____________________________________ From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: 3/13/2009 7:59:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: COUNCIL E-NEWS- March 13, 2009
COUNCIL E-NEWS- March 13, 2009 Council E-News is designed to 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 information to submit, contact Christine Dahlberg at [email protected] 11 ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. TAKE A SURVEY ON TRANSPORTATION IN INDIANA 2. MARCH 17 ADA AUDIO CONFERENCE ON VIRTUAL COMMUNICATION 3. HOW TO ASK FOR A REVIEW OF YOUR WAIVER BUDGET UNDER OASIS 4. WIN A CHILDS BEDROOM MAKEOVER- APPLY BY MARCH 31 5. YOUR OPINION ON INDIANA VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICES REQUESTED 6. WEB SITE OFFERS FREE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR PARENTS 7. FREE PATINS TECH EXPO 2009 TO BE HELD IN INDY APRIL 16, 2009 8. FREE APRIL SEMINARS ON THE HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION IEPS 9. SAT 4/25-CHAMPION YOUR FUTURE CONFERENCE FOR TEENS & PARENTS 10. HOWS YOUR NEWS? -MTV STARS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS REPORTERS 11. TEEN WITH ASPERSERS ON PBS BIZ KIDS SERIES ******* 1. TAKE A SURVEY ON TRANSPORTATION IN INDIANA 2009 Indiana Disability Poll: A Focus on Transportation: _www.thepollingplace.org_ (http://www.thepollingplace.org/) Transportation is the issue being addressed in Indiana's 2009 Disability Poll. People with disabilities and family members in Indiana are invited to share their experiences and ideas with regards to transportation in their communities. This is the same poll that was given at the Council's annual conference. The Indiana Disability Poll is a joint project of the Council, IIDC, and IPAS. If you would like information about the Indiana Disability Poll, you may email Vicki Pappas at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. You can also call her at 1-812 855-6508. If you need technical assistance, please contact Jeffrey Chait at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. You can also call him at 1-812 855-6508. ******* 2. MARCH 17 ADA AUDIO CONFERENCE ON VIRTUAL COMMUNICATION March 17th Audio Conference: Virtual Communication - Implications for Employers Join ADA-Indiana in Bloomington, Columbus, Corydon, Gary, Indianapolis, Richmond, and Terre Haute on Tuesday, March 17th for the third session in a four-part series on employment issues and the ADA. There are site locations in Evansville, Muncie, and West Lafayette that are free and open to the public as well. Visit our website for site locations and contact information: _www.adaindiana.org_ (http://www.adaindiana.org/) ****** 3. HOW TO ASK FOR A REVIEW OF YOUR WAIVER BUDGET UNDER OASIS The Arc of Indiana has posted a new update on OASIS on The Arc of Indiana web site. The update, "Requesting an OASIS Review," stresses that it is very important to to request that the IPMG case manager submit an OASIS Review Request if there are concerns regarding the Medicaid waiver budget allocation received under the new OASIS assessment process. Requesting an OASIS Review is the first step to resolving individual cases and should be taken as quickly as possible. To read this important information, please go to: _http://www.arcind.org/PDF%20Files/2009%20OASIS%20Update%203%209%2009.pdf_ (http://www.arcind.org/PDF%20Files/2009%20OASIS%20Update%203%209%2009.pdf) ***Please share this information with families and consumers. ******* 4. WIN A CHILDS BEDROOM MAKEOVER- APPLY BY MARCH 31 The Greater Indianapolis Hotel & Lodging Association (GIHLA)sponsors a project called, "Extreme Dreams Makeover". It is designed to improve the lives of children who have an illness or disability and need their bedrooms "made over" to accomplish their dreams. For more info and an application, visit _www.extreme-dreams.org_ (http://www.extreme-dreams.org/) or contact Lane Velayo, Greater Indianapolis Hotel & Lodging Association, 317.673.4207, [email protected] ******* 5. YOUR OPINION ON INDIANA VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICES REQUESTED As a part of a multi year monitoring rotation the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is reviewing the Vocational Rehabilitation, Supported Employment and Independent Living Programs administered by the Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS). If you are a person with a disability or a family member of a person who has used Indiana's Vocational Rehabilitation services, the RSA would like you to share your experiences with the program, both positive and negative. Send your information as soon as possible to Mr. Terry Martin at the RSA: Terry Martin, Technical Assistance Specialist U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration 550 12th Street, SW, Room 5012, Washington, DC 20202-2800 Phone: 202-245-7275; Fax: 202-245-7590 Email: [email protected] For more information about the RSA including information on monitoring please visit: _http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html_ (http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html) ******* 6. WEB SITE OFFERS FREE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR PARENTS A new leadership training curriculum helps empower parents of children with disabilities to advocate for change in their communities. The Parents as Collaborative Leaders curriculum, a project of the University of Vermont and PACER, is now available as 10 PowerPoint modules on the Parents as Collaborative Leaders Web site at _www.uvm.edu/~pcl/modules.php_ (http://www.uvm.edu/~pcl/modules.php) ******* 7. FREE PATINS TECH EXPO 2009 TO BE HELD IN INDY APRIL 16, 2009 PATINS assists schools with assistive tech ideas and solutions for children with disabilities TECH EXPO- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Junior Achievement Building of Central IN, Inc. 7435 North Keystone Ave. , Indianapolis, IN 46240 No Cost to attend! Varied presentations! Door Prizes To Register: _http://patinsproject.com/training.html_ (http://patinsproject.com/training.html) ******* 8. FREE APRIL SEMINARS ON THE HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION IEPS The Transition IEP "What families need to know" New Rules are in place that affects the planning for students as they make the transition from school to adult life. Parent participation is key. Sessions are being held to assist families to understand how to participate in the process. Is your son or daughter age 13 or older? Will he or she be entering high school? Is he or she already in high school? If yes, you are invited to attend one of the 5 trainings that will be held throughout the state for the month of April. -April 9 Evansville ; -April 14 Columbus; -April 15 Indianapolis; -April 29 Merrillville; -April 30 Fort Wayne Registration 5:30 p.m. Training 6:00-8:30 p.m. (Times are local to the site) Sponsored By: IN*SOURCE, The Arc of Indiana, Indiana University, Indiana Department of Education For more information or to register: _www.insource.org_ (http://www.insource.org/) (click on events) ******* 9. SAT 4/25-CHAMPION YOUR FUTURE CONFERENCE FOR TEENS & PARENTS Saturday, April 25, 2009, Stonybrook Middle School, 11300 Stonybrook Drive, Indianapolis (Located off N. German Church Road between 25th and 30th Streets) Registration 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ; Conference 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This unique conference is designed for middle and high school students with special needs and their families. We hope you will attend!Workshops just for parents and workshops just for students will provide up-to-date information you can use now to begin planning for life after school. Exhibitors will offer information and resources for students and families. Featuring Keynote Speaker, Mike Schlappi. Nationally known Gold Medalist, author and speaker Mike Schlappi will inspire you with his message of how your life can be defined by what you can do instead of what you can't do. Registration is $15 per person, but no more than $60 per family, and includes a box lunch. Please note that there is no charge for you to register an attendant if one is needed for a student to participate in the conference. Please help us plan for the conference by pre-registering before April 17, 2009. Watch for on-line registration information at: _www.arcind.org_ (http://www.arcind.org/) and click on upcoming events or _www.fuseinc.org _ (http://www.fuseinc.org /) For information, call The Arc of Indiana at 317-977-2375 or 800-382-9100 or FUSE at 317-462-9064 ******** 10. HOWS YOUR NEWS? -MTV STARS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS REPORTERS Check out a few clips or watch a full episode: _http://www.howsyournews.com/_ (http://www.howsyournews.com/) _http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/hows_your_news/cast.jhtml_ (http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/hows_your_news/cast.jhtml) You've never seen a show quite like this before. First conceived at Camp Jabberwocky, the nation's oldest sleepover camp for people with disabilities, How's Your News? began as a series of short films with the members of the camp serving as reporters. The shorts caught the eye of Matt Stone and Trey Parker, of South Park fame, who offered to Executive Produce a feature film that followed the camp reporters on a road trip across America. The film was widely embraced by the disabled community, won several film festival awards and is now used as a training video for people with disabilities worldwide. Our 6 episode series has the adventurous spirit of Jackass, combined with the music and quirky comedy of The Monkees. In their customized tour bus, our team of reporters drive across America documenting their experiences, which includes everything from covering the red carpet at the Grammys and performing at the SXSW music festival, to learning to make cheese balls with Amy Sedaris in her apartment. During the course of the show, we learn more about this unique cast and their outrageous sense of humor through man on the street segments, musical performances, behind the scenes adventures and celebrity interviews. ******** 11. TEEN WITH ASPERSERS ON PBS BIZ KIDS SERIES Adam Truitt, a 14-year-old magician credits his work with magic for helping him better deal with Asperger syndrome. Featured in a national PBS series Biz Kid$, which teaches kids about money and business and profiles young entrepreneurs, Adam speaks frankly about the challenges of Asperger syndrome and how working with audiences has helped improve his social skills. Adam is featured in episode called "Learning From Failure," and he also talks about how perseverance has improved his stage act - and his ability to make friends. Biz Kid$, created by the producers of Bill Nye the Science Guy, is a fun way for young people to learn financial literacy. Episodes cover topics like what a recession is, how the stock market works, how to manage credit, and what jobs might be available in a green economy. Airing on over 500 PBS stations across the country (check local listings), you can also watch Adam's segment on YouTube : _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRi1LP5Ddps&feature=related_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRi1LP5Ddps&feature=related) ********** 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 database 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_ (http://www.state.in.us/gpcpd) **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220439616x1201372437/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62)
