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Iowans with disabilities deserve an equal voice in society, in our economy, and
with public policymakers. As a result, the Governor's Developmental Disabilities
Council is launching ID Action (Iowans with Disabilities in Action), a campaign
to empower Iowans with disabilities to assert their rights as American citizens.
From registering to vote and promoting an issue or candidate, to running for
office, ID Action will give Iowans with disabilities a greater voice in Iowa politics
and in charting their own destiny. Many industry and political partners are currently stepping forward to support ID Action, including the Iowa Secretary of State's Office, the Iowa Association of Community Providers, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), the Statewide Independent Living Council, and both the Republican and Democratic parties of Iowa, among others. |
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The first step is to register either by phone or on the ID Action Web site. There is no cost or obligation. Participants will receive a free ID Action Guide that illustrates the possibilities of political participation and outlines questions to get started. In addition, participants will receive e-newsletters with helpful news and advice that makes voting and political participation easier. It's easy to join - and it's everyone's right. For more information, visit www.idaction.org or call toll-free at 866-432-2846. |
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Highlights from the DRLAll 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.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/DRL/index.cfm
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Share the Spirit -- Sixth National Self-Advocacy Conference
September 19-22, Buffalo, New York
Biennial conference of Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE). Will
include workshops on national issues, self-advocacy, housing, employment,
self-determination and community. Call 518-382-1454, email
sanys@capital.net or visit
www.sanys.org.
Iowa Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
September 20, Center for Disabilities and Development, 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa
City
A one-day conference for nurses, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and family members. Topics include infant hearing
screening, equipment update, program management in the nursery,
implications of childhood hearing impairment for growth and development,
and parent perspectives. E-mail lenore-holte@uiowa.edu or call Lenore at 319-356-1168.
Self Determination: The Most Natural Support
September 23, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. CST. Live webcast followed by online chat 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.
This live webcast will present the essentials of self-determination and
examine ways to enhance career outcomes for people with disabilities by
promoting self-directed problem-solving and career goal-setting.
Presented by Michael Wehmeyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of
Special Education and Associate Director, Beach Center on Disability, at
the University of Kansas. Part of a series sponsored by Virginia
Commonwealth University's Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on
Workplace Supports. CRC/CEU credits may be received for participating in the
webcast series. Email Teri Blankenship at tcblanke@saturn.vcu.edu.
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Conference
September 23-24, Bloomington, Minnesota
APA-approved for six CEUs each day. Visit
http://www.drdeanmooney.com/minnbrochure.html or email
LJMooney@vermontel.net.
28th Annual School Nurse Conference
Sept. 26-27, 2002, Collins Plaza Hotel, Cedar Rapids
Sponsored by University of Iowa College of Nursing. Fee: $170; $150 by Sept. 12. Call 319-335-7075 or e-mail
nancy-lathrop@uiowa.edu.
Paying Attention to ADHD: Contemporary Findings to Novel Therapeutics
11th Annual Pediatric Conference sponsored by St. Luke's Regional Medical
Center
September 27, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sioux City Convention Center in
downtown Sioux City
For physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, counselors,
psychologists, speech pathologists, audiologists, and daycare, preschool,
primary and secondary educators. E-mail Pam Banks at
BanksPL@stlukes.org
or call 1-800-352-4660, ext. 3939.
Development of Normal Gait, Deviations, and Treatment for the Child
with Cerebral Palsy
September 26-28, Center for Disabilities and Development, 100 Hawkins Drive,
Iowa City
Sponsored by the Center for Disabilities and Development. Registration fee: $400. Physical therapy CEUs offered. Call 319-356-3075 email
Karla-Laubenthal@uiowa.edu.
Sixth Annual Weaver Witwer Buddy Walk
September 28, Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids
7 a.m. Registration and free breakfast: 9 a.m. Walk begins at 9:45
a.m. Prizes
Sponsored by The Arc of East Central Iowa. Half of proceeds go to National Down Syndrome Society, half to The Arc. For more
information, telephone 319-365-0487 or 800-843-0272.
Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition 9th Annual Conference
October 3-4, Four Points Sheraton, 4800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines
Visit www.irccc.com or call 1-877-255-3140 or 515-255-3093.
Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference
October 4, University Park Holiday Inn, West Des Moines
Keynote Speaker: Temple Grandin. Call Chris Brosnahan at 1-888-722-4799, email
autism50ia@aol.com or visit
www.autismia.org.
Developmental Disabilities Network
October 10, Madison, Wisconsin
Dr. David Satcher, US Surgeon General, 1998-2002, will keynote the
conference. The theme will be health disparities and people with
developmental disabilities. Registration fee: $55.00. Registration
deadline: October 1, 2002. Visit
http://www.wcdd.org/2002_DDconference2.htm, call 608-698-0333, or
e-mail fil@tds.net.
Finding the Treasure: Iowa Association of Community Providers Conference
October 22-23, Scheman Building, Ames
For individuals and organizations involved in all aspects of the delivery
of mental health services. Topics may include clinical, administrative,
client/consumer employment, and educational issues. Call Suzanne at
515-270-9495 or e-mail sgebel@iowaproviders.org.
ADA Symposium and EXPO 2003
June 3-4-5
Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri
Call 800-949-4232 or e-mail ada@missouri.edu.
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability Training calendar.
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--Justin Dart, disability rights leader, 1930-2002
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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.
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