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

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/

The Art of Aging Workshop

The Art of Aging:

Life Enrichment Through the Arts

Saturday, May 21, 2016

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Indiana Memorial Union on the IU-Bloomington campus

As part of the 2016 Creative Aging Festival to be held next month in Bloomington, the Institute’s Center on Aging and Community will sponsor a one-day workshop focusing on best practices for engaging older adults in creative, arts-related enrichment activities.

Artists in all genres including activities directors, direct care workers, nurses, and administrators in long-term care, senior housing managers and personnel, social services professionals, volunteers, and students in gerontology should plan to attend.

For more information and to register, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu//index.php?pageId=art-of-aging

Neighborhood Heart and Soul

The City of Bloomington’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is hosting a workshop “Neighborhood Heart and Soul,” led by Phil Stafford, Center Director for the Institute's Center on Aging and Community, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 N. Morton St. Stafford is a cultural anthropologist and national leader in the age-friendly community movement.

This free workshop is for neighborhood residents who want to explore the treasures that drew residents to their neighborhoods and look into future neighborhood projects that will keep residents there. The workshop will include activities and methods that help residents establish what they want to preserve, value, add and develop to help shape each resident’s own neighborhood.

Registration is not required, but if you register by Monday, Oct. 12, a map of your neighborhood or area may be provided as a tool to work with as you explore the array of possibilities of projects in your neighborhood.

To register for this free workshop or to inquire if you live within the boundaries of a neighborhood association, please contact Vickie Provine, Program Manager at provinev@bloomington.in.gov or call 812.349.3505.

Last Chance for VR Employment Model/Rate Structure Training

The Indiana Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is offering one final day of training for the state’s vocational rehabilitation personnel, community employment providers, and other key stakeholders wanting to attend the Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Services Model workshop. The additional training will be Tuesday, July 28th, at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indianapolis.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/CCLC/Employment%20Services%20Model%20new%202015%20new%20training%20flyer.pdf

Upcoming workshops

Several workshops will be offered/sponsored in the next few weeks by the folks at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. Here's a listing:

Center on Community Living and Careers
Discovering Personal Genius: The Discovery Practice That Yields
Employment Results
February 17, 18 (sold out), or 19th
http://iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/INSTRC/Regional%20Discovery%20trainings%20flyer.pdf

Center for Education and Lifelong Learning
Introduction to Restorative Practices
February 20
https://indianauniv.ungerboeck.com/prod/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fprod%2femc00%2fregister.aspx%3fOrgCode%3d10%26EvtID%3d6715%26AppCode%3dREG&OrgCode=10&EvtID=6715&DictSeq=47&Lang=*&AppCode=REG&CultureInfo=en-US.

Using Circles Effectively
February 26
https://indianauniv.ungerboeck.com/prod/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fprod%2femc00%2fregister.aspx%3fOrgCode%3d10%26EvtID%3d6714%26AppCode%3dREG&OrgCode=10&EvtID=6714&DictSeq=47&Lang=*&AppCode=REG&CultureInfo=en-US.

Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Autism and Sensory Differences: Strategies for Improving Quality of Life
https://indianauniv.ungerboeck.com/prod/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fprod%2femc00%2fregister.aspx%3fOrgCode%3d10%26EvtID%3d6756%26AppCode%3dREG&OrgCode=10&EvtID=6756&SessionID=fc0fc8felfgpfg7ejn&DictSeq=39&Lang=*&AppCode=REG&CultureInfo=en-US

CMS Guidance and Autism Spectrum Disorders
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8759830393365335297

Center on Aging and Community
Memory Bridge Training Retreat
http://www.memorybridge.org/

Family Caregivers Education Series

Indiana University Health will host a free two-day workshop on Saturday, September 27th and Saturday, October 11, 2014 focusing on caring for the seniors in your life. Both sessions will be held at the Sherwood Oaks Christian Church in Bloomington.

Workshop topics will address:

What it means to be a caregiver;
Changing relationships in Alzheimer’s;
Communication/behaviors in Alzheimer’s;
End of life issues;
Home safety/mobility;
Dietary needs for older adults;
Resources in our Community: Where to go for help;
Having difficult conversations; and
Legal issues to consider.

Respite care will be provided. To register, contact Mary Boutain at (812) 876-3383, Ext. 505 or e-mail mboutain@area10agency.org. The deadline to register is Monday, September 22, 2014.

2 day workshop on benefits

Looking for information on Social Security and other State and Federal Benefits? The Center on Community Living and Careers is offering a two-day workshop for Indiana Social Service Professionals who work with family members and people with disabilities. Find out information on:
The Basics of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

• SSI and SSDI Eligibility, Application, Appeals, and Overpayments 
• The Ticket to Work Program 
• HUD, Food Stamps, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 
• Medicaid Eligibility and Work Incentives 
• Work Incentives for SSDI, SSI and Other State and Federal Benefit Programs

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/CCLC/2013_2_day_SS_workshop_flyer_deadline_extended.pdf

Special Needs Symposium

The Fathers and Families Center of Indianapolis will be holding a symposium on Saturday, November 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The symposium will feature special presentations, workshops, and resources for dads. For more information on this event, please visit: http://www.fatherresource.org/special-needs-symposium

Workshops for parents of young children with disabilities

The International Talent Academy will be hosting two lectures at The Fountains in Carmel, Indiana, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. “The Pathway to Wellness” from 1:30-4:30 pm, will educate parents on improving the wellness of their children with cognitive impairments or other special needs. "Fit Baby, Smart Baby, Your Baby!” from 6:00-8:30 pm features ways to advance the physical and intellectual abilities of a young child.

Tickets to each lecture cost $15 per person and $25 per couple. Register online at www.internationaltalentacademy.org

Special Ed Laws and Regulations Workshop

Interested in learning basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21? About Special Kids (ASK) is offering an all day training on Friday, September 28, in Bloomington on Article 7 and IEPs. Come learn how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP.

The cost is $40 for family members and $75 for professionals.

For more information and to register, visit: aboutspecialkids.org

For Families with Special Needs

WORKSHOP on NOVEMBER 13:

SIBLING ISSUES: HOW DO YOU MAKE IT ALL WORK?

The Down Syndrome Family Connection will hold a workshop and Panel Discussion on Sunday, November 13 from 2:45 - 5pm, as well as a SibShop for Siblings ages 6 - 13.The parent workshop will include a video about the experience of siblings of people with special needs, and a panel discussion with the real "experts" - adult siblings who will share experiences and recommendations and take questions from attendees.

The SibShop is an opportunity for brothers and sisters ages 6-13 of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education wtihin a recreational context. Sibshops are conducted by a trained facilitator. 

This event is free and open to all families regardless of diagnosis. Free childcare will be provided - please register by November 9th to secure childcare. Location is:
Ellettsville Christian Church
731 Independence Street
Ellettsville, Indiana

For more information or to register, call 812-720-9603 or send an email toinfo@downsyndromefamilyconnection.org.

Public Invited to Awards Ceremony and Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
October 3, 2011

For more information, please contact:
Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator, Community and Family Resources, City of Bloomington, 812.349.3471, brennerc@bloomington.in.gov
Jared Schlemmer, Communications Director, City of Bloomington, 812.349.3406, schlemmj@bloomington.in.gov


City Council for Community Accessibility Invites Public Invited to Awards Ceremony and Workshop

Bloomington, IN -- Mayor Mark Kruzan and the City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is sponsoring an awards ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 100 N. State Road 46 Bypass. The ceremony, which is open to the public, recognizes individuals and groups in Bloomington who make our community a better place for people with disabilities.

The program includes light desserts, live music, and keynote and annual awards presentations. Sally Conway, director of Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance with the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, will give the keynote address. The awards ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. and will include the Mayor's Award presented by Kruzan and sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College.

Those planning to attend or needing accessibility accommodations should RSVP to Craig Brenner by Friday, Oct. 28 by calling 812-349-3471 or e-mailing brennerc@bloomington.in.gov.

In addition to the awards ceremony, the CCA is sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Conway will give a talk entitled, "The ADA: How the New Accessibility Regulations Affect You!" and she will highlight recent and upcoming changes in ADA regulations regarding governmental organizations and public accommodations. People who have disabilities or who advocate for those with disabilities, people who work for governmental organizations, and business owners and employees should all be familiar with the new regulations.

Workshop participants will learn about the new definition of service animal, new requirements for accessible seating and ticketing, new definitions of wheelchairs and powered mobility devices, and how the ADA applies to new communications technologies. Barbara McKinney, director of the City of Bloomington Human Rights Commission, will talk about local accessibility issues. The workshop will include a continental breakfast.

Major underwriters for the ceremony and workshop include Ivy Tech Community College and Cook, Inc. Sponsors include Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IU Health, Options, Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living and Stone Belt Arc, Inc, and the IU Credit Union.

For more information and to RSVP or to request accessibility accommodations, contact Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator, Community and Family Resources, at 812.349.3471 or brennerc@bloomington.in.gov.

ISEI Third Conference

The Third Conference of the International Society on Early Intervention will be held at the Hilton Hotel in New York City on May 2-5, 2011. The conference will be held in conjunction with the YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Conference. Please plan ahead and consider actively participating in the conference.

Conference schedule: http://depts.washington.edu/isei/2011Conf/sessions2.php

Registration: http://depts.washington.edu/isei/2011Conf/ISEI_3rd_conf-regis.html

For further information, contact: isei@u.washington.edu

24th Annual Children’s Mental Health Research and Policy Conference

Sunday - Wednesday

March 20 - 23, 2011

Hyatt Regency ~ Tampa, Florida

Registration rates for the 24th Annual Children’s Mental Health Research & Policy Conference include participation in the plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, poster presentations, and networking luncheon along with all conference materials.

MEET OUR KEYNOTE
In his 20-plus years with Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc., Geoffrey Canada has become nationally recognized for his pioneering work helping children and families in Harlem and as a passionate advocate for education reform.

To register and for more information, go to: http://cmhtampaconference.usf.edu/home/registration/

Indiana’s Special Education Law Working for You Conference

Family members, educators, and others interested in understanding more about Indiana’s special education law are invited to a full-day conference on Monday, March 21 titled Indiana Special Education Law Working for You – A Toolkit for Success to be held at the IUPUI Campus Center, 420 University Blvd., Room 450, Indianapolis.

Sponsored by the Riley Child Development Center and the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center of Riley Hospital for Children, and supported by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, speakers will provide an overview of Indiana’s Article 7 special education law in the morning and how to use it, while breakout sessions in the afternoon will cover topics such as behavior strategies, case conference preparation, transition IEPs, social skills, discipline, IEP tools and post-secondary planning. Participants will leave with information to address current challenges related to special education law in Indiana.

The Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities is providing 50 full scholarships to family members of Indiana students with disabilities to attend the conference. Fees without scholarships are $70 for a family member and $100 for professionals.

Full information about the conference schedule and scholarships is available at http://pediatrics.iu.edu/sections-and-faculty/child-development/3rd-annual-indiana-special-education-law . Online registration can be found at http://pediatrics.iu.edu/sections-and-faculty/child-development/3rd-annual-indiana-special-education-law/course-registration. For additional information, contact the Riley Child Development Center at (317) 944-8167 or e-mail Rylin Rodgers at ryrodger@iupui.edu.

Trainings Scheduled for Benefits Information Specialists

Indiana’s Benefits Information Network liaisons are certified professionals who specialize in helping people with disabilities and their families understand benefits eligibility, work incentives, and other supports. Currently, there are 192 BIN liaisons, most of whom serve Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ customers from disability service provider organizations around the state.

The Indiana Institute’s Center on Community Living and Careers is offering several Basic- and Advanced-level BIN trainings throughout the year in various locations around the state. Download the 2011 Indiana BIN Liaison Training brochure at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/CCLC/BIN/BIN_Liaison_2011_brochure.pdf. The Benefits Information Network is funded by Indiana Medicaid Infrastructure Grant CFDA #93.768. For more information on the Benefits Information Network, contact Larry Schaaf at ljschaaf@indiana.edu or call the Center on Community Living and Careers at (812) 855-6508.

Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

On Wednesday, February 10th, About Special Kids will host a workshop for parents and professionals. 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.

When: Wednesday, February 10th

Where: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community in Bloomington, IN

Cost: $40 for families; $75 for professionals

Contact: asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org

For more information: http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/Training.aspx