Thursday, February 28, 2013

Fragile X Makes Brain Cells Talk to Much

Fragile X Makes Brain Cells Talk Too Much


Feb. 20, 2013 — The most common inherited form of mental retardation and autism, fragile X syndrome, turns some brain cells into chatterboxes, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report.

The extra talk may make it harder for brain cells to identify and attend to important signals, potentially establishing an intriguing parallel at the cellular level to the attention problems seen in autism.

According to the researchers, understanding the effects of this altered signaling will be important to developing successful treatments for fragile X and autism.

"We don't know precisely how information is encoded in the brain, but we presume that some signals are important and some are noise," says senior author Vitaly Klyachko, PhD, assistant professor of cell biology and physiology. "Our theoretical model suggests that the changes we detected may make it much more difficult for brain cells to distinguish the important signals from the noise." ....


 
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Accessibility Online Webinar Series: Open Questions and Answers Session



Accessibility Online Webinar Series: Open Questions and Answers Session


Thursday, March 7, 2013
2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST


Cost: Free


Where:

Online/Web-based

Sponsored By:

Collaborative project of the National Network of ADA Centers with funding from NIDRR, U.S. Access Board

Description:

Back by popular demand! This is your chance to get answers to your "burning" questions about either the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standard or the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard. Session participants are requested to submit questions in advance. Accessibility specialists will answer questions submitted in advance during the first half of the session, leaving time in the second half to answer questions in the live session. Presenters: Marsha K. Mazz, Senior Accessibility Specialist; Dave Yanchulis, Coordinator of Public Affairs, Office of Technical and Information Services, US Access Board; Rex Pace, Senior Accessibility Specialist and Technical Assistance Coordinator, US Access Board

Registration:

Deadline to Register - March 6, 2013
The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Session participants are requested to submit questions in advance. Accessibility specialists will answer questions submitted in advance during the first half of the session, leaving time in the second half to answer questions in the live session. Continuing Education Recognition Available: Certificate of Attendance (Free) AIA CES (free) : 1.5 Credits AICP CES (free) : 1.5 Credits LA CES (free) : 1.5 Credits UI CEU (free) : 0.15 Credits

Contact For More Information:


Great Lakes ADA Center
Phone: 877-232-1990 (toll free)
Email: info@adaconferences.org
Web: Accessibility Online
https://secure71.inmotionhosting.com/~access20/Schedule/
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Family Connection's Hopes and Dreams Conference



Family Connection's 'Hopes & Dreams' 2013 Conference

- a conference in support of

the Child with Special Healthcare Needs.


 This conference is for parents of children with special needs and professionals who care for themIt is an opportunity to explore the issues and challenges which families face in caring for children with developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses and long-term health needs.
There are 64 workshops covering a wide range of issues including behavior, care & treatment, education, family care, finances and more.
CEU credits will be available for Nurses, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Teachers, Early Interventionists, and Child Care Workers.

Objectives

After the conference, participants should be able to:
• Better meet the challenges of caring for a child with special needs from infancy to adulthood.
• Address issues such as education, transitions, child’s self-esteem, family wellness and recreation.
• Work toward providing and receiving family-centered services.
• Identify Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc. and other agencies/organizations as resources for families and professionals caring for children with special needs.

Purpose

The purpose of this conference is to increase the sensitivity and expand the knowledge of parents and professionals about disabilities and special needs, family support and opportunities available to families who have children of all ages with special needs.

Target Audience

The target audiences of this conference are parents and caregivers of children with special needs, community agency/organization personnel, early interventionists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, teachers and other interested health care and service providers.

Dates

The conference is held on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Each day has a different agenda.

Time

The conference begins each day at 8:00 am.  Registration will be open and coffee and exhibitors will be available.
The presentations will begin with an official Welcome at 8:45 am. 
The first Workshop of the day begins at 9:00 am.
The presentations will end at 4:15 pm.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013


'It's My Future!' iPad App Available

New at the iPad App Store from the National Gateway to Self-Determination, a National Training Initiative funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, the 'It's My Future!' app for iPad.
'It's My Future!' is designed to support adults with developmental disabilities to become more self-determined and to meaningfully participate in their annual planning meetings. This app, developed by AbleLink Technologies and the Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities, in collaboration with the Institute for Human Development at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, provides self-paced videos to enable people with developmental disabilities to learn more about planning and leading their meetings.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/its-my-future!/id599009088?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2


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NIH Awards $12.6 Million Autism Centers of Excellence Grants for New Research


Drs. Joe Piven and Linmarie Sikich have each been awarded $12.6 million grants in the latest round of funding from the National Institutes of Health's Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) research program. UNC, which was ranked No. 2 among the top 25 institutions in the world publishing autism research in 2010 by the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, is one of only two institutions that have received more than one Autism Centers of Excellence grant. "These grants are further evidence that UNC has become one of the premier autism research institutions in the world," said Dr. Joseph Piven, recipient of a grant for a new round of research in the ongoing Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) Network.



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Monday, February 25, 2013

OAR Scholarship Program


OAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Background:  In 2008, the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) introduced the Schwallie Family Scholarship Program to support the post-secondary, undergraduate education of qualified individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. As of November 1, 2012, OAR has awarded a total of $260,500 to 84 students from across the country through this program. Supported initially through gifts from the family of OAR Board member, Ed Schwallie, the scholarship fund has also received generous support from the Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation in each of the last four years.
New in 2013:  OAR is pleased to announce that an expansion of the scholarship program to benefit students with more severe autism diagnoses by establishing the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship Program. OAR Board member and Scholarship Committee chairwoman, Lisa Hussman, championed the initiative, which is supported through a generous gift from the Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation. For these awards, eligible students may be attending any of the types of institutions that fall under the Schwallie Family Scholarship Program criteria, as well as one of the growing number of certificate and life skills / transition programs.
2013 Scholarship Program:  OAR is please to invite applications from persons with an autism diagnosis (DSM-IV or later criteria) pursuing full-time, post-secondary, undergraduate education or vocational-technical training in any of the following:
  • Four-year undergraduate college or university
  • Two-year undergraduate college
  • Trade, technical or vocational school
  • Cooperative life skills programs
For the first time, the OAR Scholarship Program will have two options:
  • The Schwallie Family Scholarship for higher-functioning students
  • The Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship to support students with more severe autism diagnoses
California Spirit of Distinction Scholarship: In 2012, OAR partnered with an anonymous donor that wished to provide two $500 scholarships to young women attending schools in the California State University system. All applicable candidates for the Schwallie Family Scholarship will be considered for a California Spirit of Distinction Scholarship.
2013 Competition

The 2013 OAR Scholarship Program application is now available here:
This system requires applicants to sign up, complete all required fields, and click "submit" when finished. This application does not need to be completed at once. Be sure to remember your password to access your saved application.
The OAR Scholarship application deadline is Friday, April 26, 2013.
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Eligibility: Any individual with an established autism diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited institution of higher education in the United States for the Fall 2013 / Spring 2014 semesters is eligible to apply. Eligible individuals need to be enrolled on a full-time basis or be working toward certification or accreditation in a particular field (e.g., studying to be a paralegal, chef, etc.). Past recipients of a Schwallie Family Scholarship or immediate family members of any person serving on OAR’s Board of Directors or Scientific Council are not eligible to apply.
Proof of Diagnosis:  Due to the sensitive nature of medical information and the volume of applications OAR receives, the application process assumes the applicant has an autism diagnosis.  Once OAR identifies finalists, it requires each one to submit copies of the medical documentation that established the diagnosis.  This is not part of the application process.  Before applying, however, each applicant should review the proof of diagnosis criteria.
**Based on recent changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM) criteria for autism spectrum diagnoses, OAR will be asking all scholarship finalists to verify that they meet criteria for either a DSM-IV or DSM-V diagnosis.
Application:  OAR exclusively uses an online application system.  Using a drop down box, applicants will select either the Schwallie Family Scholarship (for higher functioning students) or the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship (more severe diagnosis students).  Students are expected to complete the applications on their own.  In the case of applicants for the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship whose written communications skills may be more limited, OAR will allow a parent or guardian to provide a personal letter in addition to the required letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, or other non-relative. 
Review:The Scholarship Review Committee is comprised of members of OAR's Board of Directors, and augmented by selected parents of children with autism and self-advocates. Each complete application is reviewed.  Incomplete submissions are disqualified.
The review proceeds in two phases: (1) Initial Review and (2) Final Review.  Approximately 10 percent of applicants advance to the Final Review.  From there, the Scholarship Review Committee identifies intended scholarship recipients and a ranked list of alternates should a primary candidate subsequently not qualify for any reason. 
Reviewers base their evaluation and recommendations on the personal story as conveyed by the essay’s original content: challenges that have been overcome, future aspirations, the importance of the chosen field of study, and how the scholarship will help achieve academic, career, and personal goals.
Note to Applicants, Parents, and Counsellors
 This is a highly competitive program.  Last year, OAR received 902 applications competing for 27 available scholarships. OAR encourages any interested person to apply. At the same time, we caution anyone submitting an application against incorporating this scholarship into any financial plans for post-secondary education until notified of selection.
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Friday, February 22, 2013

Merck Fund Announces Three $1M Grants to Support Translational Research in Developmental Disabilities



The John Merck Fund announced today the first three grants - of $1 million each - through its new multi-year research program to support translational research into developmental disabilities. The Translational Research Program supports scientists in developing treatments and improving outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome (and FX-associated disorders).
"Through this Program, the Fund is expanding its longstanding commitment to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families," said Olivia Farr, Chair of The John Merck Fund. "The Program will make approximately 10 grant awards of $1 million each."
"What's especially exciting about this Program," said Marsha Mailick, PhD, Chair of the Fund's Scientific Advisory Board, "is that it supports research with potential game-changing impact that is within the realm of probability - not just possibility - and could be achieved within 10 years."

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Understanding the Fears of Children with Autism



Understanding the Fears of Children with Autism
For many people with autism, both young and old, anxiety is a constant presence that often impedes social functioning. This anxiety manifests itself in the form of specific phobias, particularly in children. Research suggests that children with autism experience these “odd and intense” fears anywhere between three and twelve times more than their typically developing peers. And while popular culture defines a relatively standard set of childhood phobias (e.g. darkness, monsters, being punished, large animals), young people on the spectrum often express deep fears of objects and phenomena that most would either find pleasurable or react to nonchalantly.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Grieving Newtown Couple Raise Money For Autism



Grieving Newtown Couple Raise Money For Autism

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Josephine Gay's mother could not be with her in her final, harrowing minutes inside Sandy Hook Elementary School. She struggles with it every day, but she has taken comfort from learning that Josephine's aide wrapped her arms and body around her and other children, shielding them from the horror of a rampaging gunman.

The dying actions of Josephine's behavioral therapist, Rachel D'Avino, were hardly surprising to the girl's mother. D'Avino and other educators had close bonds with 7-year-old Josephine, who was autistic and could not speak.

"She protected them and provided them with comfort and love when they really needed it," Michele Gay said in an interview. "I can't say enough about the people that worked with Joey. They were amazing."

Despite the devotion of Josephine's aides, the family was constantly looking for resources to keep up the care they wanted. In her memory, Michele and Bob Gay have set up "Joey's Fund" through the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism to help other families raising children with autism.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Why Food Matters in Autism Webinar


At the Autism Research Institute we have focused on providing information that is unbiased and broad-reaching, to assist families in making informed treatment decisions. We also strive to provide professional education that gives thoughtful, inquisitive clinicians the means to offer appropriate support. We are grateful to our friends at the Johnson Center for Child Health & Development for working in partnership to offer several of these presentations.

Feb 20: Why Food Matters in AutismTom Malterre, MS, CN REGISTER


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A Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design



A Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design


February 25, 2013 to March 1, 2013

Where:

Smithsonian Institution,Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3037, 1100 Jefferson Drive Southwest, Washington , DC 20560

Sponsored By:

Presented by the National Center on Accessibility and the Smithsonian Institution Accessibility Program

Description:

Building on years of successful collaboration, the National Center on Accessibility and the Smithsonian Institution Accessibility Program will present THE premier course for interpretive accessibility in 2013. “A Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design” focuses on methods and techniques for developing programs and exhibits that benefit people of all abilities. Held on the campus of the Smithsonian Institution in 2013, attendees will benefit from the rich cultural and historic resources of the world’s largest museum complex and research organization. The course is ideal for interpreters and interpretive planners, educators, accessibility coordinators, program coordinators, curators and exhibit planners, designers and fabricators. Training sessions will concentrate on the benefits of universal designs that can be utilized by people of all abilities. Attendees will be challenged to think beyond the minimum accessibility standards to design concepts for all ages and abilities. Participants will gain an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and the application of the principles of Universal Design to interpretive sites, museums, zoos, aquariums, historic sites, nature centers and recreation areas. Sessions will highlight the evolving use of accessible technology for multi-media programs while addressing access to exhibits, audiovisual programs, museum and education programs, published materials and communications. Additional discussion will include considerations for developing contracts, scope of work and budgets for exhibit design and fabrication. Participants will also gain a greater understanding of the critical use of tactile methods with maps, exhibits and objects.
TUITION: Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design - $650
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Register early to receive $75 off the registration fee.
NPS DISCOUNT: NPS personnel should contact NCA for the NPS rate and registration discount code. This code must be entered at the time of registration. No discount codes will be applied/accepted after the online registration form has been submitted.
CEU's There is an additional $25 processing fee to receive CEU’s. The CEUs will be received from Indiana University. The individual is responsible for submitting the appropriate paperwork to his/her accrediting/certifying agency. Individuals requesting CEUs must be present for the entire training program to be eligible to receive the CEUs at the end of the course.

Registration:

Deadline to register TBA. Late registrations will be accepted as space allows.
The National Center on Accessibility requires a minimum number of registrants to conduct this course. If the minimum is not met by February 4, all registrants will be immediately notified of course cancellation. NCA is not responsible for loss of individual hotel or transportation related expenses. A full refund of course registration fee will be provided.
There is a $150 fee for all cancellations. Notification of cancellation must be submitted to NCA in writing.

Contact For More Information:


Nan A. Smith
Phone: 812-856-4429 (voice) or 812-856-4421 (tty)
Email: nanasmit@indiana.edu
Fax: 812-856-4480
Web: National Center On Accessibility
http://www.ncaonline.org

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Monday, February 18, 2013

The Wild West Party with PAALS


PAALS trains animals to assist people with varying abilities to live more independent and enriched lives by providing them with assistance dogs. Some of our specially trained canines are taught to turn lights on and off, tug open doors, pick up dropped items and alert for help to assist individuals in wheelchairs. Other dogs go on to assist children with autism and soldiers with PTSD to accomplish therapeutic and real life goals. These dogs are primarily placed in and around South Carolina.
During the two-year training period required to produce a service dog from a puppy, PAALS also provides programs for underserved youth, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Some examples of programs that use puppies in training include an integrated camp for youth and special needs individuals for assistance dog training, outreach visits to retirement homes, and educational programs for youth.


The Wild West Party with PAALS will feature
  • Food,open bar, western fun & games
  • Live & Silent Auction 
  • A special fund-a-need just to help our local soldiers with PTSD
  • Special performance by Country Singer Brooke Burrows accompanied Ira Dean (formerly of Trick Pony)
  • Mechanical Bull
  • Win Real Gold while Gold Mining sponsored by Mosley’s Diamond Showcase 
  • Entertainment by Country Spirit Dance Team 

UN-Gala Tickets

Advance Tickets $35 until February 17, 2013 EXTENDED to February 19. ($50 after February 19, 2013)
PAALS’ Volunteers $20
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Webinar: 2013 State of the States in Developmental Disabilities



Webinar: 2013 State of the States in Developmental Disabilities

State of the States Cover
Date: February 27, 2013
Time: 12noon Eastern
Register Now: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/518893778
The State of the States in Developmental Disabilities is a comparative nationwide longitudinal study of public financial commitments and programmatic trends in services and supports for people with IDD which is funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The project maintains a 35-year longitudinal record of revenue, spending, and programmatic trends in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the US as a whole. Data analysis reveals federal and state fiscal policy impact over time and illustrates trends in the states in community living, public and private residential institutions, family support, supported employment, supported living, Medicaid Waivers, demographics, and related areas. Data and corresponding analysis of programmatic trends are published biennially in The State of the States in Developmental Disabilities and maintained on an interactive website. This webinar will share highlights of the 2013 monograph, due out this Spring, as well as demonstrate how the interactive website can be used to develop tailored charts and graphs for use in state or regional advocacy efforts.
SpeakersDavid Braddock, PhD, Coleman-Turner Chair/Professor, Associate Vice President & Coleman Institute Executive Director, Unversity of Colorado
Rick Hemp, MA, Senior Researcher and Project Director, State of the States in Developmental Disabilities, Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities, University of Colorado
Mary Kay Rizzolo, PhD, Associate Director, Institute on Disability and Human Development, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago
Shea Tanis, MEd, Research Coordinator, State of the States in Developmental Disabilities, Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities, University of Colorado
Amie Lulinski, MS, Senior Research Specialist in Developmental Disabilities, Institute on Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Equipment Donation Drive!



Please share this information far and wide!

We’d love your help printing and distributing the Donation Drive Flyer (click  here) to churches, assisted living places, nursing homes, thrift stores, etc. Your help in getting the word out will make a huge difference in the amount of equipment provided to those who can’t afford it any other way.



Take the time to clean out your closets and garage! If you're not using or have outgrown equipment, there’s a good chance it would be useful to another person. Declutter your life and help others.

The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) and the Disability Action Center (DAC) are sponsoring an Equipment Donation Drive, in collaboration with the statewide SC Assistive Technology Expo on March 27, 2013 at Brookland Conference Center, West Columbia. See more information at http://sc.edu/scatp/donationdrive.html

If you’re planning to bring equipment or have questions about the Equipment Donation Drive, contact:


Janet Jendron 
(803)935-5273 or Janet.Jendron@uscmed.sc.edu



Kimberly Tissot 
(803)779-5121 or KTissot@dacsc.org
1-800-681-6805 (Toll Free)


We may arrange to pick up your equipment before the conference. If you are bringing equipment the day of the conference and you're attending the Expo, you can bring it directly to the Conference Center. If you aren't attending the conference, please call one of the numbers above and we can arrange pick up. If requested, donations can be tax deductible. 

Below are some examples of items that are in high demand:


Tub benches
Transfer benches
Manual wheel chairs in good condition
Powered mobility with batteries that work
Rollator walkers
Portable ramps
Vehicle Lifts
Adapted Computer Technology
Pediatric equipment such as strollers and gait trainers
Adapted recreational items such as hand bikes, beach wheelchairs





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The Southeast Regional Consortium and AUCD Presents: Bullying and Ostracism in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs


The Southeast Regional Consortium and AUCD Presents: Bullying and Ostracism in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013- Wednesday, February 20, 2013
2:00pm EST - 3:00pm EST
Location: webinar


Webinar Objectives
  1. Define and distinguish four types of bullying
  2. Understand the impact of bullying and ostracism on both the target and the perpetrator
  3. Identify groups which are at higher risk for bullying and ostracism, including CYSHCN
  4. Understand the role of pediatric health care professionals in detecting and intervening with bullying and ostracism
Webinar Description
This webinar is designed to update health care professionals in the latest definitions of bullying and ostracism and recent empirical findings about their impact. The primary focus is on the disproportionate rates of bullying and ostracism reported by CYSHCN. Tools for screening in pediatric specialty care or primary care clinics will be introduced along with suggestions for prevention and intervention efforts that may be within the capacity of busy health care professionals.
Speaker
After receiving her BA in Psychology from Colorado College in 1977, Dr. Conway Saylor completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Virginia Tech and her internship in Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital in 1982. After a decade of producing three children, diverse clinical programs, and pediatric research at Medical University of South Carolina, she moved to The Citadel where she has been a Professor of Psychology and now is Director of Service Learning. She has published more than 70 articles and book chapters in clinical child/pediatric areas and has been the recipient of numerous awards including The Distinguished Service Award from the Society of Pediatric Psychology and the 2012 Professor of the Year award from the state of South Carolina. Dr. Saylor, in collaboration with colleagues in schools and MUSC's Pediatric Department, has been engaged in a seven year program of research about bullying and ostracism in youth with special needs which will inform the webinar.

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Including Disabled Students In Sports


A Map For Including Disabled Students In Sports

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — After a tough 5-1 loss, Jordan Anderson was sweaty, short of breath and sorry he hadn't played stronger defense during the floor hockey game at Humboldt High. He resolved to improve next time."I can get the puck out of my team's end better," he said.The junior with epilepsy and a developmental disability spends a lot time in the gym. He plays soccer in the fall, floor hockey in the winter and softball and bowling in the spring.As the federal government pushes schools to include more students like Anderson in sports, Minnesota offers a map for how to do it and a look at the challenges that come along the way.What started 40 years ago as a game of wheelchair floor hockey among friends has grown into a thriving statewide league that offers four sports. Disabled students can earn letters and win state championships.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Sensory Integration Assistive Technology Training



DoE and Autism Society Autism Trainings

Sensory Integration

February 20, 2013
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
How to Help your Child with Sensory Processing Disorder.

Please register for workshops at the SC Autism Society Webpage
Location: 806 12th Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
(800) 438-4790

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Strategies to Incorporate the Voices of People with Significant Disabilities in UCEDD Information-Gathering and Operations

Thursday, February 14, 2013
4:00pmET - 5:00pmET
Location: webinar

UCEDDs across the country conduct needs assessments and other information gathering to inform and evaluate their work. Hearing from people with diverse abilities across their states is crucial for UCEDDs to pursue activities responsive to the needs of all people with disabilities and families. This webinar will present strategies for more inclusive evaluations and assessments from a UCEDD implementing these strategies. The webinar will also include a presentation on the values and tools from person-centered planning that may inform inclusive  information-gathering.
Presenters
  • Shelly Dumas, PhD: Director of Community Education, Texas Center for Disability Studies at the University of Texas at Austin
  • Dawn Machonis, LPS, CSAC: Program Specialist- Community Support, Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Dana Yarbrough, MS: Community Support Specialist, Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Jack Brandt, BA: Disability Policy Specialist, Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University
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