filling this gap in funding can be a significant asset to both families and schools by supporting parental involvement and partnership at all levels. - Family Voices
Additional information about the Family Involvement Fund and other funding sources available to support families interested in attending conferences, training events and public forums can be found within the files of the Family Voices of Indiana site- SEE BELOW:
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6. NEW YAHOO LIST SERVE ON POLICY ISSUES- FAMILY VOICES
Dear Parent, Many parents in Indiana are busy raising and caring for children with disabilities and special health care needs. Our families are important parts of our state, our local communities, our schools and workplaces. Too often our perspective is not adequately represented when various policy-makers make decisions about programs and services that impact our children and our families. Family Voices of Indiana hopes to create a more comprehensive more effective vehicle for families to be heard and to participate in all levels of public policy decisions that impact our families. We seek to include families of children with all types of disabilities and special needs, recognizing that our voices are louder when they are heard together. Family Voices does not intend to replace any of the existing parent support networks or groups. Instead we hope to provide an avenue for all family support groups and networks to work together to ensure that the perspective of families is always represented. A Yahoo list serve has been created to allow timely dissemination of information on policy issues and opportunities for families to give input. As someone whose family is directly affected by disability issues, you are encouraged to sign up for this list serve by accessing the following link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FVIndiana/
--Please share information about Family Voices with other families that might be interested. Experience shows us that the more voices available to speak, the greater impact we will have. Rylin Rodgers, Parent: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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7. Arts WORK INDIANA CALLS FOR MARKETING DESIGNS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISAB8ILITES BY NOV 15
ArtsWORK Indiana is seeking designs for public relations and marketing materials that will promote the 2007 launch of its new website. Any Indiana artist age 18 and older with a disability is eligible to enter. An honorarium of $200 to $1,000 will be awarded for the selected design(s). ArtsWORK Indiana is a statewide group that facilitates access to employment opportunities in the arts. The call for designs is co-sponsored by the Indiana Arts Commission, VSA arts of Indiana and the Indiana Institute. Visit http://www.vsai.org/artswork.html a full description of the project and an entry form. For more information, contact Gayle Holtman at 1-800-484-8055 (1605) or 317-974-4123 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deadline: November 15, 2006.
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8. FOCUS GROUP FOR FAMILIES ON CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Here is YOUR opportunity to discuss how having a child with mental health needs impacts your life. Indiana University School of Nursing is conducting a study examining what parents of a child with mental health problems say they need to help them improve their well-being and quality of life.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Primary Caregivers (biological, adoptive, or step-parents, relatives or guardians) for at least the past year of a child with mental health problems who has received mental health services at least once in the past year (at-home, outpatient, school based, etc.) and who is between the ages of 2 and 17 years
WHAT HAPPENS?
o You will contact Dr. Gerkensmeyer by phone or email to find out about the study, unless you are seeing her in person.
o If you are interested in the study, you select a date to attend a focus group
o Just before the focus group, you will be provided Informed Consent, and if you choose to participate, you will sign the Informed Consent
o You complete a 1-page information sheet about you and your child
o In a 1-hour Focus Group, you and about 4 to 8 other parents will discuss questions asked by the researchers about what you, as a parent, need
o The discussion will be audio taped.
o You will be mailed $40.00 upon completion of the focus group study
o Any parking costs will be covered
For Information Contact: Janis Gerkensmeyer, PhD, RN, Phone: (317) 278-4896, Fax: (317) 274-2411 Or e-mail us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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9. ARC OF INDIANA & 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA! & ANNUAL MEETING NOV 16
- You do not want to miss the The Arc of Indiana's 2006 Conference,
Thursday, November 16 - featuring Jeff Strully, Director, J. Nolan Community Services; workshops on Home,
Community, & Family Supports; Building or Beginning Local Self-Advocate Groups; Arc Membership; The Campaign to End Waiting Lists; The Arc Master Trust / Trust I and Trust II; and Communications. The Appreciation Luncheon will honor |those who have made a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families; and the Gala that evening will be a time for all to celebrate The Arc's 50th Anniversary. Registration information on The Arc of Indiana's web site: http://www.arcind.org/upcoming_events.htm
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10. INSOURCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 3-4, 2006 DEADLINE TO REGISTER OCT 3
Bloomington Convention Center
Finding the Keys to Learning
Please join us at the Convention Center in Bloomington in November to find the keys to learning as we strive together to open the doors to success for our sons and daughters. For program and registration information go to: http://www.insource.org and click on conferences
Registrations must be received no later than October 3, 2006 (can be made on-line)
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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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