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.
Mini-Grant HighlightThe Training for Supportive Communities mini-grant program provided the opportunity for
240 self-advocates, parents, educators, community leaders, students, and human service
providers in Story County to hear a dynamic young woman share her inspirational and
personal story about inclusion. In February, The Arc of Story County hosted three
community events to initiate a dialog on inclusion in the classroom, inclusion and self-
advocacy, and inclusion in our communities.
Karen Gaffney is currently a student at a community college in Portland, Oregon, and is studying to be an educational assistant for early intervention and special education classrooms. Karen, who has Down Syndrome, has been fully included in her education and community. Through her foundation, she has made dozens of speeches across the nation about her life. Karen encourages others to insist on inclusion, and serves as a role model for families and individuals with disabilities.
Karen's impact in the Ames area was evident by the number of
self-advocates who asked her how they, too, can become public speakers on disability
issues. Many educators who attended were inspired by the potential for learning and
personal growth that an inclusive classroom can offer. For more information, contact
Laurie Ertz at 515-232-9330 or arcstory@aol.com.
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The Disability Resource Library offers a wide variety of resources at no cost for Iowans with disabilities and members of their families. 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
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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Training opportunitiesTheraplay: Introductory Training
April 12, 13, and 14 University Hospital School Iowa City
Theraplay is a short-term approach to treating children's emotional and behavioral problems, based on the interplay that characterizes healthy relationships between parent and child. Training provided by the Theraplay Institute of Chicago. Sponsored by University Hospital School. CEUs in psychology and social work available Registration: $300; includes continental breakfasts and noon meals. For more information, call 319-356-1521 or e-mail arlys-thompson@uiowa.eduReshaping Rehabilitation Issues Forum on Revising Policies, Reforming Services, and Reinventing Ourselves
April 26, 27, and 28 Downtown Marriott Kansas City, MO
Sponsored by Region VII CRP-RCEP Registration: $180. For more information, call 573-884-3473 or www.crprcep7.orgFamily Choices Conference
May 5, 6, and 7 Crown Plaza Hotel Cedar Rapids
Hosted by the Iowa Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. Registration: $125; includes materials and meals. For more information, call 888-400-6302 or 319-462-2187.Working Together, Leading the Way: Employment Training Specialist Certification
May 2-3 & June 7-8, Storm Lake
May 10-11 & June 21-22, Coralville
May 17-18, Des Moines
Instructor: Judy Warth, Iowa CEO Registration: $175; includes materials and refreshments. For more information, call 319-356-0860 or e-mail jwarth@aol.com.Fundamentals of Structured Teaching
May 2, 3, and 4 Woodward State Hospital-School, Perry
Registration: $300. For more information, call 515-438-2600.Managing the Care of Children with Severe Disabilities
May 10 and 11 Marriott Hotel 1250 74th St. West Des Moines
Designed for parents, educators, therapists, health care providers, and social workers. Sponsored by the Convalescent Home for Children Network Learning Institute. Registration: $129 for professionals, $45 for 1 family member, $75 for 2 family members; includes continental breakfast, lunch, & refreshments. For more information, call 800-543-4388 or 515-270-2205.Exploring Entrepreneurship: Specialized Training for Prospective Business-Owners
May 19 and 26 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm each day (participants are expected to attend both days) Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge
Designed for individuals with disabilities who are thinking about starting a business. Sponsored by Business Assistance Services for Entrepreneurs. Registration: $25; includes textbooks and other materials. For more information, call 877-684-5048 or cmathis@willinet.net.
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability Training calendar.
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I have missed more than 9000 shots. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game-winning shot--and I missed. I have failed over and over again in my life. And that is precisely why I succeed.
-- Michael Jordan
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