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The Iowa Training Consortium has awarded three ‘Community Living Transition’
grants for 2001.
In past years the Training Consortium, funded by the Iowa Department of Human Services,
sponsored ‘Building Supportive Communities’ mini-grants and mini-scholarships.
This year, $24,000 was earmarked to support specific individuals to live in their
communities, rather than in institutional settings. The funding is a result of the 1994
Conner Decree that settled a lawsuit challenging the state of Iowa to develop more
services and supports that would allow people with disabilities to live in their own
communities.
Proposals were submitted by coalitions of agencies and community groups from across the
state. Requests for funding totaled $131,000.
Criteria for selection were:
- commitment to the principles of choice, community, and empowerment
- demonstration of support from a broad community coalition
- permission or preference indicated by the individual being transitioned
- strength of plan for long-term support
- strength of plan to document successes, problems, and barriers overcome.
The three winning proposals were submitted by:
- Buena Vista County Community Services Department, Storm Lake -- $13,738
Contact person: Dawn Mentzer
- Friendship Ark, Inc., Ames -- $4,000
Contact person: Denny Hoyt
- Progress Industries, Newton -- $6,262
Contact person: Pat Van Baale
Two of the proposals are designed to help a resident of Woodward Resource Center move
to the community, and one is to help keep in the community a person who moved from
Woodward in November.
All submitted proposals showed a commitment to consumer choice and involvement. Grants
were awarded for proposals that were especially strong in the areas of community
collaboration, staff training, and efficient budgeting.
For more information, call 319-353-6448.
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- King Gimp
Keplinger, Dan. Whiteford-Hadary/University of Maryland, 1998. [video] 50 min.
Thirteen years of Dan Keplinger's life are depicted in this Academy Award winning
documentary of a gifted young artist with cerebral palsy. A very moving, honest film.
#223530
- Unforgotten: Twenty Five Years after Willowbrook
Fisher, Danny and Fisher, Jack. HeartShare, 1996. [video] 58 min.
Willowbrook School in New York once housed thousands of residents. The institution's final
years were characterized by decrepit conditions with a staff-to-patient ratio of 1:40.
Families of Willowbrook tell the pain of those years and life since Willowbrook. A 2000
Iowa Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association (IDDNA) Annual Conference
presentation. #223520
- If it Weren’t for the Honor – I’d Rather have Walked: Previously
Untold Tales of the Journey to the ADA
Little, Jan. Brookline Books, 1996. [book/monograph] 262 pp.
A collection of biographical vignettes and stories about the disability rights movement
from a dynamic individual "who was lucky enough to be there when good things
happened." #410130
- Human Rights Committees: Keeping Organizations on Course
Baker, Steve and Tabor, Amy. High Tide Press, 1999. [book/monograph] 61 pp.
Human rights committees help to guarantee organizational integrity and focus in relation
to client service. This book addresses the issues and concerns of human rights committees,
and tells how to establish or improve the design of your own. #409890
- Getting Organized: Connecting Personal Experience to Collective Action
Smith, Jerry. Advocating Change Together, 1999. [video] 31 min.
People with disabilities rally around a collective affront to bring about change in
Minnesota. A film and workbook on building group leadership and understanding the basics
of community organizing. #300360
- How to Improve Thinking Strategies for People with Developmental Disabilities:
Ten Techniques for Staff
YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities, 1999. [video] 69 min.
Enhancing daily life with new routines and concepts. Proven tips to incorporate in the
residential setting. #223810
- Coping: Helping People with Developmental Disabilities Better Cope with their
Daily Problems
YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities, 2000. [video] 41 min.
An instructional program on how to encourage people to talk through their problems and
come to their own conclusions. #223770
- Opportunities for Daily Choice Making
Bambara, Linda M. and Koger, Freya. American Association for Mental Retardation, 1996.
[book/monograph] 48 pp.
Three strategies for increasing options for people with developmental disabilities.
Intended for teachers, support staff, parents, and advocates. #409460
- Success in Parenting: A Practical Guide to Parenting
Cline, Foster W. and Brucker, Benjamin W. Lon Gibby Productions, 1996. [audio/video set]
67 min. + 12 audiocassettes
Sensible parenting program for families based on responsibility and respect. Modules
include a video presentation and audiotapes on concepts and attitudes, communication,
avoiding frustration, self-esteem building, ADD, and much more. #300290
- Family Challenges: Parenting with a Disability
Aquarius Healthcare Videos, 1998. [video] 25 min.
Parents with a disability and their spouses give a series of interviews about their
commitment to the family and some of the struggles that they have faced along the way.
Includes parents with MS, paraplegia, and neuromuscular disorder. #223770
- My Body is not Who I Am: A Candid Perspective on Living with (Dis)Abilities
Putnam, Jeanne Kane (prod.) Aquarius Healthcare Videos. [video] 35 min.
People with physical disabilities tell the stories of who they are, how they feel about
themselves, and what they want for themselves. #223600
- A.D.D. from A to Z: Understanding the Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention
Deficit Disorder
Hallowell, Edward. Lifecoach, 1995. [video] 107 min.
Edward Hallowell, a well-known psychiatrist, author, and lecturer with A.D.D., explains
the condition's history, diagnosis, treatment, and day-to-day complexities. Includes
practical tips on focusing A.D.D. energy. #223590
- Learning a Living: A Guide to Planning your Career and Finding a Job for People
with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia
Brown, Dale S.
Woodbine House, 2000. [book/monograph] 340 pp.
An exciting addition to the literature on career planning, written by a woman who has
learning disabilities. Lots of ideas and resources for making the transition to a vocation
easier for people with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, and dyslexia. #409280
- Ten Golden Rules for the Workplace
Irene M. Ward & Associates, 1998. [video] 21 min.
Workplace etiquette tips and "unwritten rules" applicable to most employment
situations. Designed for those new to, or returning to, the workplace. #223500
- Job Search Tactics for People with Disabilities
Program Development Associates, 1998. [video] 25 min.
Examines resources that are available to help a person with disabilities begin a job
search. The video helps to expand opportunities by showing how to target your search and
giving tips on networking. #223510
- Personal Assistant Services: The Provider. Program Development Associates, 1993.
[video] 19 min.
Discusses how to become a personal assistant, what skills are required, and the needs of
people who require personal assistants. #223450
- Avoiding Attendants from Hell: A Practical Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Keeping
Personal Care Attendants
Price, June. Science & Humanities Press, 1998. [book/monograph] 106 pp. The inside
facts you need to get a personal care attendant that you can work with and trust. #409870
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 Transition Requirements:
A Guide for States, Schools, Universities, and Families
Storms, Jane, et al. National Transition Network Institute on Community
Integration, 2000. [book/monograph] 106 pp.
Concise tips on the appropriate implementation of the transition requirements of the IDEA
final regulations issued on March 12, 1999. #410490
- The Inclusive Early Child Classroom: Easy Ways to Adapt Learning Centers for All
Children
Gould, Patti and Sullivan, Joyce. Gryphon House, 1999. [book/monograph] 202 pp.
A guide to including children with special needs in the regular curriculum: circle time,
art center, motor activities, playtime, and snack time. #410690
- Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth
Kauffman, James M. Prentice-Hall, 2000. [book/monograph] 624 pp.
Educational factors and child development issues facing troubled youth. #409890
- What About Lindsay?
Maine PBS & Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, 1999. [video] 52 min.
A nicely done film about family choices and individual choices regarding developmental
disabilities. Depicts older consumers on their own in the community, and younger families
at the crossroads. #223610
All Disability Resource Library services are free to people with disabilities and to
members of their families. Other individuals and community service providers are asked to
pay a per item fee to borrow materials, or they may purchase an annual subscription. There
is no charge to anyone for assistance with finding information. To contact the Disability
Resource Library at the University Hospital School, phone 800-272-7713, e-mail disability-library@uiowa.edu, or visit on
the web at http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/drl/index.cfm.
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ADA Project Employment Conference
January 19, Marriott Hotel, West Des Moines
Employment conference targeted to employers, community rehabilitation programs, case
managers, and people with disabilities. Topics include: Effect of ADA on Employment; Work
Incentives Improvement Act and Ticket to Work; Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Employees
with Disabilities; Evaluation of Employment Agencies; Self Employment as a Work Option.
Sponsors: ADA Project; University of Iowa Law, Health Policy and Disability Center; Polk
County Health Services; Region 7 CRP-RCEP; Manpower. Fee: $75. More information: Maria
Walker at 515-883-1596
The Arc of Iowa Annual ‘Meet Your Legislators’ Day
January 30, Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines
More info: 800-362-2927
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Parent-Educator Connection Conference XVII
February 11-12-13, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
Annual partnership conference for parents, educators, and community providers. Topics
include: Transition Options, Dad’s Panel, ADHD, The Explosive Child, Assistive
Technology, Reading to Deaf Children, Behavioral Challenges, How to Talk to Your
Administrator. Sponsors: Parent-Educator Connection, Iowa Department of Education, and
Bureau of Children, Family, & Community Services. More info: call your local Area Education Agency. |
Iowa Assistive Technology Expo
April 4, noon-8 PM, Hawkeye Downs, Highway 30 and Interstate 380, Cedar Rapids
The 2nd annual AT Expo will feature wheelchairs, wheelchair seating, mobility
aids, daily living aids, augmentative communication devices, computer and software
adaptations, environmental controls, switches and switch-activated devices, sensory aids,
patient lifts, van modifications, and recreational and vocational adaptations. Vendors,
service providers, community rehab programs, non-profit organizations, and funding
consultants will provide information about products and services. The Expo is designed for
persons with disabilities, parents, educators, therapists, direct service staff, and
clinicians. Sponsor: Assistive Technology Consortium of Linn and Johnson Counties.
Admission is free. More info: Shelley Stickfort at 319-365-0487
Annual Conference for Public Health: Partnering to Assure Healthy Iowans
April 5-6, 2001
Ames, Iowa
Sponsors: Child Health Specialty Clinics/The University of Iowa, Iowa Dept. of Public
Health, Iowa Environmental Health Association, Iowa Public Health Association, The WIC
Program.
More information: Barbara Khal at 319-353-6917 or barbara-khal@uiowa.edu
2001 IACP Annual Convention and Trade Show
April 17-19
Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Ames
More information: Suzanne Gebel at 515-270-9495 or smgebel@att.net.
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability
Training calendar.
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Do not depend on the hope of results. When you are doing the sort of work
you have taken on, you may have to face the fact that your work will be apparently
worthless and even achieve no worth at all, if not perhaps, results opposite of what you
expect. As you get used to this idea, you will start more and more to concentrate not on
the results, but on the value, the rightness, of the truth of the work itself.
-- Thomas Merton
More quotations from previous
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