| Volume 07 | Issue 42 | October 22, 2007 |
Welcome to Monday Morning in Washington, D.C., published weekly by The Arc of the United States. We will bring to you news of interest to self advocates and their families, volunteers, professionals, and supporters of the disability movement. Please send any comments to mmwdc@thearc.org. You are welcome to reproduce and distribute items from Monday Morning in Washington, D.C., but please credit Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007).
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National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week is Oct. 21 - 27, 2007. It is sponsored by PACER Center's National Center for Bullying Prevention. Cosponsors are the National PTA, National Education Association, American Federation for Teachers, National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education, and School Social Work Association of America.
Teachers, parents, and children nationwide are encouraged to increase community awareness about the prevalence and impact of bullying on all children. Activities and materials such as contests, toolkits, and online bullying prevention training are available at www.PACERKidsAgainstBullying.org to help reduce bullying in schools, recreational programs, and community organizations.
States, schools, and organizations are invited to be partners in the week by contacting bullying411@PACER.org.
"Childhood bullying is a significant problem nationwide," said Paula F. Goldberg, executive director of PACER, a national parent center located in Minnesota. "It can cause school absenteeism, mental and physical stress, poor school performance, poor self-esteem, and, in some cases, school violence. Statistics show that 160,000 children in the United States miss school each day as a result of being bullied. That's not acceptable.
"Teachers and parents can play a critical role in creating a climate where bullying is not tolerated. When adults and children stand together, bullying ends," Goldberg said.
PACER Center's Bullying Prevention Project is for all children, with an emphasis on children with disabilities. It promotes bullying awareness and teaches effective ways to respond to bullying.
PACER Center primarily serves families of children and youth with disabilities, in addition to the bullying prevention project for all children. It provides resources such as publications, workshops, and individualized assistance and helps families make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their child. Its primary Web site is www.PACER.org, its phone numbers are 952-838-9000; 800-53-PACER (MN toll free); and 888-248-0822 (national toll free).
Editor: This news release can be downloaded at www.PACER.org/bullying/bpaw/media.asp. National experts are available through PACER for media interviews on the following topics:
We developed a new product for parents involving conference attendance that would probably be a helpful for parents of children about any age. http://www.eifamilyalliance.org/Conference%20Sheet%2010%5B1%5D.07.pdf
This information is also available on the website http://www.eifamilyalliance.org/index.html, then click on Projects. Or you can email the organization as well (info@eifamilyalliance.org ) for more information.
NECTAC eNotes - October 19, 2007 - http://www.nectac.org/enotes/enotes.asp
Web-based ASD Video Glossary
Source: Autism Speaks - October 16, 2006
Autism Speaks, in collaboration with First Signs and Florida State University's FIRST WORDS Project, has developed a Web-based ASD Video Glossary to help parents of children suspected of or recently diagnosed with autism understand the words and terms used in association with ASD. It contains hundreds of video clips contrasting behaviors that are red flags for ASD with behaviors that are typical. It is also meant for professionals who do not have experience in diagnosing young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It can be viewed online at http://www.autismspeaks.org/video/glossary.php?.
[Note: To ensure that your computer will support viewing of the video clips, follow the instructions at http://www.autismspeaks.org/video/system_check.php]
New Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Source: National Guideline Clearinghouse - October 8, 2007
On October 8, 2007, the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGA) announced the following new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Maltreatment of children with disabilities - http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=11059
Evaluation of suspected child physical abuse - http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=11057
The NGC is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents. It is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Virtual Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Source: Canada's Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development - October 15, 2007
Canada's Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development recently launched a virtual Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development that provides current scientific knowledge on 33 topics related to the psychosocial development of the child, from conception to the age of five. It is available online at http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/en-ca/home.html
A National Portrait of Chronic Absenteeism in the Early Grades
Source: National Center for Children in Poverty - October 17, 2007
The National Center for Children in Poverty has released a new brief entitled A National Portrait of Chronic Absenteeism in the Early Grades by Mariajosé Romero and Young-Sun Lee. The report looks at the causes and consequences of chronic absenteeism during the early school years and finds that there is a significant level of absenteeism in the first few years of school, which can lead to negative consequences for children’s school success. It is available at http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_771.html
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Opportunities for Youth
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is currently accepting applications from highly motivated high school students with and without disabilities from throughout the U.S. for their Youth Citizenship for Disability Inclusion Exchange Program. MIUSA exchange programs are inclusive of people with all types of disabilities, including people who are deaf and hard of hearing, or have cognitive, visual, physical, psychiatric, systemic, non-apparent, or other types of disabilities. MIUSA will provide appropriate accommodations to each qualified participant with a disability, including ASL interpretation and alternative formats. In this program youth will travel to Bahrain; expenses will be covered. Application deadline is Nov. 19, 2007. For more information go to http://www.miusa.org/miusa-exchange-programs
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS: OVERSEAS ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR BLIND AND SIGHTED STUDENTS
Global Explorers' Leading the Way Program to Peru Global Explores invites high school or college level students to participate in one of its Summer 2008 blind and sighted Leading the Way Programs. The program seeks students who feel that this experience will help their personal growth and discovery. Machu Picchu, Peruvian Andes: June 23 to July 5, 2008. Visit the web site for further information about this trip and others being offered. Deadline for application is Nov, 1, 2007. http://www.globalexplorers.org/site/leadingtheway/more/future_trips/
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ON DISABILITY & THE ENVIRONMENT, BREATH & SHADOW
This online journal of literature and disability culture, seeks submissions specifically from writers with disabilities, of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, theater, reviews or interviews for its January 2008 issue on the theme of "Disability & the Environment." Submissions due Oct 31, 2007. For more information go to http://www.abilitymaine.org/breath/write.html while the current issue can be found at http://www.abilitymaine.org/breath.
JUNK-FREE SCHOOLS VIDEO CONTEST
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is hosting the first-ever Junk-Free Schools Video Contest The contest invites young filmmakers to make a video under three-minutes making the case for getting junk-food out of schools. It is part of a nationwide campaign to bring healthier foods to schools. Maximum Award: $100 gift certificate for iTunes and the video will be showcased on the school foods Web site. Eligibility: youth filmmakers. Deadline: November 1, 2007.http://www.schoolfoods.org/contest.html
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE WASHINGTON CENTER
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce it will continue to help increase scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities. Thanks to the generous support of the AT&T Foundation and The HSC Foundation, The Washington Center is working to help students develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in government, business and the non-profit sector. The Washington Center will complement students' professional experience with solid academic training for credit from highly qualified instructors. In addition, students will be exposed to community, national and international leaders through workshops, seminars, lectures, embassy visits and networking events held throughout the course of each semester. Applications are available at http://www.twc.edu/students/how_to_apply.shtml
2008-2009 NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (NSEP) DAVID L. BOREN SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP
Created in 1991, NSEP awards undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East). Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad. Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 for language study and international research. Application deadline for the Boren Fellowship is January 30, 2008 and for the Boren Scholarship is February 12, 2008. For more information go to http://www.iie.org/nsep
THE 2008 BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program. This opportunity is for college seniors and recent college graduates who have a strong interest in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities, or who are themselves a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial and ethnic health disparities. The application deadline is 5:00pm ET on December 14, 2007.
Application materials and more information are available online at http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/index.cfm
AAPD 2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
For the seventh year in a row, the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are offering a Congressional internship program for undergraduate students with disabilities. The MEAF-AAPD Congressional Internship Program provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to work on Capitol Hill for eight weeks (or in some cases with a Federal agency) and acquire valuable work experience that will enrich their academic studies . Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, December 14, 2007. For further information, guidelines, and application, visit http://www.aapd.com/internships/internship08/MEAFinternInfo08.htm.
Social Security eNews: October 18, 2007
On Wednesday, October 17, the Social Security Administration announced that monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 54 million Americans will increase 2.3 percent in 2008. To read more about the Cost of Living Adjustment www.socialsecurity.gov/pressoffice/pr/2008cola-pr.htm.
For additional information about Social Security, visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov.
The 2007 Social Security Administration Redbook has been posted online and can be accessed at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/eng/main.htm. The Redbook represents a summary guide to employment support for individuals with disabilities under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. There were no policy changes in the 2007 version and the following represents the amount adjustments for 2007:
Supplies of 2006 Redbooks can be requested through: Office of Supply and Warehouse Management Social Security Administration, 239 Supply Building, 6301 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21236, FAX 410-966-2037
U.S. Department of Education (DOEd) Highlights Promising Practices for Basic Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies Helping Transition Age Youth.
http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/rehab/promising-practices/transition-age/ri-2007-1.html
The U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) monitored 23 state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. These agencies, their stakeholders, and RSA identified promising practices that provide useful samples of programs and services that promote youth with disabilities transitioning from school to employment. One state agency recognized is the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services which is a partner in the Department of Labor’s systems change grant entitled “Shared Youth Vision Federal Collaborative Partnership”. The purpose of the Shared Youth Vision grant is to create state teams that will undertake strategic planning activities to develop a system that will improve services to youths by leveraging resources, aligning policy, and other activities.
SSI Recipients Who Work and Participate in 1619b
StateData.Info: Data Note – No. 12, 2007
http://www.statedata.info/datanotes/datanote.php?article_id=221
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federally funded program that provides cash assistance for basic needs. Individuals with a low-income who are over the age of 65, blind, or have a disability are eligible for assistance. SSI beneficiaries typically also receive health insurance coverage through Medicaid. Losing Medicaid benefits can be of concern for SSI recipients with disabilities who desire to work, or are currently working.
Section 1619b of the Social Security Act allows individuals to work and continue to receive Medicaid assistance when their earnings are too high to qualify for SSI cash payments as long as they meet other eligibility requirements for the SSI program and continue to need Medicaid in order to work. Researchers explored how many SSI recipients with disabilities work and how many participate in 1619b. Access the URL to see the results displayed in chart format by state.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
http://www.eeoc.gov/
The EEOC has jurisdiction over employment discrimination issues for the Federal Government’s role as an employer and also for private employers, state and local agencies, employment services, and labor organizations. The EEOC receives reviews, investigates, and processes charges of employment discrimination, and files discrimination suits. It also provides guidance and information to both employers and employees concerning their rights and responsibilities under the laws it enforces.
The website includes a wealth of information and is available in multiple languages including Spanish. It includes information such as:
It also has a website for youth in the workforce, Youth at Work, which can be found at: http://youth.eeoc.gov/.
hcbs.org > Clearinghouse CLIPS: October 17, 2007
A Resource Guide to State Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG)
Initiatives
SUMMARY: Developed as a means to provide a framework for state-to-state communication, technical assistance, and for
multi-state analysis of policy and program development activities
this site is also intended as a resource to other public officials,
analysts and advocates. The Guide has 6 sections which include 65
categories of states' MIG comprehensive employment project
activities. Within the 6 sections are subsections of summaries,
recent activities and details and background information.
TOPIC(S): Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
Source: Law, Health Policy & Disability at the University of Iowa's College of Law
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2057
As Tough Times Wane, States Act to Improve Medicaid Coverage and
Quality: Results from a 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey for State
Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008
SUMMARY: The annual 50-state survey of state officials on Medicaid and state budget actions reports enrollment in Medicaid declined.
This decline was driven primarily by two factors. States reported
new citizenship documentation requirements were causing delays in
processing applications, affecting individuals already eligible for the program. State officials also cited good economy and lower unemployment for reducing enrollment. 42 states expect to expand coverage to the uninsured in the next year.
TOPIC(S): Deficit Reduction Act, Long-Term Care
Source:
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2050
Assessment of the Personal Assistance Services (PAS) program for
working adults with disabilities
SUMMARY: This memo summarizes the state of the Personal Assistance Services (PAS) program in Washington, DC as of August 2007. The memo offers findings within the current PAS program and
recommendations for improvements. Also listed are the accomplishments of the program.
TOPIC(S): Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
Source: The George Washington University's Department of Health
Policy, School of Public Health and Health Services (GWU)
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2055
Disability Data Resources: Office of Disability Employment Policy
Website
SUMMARY: Who are people with disabilities? What do we know about
people with disabilities? How many individuals with disabilities use
assistive devices? How many people with disabilities are working?
What are people with disabilities' demographics? Numerous resources
are available to provide statistical data to answer these questions
and provide information on other disability related topics. This website compiles a list of other sites which have disability data readily accessible.
TOPIC(S): Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Workforce
Source: Department of Labor
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2058
National Quality Contractor Website
SUMMARY: Looking for current and accurate information regarding CMS
policy on HCBS waiver quality oversight? Need technical assistance
in developing a quality improvement strategy or evidence package?
The new NQC website is the CMS-sponsored location for policy,
statutory and technical assistance materials and contacts to guide
states' in their ongoing quality improvement efforts. Website
features include discussions and questions, file vault,
announcements and Participant Experience Survey Users' Group.
TOPIC(S): Quality
Source: CMS, Thomson Healthcare (formerly Medstat)
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2056
Partnerships to Independence: Resources for Successful Nursing Home
Transitions
SUMMARY: Partnerships to Independence (PTI) was created by the
Birmingham Independent Living Center in Birmingham, Alabama through
a grant from CMS. This transition guide addresses nursing home
outreach, support needs and skills, follow-up, and barriers. The
purpose of PTI was to develop a model program that could be
replicated in other CILs in Alabama and the US. ILC staff identified
a number of basic resources and strategies that can be used to
promote nursing home transition.
TOPIC(S): Aging Issues, Consumer Direction, Long-Term Care, Physical
Disabilities, Transition/Diversion from Institutions
Source: Grantee produced, Alabama
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2045
Real Choice Systems Change Grant Program - FY 2002 Nursing Facility
Transition Grantees: Final Report
SUMMARY: This report describes the enduring changes brought about by
the NFT Grantees who either established or improved nursing facility
transition programs or helped establish infrastructure. This
two- part paper first examines changes and remaining challenges,
lessons learned and recommendations, and later provides
state-specific summaries. Review grantee activities including new
statutes and policies, funding and expense changes, plus outreach
and technical materials developed to facilitate transition.
TOPIC(S): Aging Issues, Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities,
Long-Term Care, Physical Disabilities, Transition/Diversion from
Institutions
Source: RTI - Systems Change Evaluation
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2060
State Approaches to Consumer Direction in Medicaid
SUMMARY: The Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc. summarizes
findings from a survey of Medicaid agencies to identify which
consumer-directed approaches are being considered and implemented.
Findings show growing trends toward consumer direction, agencies
initiating policies to reward health-related behaviors and
increasingly allocating control of funds to recipients, and states
interest in health savings account-like plans and increasingly
providing health plan quality data to the public.
TOPIC(S): Consumer Direction
Source: Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2049
State Policy in Practice: A Medicaid Primer for Housing Officials
SUMMARY: The most striking characteristic of housing and health care
in this country is the disconnection between the two. Access to
affordable, accessible housing is critical to the success of the
Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, which will provide
opportunities for thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries living in
institutions to relocate to the community. Presented in a concise
question and answer format, this document explains many of the
features of what can be a complicated program.
TOPIC(S): Aging Issues, Housing, Money Follows the Person, Physical
Disabilities
Source: Rutgers/NASHP
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2048
Summary of ADRC Semi-Annual Report Consumer Satisfaction Information
Spring 2007
SUMMARY: Grantees are required to establish measurable performance
goals for their programs as well as indicators that enable them to
track progress. Relating to consumer and client satisfaction with
services, it is important that established goals assess visibility,
trust, ease of access and responsiveness of program functions and
staff. This summary contains findings of ADRCs assessments of
consumer satisfaction relating to performance indicators and
reported in the semi-annual report.
TOPIC(S): Aging Issues, Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities,
Resource Center, Single Point of Entry/No Wrong Door
Source: The Lewin Group
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2059
Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact
SUMMARY: The Job Accommodation Network: JAN Fact Sheet reports
findings from over 1,000 employers interviewed between Jan '04 and
Dec '06. Findings include the following: employers want to provide
accommodations so they can retain valued and qualified employees,
most employers report no cost or low cost for accommodating
employees with disabilities, employers report accommodations are
effective and employers experience multiple direct and indirect
benefits after making accommodations.
TOPIC(S): Employment, Physical Disabilities, Workforce
Source: Job Accommodation Network
MORE INFO: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2044
DisabilityInfo.gov
Housing News & Events Update: HUD Awards More Than $18 Million in Grants to Fight Housing Discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded 88 grants totaling $17.1 million to recipients in 37 states and the District of Columbia to help fight housing discrimination. One of the grant recipients, Access Living of metropolitan Chicago, is part of the Department's national effort to reduce discrimination against persons with disabilities. Access Living will use the grant to conduct fair housing enforcement activities.
This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by clicking on this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5041
Technology News & Events Update: TARGET Center Technology Demonstration Day-October 23, 2007
Assistive technology demonstrations will be held at the TARGET Center on October 23rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) established the Technology Accessible Resources Gives Employment Today (TARGET) Center to support the USDA with assistive technology and ergonomic solutions. It assists in providing equal access to electronic and information technology essential in today's work force.
This information has recently been updated, and can be accessed by clicking on this link: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5015.
REFERENCE POINTS:
New Resources To Help Students Learn About The Scientific Study Of Behavior And Mental Illness Available Online
Science of Healthy Behaviors, http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1938, is a FREE online curriculum from the National Institutes of Health that introduces middle school students to the scientific study of behavior. Lessons focus on defining "behavior," what influences it, surveys, and behavioral specialists in healthcare settings. In role-playing activities as behavioral therapists, students investigate the influences and consequences of behaviors. They also learn how science provides evidence that can be used to understand and treat human disease. Supplemental information can be found at http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih7/healthy/default.htm
Science of Mental Illness, http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1939, is a FREE online curriculum from the National Institutes of Health that provides six lessons to students on understanding what mental illnesses are. PET images show changes in the brain and how treatment can change activity levels and restore functioning. Case studies and other activities explore differences among illnesses, risk factors, and treatment plan goals. Students develop a brochure to inform people about mental illness. Supplemental information can be found at http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih5/mental/default.htm
More than 1,500 federally supported teaching and learning resources from dozens of federal agencies can be accessed from the Free Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) website http://www.free.ed.gov/. New resources are added regularly. FREE makes it easy to find online teaching and learning resources and is among the most popular K-12 websites maintained by the U.S. Department of Education.
Conference and Workshop Updates Added to the PACER Website
REFERENCE POINTS Conference and workshop updates feature NEW additions to the listing of transition related national and regional conferences maintained on PACER Center's TATRA Project web site. To see our complete calendar of events, please visit us at http://www.pacer.org/tatra/calendar.asp.
SSA Disability Representatives: Fee Payment Changes Show Promise, but Eligibility Criteria and Representative Overpayments Require Further Monitoring. GAO-08-5, October 15.
http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-5
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d085high.pdf
New Online Tool For Side-by-Side Comparisons of Presidential Candidate Health Care Proposals
As part of its ongoing effort to inform debate about health care issues in the 2008 presidential election, the Kaiser Family Foundation has released an interactive online tool to compare the health care proposals of presidential candidates. The tool, 2008 Presidential Candidate Health Care Proposals: Side-by-Side Summary is available at http://www.health08.org/sidebyside.cfm. It summarizes positions in four overall categories of access to health care coverage, cost containment, improving the quality of care and financing.
The online tool allows users to customize side-by-side comparisons by selecting as many as four candidates for comparison that can then be formatted into a printer-friendly format. Users will also be able to print out documents comparing all the Democratic candidates and all the Republican candidates.
The candidates' summaries were prepared by Foundation staff with the assistance of Health Policy Alternatives, Inc. They are based on information appearing on the candidates' websites and supplemented with information from candidate speeches, the campaign debates and news reports. The sources of information are identified for each candidate's summary (with Internet links). Information will be updated regularly as the campaign unfolds.
The new tool is part of http://health08.org, a website operated by the Foundation providing analysis of health policy issues, regular public opinion surveys, and news and video coverage from the campaign trail. For further information on the side-by-side comparison or other http://health08.org efforts contact us at health08web@kff.org.
2007 National Caregivers Conference!
Sponsored by the Family Support Center
November 1 & 2
Shearton Hotel at Woodbridge Place
515 US Highway 1 South
Iselin, NJ
Over 30 workshops on topics related to caregiving, family support,and disability awareness, including:
And many more, offered by professionals and advocates from across the country!
For more information call 1-800-372-6510
Presidential Candidates' Forum -
A National Forum on Equality, Opportunity and Access
Hosted by Granite State Independent Living
WEBCAST -
Friday November 2, 2007 -
8:30 am to 4:00 pm EST
Made possible by generous support from: Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc. & and Manchester Community
Television
This day-long live event will take place in Manchester, New
Hampshire and will feature presidential candidates speaking on
disability issues, panel discussions with national disability
leaders, and more!
THE ENTIRE EVENT WILL BE WEBCAST AT WWW.HOVRS.COM BEGINNING AT
8:30 A.M. EST.
Please invite your consumers and local constituents to view this
important, pre-primary event at your local office or another
common gathering area with Internet access.
If your organization will host a Webcast viewing, please contact
Terri Voth at Granite State Independent Living, (603) 228-9680 or
e-mail terri.voth@gsil.org
The Presidential Candidates' Forum is co-hosted by:
NH Developmental Disabilities Council (NH DDC),
NH Disabilities Rights Center (NH DRC),
NH Institute on Disability (NH IOD),
NH Spinal Cord Injury Association,
People First of New Hampshire,
TASH
Sponsored by:
AARP,
ADA Watch,
ADAPT,
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD),
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB),
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD),
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF),
Easter Seals,
Epilepsy Foundation,
National Association of the Deaf (NAD),
National Coalition of Mental Health, Consumer/Survivor
Organizations,
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL),
National Spinal Cord Injury Association,
New England Chapter Paralyzed Veterans America (NEPVA),
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA),
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE),
Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI),
The Arc of the United States,
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP),
United Spinal Association,
VSA arts
This webcast will include CART translation and an on-camera
interpreter. Visit www.gsil.org for more information.
SOURCE: Granite State Independent Living Center
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Inter-changeable strands attach to a pre-engraved tag to create a different look for everyday. Can be worn with up to three strands per tag to create"up to the moment" styles. http://www.fashionalert.com/
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