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November 1, 2002
As part of its Leadership Development initiative, the Iowa Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council announces the availability of $2,000 seed money and technical assistance to up to 12 teams of people with disabilities to carry out community projects.
The outcomes of this project include:
The DD Council is looking for short-term projects (up to six months) that work to improve your whole community (not just the disability community). Consider involving the mayor and city council, service clubs, PTA, students (from elementary school through college), Chamber of Commerce and other business associations, and any other group who is looking at making their community a better place in which to live, work, and play.
If you are interested, contact Janet Shoeman for more information; telephone 1-800-452-1936 or email jshoema@dhs.state.ia.us. Interest forms must be completed and submitted by November 22, 2002. The interest form is available online as a Microsoft Word document at http://www.state.ia.us/ddcouncil/recruit%20let.doc.
An ICN presentation will be held 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12. This presentation will be about using Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavioral Supports with individuals who have experienced a brain injury.
Linda Wilkerson, MSEd, Technical Assistance Coordinator for the Neurologic Disabilities Support Project through the Kansas Department of Education, will be the featured speaker on this topic. She consults with school districts across the Midwest on issues related to children with brain injuries and other neurological disabilities regarding their education. Her specific expertise is in developing systems for positive behavioral support. Prior to her current position, she served as a special education teacher for 16 years. Ms. Wilkerson is on the Executive Committee and also serves as the chair of the Prevention Committee for the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City. Her presentation combines theory with practical knowledge to give attendees tools they can use on a day to day basis.
She presented this past year at the Brain Injury Association Conference in Des Moines (March) and spoke again in April at an AEA conference in Spencer. She is knowledgeable about brain injury and about behavior and has good, practical suggestions for parents and professionals.
This presentation will focus on assessing and changing problem behaviors that can keep individuals who have experienced a brain injury from being successful in their daily lives. Discussion will center around the need for positive behavioral supports as a means of shaping and maintaining behaviors. The topic will be of value to medical professionals, families or educators that deal daily with the impact of problem behaviors.
Following is a list of dedicated sites for this presentation. Please let Sue Pearson know if you plan to attend, so the organization can keep track of the numbers for each site. For more information contact Sue Pearson, Consultant for Brain Injury Iowa Department of Education at (319) 356-1172.
October
The Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities will celebrate the success of the Universal Design House with a program on Monday, October 28, from 7:15 to 8 p.m. in room G08 of the Senior Center (corner of Washington and Linn Streets).
The Universal Design House, which the city helped build, is located at 1821 B Street in Iowa City. The celebration will recognize local and state awards: The Iowa City Human Rights Business Award for builders Ben Moore and Moore Construction Company and the Governor's Best Design Award for Doug Boothroy, Iowa City's director of housing and housing inspection services, and Shelley McCafferty, who designed the house.
October 20, 2002
The 2003 Governor's Conference on Aging, to be held May 19-20, is calling for presentations. The theme is "Redefining Aging: Revving Up for the Ride."
Presentations should be designed for audiences up to 100. Presentation style can be panel, lecture, or interactive. Proposals must be submitted by November 15, 2002.
For application forms, contact Nicki Stajcar at Nicki.Stajcar@dea.state.ia.us or 515-242-3320.
The Iowa Association of Community Providers and the IACP Education and Training Committee are pleased to announce the Association's 2003 IACP annual convention and trade show, to be held April 15 - 17, 2003, at the Scheman Building of the Iowa State Center in Ames, Iowa.
The completed presenter(s) form and abstract must be received at the IACP by November 29, 2002. A subcommittee of the IACP Education and Training Committee will review the submitted papers. The selected presenters will be notified in December.
For more information about the submission procedure and for an official form, contact Suzanne Gebel and the IACP Office at 515-270-9495 or email at: sgebel@iowaproviders.org.
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October 10, 2002
Statewide parent focus groups are being assembled to gather input for the development of a notification system for the Iowa Birth Defects Registry.
Parents and guardians of children who have been diagnosed with a birth defect or suspected of having a birth defect are invited to join these focus groups.
Focus groups will be held in October and November in the following locations:
For more information, contact Tammy O'Hollearn, Community Health Consultant. Phone: (515) 281-7642 or email tohollea@idph.state.ia.us.
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August 20, 2002
talkAutism is an integrated group of communication technologies managed by experienced advocates. Their mission is to assist the autism community by providing a place to find many resources and to assist in connecting people to other expert sites. talkAutism allows any individual or autism group FREE access and input to resources, through the Internet, phone, and mail.
Services include online Virtual Speaker Specialty Chats. The upcoming schedule includes:
All Specialty Chats are FREE. Each begins at 8:00 p.m. Central time and can be accessed at http://www.talkautism.org/forRon/VS.asp, or through a sponsoring autism organization’s website. To register for Specialty Chat, go to http://parenthoodchat.com/index.html one half hour prior to chat. Transcripts of these and prior specialty chats are available.
TalkAutism’s expertFind allows anyone to locate and to suggest expert resources which may help families and professionals dealing with autism.
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July 19, 2002
IOWA CITY: The 12th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be celebrated on Saturday, July 27, at Hickory Hill Park.
The ADA, a civil rights act for people who have disabilities, was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Celebrations of the ADA have become an annual tradition in Iowa City and other communities across the country. This year’s celebration will feature tours of park trails recently made more accessible for people who use wheelchairs or have difficulty walking. The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department and several local disability groups oversaw the improvements.
Live music and other activities will begin at the North Dodge entrance to Hickory Hill at 9:30 AM. Speeches by Mayor Ernie Lehman and other community leaders, including Boston area activist and former University of Iowa student Phoebe Ball, will begin at 10:30. Information tables, free refreshments, and guided tours of new trails will be part of the celebration. Lunch will be available for purchase over the noon hour.
Free transportation between the Iowa City Recreation Center and Hickory Hill Park will be available from approximately 9:00-10:15 AM and 1:00-2:00 PM. Rides will be provided by Iowa City Transit, SEATS, and the University of Iowa Bionic Bus. For more information about transportation, call Harriet at 338-3870.
Sponsors include the Evert Conner Rights and Resources Center for Independent Living, City of Iowa City, Arc of Johnson County, Center for Disabilities and Development, Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, Iowa City Federation of Labor, the Hawkeye Chapter of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union, Emma Goldman Clinic, Friends of Hickory Hill, HMR Home Portfolio, Iowa State Bank, US Bank, Hills Bank and Trust, Johnson County Democratic Party, Labor Party, AFSCME Local 12, and SEIU Local 199.Go to top of this announcements page - Go to Disability Training home page
June 26, 2002
The ASK Family Resource Center is looking for a few conscientious and like-minded individuals and/or organizations to share our co-op office space at 317 & 321 East 6th Street in Des Moines.
We are a group of creative, progressive non-profit organizations that have pooled our resources to transform a commercial building in Des Moines' revitalized East Village into a co-op of individuals and small agencies that provide a wide variety of services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
We work together to share resources, reduce costs, raise funds, plan activities, and mutually support the work of each of the members of our "family." We have six active members-four of which currently share our office space. If you don't know us as ASK Family Resource Center, you probably know us individually:
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR ASK "FAMILY"? PLEASE CONTACT US:
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June 19, 2002
The Iowa Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) and Iowa Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (P&A) are sponsoring a public meeting at the Willow Room at the Des Moines Botanical Center, 909 East River Drive, Des Moines on July 16, 2002 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
They are inviting public comment on developmental disability issues and challenges and on the methods the DD Council and P&A use to address them, as well as providing an opportunity to meet public officials who approve the P&A and DD Council State Plans and monitor results. Light refreshments will be served.
Please register by Thursday, July 11th to make oral comments (three to five minutes). Phone Fran Morris at 800-452-1936 or at 281-9082 if you are in Des Moines. If slots remain, you may register for those beginning at 3:30 p.m. July 16th at the Botanical Center. Please bring a copy of your comments in writing.
A sign language interpreter will be present. If you need any accommodations, please call Fran Morris at 800-452-1936.
If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted to the Administration on Developmental Disabilities Regional Office by Thursday, July 11. Address these to:
The mission of P&A is to defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans who have disabilities and mental illnesses.
The mission of the DD Council is to identify, develop and promote public policy and supportive practices that ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families are included in planning, decision making, and policy setting activities related to services and supports that affect their quality of life and full participation in the communities of their choice.
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June 14, 2002
Best Buddies International is an aggressively growing non-profit organization that facilitates one to one friendships and integrated employment for people with developmental disabilities. For more information about Best Buddies, visit the website at http://www.bestbuddies.org/home.asp.
Best Buddies International is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead its efforts to build and start our newest state office, Best Buddies Iowa. The State Director will be responsible for creating awareness and support of our mission to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities through one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
The position requires broad based, hands on experience in all phases of non-profit administration, staffing, fund-raising, government relations, marketing, and public relations. The candidate should have exceptional communication, organizational and executive skills as well as an ability to articulate a mission-focused vision to diverse constituencies. Must be adaptable, flexible, and thrive in an energetic, dynamic environment. In addition, the state director is responsible for the following:
REQUIREMENTS: Prospective applicants must have at least a Bachelor's degree, superior management skills, and 5 years experience in development and managing a non-profit organization. Must be organized, detail oriented, computer literate and demonstrate high energy. Must be a strong leader committed to enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
The state director focuses and prioritizes the activities of Best Buddies in Iowa, motivating staff and volunteers towards the accomplishment of its goals. Candidates should be a proven leader, self-confident, team oriented, and demonstrate exceptional communication abilities.
The salary range is $27,000.00 to $30,000.00 per year. Benefits include: excellent medical/health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b), vacation, sick, and personal time.
Interested candidates should mail, e-mail or fax a DETAILED RESUME with salary history and a COVER LETTER to:
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May 31, 2002
Ken-Crest Services, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, is pleased to announce the fifth national conference on Children Who Are Medically Fragile or Technology Dependent: Building Relationships, Respecting Diversity. It will be held March 31, April 1 and 2, 2003, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Held every two years, this event brings together more than 400 individuals from healthcare, child welfare, education, law and government along with family members. They share ideas and varied perspectives on supports for children and families, discuss medical, legal, ethical, social, educational, and financial issues, and learn about innovations in care.
Next year's theme -- Building Relationships, Respecting Diversity -- connects many of the topics of the conference. Respecting diversity of culture and abilities among children who are technology dependent is essential to their care, support and treatment. Building successful relationships among parents/caregivers, professionals, governments, institutions and agencies is always challenging. This is especially so during a time in our history when perceptions of difference and interpersonal discomfort are heightened by domestic and world unrest. As a result, we must become effective in dealing not only with the children's complex medical conditions, but also with the expectations and obstacles of a society that is as diverse as ours.
To keep up on emerging news about the conference, see http://www.kencrest.org/medfrag/conf.html or email kencrest@kencrest.org.
Workshop and plenary presentations are being sought; the deadline for proposal is June 28,2002. See http://www.kencrest.org/medfrag/conf.html#RFP for Request for Presentation forms.
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May 21, 2002
If you ask a group of individuals with significant disabilities living independently for a definition of personal assistance services (PAS), you are likely to get many answers. For persons with speech or hearing barriers, it will be interpretation services. For persons with significant physical barriers, it will be help with activities of daily living such as preparing food, completing hygienic activities, getting dressed or even eating. For individuals with sight limitations it may be driving, and, for individuals with cognitive disabilities, it may be reading. However, most individuals who depend on PAS liken it to a bridge: A bridge between institutionalization and independence; makeshift and unstable, at best, if you are depending on Iowa's current funding system to pay for it.
The good news is that a group of Iowans have been working to design options for a Medicaid State Plan PAS program that could strengthen Iowa's PAS system. The PAS Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Workgroup was initiated in response to a piece of legislation drafted and proposed by a consortium of stakeholders that met during PAS 101 training in 1999. The training, provided by the World Institute on Disability and funded through the Employment Policy Group (then known as Creative Employment Options), set the stage for what turned out to be nearly two years of PAS supporter meetings and a piece of legislation known as House File 2380.
HF 2380 was not passed in its entirety, however, DHS, recognizing the potential value of a statewide PAS program, employed both the concept and content of HF 2380 in an application for a Federal Medicaid Infrastructure Grant from the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (formerly HCFA). The purpose of the Infrastructure Grants is to assist states in developing infrastructures/systems needed to support the competitive employment of people with disabilities by facilitating targeted improvements to the States' Medicaid programs. Iowa was awarded a grant, and the Medicaid program improvements are targeted to three areas:
The PAS Infrastructure Grant workgroup, comprised of people with disabilities, advocates, DHS personnel and individuals from other state agencies, has been meeting monthly for nearly two-years. The workgroup is ultimately charged with the target improvement of designing options for a Medicaid State Plan PAS benefit with a reasonable price tag. In the mean time, there have been and will continue to be many positive enhancements to Iowa's current PAS funding sources. For instance, starting in FY 2002, Iowa's HCBS Waiver programs were amended to allow PAS to be provided in the workplace.
Additional activities that the Workgroup is taking on include developing a manual for consumers who use CDAC, for CDAC providers and for Case Managers. The manuals are expected to assist individuals and providers not only understand the CDAC guidelines, but also increase the potential of consumers directing their own services.
Having PAS in the Medicaid State plan would benefit individuals with disabilities who do not currently qualify for existing services such as Consumer-Directed Attendant Care (included in Iowa's Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBS) programs). The appropriate combination of personal assistance services can enable individuals with disabilities, including seniors, to live successfully in their own homes, participate in education, competitive employment opportunities, and community activities as well as in activities of commerce.
Included in a report submitted to the Governor's office and the Director of the Iowa Department of Human Services, the Workgroup recommended a plan that, if approved, would have served approximately 1000 new individuals with physical disabilities or chronic illness at an approximate state cost of $2.9 million dollars in fiscal year 2003 and $9.5 million in fiscal year 2004. However, due to Iowa's shrinking revenues and funding cuts, DHS was not able to include PAS in this year's budget request.
Even though the 2003 forecast for PAS is gloomy, the Workgroup is optimistic that, with support from the disability community at-large, PAS could be included in the Medicaid State Plan as early as 2004. For this to happen, elderly and non-elderly individuals with disabilities, advocates parents, and other family members need to contact their legislators and county officials and let them know that statewide PAS is needed!
Persons who are interested in more information about the Workgroup and its activities may contact:
April 17, 2002
Gateway is donating computers that were used in the Winter Olympic Games to non-profit organizations. Grant consideration is limited to eligible organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit entity, with priority given to schools and community centers whose programs help enhance access to technology for traditionally under-served communities.
Any organization interested in being considered must complete an online application; faxed or written applications will not be accepted. Go to http://www.gateway.com/olympics/donations.shtml for additional information and to sign up to receive additional information about Gateway's Olympics PCs Donation Program when it becomes available.
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April 11, 2002
The Research and Training Center on Full Participation in Independent Living (RTCFPIL) was awarded a grant by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to determine how well people with disabilities are able to live independently and participate in their communities.
The survey seeks input from a workgroup of nationwide disability advocates and addresses a variety of issues, including employment, transportation, housing, education, health care, recreation, etc. You can complete the survey online at http://www.rtcfpil.org/survey.htm.
Using the Consumer Concerns Report Method, RTCPIL is conducting the survey to learn directly from persons with disabilities about participation in their communities and soliciting as many responses as possible from people with disabilities and chronic health conditions across the nation. This information will be used to craft a research agenda that is based on feedback from the disability community. Their goal is to solicit as many responses to our survey from people with disabilities and chronic health conditions across the nation as possible. This information will provide important information that can help to influence programs and services.
RTCPIL encourages independent living centers and other organizations to publicize the survey. Post the survey web site address (http://www.rtcfpil.org/survey.htm) in your publications, offices, and wherever interested, eligible persons might see it, and link your web site to ours to encourage your web site visitors to participate in the online survey.
In exchange for assistance, RTCPIL will forward copies of the newly revised Guidelines for Reporting and Writing about People with Disabilities brochure to you. For more information, email dotn@ku.edu or telephone 1-800-255-3555 and leave a message mentioning R-One, and include your phone number or email address.
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April 4, 2002
@ctivTeen: Beyond All Barriers is an e-zine written by and for teens with disabilities, with special features including interviews, opinion, articles on living with disability and other topics of interest.
@ctivTeen is the first project of DisabilityCentral, a website funded by the United States Department of Education to to assist and empower those with disabilities by providing information, networking, points-of-contact and friendship.
March 13, 2002
This training seeks to outfit a new level of professional -- the Offender Workforce Development Specialist -- with skills to assist ex-offenders in attaining and maintaining productive employment and income for establishing a new life. It is offered by the Iowa Department of Correctional Services Sixth Judicial District in partnership with the National Institute of Corrections.
The intensive two-week program will be held May 6-10 and July 8-12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with practicum work outside classroom time.
Cost for the training is $200. Registration deadline is April 1, 2002. For more information or to register, telephone Shelly Morelock at 319-398-3765 or email Shelly.Morelock@doc.state.ia.us.
When Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it found that the isolation and segregation of people with disabilities is a serious and pervasive form of discrimination. Subsequent regulations issued by the Department of Justice required state and local governments to administer their programs in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of people with disabilities and to make reasonable modifications to their programs.
On June 22, 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that policy in the Olmstead v. L.C. ruling, which found that under ADA, institutionalization of a person with a disability, who with proper support can live in the community, is discrimination.
In its ruling, the Court said that institutionalization severely limits the person's ability to interact with family and friends, to work, and to make a life for him or herself. The Court ruled that ADA requires states to serve people with disabilities in community settings, rather than in segregated institutions when community placement is appropriate and desired, and when the placement can be reasonably accommodated by the state. The new ruling requires states to develop comprehensive plans to identify people who are, or who are at risk of, being unnecessarily institutionalized and address how the state can increase community resources.
A March 21 teleconference will acquaint listeners with the decision and explore how this historic ruling impacts community-based services for transition-age youth with disabilities. Presented from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Central Time by Robert "Bobby" Silverstein, J.D., Director, Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy; Deborah Leuchovius, National Coordinator, Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act, PACER Center; Dixie Jordan, Families and Advocates Partnership for Education, Co-Director, PACER Center.
To participate, dial (334) 323-4100 and when prompted, enter #40954. If you use a speakerphone, please press the mute button when listening to limit static noise. The only cost to you is the long distance fee to the 334 area code. You do not need to RSVP to participate in this call. The first 30-45 minutes of the call consists of the speakers' presentation. Participants are then given the opportunity to ask questions.
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March 8, 2002
On Tuesday, June 4, 2002 Iowans will have the opportunity to choose who they want their candidates to be in the November general election. Secretary of State Chet Culver reminds Iowans there are three methods of voting available to registered voters: in person on Election Day, absentee voting by mail or in person, and satellite absentee voting. Iowans must be registered to vote by Saturday, May 25 in order to vote on June 4.
To vote absentee by mail a voter must ask the county auditor to send them an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are mailed to the address specified in the request. Voters wishing to vote by absentee ballot may submit their request for a ballot beginning March 26, 2002.
Absentee voting in person allows a voter to vote at their county auditor's office before the election. The county auditor's office will be open on Saturday, June 1 to offer absentee voting in person.
Satellite absentee voting stations are offered in many counties at popular locations. To find out if your county offers satellite absentee voting contact your county auditor. For example, the Johnson County Auditor provides Voter Registration & Elections information online at http://www.johnson-county.com/auditor/voter/voter.htm.
For general information about voting or the June 4 primary election, see the Voter Information Center on the Secretary of State's web site at http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/ or call 1-888-SOS-VOTE. Specific information available online includes:
A redistricting plan was enacted June 22, 2001 and is effective beginning with the elections in 2002 for the 108th U.S. Congress and the 80th Iowa General Assembly. Iowans can find their Congressional, Senate and House district numbers through an online form at http://staffweb.legis.state.ia.us/find-leg/find-district.html.
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March 4, 2002:
Iowa State University's Woodbury County Extension office has teamed with the United Way of Siouxland and the Tri-State Graduate Center to offer an institute of 10 courses from April 2002 through March 2003. You may enroll in individual classes or earn a certificate in nonprofit management by completing a combination of classes that total six Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Courses will be held at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, Iowa. Most courses cost $40, with CEUs available for an additional $10 per course. For more information on the Siouxland Nonprofit Management Institute or to obtain a printed brochure and registration form, email Alan Vandehaar at alanv@iastate.edu or Krishna Das at krdas@iastate.edu or see http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/noncredit.htm.
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February 20, 2002:
One person will be appointed by the US Autism Ambassador to represent each state as a State Ambassador and one person will be appointed to be the State Co-Ambassador to assist the State Ambassador in their Autism Endeavors. Currently this is a volunteer position. State Ambassador duties will include awareness and legislative efforts, guest speaking, implementing the First Steps Autism Action Plan and Programs, and more.
For more information, contact
In June 2001, the IDEA Partnerships held The First National Summit on the Shared Implementation of IDEA. More than 700 participants from national organizations, state education agencies, parent advocacy centers and local school districts heard from national researchers and engaged in discussions around important implementation issues.
The success of the Summit prompted the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the IDEA Partnerships to offer three competitive grants to states in the amount of $25,000 to support three state-level replications of the Summit structure. The funds to partially support three state level replications are provided by the IDEA Partnerships. All applications must be submitted by the State Education Agency in collaboration with a cross-stakeholder committee that includes families and advocates, service providers, administrators and policymakers. All applications must be received by March 1, 2002.
If you have questions about this new grant competition, or would like to submit an application, please contact the ASPIIRE and ILIAD staff at ideapractices@cec.sped.org or call toll-free at 877-CEC-IDEA.
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February 8, 2002
The Arc of the United States is requesting presentations for the Arc's 53rd Annual Convention, November 7-9, 2002, in Columbus, Ohio. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 15, 2002. Workshops must focus on The Arc's core values. Workshops addressing family issues are of particular interest, although quality workshops not specifically targeting families will also be considered. For information regarding the Arc's core values, the presentation application, and general information please contact Sharon Davis -- telephone (301) 565-5478 or email davis@thearc.org.
Citigroup Corporate & Investment Bank is offering internship and scholarship opportunities for people with disabilities. Citigroup's Global Diversity Scholarship Program provides a paid 10-12 week internship opportunity during the summer before the senior year of college and a one-time award up to $10,000, for tuition, which will be granted upon successful completion of the summer internship. Citigroup is looking for candidates demonstrating a combination of academic and leadership abilities coupled with experiences and personal qualities that indicate an individual's potential to excel in the field of financial services. Students of all disciplines and majors, who have excelled in their pursuits, are encouraged to apply. Applications are due February 25, 2002.
To find out more about Citigroup's Scholarship Program and to obtain an application,
contact Dennis Miranda in the Global Diversity Department: Dennis Miranda, Global
Diversity Analyst, Citigroup Corporate & Investment Bank, 388 Greenwich Street, 39th
Floor, New York, NY
10013 (telephone 212-816-2196, fax 212-816-3438, or email dennis.miranda@ssmb.com.
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January 22, 2002
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- New opportunities will soon be available to create change in Iowa communities through a new project by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Center for Disabilities and Development and the Iowa Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council.
The statewide "THINK COMPETENCE!" project offers grants and assistance to local teams that want to increase community participation by people who have disabilities. Teams are now being recruited to develop and carry out plans to create positive changes in their communities.
"Improving the quality of life for people with disabilities improves everyone's lives," said Diane Glass, a communications specialist who is an outside consultant on the project.
As many as 35 community teams will be trained in social marketing techniques. The teams can then apply for grants of up to $5,000 to plan and carry out their projects. Successful projects will give people with disabilities more opportunities to participate in the life of their communities.
Thirty-five three-person community teams from all over Iowa will be selected to participate in THINK COMPETENCE! The project begins with a day and a half of training on April 17-18. Teams will will learn how to:
Participating teams will have their expenses paid for the Iowa City conference, and will also have the chance to apply for funds to carry out their projects.
The community teams will include "people who know how to make things happen," according to Bob Bacon, director of THINK COMPETENCE! The teams will be encouraged to come up with specific, short-term projects that highlight the competence and contributions of Iowans with disabilities.
Projects could include installing sliding doors in churches, finding productive jobs for qualified workers with disabilities or creating recreational programs that serve children with and without disabilities. "We're open to anything that makes a community more inclusive," Bacon said.
"Think Competence" is a two-year project coordinated by the UI Center for Disabilities and Development and funded by the Iowa Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council. The Center for Disabilities and Development provides a wide range of health care and other services for people with disabilities and their families.
To learn more about "Think Competence" and how to join a community team, contact Linda Murray (telephone 319-356-1523 or email linda-murray@uiowa.edu) or visit http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/tc/index.cfm
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January 11, 2002:
The Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) invites the submission of program abstracts for its October 22-23 conference, "Finding the Treasure," in Ames, Iowa.
Topics may include clinical, administrative, client/consumer employment, and educational issues. Presentations can be one or one and one-half hours in length. All submissions must be postmarked by March 1, 2002. Send proposals to Suzanne M. Gebel, IACP, 7025 Hickman Road, Suite 5, Urbandale Iowa 50322. For more information, telephone 515-270-9495, fax 515-270-1035 or email sgebel@iowaproviders.org.
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January 9, 2002:
Iowa has a huge need for Home Contractors & Remodelers who are knowledgeable about housing alternatives and products for the aging population and persons with disabilities -- both building new housing to be accessible or easily adapted later and remodeling houses so persons can stay in their own homes. Seventeen sessions are scheduled in cities across Iowa in January through March to help meet this need.
Participants will learn about housing design options and building products; resources for plans, product information, and technical assistance; ways to market the ability to build or remodel accessible housing; ways to finance accessible or adapted housing; how aging, age related illnesses, and disabilities affect people's ability to function in their home. All participants will be listed in a variety of statewide resource projects which make referrals to customers. This training is approved by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Iowa Home Builders and Remodelers. $40 registration includes training fee and large notebook of materials and resources.
To register, call Sherry Robertson, Easter Seals, at 515-289-1281, extension 214. Seating is limited, so please call soon.
This program is sponsored by Iowa Program for Assistive Technology, Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Menard's.
All trainings will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Menard's Stores in the towns listed below:
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