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.
Karen Myers of Camanche received a mini-grant from the Iowa Training Consortium to educate police officers, attorneys, social workers, and families on brain injury. Myers, who was brain-injured in 1981, used her grant to organize and give eight presentations on the signs and symptoms of brain injury, accommodations needed in a courtroom setting, and resources for courtroom preparation and documentation. Audiences included victims of domestic abuse, judges, jail personnel, lawyers, DHS staff, and mental health center employees. Since making her presentations in the Clinton-Camanche area, Myers has received numerous invitations to speak to police, law, and medical groups in Illinois as well as Iowa.
Myers’ project was one of eight funded in 2000 by the Department of Human Services as a result of the 1994 Conner Decree, a lawsuit that challenged the state of Iowa to develop more services and supports that would allow people with disabilities to live in their own communities.
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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
The Disability Resource Library has a new catalog available. Copies were sent to our regular patrons in April. If you would like a copy, please call us at 1-800-272-7713.
The DRL has provided services to individuals and service providers in 67 Iowa counties during the last ten months. We have fulfilled requests for over 1,000 items across Iowa and in neighboring states. We have received 2,322 visitors and callers between June 1999 and May 2000. Thank you!
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 10th Anniversary Rally and March
July 21, Des Moines
Gov. Vilsack has declared this date as the official celebration of the 10th anniversary of the ADA, the 50th anniversary of The Arc of Iowa, and the 25th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Many communities will also hold local celebrations. More info: 515-242-6334 or marilyn.turner@dhr.state.ia.us
ADA Parade and Celebration
July 22, Iowa City
Sponsored by the Evert Conner Rights and Resources Center. Co-sponsors include the City of Iowa City and many community organizations. Keynote Speaker: Bob Kafka, national organizer from ADAPT. More info: 319-338-3870 or ConnerCtr@aol.comDisability and Employment Law and Policy: A Research Symposium
July 27-August 1, Iowa City
Sponsored by the Law, Health Policy, and Disability Center. More info: 319-335-4833 or james-schmeling@uiowa.eduYouth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities
July 30-August 4, Ames
Approximately 30 high school juniors and seniors will be selected to spend 5 days meeting community leaders, listening to speakers, touring the State Capitol, and participating in leadership training. Sponsored by the Iowa Commission of Persons with Disabilities. More info: 888-219-0471 or 515-242-6172 (V/TTY)
Young Women’s Leadership Summit on Mental and Physical Health
August 4-5, Des Moines
Sponsored by the Office of the Governor. More info: 515-243-2000 or kmerrick@sppg.com
4th Annual Special Education Law Conference
August 10-11, Ames
Participants will become more informed about special education legal issues, resolving conflict, and avoiding litigation. Registration: $120. Sponsored by the Iowa Dept. of Education. More info: 319-338-2036 or barnesmanagement@compuserve.comRide the Wave: 5th Annual National Self-Advocacy Conference
August 31- September 3, Providence, RI
Registration: $300 (includes 7 meals). More info: 401-785-2028 or aina@aina-ri.org
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability Training calendar.
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The Conner Training Consortium offered mini-scholarshipsto individuals wanting to attend conferences or training sessions, with priority given to events emphasizing self-advocacy and consumer choice. Five applications were selected from 50 across the state:
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We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make.
---Marian Wright Edelman
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.
