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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.
Welcome to Possibilities. For the next few issues, we will let you in on some of the exciting opportunities for young Iowans with disabilities. First stop: Ames.
Congratulations to Story County Community Services, this year's recipient of the Conner Training Consortium's Community Living Transition Grant. Within the next few months, a 17-year-old young woman presently residing at the Woodward Resource Center will return to her home community of Ames. Story County Central Point of Coordination (CPC) Administrator Deb Schildroth and her staff have assembled an impressive team which includes the consumer, her family, and agencies which will provide educational, vocational and housing services. Prior to leaving Woodward, the consumer and her family will visit several housing options and select the one which best meets her needs. Schildroth notes, "The consumer and her family are very happy that she will be coming home." We wish to acknowledge Story County Community Services for their ingenuity, and thank CPC Deb Schildroth for the following kind words:
"Possibilities is the way in which I learned about the Community Transition grant several years ago. What has been even more helpful is the 'showcasing' of the personal stories and ways in which the funds are used to help move individuals into community settings. It was also helpful to know which counties/agencies used the grant funds as I could consult with them as a learning opportunity when this office applied for the grant this year. Keep up the good work!"
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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.medicine.uiowa.edu/uhs/DRL/index.cfm
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Brain Injury and Assistive Technology:
An ICN Presentation sponsored by the Center for Disabilities and
Development
and the Iowa Department of Education
February 20, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Types of equipment and software to consider for students who have
experienced residual cognitive and physical problems after a brain
injury;
information about InfoTech, a free information and referral services
on
assistive technology.
ICN locations: Bettendorf, Burlington, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids,
Council
Bluffs, Clear Lake, Creston, Cylinder, Dubuque, Elkader, Fort Dodge,
Iowa
City, Johnston, Marshalltown, Ottumwa Sioux Center, and Sioux City.
Registration Required. Call Sue Pearson, Consultant for Brain
Injury, Iowa
Department of Education, 319-356-1172, or e-mail
Suzanne-pearson@uiowa.edu.
Catch the Community Spirit: Indiana Conference for People
with Disabilities
December 2 and 3,
Westin Hotel, Indianapolis, IN
Features informational workshops on such topics as faith-based initiatives and
self-employment, opportunities to test accessible voting machines, and plenty
of time to network. Keynote speakers include long-time disability rights
activist Marca Bristo and disability rights attorney Steve Gold. For more
information: http://www.state.in.us/gpcpd/conference/
TASH Conference
December 10-13,
Chicago, Illinois
Conference that focuses on strategies for achieving full inclusion for people
with disabilities. Find practical information about systems to empower
individuals
with disabilities and their families. For more information, see
http://www.tash.org/2003conference/
Parent/Educator Connection Conference
February 8, 9, 10, 2004, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
This conference features dynamic presenters, multiple breakout sessions,
exhibits, and an excellent opportunity for networking. This year's keynote
presenters include Tamara Hall and Janice Fialka with her son Micah. Cost: $25.
Register through your local Area Education Agency (AEA) office.
Visual Tools To Enhance Student Learning
February 9, 23; March 8,
April 3, 12, 26; May 10
(Mondays, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm),
Green Valley AEA 14
For teachers grades 3 through high school. Participants will learn about
different types of visual tools and how they assist all students, especially
students with different types of learning disabilities, to comprehend the
curriculum content material. Two hours credit. Registration Deadline: February
2, 2004. See http: //data.aea14.k12.ia.us: 2001/classes/ for more information.
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability Training calendar.
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The Iowa caucuses are just two months away! Participating in the caucuses is a great way to express your opinion at the grassroots level and to influence state and local policy. Before attending the caucus in your area, take time to learn about the candidates:
(Information courtesy of Dave Leshtz)
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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.
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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