April 25 - May 9, 2008. (Online Course)
The Infancy and Early Childhood Training Course, the Basic Course in the DIR/Floortime Model, will be presented online during this time period. Taught by psychiatrist Stanley I. Greenspan MD, author of Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach.
For more information visit: www.StanleyGreenspan.com 

Posted by: Maureen  Event range: April 25 - May 9  

April 28 - May 1, 2008. www.cast.org/pd/institute/index.html
Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning: What leaders need to know and do to support and improve the achievement of all learners
If you are interested in addressing the diverse needs of all learners in today’s classrooms and you are an educator change agent, attend this four-day institute to learn about integrating Universal Design for Learning into the fabric of your district or organization. Experts in the field of Universal Design for Learning will provide new understandings and strategies for supporting and improving learning outcomes for ALL students. During this institute, participants will:
Learn about strategies for integrating UDL principles into the fabric of their school, district, or organization
Acquire new tools for supporting all learners
Engage in activities that promote understanding of UDL in instructional practice
Explore exemplars of UDL lessons and case stories
Engage in conversation and team activities with other educator change agents
Develop a plan of action for taking next steps.
For more information visit http://www.cast.org/pd/institute/index.html 

Posted by: Maureen  Event range: April 28 - May 1  

May 1, 2008. 12:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Easter Seals Assistive Technology Center - 401 NE 66th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa.
The Demonstration Center is a valuable resource allowing customers to try equipment before it is brought into the home. Tours will be provided throughout the day. Staff will be demonstrating a wide variety of assistive technology that is available for loan.
Please RSVP to kmarcouiller@eastersealsia.org  or call (515)309-9774 by Friday, April 25, 2008.

Posted by: Maureen   

May 1-3, 2008. Regency Suites/KI Convention Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Pre-Conference Presenter: Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., Friday Keynote: Paula Kluth, Ph.D., and Saturday Keynote: Dr. Eric Courchesne.
For more information call: 1-888-4-AUTISM (1-888-428-8476) or E-mail us at: asw@asw4autism.org

 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: specific disabilities   Event range: May 1 - May 3  

May 2-3, 2008. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The World of Possibilities Expos focus on abilities, healthy aging and independent living and are dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities, seniors, their families and caregivers as well as health care and education professionals.
For more information visit: http://expo.caringcommunities.org 

Posted by: Maureen  Event range: May 2 - May 3  

May 3-4, 2008. Phoenix, Arizona.
Keynote speakers include actress and model Jenny McCarthy, author of Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism, and Kathleen Quill, author of Do-Watch-Listen-Say: Social and Communication Intervention for Children With Autism.
For more information visit: www.autismweb.com/events.htm

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: specific disabilities   Event range: May 3 - May 4  

May 5-9, 2008. Crowne Plaza Manhattan, 1605 Broadway (48th & 49th streets)
Special focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders, more than 300 speakers & 180 sessions, keynote presentations including Dr. Temple Grandin, special track on supporting direct service professionals.
Register online at www.yai.org/conference 

Posted by: Maureen  Event range: May 5 - May 9  

May 5-9, 2008. New York City, New York.
There will be a special focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. More than 300 speakers and 180 breakaway sessions are available. One of the keynote presentations will be done by Dr. Temple Grandin.
For more information visit: www.yai.org/conference 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: advocacy, awareness, inclusion   Event range: May 5 - May 9  

May 5, 2008. Hawkeye Community College - Tama Hall Auditorium - 1501 East Orange Road - Waterloo, Iowa.
Why should you attend? Promoting Children's Mental Health Awareness, Resiliency and Recovery will create an awareness about children's mental health to families, youth (transition age), caregivers, community members and providers. Providing a Children's Mental Health Awareness and Resiliency and Recovery Training will educate and empower families, youth, communities and providers in a positive manner that will lead to a collaborative partnership among all who have a stake in children or youth (including transition age) with mental health challenges.
For more information visit: www.iffcmh.org 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: specific disabilities    

May 5, 2008. Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa.
Why Should You Attend? Promoting Children’s Mental Health Awareness, Resiliency and Recovery will create an awareness about children’s mental health to families, youth (transition age), caregivers, community members and providers ¨ Providing a Children’s Mental Health Awareness and Resiliency and Recovery Training will educate and empower families, youth, communities and providers in a positive manner that will lead to a collaborative partnership among all who have a stake in children or youth (including transition age) with mental health challenges.
For more information visit: http://www.iffcmh.org/08%20CMH%20Week%20brochure.pdf 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: advocacy, awareness, inclusion    

May 6, 2008. (Teleconference) Part two in the series.
This session will highlight agencies that have built their capacity across child welfare, substance abuse treatment and courts, to screen, assess and treat families with substance use disorders. Hear how these sites got started in their collaborative efforts, the steps they took to strengthen their systems, and the technical assistance that has helped them along their way. Each site will also share lessons they have learned about overcoming the barriers to collaboration and to building a network of identification, referral and treatment services.
For more information visit: www.nrcoi.org 

Posted by: Maureen   

May 6, 2008, at the Scheman Center (Iowa State University) in Ames, Iowa.
This one-day conference brings together adults and youth from Iowa and surrounding states to develop skills and increase knowledge of community youth development and the critical issues confronting youth and professionals who work with youth today.
The Risky Business Conference attracts 650 - 800 professionals and high school youth each year. Conference participants choose from workshops designed to support youth development, promote teen assets and character growth, increase awareness of problems facing families and teens, and provide professional development for adults who care for adolescents.
Following the opening sessions, youth and adults combine to attend workshop sessions that built on issues and points raised by the keynote speakers. The general movement of the day advances from competency-building and skill development in the morning toward a more practical application of knowledge and skills in the afternoon sessions.
The conference goals include promoting Community Youth Development, informing communities about the value of increasing developmental assets of youth, increasing awareness of major problems facing America's families and youth, examining new ways to intervene earlier in the lives of at-risk families and promoting partnerships between youth and adult.
Youth Development strategies focus on giving young people the chance to build skills, exercise leadership, form relationships with caring adults and provide services to others. Further, the Youth Development approach acknowledges that youth are resources in building communities and have much to contribute.
For more information visit: www.yss.ames.ia.us/riskybusiness 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: advocacy, awareness, inclusion    

May 7, 2008. 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Mercy Medical Center - Hallagan Education Center - 701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Join us for participation in the development of a plan to improve coordination and build existing transportation systems. Keynote speaker, Carolyn Jeskey with Community Transportation Association of America will provide experienced based knowledge to aid in transportation improvements. Also: transportation provider/agency fair, panel discussion and project updates, and case scenarios.
For more information, contact East Central Iowa Council of Governments by phone: (319)365-9941 or by e-mail: gina.peters@eciog.org 

Posted by: Maureen   

May 8, 2008. 8 a.m. -4 p.m. Iowa Memorial Union, 2nd Floor Ballroom - Iowa City, Iowa.
The workshop will provide an overview of the specific learning needs characteristic of children with Down syndrome and other developmental delays and define their academic impact. The workshop seeks to provide all educators with the skills to recognize and implement curricular programs that incorporate essential design elements targeting known learning needs. This workshop is appropriate for special needs and regular classroom teachers, parents, family members, paraprofessionals, medical professionals, as well as any school service provider who interacts with children who have Down syndrome and other developmental delays.
For more information visit: www.hadsa.org  e-mail: mmcarthy@hasda.org or call (319)657-2001.

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: education    

Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for school failure, truancy, dropping out, work refusal, violence, delinquency, bad attitudes, depression and more. College credit and clock hours are available. Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid is available for all classes. Call for details. Coming to many cities around the US. Also available on videotape and DVD. Call 1-800-545-5736 for information and a workshop flyer. College credit and clock hours for many disciplines offered for both live and recorded classes. On-site workshops can also be scheduled for your school, agency or conference. This class also makes a terrific fundraiser if you host the event and invite area professionals to attend. Call us at 1-800-545-5736 or visit our web site at youthchg.com for more details. If you have problem kids, we can help.

Posted by: Ruth Wells  Event category: education   Event range: May 8 - May 9  

May 9, 2008. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St. Madison, Wisconsin.
This forum will bring together a panel of administrators, counselors, and students to talk about postsecondary choices for students with disabilities. Topics will include college entrance, self-advocacy skills, financial aid, as well as how to find and receive special accommodations. High school students with disabilities and their parents from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa are encouraged to attend this free and public event.
Please RSVP by May 8th, by calling the Midwest Alliance at (608)890-0992 or by sending an e-mail to dnordstrom@wisc.edu 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: education    

May 12, 2008. Washington, D.C.
If you have early-stage Alzheimer's or a memory disorder, joing the Alzheimer's Association at a gathering for people with dementia to talk about living with the disease.
For more information visit: www.alz.org/news_and_events5297.asp 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: specific disabilities    

May 12-14, 2008. Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C.
Alzheimer advocates from across the country gather at the Forum to learn about key policy priorities and meet with Memebers of Congress to discuss priority Alzheimer issues.
For more information visit: www.alz.org/news_and_events5297.asp 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: specific disabilities   Event range: May 12 - May 14  

May 12-14, 2008. America's Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
The National ADA Symposium is the most comprehensive conference available on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability laws.
for more information visit: www.adasymposium.org

 

May 14-15, 2008. North Iowa Area Community College/Regional Health Education Center - Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, West Campus, room 1
In this 2 day workshop attendees will be trained to present information from the Iowa Department of Elder Affiars curriculum on substitute decision making. Attendees will then be requested to make at least two presentations from the materials by 2009. These presentations could be 30 minutes to several hours but would not be this 2 day train the trainer course, as only the Department of Elder Affairs can certify trainers.
Course number 58006
To register call 1-888-466-4222 ext. 4358

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: advocacy, awareness, inclusion   Event range: May 14 - May 15  

May 15, 2008. Des Moines Area Community College - West Campus - 5959 Grand Avenue - West Des Moines, Iowa.
Many patients and families face challenging clinical, behavioral and emotional issues at end of life. They physical realities and complex emotional responses from the patient, family members and care givers to these situations may affect choices in end-of-life care. This program will provide an overview of sharing difficult news, terminal restlessness, ALS and Parkinson' disease focusing on the implications and consequences of each issue. It will also review clinical issues that can cause distress to patients, families and caregivers, including abuse, addiction, adherence and psychiatric illness, while showing how to respond compassionately and with integrity.
For more information visit: www.hospiceofcentraliowa.org 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: advocacy, awareness, inclusion    

May 6, 2008. (Teleconference)
The PIP development process provides an opportunity for child welfare systems to move forward and the field has learned many lessons about this process in the past several years. This teleconference will highlight approaches that have helped agencies develop and implement comprehensive PIPs that involve critical stakeholders and focus on the key systemic themes related to improving child and family outcomes. For example, the benefits of a PIP Kickoff meeting and an early start on planning and collaboration will be discussed. Join the call and learn how you can make the most of the CFSR and PIP process for your child welfare system!
For more information visit: www.nrcoi.org 

Posted by: Maureen   

May 16-17, 2008. University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus, Mississauga, Ontario.
Presentations ranging from: Early literacy writing on: Implementation of universal design for learning, practical training - hands-on labs for specific skills for literacy teaching, IT Support strategies and more!
for more information visit: www.bridges-canada.com/ProfessionalDev/Conference.aspx 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: education   Event range: May 16 - May 17  

El 17 de Mayo del 2008. Springfield, Virginia.
Padres a Padres: La Capacitación en Español para la Familia sobre el TDA/H con Dulce Torres
Un Programa Interactivo y Educativo de Múltiples Sesiones para Adultos y Padres de Niños y Adolescentes con TDA/H De Padre de Familia a Padre de Familia: Capacitación en español de la familia sobre el TDA/H es un curso exclusivo de 1 día, 9 horas de duración. El currículo fue desarrollado por padres que han vivido la experiencia del TDA/H, pero que a la vez han tenido contacto con los mejores investigadores y profesionales de salud en este rubro del país. El curso está bien diseñado e incluye más de 350 transparencias, apuntes extensos del instructor, artículos, referencias, hojas informativas y deberes para la casa. Cada participante recibe información, artículos, deberes para la casa e información suplementaria. El curso se basa en los últimos adelantos y evidencias científicas sobre el tratamiento y control del TDA/H. Esta serie abarca siete sesiones y proporcionará información y apoyo educativos para las familias que lidian con el TDA/H y afrontan los desafíos del TDA/H en el transcurso de sus vidas.
Hora: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (El Almuerzo es GRATIS!)
Lugar: West Springfield Government Center, Community Room 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, Virginia.
Para más Información, COMUNÍQUESE CON: Catherine Adams (En inglés), P2P Instructor Acreditado/adamsadhdconsult@verizon.net  Herve LeBoeuf (En inglés), P2P Instructor Acreditado/DrLeBoeufADHDHelp@verizon . Rosalia Fajardo (En Español), Coordinador de Programas de Ayuda para Latinos, al (703) 923-0010 / fajardo@peatc.org  Dulce Torres (En Español), P2P Instructor Acreditado/dumar13@tx.rr.com 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: education    

May 18-21, 2008. Virginia Beach Convention Center, Viriginia Beach, Virginia.
This conference is the nation's premiere learning event for workforce development professionals. Learn and share innovative ideas, best practices, and the latest in legislative and regulatory developments.
For more information visit: www.nawdp.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Annual_conference 

Posted by: Maureen  Event range: May 18 - May 21  

May 19-20, 2008. Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa.
The 2008 Governor's Conference on Aging will provide the tools people need to paint their own life canvasses. Some will paint landscapes. Others will draw portraits. Still others will create their own unique futures through performance art. Regardless of art form, all will be encouraged to fully utilize their creative potential as they age. This year's conference will also include the topics formerly joined at the Elder Rights Conference. By combining these two conferences we strive to impart a wider array of interesting workshops to a larger audience.
For more information visit: www.iowa.gov/elderaffairs 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: specific disabilities   Event range: May 19 - May 20  

May 20, 2008. (Teleconference) Part 2 of a series.
In this session, teams from three states will describe the promising strategies they have used to improve recruitment and retention of child welfare staff. All of these sites have implemented innovative initiatives that have had a positive impact on the child welfare workforce. They have addressed the array of issues that are critical to retaining staff – targeted and realistic recruitment and screening, strengthening supervision, leadership training, mentoring and organizational development. This session will include time for discussion, during which the other grantees and other agencies can share their experience and additional approaches that have been effective.
For more information visit: www.nrcoi.org 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: employment    

May 21-25, 2008. The Westin O'Hare Hotel near Chicago, Illinois.
Topics include oxidative stress, toxic burden and detoxification, immunological dysregulation and autoimmune activity, and bolic profiles. Keynote address will be given by actress and model Jenny McCarthy, author of best-selling Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism.
For more information visit: www.autismone.org 

Posted by: Maureen  Event range: May 21 - May 25  

May 27-29, 2008. Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan.
Participants from across the world will share more humane and cost effective ways to organize supports, especially in a publicly funded system. This summit will address structural changes to the mechanisms of public funding, new and deeper notions of recovery in the context of self-determination, issues of poverty, important life quality matters that unite all of us in a common sense of humanity and so much more.
For more information call: 810-231-6364 or visit: www.self-determination.com

 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: advocacy, awareness, inclusion   Event range: May 27 - May 29  

May 28-29, 2008. Iowa Central Community College/Health Education Center, Trinity Regional Medical Center, ICN Room. Fort Dodge, Iowa.
In this 2 day workshop attendees will be trained to present information from the Iowa Department of Elder Affiars curriculum on substitute decision making. Attendees will then be requested to make at least two presentations from the materials by 2009. These presentations could be 30 minutes to several hours but would not be this 2 day train the trainer course, as only the Department of Elder Affairs can certify trainers.
Course number: ZHN-600-FD79
To register call 515-574-1320 or 800-362-2793, ext. 1320

Posted by: Maureen  Event range: May 28 - May 29  

May 28-30, 2008. L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC.
There will be four plenary sessions: Are Genes Destiny? Living a Real Life, The New Professional, and It's a New World! Each Plenary Session will be followed by several breakout sessions that will elaborate on the respective issues and challenges. In addition to having the opportunity of networking with your old friends and colleagues, this meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to welcome students and new disability professionals to our Association.
For more information visit: www.aaidd.org 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: advocacy, awareness, inclusion   Event range: May 28 - May 30  

May 31, 2008. Hyatt Regency Tampa in Tampa, Florida.
Speakers include Jeff Baker ND, William Shaw PhD of Great Plains Laboratory, Dr. A Ron Torres and Dean Bass PhD. Cost $70.
For more information call 512-306-1920 or visit: www.mycareclinics.com 

Posted by: Maureen  Event category: specific disabilities