For those who have interest..... Best Wishes ____________________________________ From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: 6/18/2009 12:25:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: Fwd: Council E-News- June 18, 2009
COUNCIL E-NEWS- JUNE 18, 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] 8 ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. AAPD FREE MEDIA TRAINING 12:30-5 ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26, INDIANAPOLIS 2. TWO IMPORTANT SURVEYS FOR PARENTS - DEADLINE JULY 1 -- NAMI CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS SURVEY -- INDIANA AUTISM NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY 3. INDIANA JOBS TARGETING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 4. "WHAT CAN YOU DO?" VIDEO CONTEST - DEADLINE JULY 15 2009 5. JULY 28 FREE INDPLS WORKSHOP ON POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AND DD. 6. FREE PUBLICATION IS COLLEGE FOR YOU? 7. IDEA ONE STOP WEBSITE FOR FREE SPECIAL ED INFO AND RESOURCES 8. 2009 ADA ANNIVERSARY TOOL KIT AVAILABLE ONLINE ******* 1. AAPD FREE MEDIA TRAINING 12:30-5 ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26, INDIANAPOLIS The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has made arrangements for free Media Training Workshops in Indiana and Pennsylvania. If you are interested in attending email Kellye McIntosh at [email protected] and cc: [email protected] . These are fantastic opportunities for you or your staff to get expert training in skills that can be applied across the board to a broad spectrum of issues and campaigns. Strategic Media Campaigns: Impacting the Judicial Nominations Process Friday, June 26, 2009 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided; No cost to attend Planned Parenthood of Indiana 200 South Meridian Street, Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46225 ***** 2. TWO IMPORTANT SURVEYS FOR PARENTS - DEADLINE JULY 1 ----NAMI CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS SURVEY: NAMI's Child and Adolescent Action Center wants to hear from parents and caregivers with a child diagnosed with a mental illness, who developed the illness before age 18, about their experiences and thoughts on discussing mental health concerns about their child with primary care staff and physicians.To access the survey please visit: _http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=WB5taoMttSkvgubFGfq5GA_3d_3d_ (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=WB5taoMttSkvgubFGfq5GA_3d_3d) . The survey is estimated to take up to 30 minutes to complete. If you have any questions or comments, contact Dana Markey, Program Coordinator, at [email protected]. ----INDIANA AUTISM NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY Every 3 years the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) is legislatively mandated to conduct a Needs Assessment Survey. The purpose of this survey is to allow families of individuals on the autism spectrum to discuss issues that are relevant, including quality educational programming, employment, Medicaid Waivers, insurance coverage and other topics. Results of the survey are presented to the Indiana Legislative Commission on Autism and to other state agencies. The feedback you provide will assist the Commission in evaluating the effectiveness of the current system and in develop additional policy and legislation. You can complete the survey anonymously: _http://tinyurl.com/q768ar _ (http://tinyurl.com/q768ar) If you have questions a contact Scott Bellini, at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, at [email protected], or you may phone at (812) 855-6508 ***** 3. INDIANA JOBS TARGETING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ----NURSE WITH A DISABILITY SOUGHT FOR MEDICAL MANAGEMENT JOB BENDER CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. Providing consulting in technology and creating employment opportunities for all people with abilities Title: Nurse-Medical Management- nurse entry level position Contact Person: Sherry Homme, [email protected]; 412-446-4447, 412-787-7178 Location: Indianapolis, IN ---- SOCIAL SECURITY ADMIN IS HIRING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The Social Security Administration has announced job openings around the country. The jobs are at local offices, at teleservice centers, program service centers, and at the Administration headquarters in Baltimore. The Administration is looking for people with disabilities to fill many of these positions. Ticket to Work holders, veterans, and students are especially desired. For more information, visit _http://www.cessi.net/ttw/SSAHires/index.html_ (http://www.cessi.net/ttw/SSAHires/index.html) or email [email protected] with "question" in the subject line. ----IMPORTANT NOTE: this is part of a broader initiative to hire people with disabilities in federal government positions Go to: _http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/_ (http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/) for information on all federal agency job openings 169 are in Indiana! ****** 4. "WHAT CAN YOU DO?" VIDEO CONTEST - DEADLINE JULY 15 2009 Create a video showcasing people with disabilities in the workplace, and you could win $1,500! The Campaign for Disability Employment is looking for videos to help promote the contribution people with disabilities make to the workplace and the economy. Selected videos will be used in The Campaign's efforts to increase the employment of people with disabilities. The grand prizewinner will receive $1,500! To enter, make a video of 60 seconds or less expressing one of the contest themes: "At work, it's what people CAN do that matters" "Good workplace policies and practices for people with disabilities benefit everyone and make good business sense" "Work is an important part of people's lives" "You play an important role in helping young people with disabilities dream big" "America works best when everybody works" You can enter by completing the online entry form at _http://www.jan.wvu.edu/videocontest/_ (http://www.jan.wvu.edu/videocontest/) and uploading your video to the contest Web site, or by sending your video by mail. Contest deadline is July 15, 2009. For more information, send an email to [email protected] . ****** 5. JULY 28 FREE INDPLS WORKSHOP ON POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AND DD. Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Topic: Post Secondary Education for People with Intellectual Challenges. An opportunity for all participants to learn about educational options offered and to help propose new ideas and solutions that can benefit people with disabilities, other students, faculty, and the entire community. The following will be in attendance: Franklin College: Katie Wehner, Director, Academic Resources Center ; Butler University: Tom Weede, Vice President for Enrollment , Anderson University: Linda Duncan, Ph.D., School of Education; Ball State University: Larry Markle, Director of Disability Services Location: St. Lukes United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 100 W. 86th St . Indianapolis, IN 46260 (Near the intersection of Meridian St. and 86th St) RSVP: Space for this event is limited. To register for this event email us at: [email protected] or phone at 317-925-7617. Childcare is available for this event. Please provide childcare needs with your RSVP, including names and ages of your children no later than Friday, July 24th, 2009. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. For more information about this event contact Rachel Lowe at: [email protected] ***** 6. FREE PUBLICATION IS COLLEGE FOR YOU? The Indiana Institute's Center on Community Living and Careers is pleased to announce a new publication titled Is College for You? Setting Goals and Taking Action. This guidebook is written to assist high school students and their families when considering college as a future option. The publication contains basic information, tools, and resources to help students make informed decisions about whether or not college is for them. Specific information is provided to assist students with disabilities in planning for and making decisions about going to college. This publication is free to Indiana residents. For more information, contact Susan Harris [email protected] or Sherry Redman [email protected] ***** 7. IDEA ONE STOP WEBSITE FOR FREE SPECIAL ED INFO AND RESOURCES The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs' (OSEP's) IDEA website was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations. It is a "living" website and will change and grow as resources and information become available. The site provides searchable versions of IDEA and the regulations, access to cross-referenced content from other laws (e.g., the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), video clips on selected topics, topic briefs on selected regulations, training materials, and a Q&A Corner where you can submit questions. Currently all information relates to IDEA Part B, Part C (infant and toddler) is coming soon! _http://idea.ed.gov_ (http://idea.ed.gov/) ****** 8. 2009 ADA ANNIVERSARY TOOL KIT AVAILABLE ONLINE The DBTAC - Network of ADA Centers is pleased to announce the release of the 2009 Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Anniversary Tool Kit. Together with our Affiliate Networks and Partners, we have accomplished significant results toward voluntary ADA compliance. The Tool Kit captures our collective achievements and offers informative materials designed to help you plan and publicize your ADA activities during the ADA Anniversary and throughout the year. The Tool Kit includes: - Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - ADA - Findings, Purpose, and History - The Americans with Disabilities Act from a Civil Rights Perspective - Americans with Disabilities Act Resources and Publications - Americans with Disabilities Act and Olmstead Resources - ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) Summary and Resources - Statistics You Can Use - The White House Agenda on Disabilities - Tips on Writing a News Release - Sample Proclamation: ADA Anniversary - National DBTAC Initiatives The 2009 ADA Anniversary Tool Kit can be downloaded at _http://adaanniversary.org/_ (http://adaanniversary.org/) . **** 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) **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004)
