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- "It was money very well spent"
- Dignity for All . . . from the Disability Resource Library
- "Can You See Me for What I Am"
- Education & Training Events
- Quotation
"It was money very well spent"
The person who said that work and fun don’t go hand in hand has not visited a certain lively residence in Glenwood. I’m speaking of the home shared by four of the 10 recipients of this year’s Community Living Transition grant.
As I approached the house, Danny greeted me with an enthusiastic “Come on in!” Upon discovering that he had company, Richard couldn’t wait to show off his room. It was filled with personal effects—tasteful furniture, pictures on the wall, a Hawkeye blanket. Downstairs, Brian, who had staked out a workroom, proudly explained that he had fixed a lawnmower which hadn’t worked in over two years. With an infectious smile, Jason told us about upcoming plans for the prom.
“What’s so great about living here?” I asked. “I have my own space,” explained Richard. “We’re starting a lawn mowing business,” Brian chimed in. Annette, another grant recipient, stopped pouring over the grocery ads long enough to say, “Choosing our food!” All wholeheartedly agreed. “They have so much more independence, and they love doing things in the community,” said Dianne, a fun-loving staff member who works at the house. Glenwood Resource Center Social Work Administrator, Diana Hoogestraat, summed up the benefits of this year’s Community Living Transition Grant this way: “It was money very well spent for some very special people.”
Dignity for All ... From the Disability Resource Library
A Question of Understanding:
A Look at Developmental Disabilities
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, c2004
[videocassette] (13 min.)
An introduction to developmental disabilities and to
their characteristics.
#2977
Multicultural Perspectives on Adults with
Developmental Disabilities
Films for the Humanities, c2004
[DVD] (33 min.)
Explores self-determination as an objective for people
with disabilities from Hispanic, African-American, and
Asian-American cultures.
#2956
Seizure Dogs: Guide Dogs that Predict Seizures
and Care for their Owners
Bruyer, Christian and Bissell, Mary
Mystique Films, c2004
[videocassette] (30 min.)
Seizure dogs provide care for their owners in times
of crisis by comforting and protecting them. These
service animals are giving their owners a new sense of
purpose and independence.
#2903
Parenting the Explosive Child:
The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach
Greene, Ross W. and Ablon, J. Stuart
Center for Collaborative Problem Solving, c2004
[videocassette] (2 hours)
Helps parents and teachers understand and manage
the specific cognitive deficits that can impair a child’s
capacity for flexibility.
#3063
Overcoming Barriers to Learning
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, c2004
[videocassette] (23 min.)
Emphasizes quality learning for people with short
memory or attention spans, processing deficits, reasoning
difficulties or limited environmental interaction.
#2976
Rolling
Berland, Gretchen and Majoros, Mike
Fourwheeldrive Productions, c2004
[videocassette] (71 min.)
In 2001, Galen Buckwalter, Vicki Elman, and Ernie
Wallengren volunteered to mount cameras on their
wheelchairs. This video records their experiences and
reflections.
#2940
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 Center for Disabilities and Development, phone 800-272-7713, email disability-library@uiowa.edu, or visit on the web at http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/cdd/index.asp
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"Can You See Me for What I Am"
Considerate of others is what I believe in.Accountable for my actions toward others
is the proper way to be.
No one has the right to be rude to others.
Years of experience follow me wherever I might go.
One is bound to make a mistake occasionally.
Understanding of the fact that no one is ever perfect.
Sometimes out of consideration,
the person will look the other way.
Expecting to be treated royally
is not a very nice way to act.
Emotions can sometimes get in the way.
Magical moments can happen for anyone.
Expectations of life sometimes get changed
along the way.
Friends are an important part in one’s life.
Occupations tend to lead many on a different path
than a person has originally planned.
Reaching your potential while reaching
for your dreams or stars.
When you stare at someone, it really hurts their feelings.
Helping others is a better thing in life to do.
Accepting me as a person instead of looking at my
disability would be very helpful to me.
Teaching others how to accept me is what I feel
destined to do with my life.
Intellectually people are sometimes stronger
than physically.
Adopting a positive attitude can be beneficial for you.
Maybe then you will be able to see that
I’m just like you.
- Jennifer K. Olson
Education & Training Events
Literacy: From Assessment through Comprehension
Using a Multisensory Approach
July 13-15
Springtides, 2215 Westdale Dr SW, Cedar Rapids
This course offers teaching techniques and background knowledge in the Slingerland Adaptation for Classroom Use of the Orton-Gillingham Approach. It is appropriate for all educational settings. A variety of activities will be used at each session, including lecture, demonstration, practice and group discussion.
See: www.springtides.org/ for a brochure, or call (319)365-1006.
ADA XV—The Unfinished Story
Saturday, July 23,
10 AM to 1 PM, Ped Mall, Iowa City
For more information, contact the Evert Conner Center for Independent Living at 319-338-3870 or 1-800-982-0272.
ADA Celebration
Saturday, July 23, noon to 1:30 PM, Court Avenue
Downtown Des Moines
Key state and local elected officials have been invited to attend. For more information, contact the Central Iowa Center for Independent Living at 515-243-1742
ADA Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration and Baseball Game
Sunday, July 24, 1 PM, Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids
What better way to celebrate the ADA than to enjoy a baseball game. Come help the Cedar Rapids Disability Community fill the stadium, and watch Senator Harkin throw out the first pitch. You must purchase a ticket in advance. Some financial assistance is available.
More info: Cherie Clark 319-363-0887, 1-866-860-0887 or empoweria@mchsi.com.
Iowa Association of the Deaf Conference
August 4-6, Ramada Inn
Waterloo
Workshops, business sessions, guest speaker, entertainment, and the Miss Deaf Iowa Pageant (7:00 p.m.,Friday, August 5). See the Iowa Association of the Deaf website for further details:
www.iowadeaf.org
26th Annual Summer School
for Helping Professionals
Iowa Memorial Union, University of Iowa
Iowa City
August 8-9, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and
August 10-11, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This year’s workshops again offer a wide variety of options that are approved for continuing education in Social Work, Nursing, UBSAC, NBCC, and General. Academic
credit from the University of Iowa is also available for all classes. Discounted registration fee if you attend both sessions. Each workshop is a full two day
class. Only one workshop per session is allowed. For more information and to register online please visit our ASSHP website at:
www.education.uiowa.edu/asshp/
Family to Family Classes (Davenport)
September 14 & continuing
Free 12-week course for families of persons with mental illness sponsored by NAMI Iowa. Instruction and course materials are free. Classes taught by family members. More information: Christine Urish, 563-884-4151,
UrishChristineK@sau.edu
Many Voices, One Vision: Alliance for Full
Participation Summit 2005
September 22-23, Washington Hilton & Towers
Washington, D.C.
The summit will bring together persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, researchers, and policy-makers interested in building a national inclusion agenda based on principles found in
the Developmental Disabilities Act. See full program information at: www.allianceforfullparticipation.org/main/.
If you are unable to attend but would like to provide input to the Iowa delegation, contact Mike Hoenig
(319-353-6448 or michael-hoenig@uiowa.edu).
Consumer Voices Summit
September 23, Bettendorf
A day-long event to gather consumer input on the State Plan for Independent Living. It is primarily for people with disabilities who are from the Eastern section of Iowa. (Western and Central Iowa will host separate events.) Watch for more information at:
www.ownersvoices.com/
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability Training calendar.
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If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.
--David Viscott
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Please send any content suggestions, comments, or information about upcoming conferences to Mike Hoenig, Possibilities Editor, at michael-hoenig@uiowa.edu.
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