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Norman Kunc is an educational consultant, family therapist, and disability
rights advocate from British Columbia, Canada. He has spent the last twenty years working
to ensure that people with disabilities are able to take their rightful place in schools,
workplaces, and communities. Norman and his wife Emma travel throughout the world to talk
with school districts, human service agencies, employers, and advocacy groups. Two years
ago Norman spoke to several large audiences in eastern Iowa. This spring he will give two
presentations in Iowa City. Both of Norman's events are free and open to the public.
On Thursday, April 26, at 7:00 PM, Norman will speak at the Iowa City Public Library on "Interpersonal Alchemy: Turning Resistance into Collaboration." On Friday, April 27, at 8:00 AM, Norman will speak at University Hospital School on "Ethical Issues Surrounding Physician-Assisted Suicide." For more information about these events, call 319-353-6448. For more information about Norman Kunc, visit http://www.normemma.com/
For more information, call 319-353-6448.
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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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Childhood Hearing Loss and Newborn Hearing Screening
April 6, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
A free continuing education event via the Iowa Communications Network for professionals and families. ICN sites are reserved in Des Moines, Iowa City, Fort Dodge, Creston, Clear Lake, Sioux City, Marshalltown, Council Bluffs, Ottumwa, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids. Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Public Health, University Hospital School, and the UIHC Department of Otolaryngology. Topics and speakers include: Update on genetics and the causes of childhood hearing loss (Richard Smith, MD), Follow-up recommendations after newborn hearing screening (Sandie Bass-Ringdahl, MS, and Teresa Linde-Fendrich, MS), and Management of unilateral hearing loss (Lenore Holte, Ph.D.). Speech pathology and audiology CEUs are available. More information: Mary Mcintosh at 319-356-3543 or iaehdi@mail.medicine.uiowa.eduCelebration of Hope Dinner for the benefit of the Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence
April 16, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City
The Center provides medical care, counseling, referral, and education for patients and their families. More information: Elizabeth Penziner at (319) 353-4307.Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Exposition
April 18-21, Kansas City, Missouri
New research and practical information in the field of special education, and access to the latest publications and products. Keynote speaker: Beverly Sills, mother of two children with disabilities and a leading spokesperson for the arts in America. More information: 888-232-7733Solving the Systems Change Puzzle Conference
April 19, Foxboro Square Conference Center, Johnston
Designed to help families and professionals understand Systems Change Projects, identify barriers and develop strategies, and build collaboration. Registration fee $20 per person (includes lunch and materials). Sponsored by the Iowa Paths Systems Change Project. More information: 515-281-3530 or 1-800-532-1486.Autism Society of Iowa Spring Symposium
April 20, University Park Holiday Inn, West Des Moines
Keynote: Carol Karnowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child. More information: 888-722-4799.A Global Assembly: Advancing the Human Right To Health
April 20-22, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City
A conference to elaborate, disseminate, and advance the core human rights concept, "The Right to Health." Sponsored by UI Global Health Studies Program and UI Center for Human Rights. More information: 319-335-3213.PECAS (Parents, Educators and Children Achieving Success) Conference
April 21, 8 - 3:30, Coe College, Cedar Rapids
For anyone who lives or works with individuals with ADHD, including students. Keynoter: Jerry Mills, teacher, songwriter and motivational trainer who speaks from his own experiences with ADHD. Sponsored by parents, with support from the Parent Educator Partnership at Grant Wood AEA 10. Registration: $10 per person. More information: Dee at 319-624-3985Welcoming All Children...Inclusion as an Option
April 21, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, AEA 7 Conference Center, 3712 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls
Registration: $5 (includes materials and lunch). Child care and parent waiver available. More information: Gina at 319-232-6671Alternative Transportation Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
April 27-28, Sheraton Hotel, Iowa City
Conference to inform, educate, and inspire citizens, elected officials, city planners, and public policy makers to seek solutions concerning the transportation needs of our communities. Sponsors include the Johnson County Coalition for Persons with Disabilities. Registration: $25 by April 13; $5 for low-income, students, and seniors. More information: Marilyn Belman at 319-338-3946 or http://www.jccniowa.org/~ATSCFTAT/06schedule.htmlPrader-Willi Syndrome International Scientific Workshop and Conference
June 27-July 1, St. Paul, Minnesota
For scientists, professionals and parents. More information: call 651-429-6441 or email JLGMN@worldnet.att.net
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability Training calendar.
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A track is not the shape of a foot.
It's the shape of a foot on the ground.
-- Margaret Mead, on the meaning of community
To subscribe to the print version of Possibilities, mail Office of Community Education, Center for Disabilities and Development, 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City IA 52242-1011, fax 319-356-8284 or phone 319-353-6448.
POSSIBILITIES is funded in part through a grant from the Iowa Department of Human Services to support the activities of the Iowa Training Consortium. Possibilities is designed by Loretta Popp.
