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Possibilities
News and articles,
October 2000
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319-356-8284 or phone 319-353-6448.
- It's your right and your responsibility as a citizen of your community.
- Voting is one activity where everyone is equal.
The deadline for registering to vote in Iowa is Saturday, October 28 (postmark by 5:00
PM).
To register to vote:
Other web sites of interest:
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- Make a Choice...Be a Voice
Iowa Governor's DD Council and Iowa University Affiliated Program, 1992 [video]
15 min.
A presentation by and for Iowans with disabilities on how to register to vote, where to
register, voting procedures, and why involvement in the electoral process is important.
#211600
- Journey of a Lifetime . . . Beginning with the End in Mind
Karen
Gaffney Foundation, 1999 [video] 66 min.
Karen Gaffney is an accomplished and poised self-advocate, who tells her story of growing
up with Down syndrome in a stimulating and inclusive environment. Karen's photo graced the
front page of the April 2000 issue of Possibilities, as
she addressed a forum sponsored by the Arc of Story County. #223400
- Step by Step: Heather's Story
Comforty Media Concepts, 1995 [video] 65 min.
A 1997 Gold Hugo Award winner about an eight-year-old girl with Down syndrome who
transfers successfully from a special education program to a regular classroom. #223190
- Come Back, Jack
Write Field Features, 1999 [video] 55 min.
Jack Parish developed autism in his second year of life. Jack's parents try various
therapies to bring back the child they had once known. With the help of two child
development specialists, Jack begins reintegrating body, senses, and emotions at age six.
#223200
- Choice & Challenge: Caring for Aggressive Older Adults across Levels of Care
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 1998 [training package] 23 min.
Strategies for helping older adults defuse aggressive behaviors without resorting to force
or medications. #300330
- Reporting Child Abuse: A Personal Responsibility
Tam Productions, 1995 [video] 28 min.
Educators, health and social workers, and public safety professionals will benefit from
this film about reporting child abuse. Teaches how to recognize different types of abuse,
including physical endangerment, neglect, and sexual abuse, and explains the
responsibilities of a mandatory reporter. #223560
- Universal Precautions in Schools: Protection from Blood-borne Diseases
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, 1998 [video] 27
min.
Information about blood-borne pathogens: transmission, universal precautions, and proper
hand-washing. Intended to enlist schools in an exposure control plan for the safety of
students and staff, but also useful for staff in other environments. #223570
- Financial Management during Crisis
Nemours Foundation, 2000 [video] 24 min.
Health care providers, utility and credit companies, and families tell how to successfully
manage insurance, work with creditors, establish a workable budget, and find outside help
when a health emergency strikes. #223370
- Finding Wheels: A Curriculum for Nondrivers with Visual Impairments for Gaining
Control of Transportation Needs
Corn, Anne L. and Rosenblum, L. Penny ProEd, 2000 [book/monograph] 103 pp.
A transportation fact-finder for teens and young adults with visual impairments. Addresses
types of conveyance, personal feelings, attitudes, and social skills for independent
travelers. #409880
- Teamwork Works!
Irene M. Ward & Associates, 1993 [video] 20 min.
Arthur is an adult who wants to work, live independently, and have his own car. This video
tells how Art achieves his goals with interagency cooperation and support. #300320
- Project PRIDE: Personal Representation in Disability Endeavors for Individuals
with Disabilities and their Families
Iowa Governor's DD Council and Iowa Protection & Advocacy Services, 2000
[CD-ROM]
A guide to individual rights in Iowa, planning for disability-related supports and
services, public policy-making, and community involvement. #500040
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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Child Abuse for the Mandatory Reporter
Tuesday, October 17, 7-9 PM
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA (ICN locations also available)
Registration: $10 Info: 800-726-2256
Behavior Strategies that Work
Thursday, October 19 6:30-8:30 PM
Grant Wood AEA Cedar Rapids, IA (9 ICN locations)
Registration: $3, or two for $5 Info: 800-332-8488
Midwest Regional Conference
October 22-23-24 Collins Plaza, Cedar Rapids
Sponsored by the Division on Career Development and Transition of the Council for
Exceptional Children
Registration: $125 members, $140 non-members Info: 641-753-3564
Systems Change Network Annual Meeting
Friday, October 27 10 AM to 3 PM
Botanical Center, Des Moines
Info: 319-364-0037
Young Women's Health Fest
November 11 Drake University, Des Moines
Info: 515-243-2000 or email healthfest@sppg.com
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability
Training calendar.
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Small grants are being offered to individuals and families who want to attend
conferences, classes, or training sessions in the school year 2000-2001.
You are eligible to apply if :
- you are a person with a disability or a family member who wants to attend a
disability-related conference
- you live in the Grant Wood area (the counties of Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones,
Linn, and Washington).
Grants will range from $100 to $250 per person, to pay for registration fees, hotel,
and/or travel expenses. Conferences must occur no later than June 30, 2001.
Family Mini-Scholarships are co-sponsored by Grant
Wood Area Education Agency and University
Hospital School. For more information, call 800-332-8488 or 319-353-6448. More information and a Mini-Scholarship
Application form are available on our website.
The Iowa Department of Human Services has allocated $24,000 to the Training Consortium
to help an individual move from an institution to the community.
A Request for Proposals will be sent out in early October. Proposals will be judged on
creativity, innovation, and a commitment to the principles of choice, community, and
empowerment. For more information, watch your mailbox, and see the Community Living Grant announcement online.
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