AAIDD Annual Conference

JUNE 6-9, 2011

Saint Paul, Minnesota

The AAIDD 135th Annual Meeting, Inclusive Communities: Pathways to Realizing the Vision, will provide leading practitioners, researchers, teaching faculty, policymakers, funders, and advocates with effective and emerging practices, cutting edge research, and valuable information on important policy initiatives. The conference will feature plenary sessions, panel and poster presentations, interactive cafés, task force and special interest group meetings, and networking events. Pre- and post-conference workshops will address special topics in depth.

For the schedule of events, go to: http://www.aaidd.org/content_1859.cfm?navID=210

For exhibits and sponsorships: http://www.aaidd.org/content_5246.cfm?navID=328

For hotel information: http://www.aaidd.org/content_266.cfm?navID=336

Free Webinar on Accessible Transient Lodging

The U.S. Access Board and the ADA National Network will offer a free webinar on Accessible Transient Lodging TODAY, Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern.

In addition to overnight accommodations, hotels, motels, and other places of transient lodging offer many different types of amenities, such as swimming pools, fitness facilities, spas, restaurants, and conference rooms.

This session will provide an overview of requirements for transient lodging facilities in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines, including those that address sleeping rooms, bathrooms, and other spaces and amenities.

Presenters will include Jim Pecht and Earleen Sesker, Accessibility Specialists from the U.S. Access Board. The Webinar is free but registration is required. Visit http://www.accessibilityonline.org (click on the “Registration Information” web link to start the process).

Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

This workshop, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training will provide information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.

Thursday – February 10, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2853 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408

Cost:
$40 – Family Members
$75 - Professionals

For questions, contact training@aboutspecialkids.org

Register online at www.aboutspecialkids.org

Registration for the training will be closed on February 8, 2011

2011 Disability Poll

Time is running out to respond to the 2011 Disability Poll – Shaping Indiana’s Disability Policy!

If you haven’t filled out the survey yet, please do so before February 5, 2011.

Simply go to http://www.thepollingplace.org

Participation is especially requested from these counties, where there are ZERO responses!

Crawford Decatur Fayette Fountain
Jennings Newton Ohio Posey
Pulaski Putnam Rush Union
Warren Wells

For print copies of the survey or for alternative formats, e-mail cwlab@indiana.edu or call 812-855-6508, toll-free 800-825-4733,