Writing Workshop Next Week

Are you supporting an individual with executive functioning differences such as autism, learning disability, AD/HD, behavior disorders, etc.? The Indiana Resource Center for Autism is sponsoring a workshop next week on helping educators look at the writing process through the eyes of a student with executive functioning differences.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/i-hate-to-write

Upcoming Training Opportunities in Linton from ASK

A Life with Stress, Balance and a Plan
February 27, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Parents of children with special needs live with added emotional, medical, social and financial challenges. These extenuating circumstances can often lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, marital and family problems and health issues. This training will focus on identifying types of stressors, identify coping mechanisms and providing ways to incorporate them into everyday life, and the importance of good communication.
Register for this training at:
http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/a-life-with-stress,-balance-and-a-plan-linton/

Roadmap to Special Education:  Laws and Process
March 9, 2017 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This training, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is an all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training provides 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.

Register at:

http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/roadmap-to-special-education-laws-and-process-(3)/

Modern Web Accessibility - Revisiting Fundamentals and Looking at New Challenges

Tomorrow, the Great Lakes ADA Center will host another webinar in their Accessible Technology Webinar Series. This session will feature Jared Smith from WebAIM on web accessibility.

The webinar will be both a refresher on tried and true accessibility techniques as well as a fresh look at web accessibility challenges facing today’s web design requirements. While awareness of web accessibility is increasing, it can often be an overwhelming thing to implement.

The presenter, Jared Smith from WebAIM, will provide an overview of web accessibility with specific things that you can begin to implement today. It will also provide an overview of tools and resources for evaluating your site's current accessibility.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2016 from 2:00-3:30 Eastern time. This webinar is free but interested individuals must register to participate.

To register, please visit:
https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ada-tech/schedule

ADA Legal Webinar Series

The Great Lakes ADA Center, on behalf of the ADA National Network, will host a new session in their ADA Legal Webinar Series. In this webinar, attorneys Barry Taylor and Rachel Weisberg will review the top ADA cases of 2016.

Courts across the country decided a number of significant ADA cases in 2016, and this session will provide an in-depth review of the top ADA cases from the past year. In addition to reviewing the specific facts and ruling in each case, there will also be a discussion of the impact these cases may have on future ADA litigation. This webinar will cover a wide variety of ADA issues under Titles I, II and III. Start the New Year off right with a better understanding of the most important ADA cases decided in 2016!

The webinar will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. eastern time. The webinar is free but registration is required to participate.

To register, please visit:
https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ada-legal/schedule

ADA Audio Conference on Transportation

On Thursday, December 15 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (ET) the Great Lakes ADA Center will host an audio conference titled "Moving from Transportation towards Mobility Management: Disparities, Data and Action."

Transportation has consistently been identified as an ongoing problem for people with disabilities impacting quality of life and participation in communities. In an effort to increase equitable access to transportation, this webinar will highlight new initiatives focusing on a shift towards mobility management, current research initiatives using mapping that analyze transportation disparities for people with disabilities, and use of transportation data to create potential for community action.

To register for this free audio conference, please visit:
https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=110521

Free screening of award-winning film

The Governor's Council for People with Disabilities is offering a free public film screening of the film, Including Samuel, on Sunday, December 4th at 7 p.m. at the Westin Downtown Indianapolis Grand Ballroom. Registration is not required.

This award-winning documentary film examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities. It is built on the Habib family’s efforts to include Samuel, 8, in all facets of their lives, a journey that transforms each of them. Including Samuel also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with teachers, parents, students, and disability rights experts.

Following the screening, there will be a discussion with the filmmaker and photojournalist, Dan Habib.

Save the Date!

2017 Memory Bridge Training Retreat

The Indiana Institute’s Center on Aging and Community is pleased to announce the fifth annual Memory Bridge Training Retreat and Scholarship, co-sponsored with the Memory Bridge Foundation. The 2017 training will be held June 1-6, 2017 at the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana.

The design of the retreat is based on Memory Bridge’s I Am A Bridge Dementia Immersion Training, an experience-centered learning model that positions people with dementia in the roles of teacher, guide, and companion. The deadline for receipt of the first phase of the application is January 18, 2017. To learn more about the 2017 Memory Bridge Training Retreat, please visit http://www.memorybridge.org/ or contact Jane Harlan-Simmons via e-mail at jeharlan@indiana.edu or by phone by calling (812) 855-2167. There is a Bridge, please join us in building it.

ADA Webcast

The Great Lakes ADA Center will host an audio conference that features representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice answering questions about the ADA and their enforcement activities on Tuesday, November 15 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. (Eastern time).

Be ready to ask your tough questions regarding a specific aspect of the Title II or Title III provisions of the ADA, or any of their enforcement activities they have undertaken over the past several months. The DOJ will provide a brief update on their ADA related activities prior to the Q&A session.

For more information about this session, contact Matt Norris at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail adainfo@indiana.edu. To register for this free event, please visit:
https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/schedule

Poetry Matters: Aging with Creativity

Poetry Matters, a two-day workshop series will be offered October 25th and 26th in Bloomington, Indiana. The event will be presented by the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community's Center on Aging and Community and facilitated by Gary Glazner, the founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project.

The two-day event will include three separate workshops that will focus on including poetry in the lives of older people who may be isolated from others in one form or another. To learn more about the program and the specific workshops, please visit:

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/poetry-matters

Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

About Special Kids (ASK) is offering a one-day training in Linton that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations, preparing for case conferences, and writing IEPs. Suitable for both parents and professionals, the training will be face-to-face and will be held at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Co-Op.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/roadmap-to-special-education-laws-and-process-lint/

2016 Indiana Conference on Disability

This December 5th and 6th, the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities in partnership with the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council will host the 2016 Indiana Conference on Disability at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. This year's theme is “Creating a Culture of Change.”

For more information about the conference and to register, please visit:
http://www.indianadisabilityawareness.org/conference/

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It's a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues. The image above is a poster created by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, US Department of Labor. To learn more about it and to order or download the poster, please visit:
https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam/

Did you know that CeDIR has a topic guide that covers the issue of employment for people with disabilities? There you will find books, videos and online resources to help you learn more about getting jobs, supporting employees, the state of employment for people with disabilities and policies influencing employment options for people with disabilities. Visit the guide at:
http://guides.libraries.indiana.edu/cedir_employment

United Cerebral Palsy conference information

UCP's "Speak for Yourself" will convene on October 21, 2016, in St. Louis, MO. The one-day conference will offer a chance to discuss having individuals with disabilities advocate for their own healthcare needs, patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR), and play a central role in producing knowledge that can improve choice and health outcomes.

Want to know more about it? Please visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucps-speak-for-yourself-convening-october-21-2016-in-st-louis-mo-tickets-27436529398

2016 Indiana Conference on Disability

The Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is pleased to issue a call for presenters for their 22nd Annual Conference on Disability to be held at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, December 5-6, 2016. This year’s theme is “Creating a Culture of Change.”

Call Deadline: September 30, 2016

As part of their continuing efforts to promote the exchange of information and resources among people with disabilities, their families, and professionals, they offer an annual conference, which is known for its high "take away” value and camaraderie. The Indianapolis conference will include outstanding keynote presentations, more than a thirty breakout sessions on a variety of topics of interest to our various participants, networking events and exhibitors demonstrating the latest tools and technology related to accessibility.

For more information on how to submit a proposal, please visit:
http://www.in.gov/gpcpd/2452.htm

October training from About Special Kids (ASK)

Public Health Insurance: 

What You Don’t Know Can Cost You

October 14, 2016

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

This training provides parents and professionals with information about public health insurance programs that can be accessed by families caring for children with special needs. It includes information on Medicaid, Medicaid Disability, Medicaid Waivers, Children’s Special Healthcare Services, Hoosier Healthwise, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), and private insurance.

Location:

Greene-Sullivan Special Education Co-Op
77 A Street NE
Linton, IN  47441

Cost:
$40 – Family Members
$75 - Professionals
Registration Required

Register at www.aboutspecialkids.org or call 800-964-4746.
                     
Space is limited.  If you register and find you cannot make the training, please call so that someone from the waiting list can attend.

• Minimum of 6 per training is required for training to take place.
• Training Certificates for Professional Growth Points are available for this training.

Zero to Three Conference

Join ZERO TO THREE this December in New Orleans to help you Build the Powerful Connections you need to support young children and their families in reaching their full potential.

ZERO TO THREE’s Annual Conference is your one-of-a-kind opportunity to be informed by the experts and inspired by your colleagues—make plans to attend today.

For information about the conference and to register, please visit;
http://annualconference.zerotothree.org/

19th Annual Buddy Walk®

Down Syndrome Indiana is excited for the 19th Annual Buddy Walk® on Saturday, October 8th at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. This family-friendly event is open to all children and adults with Down syndrome, their families, friends and thousands of local supporters.

Last year, the Buddy Walk® attracted nearly 4,000 participants and even more are expected this year! Nationally, Buddy Walk® is the most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. Locally, it is the largest fundraising event for Down Syndrome Indiana.

For more information, to register, and to donate, please visit:

http://downsyndromeindiana.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=500

2016 Paralympic Games open today

Today marks the first day of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. The games will run until September 18th. Athletes from more than 170 countries will be participating in events from archery to cycling to wheelchair basketball and tennis and more!

For all the news about the Games, the participants, and the medal count, please visit:
https://www.paralympic.org/rio-2016

Now Accepting Nominations

The City of Bloomington's Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is accepting nominations for its annual awards ceremony. The awards will recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that make the community more accessible for people with disabilities. They will be presented at the CCA Annual Awards Ceremony. The CCA advocates on behalf of people with disabilities, promoting awareness, and working to develop solutions to problems of accessibility in the community.

Nomination Submission:
Send one paragraph about why the individual, business, or organization you are nominating is outstanding, along with your name, e-mail address, and phone number.

Deadline for submitting is Oct. 21, 2016.
Submit to Michael Shermis, by email: cca@bloomington.in.gov. If you have any questions e-mail or call him at 812.349.3471.

CCA Annual Awards Ceremony:

Monday, November 7, 2016, at 6:30 p.m

St. Mark's United Methodist Church

100 North State Road 46 Bypass

Paralympics begin in September

The 2016 Olympic games are just about over, and the Paralympics are set to start on September 7th. According to the Paralympics website, "Around 4,350 athletes from more than 160 countries will travel to Rio to compete in 528 medal events in 22 different sports." The website has information on the athletes that are set to compete as well as the adapted sports and rules.

Check it out at:
https://www.paralympic.org/