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2007. 6
May. 6
8, Bethesda, MD: Drug Abuse and Risky
Behaviors, the Evolving Dynamics of HIV/AIDS 6
9, Albany, NY: Treating Individuals
with High Intensity & Challenging Behaviors. 8
9, Birmingham, AL: A Body to Die for
-- A Full Day Seminar for Professionals. 9
10, Seattle, Washington: Hidden
Health Hazards: Everyday Exposures to Toxic Chemicals 11
10, Online: Overview of Secondary
Condition Associated with Spina Bifida and Special Look into the Role of
Assistive Technology. 12
10-11, Columbus, Ohio: Imagine . . .
Everybody Works (Autism Conference) 12
10-11, Atlanta, Georgia: Priming for
Prevention - An Ecological Approach to Research, Education and Policy. 12
10-12, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin:
Kalahari Autism Safari, Journey through the Spectrum 13
11, Roosevelt, Utah: Statewide
Assistive Technology Trainings Designed For Visually Impaired 13
11, Dedham, MA: Treating Individuals
with High Intensity & Challenging Behaviors 13
11, Atlanta, GA: A Body to Die for --
A Full Day Seminar for Professionals. 14
12, Rochester, Minnesota: National
Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk. 17
12, Los Angeles, California: Revlon
Run/Walk. 17
14-16, Washington, DC: The Heart
Truth. 17
15, Online: Transition to Meaningful
Adult Roles: You Can't Put a Square Peg in a Round Hole 19
15-17, Dallas, Texas: 2007 Assisted
Living Federation of America (ALFA) Conference and Expo 19
16, Miami, FL: Autism Spectrum
Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment 20
16-17, State College, PA: 6thPA Co-occurring MH/MR Conference, Enhancing Treatment & Support 21
17, Online: Leadership and Change
with Family Leaders. 21
17, Seattle, Washington: Secondhand
Smoke, Low Exposures and High Stakes. 21
17-19, Atlantic City, NJ: The State
of the Science on Autism Interventions. 22
18, Philadelphia, PA: Autism Spectrum
Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment 22
18, Boston, MA: A Body to Die for --
A Full Day Seminar for Professionals. 23
18-19, Boston, Massachusetts:
Conference on Population Aging and Economic Growth 25
20, New York, New York: AIDS Walk. 26
21, Atlanta, Georgia: State of the
Science in Aging with DD - Charting Lifespan Trajectories and Supportive
Environments for Healthy Community Living. 27
21-24, Atlanta, Georgia: AAMR (AAIDD)
Annual Meeting. 27
22, Online: Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT) Techniques and Strategies for Sex Offenders 28
22, Online: Organization Change,
Examples of Successful Case Studies. 28
23, San Diego, California: CHADD’s
first annual Regional Conference (ADHD) 29
23-26, Washington, DC: Family Voices
15th Anniversary Gala Celebration & National Conference 29
24, Online: Therapeutic Strategies
and Support for People with Intellectual Disability & Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder 29
29, Online: Practical Assistance for
Direct Support Professionals and Clinical Staff in the Treatment and Supports
to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Needs. 30
30-June 1, Washington, DC: ADD TA
Institute and the AUCD UCEDD Directors Retreat 30
30-June 9, Morehead, KY: Insight, Post
Secondary Preparation Week for Students who are Blind and Visually Impaired. 31
31-June 1, Washington, DC: U.S. EPA's
Communities in Action for Asthma-Friendly Environments National Asthma Forum.. 31
31-June 2, Tennessee: Fifth Annual
Tennessee Disability MegaConference. 31
31-June 2, Seattle, Washington:
Disability & Disability Studies: Works in Progress/Society for Disability
Studies 20th Annual Conference. 32
June. 33
2 & 3, Washington, DC: The
Farthest Earth from Thee- A Suite of Sonnets. 33
8-9, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Seventh Annual Childhood and Society Symposium (Bipolar Children) 33
8, Milwaukee, WI & Orlando, FL:
Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul 33
8-10, Issaquah, Washington: Time Out:
A Weekend for Women with ADD.. 36
9, Philadelphia, PA & Coconut
Creek, FL: Extending Recovery at the Renfrew Alumnae Reunion 38
9, Rochester, New York: AIDS Walk
2007. 38
9-12, Washington, D.C.: International
Alzheimer Prevention Conference. 38
12, Online: Customized
Self-Employment 39
12-15 (16), Saratoga Springs, New
York: Postsecondary Disability Training Institute 39
12-16, Saratoga Springs, New York: 19thAnnual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute 40
13, Durham, New Hampshire: The 2007
Autism Mini-Series. 40
13-15, Miami, Florida: 2007 Bridges
to Employment Conference. 41
14, Logan, Utah, 13th Annual EIRI
Conference. 41
15, Minneapolis, MN & Tampa, FL:
Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul 41
15, Saratoga Springs, New York:
Postsecondary Disability Training Institute. 44
15-17, Long Beach, California:
Abilities Expo 2007 Southern California. 45
15-19, Phoenix, Arizona: RESNA's
Annual Conference. 45
16, Saratoga Springs, New York:
Postsecondary Disability Training Institute. 46
17-20, Nashville, Tennessee: CCSSO
National Conference on Large-Scale Assessment, Effective Student Assessment,
Informing and Supporting the Learning Process. 47
17-20, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2007
Rotary International Convention. 47
18-23, San Francisco, CA: The
Usability Week 2007 Conference. 47
19-21, Los Angeles, California:
Diversity and Aging in the 21st Century Conference 48
20-24, Louisville, Kentucky: Autism
Institute 2007. 49
21, Louisville, Kentucky: Kentucky
Autism Services and Supports PROVIDER EXPO at the 8th Annual Autism Institute. 49
22-24, Orlando, Florida: National
Convention on PKD.. 50
23-25, Newport, Rhode Island:
Newport Handicap Doubles – Court Tennis. 50
23-30, Seattle, Washington to Alaska:
Diabetes Family Camp at Sea. 50
24 & 25, Santa Barbara,
California: 2nd Annual Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament 51
28-29, Kent, Ohio: 6thAnnual Conference on Child Development / National Autism Conference 51
July. 52
6-8, Newport, Rhode Island: The
Velvet Rope – Court Tennis. 52
8-10, Reston, Virginia: National
Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with
Disabilities Conference. 52
10-11, Nashville, TN: 2007 Summer
Institute on Student Progress Monitoring. 53
11-14, Phoenix, Arizona: ASA's 2007
National Conference theme, Together a Brighter Tomorrow 53
12, Online: Customized Self
Employment 53
12-14, Phoenix, Arizona: Autism
Society of America’s 2007 National Conference. 54
12-15, Litchfield, Connecticut:
MindFreedom Conference Retreat on Choice in Mental Health Care 54
12-16, Saratoga Springs, New York: 19thAnnual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute 54
14-20, Queenstown, Maryland: Summer
Institute on Aging Research - 2007. 55
15, San Francisco, California: Aids
Walk, Change the Course of the Epidemic. 55
16-19, Hyannis, Massachusetts: 27th
Annual National Workers' Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conference. 56
17-21, Charlotte, North Carolina:
Association on Higher Education and disability Conference 56
18-20, Washington, DC: National
Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) National Conference 57
19, Online: Quality of Life of
Persons with Tourette Syndrome. 57
19-20, Dayton, Ohio: Technology-based
Learning with Disability. 58
24-27, Washington. DC: Generations
United 14th International Conference. 58
29, San Francisco, California:
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) 59
30 – Aug. 3, State College,
Pennsylvania: 2007 National Autism Conference. 60
31- Aug. 2, Minneapolis, Minnesota:
COSD 8th Annual Conference, Career Opportunities for Students with
Learning Disabilities. 60
August 61
12-17, Olympia, Washington: Youth
Leadership Forum.. 61
13-16, Miami, Florida: 2007 Florida
Conference on Aging. 62
13-17, Durham, New Hampshire: The
2007 Autism Mini-Series. 62
September 63
10-12, Wenatchee, WA: Valued Lives,
Inspired Living Conference. 63
11-13, Winston-Salem, South-Carolina:
NC Conference on Aging. 64
13-16, Newport, Rhode Island: Casino
Cup - Court Tennis. 64
13-16, Newport, Rhode Island: Hall of
Fame Adult Cup - Court Tennis. 64
21, Parker, Colorado: 2007 TBI
Educators Conference, What Is the Road That a Student with TBI Travels? 65
21-22, Little Rock, Arkansas: Defeat
Autism Now! (DAN!) Mini-Conference. 65
26-28, Columbus, Ohio: First Annual
International NATTAP Conference. 65
30-Oct. 3, Albuquerque, New Mexico:
23rd National Home and Community Based Services Conference 65
October 66
3-5, Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Southwest Conference on Disability. 66
4-6, San Diego, California: 2007 NEDA
Conference - Eating Disorders Come in All Shapes and Sizes 66
12-14, Anaheim, California: Defeat
Autism Now! (DAN!) Mini-Conference. 66
13-14, Tukwila, Washington: 5th
Annual ADHD Conference for Adults. 67
14-17, MCHB Annual Federal/State
Partnership Meeting Conference. 67
15-17, Yakima, Washington: 24thAnnual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law 68
21, Los Angeles, California: Aids
Walk, Change the Course of the Epidemic. 69
23-28, Boston, Massachusetts: The
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry’s 54thAnnual Meeting / Conference. 69
24-25, Denver, Colorado: Coleman
Institute Conference on Cognitive Disabilities. 69
24- 27, Atlanta, Georgia: National
Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) 24th Annual Conference 69
25-26, Denver/Westminster, Colorado:
State-of-the-Science Conference in Cognitive Assistive Technologies 70
25-27, Champions Gate, Florida: 12thAnnual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health 70
31 - Nov. 3, Dallas, Texas:
International Dyslexia Association 58th Annual Conference 71
November 71
2-4, Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee
Association for Behavior Analysis 11th Annual Conference 71
2-7, Baltimore, Maryland: Sigma Theta
Tau Honor Society of Nursing 39th Biannual Meeting 72
3, Washington, DC: APHA Annual
Meeting, Politics, Policy & Public Health. 72
7-10, Washington, DC: CHADD's 19th
Annual/20th Anniversary International Conference on AD/HD 72
8-11, Marriott, Philadelphia:
Feminist Perspectives and Beyond, Exploring Eating Disorders Recovery
Conference. 73
10-14, Washington, DC: 2007 AUCD
Annual Meeting & Conference. 74
15-16, Columbus, Ohio: NADD Ohio
State 5th Annual MH/MR Conference - Mental Health Aspects, Treatment
& Support 74
16-20, San Francisco, California:
60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America 74
27, Washington, DC: National
Prevention and Health Promotion Summit 75
29-Dec. 1, Orlando, Florida: 5th
Annual ICAA Conference - Active Aging. 75
30, Baltimore, Maryland: The 10th
Annual Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis Conference 76
2008. 76
January. 76
26, New York, New York: Special Camp
Fair 2008. 76
February. 77
20-23, St. Petersburg, Florida:
ICADI, International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence 77
April 77
19, UW Campus, Wyoming: WyoAIDS Walk. 77
27-30, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: 37th
Annual Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted Physical
Activity. 78
March. 79
6-9, Savannah, Georgia: Anxiety and
Comorbid Disorders, Understanding Risk, Optimizing Outcomes 28thAnnual Conference. 79
17-20, Washington, DC: Joint
Conference of National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on
Aging (ASA) 79
November 80
13-15, Anaheim, California: 20th
Annual CHADD International Conference (ADHD) 80
2009. 81
March. 81
16-19, Las Vegas, Nevada: Joint
Conference of National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on
Aging (ASA) 81
Events with Multiple Dates. 81
Alzheimer Support Groups and
Educational Workshops All Over U.S.A.. 81
Different times and places: The
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®.. 81
Different times and places: Walk Now
For Autism 2007. 82
1st Monday of alternating
months, River Falls, Wisconsin: Overcome Appearance-Related Effects of Cancer
Treatments. 83
3rd Thursday of month,
River Falls, Wisconsin: Autism Support Group. 84
2nd & 4thTuesdays of month, River Falls, Wisconsin: Depression Peer Support Group 84
2nd Tuesdays of month,
River Falls, Wisconsin: Parkinson’s Support Group. 84
Every Tuesday, Fairbanks, Alaska:
American Sign Language Brown Bag Lunch. 84
2nd Wednesday of the
month, Fairbanks, Alaska: Multiple Sclerosis Support Group. 84
1st Saturday of the month,
Portland, Oregon: Special needs Sibshop. 85
3rd Saturday of the month, Portland,
Oregon: Autistic Girl Power Support Group. 85
2007 Arthritis Walk®.. 86
January 25-April 27, 2007, Oxford,
Ohio: Destination Anywhere, a visual art exhibition, prepares to go on tour 86
November 19, 2007-January 13, 2008,
Saint Peter, Minnesota: Destination Anywhere, a visual art exhibition, prepares
to go on tour 87
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month,
Chestnut Ridge, New York: Association for the Visually Impaired Rockland County
Scheduled Meetings. 87
2nd Thursday of each month, Goshen,
New York: Association for the Visually Impaired Orange County Scheduled
Meetings. 87
3rd Wednesday of every month, San
Joaquin, California: Library for the Blind Talking-Book Discussion Group. 88
1st Saturday of Each Month, Biloxi
Sun Herald, Mississippi: Low-Vision Support Group 88
Every 2nd Monday of the Month,
Gainesville, Georgia: Spinal Cord Injury Support Group 88
Every 3rd Tuesday, Gainesville,
Georgia: Parents and Family Members of Children with Disabilities Support Group. 88
Every 3rd Tuesday, San Diego,
California: Autism Society of America Support Group Meeting 89
Every 2nd Friday, San Diego,
California: Autism Society Pool and Pizza Party for Children with Autism and
their Families. 89
2nd Wednesday of every month,
Savannah, Georgia: Parents Advocating for Children with Autism Everywhere
(PACE) meeting. 89
Couldn't Find What You Were Looking
For?. 89
8, Bethesda, MD: Drug Abuse and Risky
Behaviors, the Evolving Dynamics of HIV/AIDS
CONTACT: Dorie Hightower or Sara Rosario Wilson, 301 443-6245,
<e-mail: media@nida.nih.gov>
NEWS ADVISORY
NIDA MEETING TO LOOK AT DRUG-IMPAIRED DECISION-MAKING AND
HIV TRANSMISSION
One of First-Ever NIH Meetings to Examine the Role between
Non-Injection Drug Use and HIV/AIDS
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the
National Institutes of Health (NIH), is holding a two day meeting to explore
wide-ranging issues related to drug abuse, impaired decision making, and
HIV/AIDS. "Drug Abuse and Risky Behaviors: The Evolving Dynamics of
HIV/AIDS" will provide a broad understanding of the multiple ways that
drug abuse and addiction affect the spread of HIV/AIDS and how research can
inform public health policy. Presentations will focus on the successes,
research challenges, and opportunities for addressing the evolving HIV/AIDS
pandemic. Attendees will be drawn from the research community, public health
organizations, Federal agencies, and drug abuse and HIV/AIDS organizations.
Drug abuse and addiction continue to fuel the spread of
HIV/AIDS in the United States and abroad. To address this significant public
health threat, research is examining every aspect of HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, and
addiction, including risk behaviors associated with both injection and
non-injection drug abuse, how drugs of abuse alter brain function and impair
decision making, and HIV prevention and treatment strategies for diverse
groups.
The meeting is being held in collaboration with the National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Institute on Child Health
and Human Development (NICHD), and the National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH).
WHAT:
Drug Abuse and Risky Behaviors: The Evolving Dynamics of
HIV/AIDS
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
WHERE:
Natcher Conference Center
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
WHO:
Featured Speakers
Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director, NIDA
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director, NIAID
INFO:
Topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to,
the following:
-- How drugs of abuse alter brain function, leading to
impaired decision making and risky behaviors, which in turn can facilitate the
acquisition and transmission of HIV;
-- How and to what extent substance abuse influences sexual
risk behaviors;
-- How substance abuse affects HIV/AIDS risk in diverse
populations (e.g., adolescents, minorities, those involved with the criminal
justice system); and
-- How testing and counseling can be incorporated as a key
component of HIV prevention strategies for drug-abusing populations.
A full agenda and speaker list is available at: http://conferences.masimax.com/riskybehaviors/agenda.cfm
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is a component of the
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
NIDA supports most of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse
and addiction. The Institute carries out a large variety of programs to ensure
the rapid dissemination of research information and its implementation in
policy and practice. Fact sheets on the health effects of drugs of abuse and
information on NIDA research and other activities can be found on the NIDA home
page at http://www.drugabuse.gov .
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- The Nation's
Medical Research Agency -- includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a
component of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the
primary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and
translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and
cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its
programs, visit http://www.nih.gov .
9, Albany, NY: Treating Individuals with High
Intensity & Challenging Behaviors
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/050707/index.shtml
This Symposium is designed to provide participants with a
practical model of service to persons with extremely challenging behavior which
respects the need for effective treatment, but has less emphasis on applied
behavior management and more of a focus on positive skill building and
relationship building.
Drs. Dana and Ayala will provide perspectives from both the
physiological and psychological points of view.
Lawrence Dana, Ph.D., ABPP, is a former New York State Chief
Psychologist whose specialty is serving persons who present significant treatment
and training challenges. The methods he employs utilize non-aversive humanistic
approaches that emphasize alternative skill building, enhanced communication
abilities and therapeutic bonding and alliances as his major therapeutic
interventions. Dr. Dana holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Hofstra University and is licensed to practice in New York State. He is board certified in Behavioral
Psychology by the American Psychological Association and has developed tools,
which apply behavioral techniques that respect humanistic principles. He has
published numerous articles and book chapters on these subjects, and has
recently co-authored a chapter on Personality Disorders among persons with
Intellectual Disabilities, which will appear in the new Diagnostic Manual-Intellectual
Disabilities (DM-ID) published by NADD. He currently consults with many
agencies in this country, particularly with treatment teams who are serving
persons whose behaviors are out of control and are resistant to most treatment
modalities tried so far. Dr. Dana has recently led a team of Italian
psychologists to develop an effective and innovative program serving persons
with Autism and related disorders using only non-aversive and humanistic
techniques at the Oasi Institute in Troina, Sicily.
Giovanni Ayala, M.D., is board certified in Italy in Neurology and Psychiatry and at the present time is professor of Psychophysiology
at the Department of Psychology of the University of Palermo, Italy. He has
spent several years in the United States as a professor of Neurology at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and at the
Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. During the years spent in the United States he devoted himself to studying the mechanisms involved in the genesis of
cortical epilepsy, and at the same time developing a neurological practice,
especially oriented towards the person with epilepsy. After accepting the
position of professor of Psychophysiology, he also became Scientific Director of
a Centre for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, the Oasi Institute in Troina, Sicily. This is a center with more than 300 beds with a population of patients that
offer the most wide diagnostic and behavioral challenges. Dr. Ayala established
several programs including programs for persons with Autism as well as for
persons with severe behavioral problems and intellectual disabilities (dual
diagnosis), requiring behavioral and pharmacological treatment.
9, Birmingham, AL: A Body to Die for -- A Full Day
Seminar for Professionals
http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=90
http://renfrewcenter.com/uploads/events/1168423683_2.pdf
A Body To Die For -- A Full Day Seminar for Professionals
Coming This Spring to OH, IL, MD, VA, NJ, AL, GA & MA!
A Body To Die For will assist psychologists, social workers,
marriage and family therapists, dietitians and other mental health counselors
in understanding the complex issues surrounding body-image development and the
problems with boundaries, depression, control, and suppressed emotion that
almost always accompany dissociation from the body. In addition to a
didactic presentation, the seminar will include hands-on strategies,
experiential exercises, slides and videotaped sessions with clients.
Seminar Schedule
8:15 am – 9:00 am
Registration, check-in and continental breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Overview and New Trends
Cognitive and Physiological Imprinting
Mind/Body Reciprocity
Development of Body Image
Body Image as an Identity Issue
Experiential Exercises
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Networking Luncheon (provided on-site)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Eating Disorders and the Culture
Trauma and Body Image
Boundaries
Experiential Exercises
Question and Answers
CHICAGO, IL – March 30, 2007
Wyndham Lisle Chicago Hotel
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
630-505-1000
* Deadline for early payment discount – March 16, 2007
BETHESDA, MD – April 18, 2007
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-1234
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 4, 2007
NORFOLK, VA – April 20, 2007
Marriott Renaissance Portsmouth
425 Water Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757-673-3000
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 6, 2007
PRINCETON, NJ – April 27, 2007
Marriott Princeton Hotel &
Conference Center at Forrestal
100 College Road East
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-452-7800
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 13, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, AL – May 9, 2007
Sheraton Birmingham
2101 Richard Arrington Boulevard North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-324-5000
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 25, 2007
ATLANTA, GA – May 11, 2007
Renaissance Waverly Hotel
2450 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
770-953-4500
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 27, 2007
BOSTON, MA – May 18, 2007
Babson Executive Conference Center
One Woodland Hill Drive
Wellesley, MA 02457
781-239-4000
* Deadline for early payment discount – May 4, 2007
Time:
8:15 am - 4:00 pm
Continuing Education Credits:
6 CEUs
Cost:
$175 Registration Fee
$165 Discounted Early Registration Fee* (See seminar
schedule for dates)
Speakers:
Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW is National Training Director at
The Renfrew Center. As a senior staff member for over 15 years, Ms. Ressler has
designed and conducted training seminars for professionals throughout the
country on eating disorders, sexual abuse, depression and body-image issues.
She currently serves on the Board and is a Fellow of the International
Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.
More Information: For more information, please contact
Debbie Lucker at 1–877–367–3383.
For more information, please contact Debbie Lucker at
1–877–367–3383.
10, Seattle, Washington: Hidden Health Hazards:
Everyday Exposures to Toxic Chemicals
http://www.healthandenvironment.org/articles/partner_events/1108
Most of our exposure to pollutants occurs from sources that
are close to us and within our control, such as consumer products that we use
within our homes, workplaces, schools and other indoor environments. For
instance, fragrances in products emit toxic volatile organic compounds that
have been linked to a range of adverse health effects such as headaches,
seizures and breathing difficulties. Paradoxically, these and many other toxic
chemicals in products are not tested, regulated or listed on product labels, as
they are under "trade secrets" protection. Why are these products
allowed to be sold, and why do consumers lack information on the risks?
http://www.aucd.org/resources/digest/issue.cfm?issue_id=19
RTOI Webinar Announcement: Overview of Secondary Condition
Associated with Spina Bifida and Special Look into the Role of Assistive
Technology
Date and Time: May 10, 2007 3:30 PM EDT (12:30PDT)
Presenter: Andrea Hart, PhD (AR UCEDD); David Morrissey, MPS
(AUCD Policy Fellow); Kurt Johnson PhD (WA UCEDD); Brian Dungeon, PhD (WA
UCEDD).
Discussant: Adriane Griffen, MPH (Spina Bifida Association)
Description: Adolescents and young adults with spina bifida
are at risk for secondary conditions such as obesity, social isolation,
depression, and lack of independence. This webinar will share the results of
two RTOI studies looking at the prevalence of secondary conditions in relation
to race, ethnicity, and/or socioeconomic factors and the use of assistive
technology in promoting health and reducing secondary conditions. Additionally,
the researchers will present issues and challenges identified by youth and young
adults with spina bifida in the studies as they transition from school to work,
pediatric to adult health care, and home to independent living. For more
information, email Sue Lin, Project Director of AUCD-NCBDDD Cooperative
Agreement.
10-11, Columbus, Ohio: Imagine . . . Everybody
Works (Autism Conference)
May 10, 2007 - May 11, 2007
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=9277&news_iv_ctrl=0
This conference will help people engaged in employment for
individuals with autism share information, sharpen their skills, and renew
their commitment to advancing employment in their own communities. Participants
will enjoy quality speakers, productive dialogues, formal and informal
networking, and exhibits from vendors of tools and techniques they can utilize
to enhance the employment outcomes and the lives of people with disabilities.
Presented by the Autism Society of America and APSE: The Network on Employment.
http://www.ncset.org/events/default.asp
10-11, Atlanta, Georgia: Priming for Prevention
- An Ecological Approach to Research, Education and Policy
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News?news_iv_ctrl=-1&JServSessionIdr009=vbr4c4ms7c.app10a
Conferences to focus on key issues in education for those
with ASD
ASA-LDDI: Register now for “Priming for
Prevention:
An Ecological Approach to Research, Education and
Policy”--
the second national conference of the Collaborative on
Health and the Environment’s Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Initiative (LDDI)
This conference will be held May 10-11, 2007 at the
Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.
For more details on the agenda, speakers, sponsors,
registration and hotel information, please visit
http://www.iceh.org/LDDImeetings.html
ASA-OCALI: The 2007 NATTAP Conference--Common issues.
Common solutions. Information sharing across the world. September 26-28, 2007 | Columbus, OH USA. For more details on the agenda, speakers, sponsors,
registration and hotel information, please visit: http://www.ocali.org/nattap2007
Coinciding with the release of the new website, U.S. Mail
registration is now open. We've also officially opened the Call for Exhibitors
and the Call for Sponsors.
10-12, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin: Kalahari
Autism Safari, Journey through the Spectrum
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells
In order for us to serve you effectively, ASW recommends you
pre-register for the conference. Registration will be accepted by mail or fax
only. For more information email asw@asw4autism.orgor call (920) 553-0278. Hope to see you there!
11, Roosevelt, Utah: Statewide Assistive
Technology Trainings Designed For Visually Impaired
Roosevelt USU Extension Office Spectrum Training (May 11)
The USDB, DSBVI and the CPD have organized statewide
assistive technology trainings designed for people who are blind or visually
impaired, their family members, and the professionals who work with them.
Trainers will include experienced professionals from various agencies and
consumer consultants.
May 11: Spectrum Training, Roosevelt USU Extension Office,
12:30-4:30.
Please contact Rod Price for more information at 801-391-4626. http://www.cpd.usu.edu/calendar.php?type=23
11, Dedham, MA: Treating Individuals with High
Intensity & Challenging Behaviors
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/050707/index.shtml
This Symposium is designed to provide participants with a
practical model of service to persons with extremely challenging behavior which
respects the need for effective treatment, but has less emphasis on applied
behavior management and more of a focus on positive skill building and
relationship building.
Drs. Dana and Ayala will provide perspectives from both the
physiological and psychological points of view.
Lawrence Dana, Ph.D., ABPP, is a former New York State Chief
Psychologist whose specialty is serving persons who present significant
treatment and training challenges. The methods he employs utilize non-aversive
humanistic approaches that emphasize alternative skill building, enhanced
communication abilities and therapeutic bonding and alliances as his major
therapeutic interventions. Dr. Dana holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Hofstra University and is licensed to practice in New York State. He is board certified in
Behavioral Psychology by the American Psychological Association and has
developed tools, which apply behavioral techniques that respect humanistic
principles. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on these
subjects, and has recently co-authored a chapter on Personality Disorders among
persons with Intellectual Disabilities, which will appear in the new Diagnostic
Manual-Intellectual Disabilities (DM-ID) published by NADD. He currently
consults with many agencies in this country, particularly with treatment teams
who are serving persons whose behaviors are out of control and are resistant to
most treatment modalities tried so far. Dr. Dana has recently led a team of
Italian psychologists to develop an effective and innovative program serving
persons with Autism and related disorders using only non-aversive and
humanistic techniques at the Oasi Institute in Troina, Sicily.
Giovanni Ayala, M.D., is board certified in Italy in Neurology and Psychiatry and at the present time is professor of Psychophysiology
at the Department of Psychology of the University of Palermo, Italy. He has
spent several years in the United States as a professor of Neurology at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and at the
Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. During the years spent in the United States he devoted himself to studying the mechanisms involved in the genesis of
cortical epilepsy, and at the same time developing a neurological practice,
especially oriented towards the person with epilepsy. After accepting the
position of professor of Psychophysiology, he also became Scientific Director
of a Centre for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, the Oasi Institute in Troina, Sicily. This is a center with more than 300 beds with a population of patients that
offer the most wide diagnostic and behavioral challenges. Dr. Ayala established
several programs including programs for persons with Autism as well as for
persons with severe behavioral problems and intellectual disabilities (dual
diagnosis), requiring behavioral and pharmacological treatment.
11, Atlanta, GA: A Body to Die for -- A Full
Day Seminar for Professionals
http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=90
http://renfrewcenter.com/uploads/events/1168423683_2.pdf
A Body To Die For -- A Full Day Seminar for Professionals
Coming This Spring to OH, IL, MD, VA, NJ, AL, GA & MA!
A Body To Die For will assist psychologists, social workers,
marriage and family therapists, dietitians and other mental health counselors
in understanding the complex issues surrounding body-image development and the
problems with boundaries, depression, control, and suppressed emotion that
almost always accompany dissociation from the body. In addition to a
didactic presentation, the seminar will include hands-on strategies,
experiential exercises, slides and videotaped sessions with clients.
Seminar Schedule
8:15 am – 9:00 am
Registration, check-in and continental breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Overview and New Trends
Cognitive and Physiological Imprinting
Mind/Body Reciprocity
Development of Body Image
Body Image as an Identity Issue
Experiential Exercises
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Networking Luncheon (provided on-site)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Eating Disorders and the Culture
Trauma and Body Image
Boundaries
Experiential Exercises
Question and Answers
CHICAGO, IL – March 30, 2007
Wyndham Lisle Chicago Hotel
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
630-505-1000
* Deadline for early payment discount – March 16, 2007
BETHESDA, MD – April 18, 2007
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-1234
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 4, 2007
NORFOLK, VA – April 20, 2007
Marriott Renaissance Portsmouth
425 Water Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757-673-3000
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 6, 2007
PRINCETON, NJ – April 27, 2007
Marriott Princeton Hotel &
Conference Center at Forrestal
100 College Road East
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-452-7800
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 13, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, AL – May 9, 2007
Sheraton Birmingham
2101 Richard Arrington Boulevard North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-324-5000
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 25, 2007
ATLANTA, GA – May 11, 2007
Renaissance Waverly Hotel
2450 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
770-953-4500
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 27, 2007
BOSTON, MA – May 18, 2007
Babson Executive Conference Center
One Woodland Hill Drive
Wellesley, MA 02457
781-239-4000
* Deadline for early payment discount – May 4, 2007
Time:
8:15 am - 4:00 pm
Continuing Education Credits:
6 CEUs
Cost:
$175 Registration Fee
$165 Discounted Early Registration Fee* (See seminar schedule
for dates)
Speakers:
Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW is National Training Director at
The Renfrew Center. As a senior staff member for over 15 years, Ms. Ressler has
designed and conducted training seminars for professionals throughout the
country on eating disorders, sexual abuse, depression and body-image issues.
She currently serves on the Board and is a Fellow of the International
Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.
More Information:
For more information, please contact Debbie Lucker at
1–877–367–3383.
12, Rochester, Minnesota: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk
http://www.nami.org/Content/Microsites88/NAMI_Olmsted_County/Home84/Walk_2007/Walk_2007_brochure.pdf
http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?Section=Walk_2007&Site=NAMI_Olmsted_County&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=44595
NAMI Olmsted County is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental
Illness. Our programs offer education and support to people with mental
illness, their families, professionals and the community. We strive to
eliminate lack of education and stigma associated with mental illness as key
barriers to accessing treatment. Through grassroots membership, advocacy and
support services, we provide hope to families and individuals affected by
mental illness.
As our major fundraiser, the proceeds from the Walk
support local research related to the causes and treatments of mental illness
and make possible the many programs and services offered to those we serve,
free of charge. Our educational outreach provided information to over 3,000
people in 2005. Our programs increase public understanding of mental illness
and promote recovery for individuals and families.
12, Los Angeles, California: Revlon Run/Walk
http://www.revlonrunwalk.com/la/html.main/home07.html
Amongst the thousands of Entertainment Industry Foundation
Revlon Run/Walk For Women participants, each has their personal reason for
joining the fight against women’s cancers.
I am a mother, a survivor, walking to help find a
cure…
I am running in honor of my wife…
I am a survivor for almost 29 years…
I am running my first 5K with my mom…
Whether you are a survivor celebrating life, a daughter supporting
her mother, a husband honoring his wife, or sisters and friends joining
together, you’ll be glad you joined this important fight against
women’s cancers.
14-16, Washington, DC: The Heart Truth
CONTACT: NHLBI Communications Office, 301-496-4236, e-mail: nhlbi_news@nhlbi.nih.gov
"THE HEART TRUTH" ROAD SHOW TRAVELS TO WASHINGTON, DC
Free Heart Disease Risk Factor Screenings Available
WHAT:
"The Heart Truth" Road Show, a traveling women's
heart health exhibit designed to bring heart health education and screenings to
women across the country, stops in Washington, DC May 14-16. Celebrating
National Women's Health Week, the exhibit offers information about heart
disease and its risk factors.
Free heart disease risk factor screenings will be available,
including tests
for:
-- Diabetes
-- High Blood Cholesterol
-- High Blood Pressure
-- Body Mass Index
On display will be six designer red dresses from "The
Heart Truth's" Red Dress Collection Fashion Shows, held each February in New York at Fashion Week. A few of the designs, as worn by celebrities at the fashion
shows, include: Diane von Furstenberg, worn by talk show host Kelly Ripa;
Carmen Marc Valvo worn by singer Lee Ann Womack; and Narciso Rodriguez, worn by
actress Lauren Hutton.
"The Heart Truth" is a national campaign for women
about heart disease, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
(NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (DHHS). NHLBI created and launched the Red Dress as the
national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. Coupled with the
slogan "Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear -- It's the #1 Killer of
Women," the Red Dress delivers a serious and urgent wake-up call to
American women.
WHY:
"The Heart Truth" is that one in four women die of
heart disease. An astonishing 80 percent of midlife women (ages 40 to 60)
have one or more risk factors for heart disease. Women can control
certain risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol,
diabetes, smoking, being overweight or obese, and being physically inactive.
WHO:
NHLBI, with funding from the HHS Office on Women's Health,
created "The Heart Truth" Road Show to raise awareness about women
and heart disease.
WHEN:
Monday, May 14, 2007 -- Wednesday, May 16, 2007
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Union Station (located in the West Hall)
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE; Washington, DC
Media only inquiries can be directed to: email: media@hearttruth.org or Jessica
Ansley at 202-729-4126/mobile: 202-725-8140.
For more information, visit http://www.hearttruth.gov ;
http://www.womenshealth.gov/whw/.
To access camera-ready artwork, as well as photography and
other creative materials for The Heart Truth campaign, visit http://hearttruth.ogilvypr.com .
Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) plans, conducts, and supports research
related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood
vessel, lung, and blood diseases; and sleep disorders. The Institute also
administers national health education campaigns on women and heart disease,
healthy weight for children, and other topics. NHLBI press releases and other
materials are available online at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov.
Time: 2:00 - 2:45pm ET
Presenter: Marilyn Henn
Marilyn Henn, National Speaker on Transition Marilyn is the
mother of a daughter with severe autism who is nonverbal and exhibits severe
behaviors such as kicking, biting, screaming, pica, and self-injurious
behaviors. Despite these obstacles, her daughter has held a fulltime job in the
community with supports and full benefits for over 12 years. She has her own
car and lives in her own "Family Consortium." This presentation
covers the journey and the outcome that Marilyn and her daughter have made told
over thirty years in words and video.
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastSeries.cfm#w5
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastSeries.cfm
15-17, Dallas, Texas: 2007 Assisted Living
Federation of America (ALFA) Conference and Expo
http://www.alfaconferenceandexpo.com
By attending the ALFA 2007 Conference & Expo, you will
be joining the top 2,000 assisted living executives in America to learn powerful new strategies, real-world solutions to everyday executive concerns and
exclusive programming centered around operational excellence and business
results.
The ALFA 2007 Conference & Expo is the only event for
senior living providers with over 90 percent of the speakers from the leading
senior living companies in America. That’s why it is the most important
event for executives in assisted living.
Companies That Should Attend
- Owners, operators, managers and developers of assisted and senior living and long-term care communities
- Multi-state community operators and managers
- Assisted and senior living vendors
- Legal professionals
- Institutional lenders and investors
- Wall Street analysts
- Consultants
- Government agencies
Professionals Who Should Attend
- Owners/chairmans
- Presidents & CEOs
- Independent owner/operator CEOs
- Chief operating officers
- EVP, AVP or SVP of operations
- Chief Financial Officers
- EVP, AVP or SVP of human resources and human capital
- Chief corporate strategy or acquisitions officers
- Corporate counsel or chief regulatory officers
- Sales officers and executives
- Executive director of communities
- Chief clinical quality officers
- Director-level executives
- Facility executives
- Chief information officers
- Senior public relations and investor relations staff
- Attorneys
- Senior Industry Consultants
- Market Researchers
Registration begins Feb. 1, 2007! Mark your calendars to come back and register early to get the best attendee rate!
16, Miami, FL: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis
& Treatment
Travis Thompson, Ph.D.
Friday, May 16, 2007
Miami, FL
This workshop is based on Dr. Thompson’s many years of
experience with people with autism and the most current knowledge concerning
cause of and interventions for autism.
http://www.asatonline.org/conference/conference.htm
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), as amended by
Public Law 101-476 in 1990, expanded the definition of
“disabilities” to include children with autism. This
legislation identified autism as a unique disability, which led to
renewed emphasis and interest in studying the causes, prevalence and
treatment options of people with autism. A 1995 National Institutes
of Health (NIH) conference on the state of scientific knowledge in autism
brought together the foremost authorities on autism in the nation. The
current presenter, Travis Thompson, was a participant in the conference.
This workshop is based on Dr. Thompson’s many years of experience
with people with autism and the most current knowledge concerning cause
of and interventions for autism.
http://www.bisoxford.com/travis3.html
16-17, State College, PA: 6th PA
Co-occurring MH/MR Conference, Enhancing Treatment & Support
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/051607/index.shtml
Sponsered by: Drexel University & NADD
May 16 & 17, 2007 - Toftrees Resort, State College, PA
Conference Brochure & Registration Form
For information, call or e-mail:
Debra Thompson toll-free at 877-243-3033 or Debra.Thompson@Drexelmed.edu
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/051607/drexel.pdf
TARGET AUDIENCE
This conference is designed for Administrators, Direct
Support Professionals, Educators, Family Members, Nurses, Persons with
Disabilities, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physicians, Researchers,
Residential Providers, Service Coordinators, Social Workers, Students and
Vocational Staff.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this conference, attendees will be able
to:
• Identify advances in correlating genetic information
to presenting symptoms;
• Cite the critical skills that psychiatrists bring to
an interdisciplinary team;
• Review the national and state policy areas
supporting elimination of seclusion and restraint;
• Name collaborative approaches practitioners can use
in supporting persons with co-occurring developmental/intellectual disability
and mental health needs.
Teleconference Call
May 17, 2007
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Eastern)
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/tacalls2007.html
Family leaders are assuming larger and larger roles in
helping states reform their service delivery systems. During this
teleconference, presented by the Georgetown University Center for Child and
Human Development, family leaders will describe their roles in helping states
and communities design and implement system changes towards the goals of
family-driven and youth-guided services. They will explain the difference
between leadership and advocacy, describe the skills that are used for each,
and explain how each skill set can be used most effectively to promote systems
reform. Participation is free, but registration is required.
http://www.ncset.org/events/default.asp
17, Seattle, Washington: Secondhand Smoke, Low
Exposures and High Stakes
http://www.healthandenvironment.org/articles/partner_events/1109
Secondhand smoke (SHS) is a known cause of cancer, heart
disease, respiratory disease, and other ailments. However, these diseases have
a multiplicity of causes. Defendants claim SHS exposures are "low"
and other sources created the illness. Plaintiffs claim "high"
exposures to SHS caused their disease. In the world of toxic torts litigation
involving allegations of injury from secondhand smoke, how does the expert
witness use multidisciplinary science and technology in the investigation and
establishment of facts and evidence in a court of law? What are the
implications of the Supreme Court's Daubert Ruling for the expert witness?
Cases have been brought on behalf of railroad conductors, casino dealers, flight
attendants, laborers, nurses, barbers, bartenders, prisoners, office workers,
and even condo owners. How have they fared in high stakes litigation, and what
does it take to prove a case? James L. Repace, MSc, will speak.
17-19, Atlantic City, NJ: The State of the
Science on Autism Interventions
http://www.asatonline.org/conference/conference.htm
25th Annual COSAC Conference
Thursday thru Saturday, May 17-19, 2007
Sheraton Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Parents and professionals often seek to learn as much as
possible about interventions that can help individuals with autism spectrum
disorders reach their full potential. Unfortunately, given the many
interventions currently marketed to the autism community, this process can be
challenging. It is even more difficult when trying to determine if a particular
individual is a good candidate for a specific intervention.
COSAC (The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services to
the Autism Community) is proud to partner with the Association for Science in
Autism Treatment (ASAT) to offer guidance on making these critical decisions. This
session will be held the day before COSAC's traditional two-day Issues in
Autism Conference, on Thursday, May 17, 2006 at the Sheraton Convention Center Hotel in Atlantic City. COSAC and ASAT will bring you a distinguished
panel of psychologists, physicians, and parents who use a scientific approach
to understanding claims about interventions for autism. Speakers will provide a
review of the state-of-the-art research on a number of common interventions
such as ABA, DIR, Sensory Integration and more. The panel will also provide
resources to guide decision-making and improve follow through with service
providers. With their expertise in autism intervention and respect for every
individual with autism, these speakers will help you become a more informed
consumer and better advocate for individuals with autism.
18, Philadelphia, PA: Autism Spectrum Disorders:
Diagnosis & Treatment
Travis Thompson, Ph.D.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Philadelphia, PA
This workshop is based on Dr. Thompson’s many years of
experience with people with autism and the most current knowledge concerning
cause of and interventions for autism.
http://www.asatonline.org/conference/conference.htm
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), as amended by
Public Law 101-476 in 1990, expanded the definition of
“disabilities” to include children with autism. This
legislation identified autism as a unique disability, which led to
renewed emphasis and interest in studying the causes, prevalence and
treatment options of people with autism. A 1995 National Institutes
of Health (NIH) conference on the state of scientific knowledge in autism
brought together the foremost authorities on autism in the nation. The
current presenter, Travis Thompson, was a participant in the conference.
This workshop is based on Dr. Thompson’s many years of experience
with people with autism and the most current knowledge concerning cause
of and interventions for autism.
http://www.bisoxford.com/travis3.html
18, Boston, MA: A Body to Die for -- A Full Day
Seminar for Professionals
http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=90
http://renfrewcenter.com/uploads/events/1168423683_2.pdf
A Body To Die For -- A Full Day Seminar for Professionals
Coming This Spring to OH, IL, MD, VA, NJ, AL, GA & MA!
A Body To Die For will assist psychologists, social workers,
marriage and family therapists, dietitians and other mental health counselors
in understanding the complex issues surrounding body-image development and the
problems with boundaries, depression, control, and suppressed emotion that
almost always accompany dissociation from the body. In addition to a didactic
presentation, the seminar will include hands-on strategies, experiential
exercises, slides and videotaped sessions with clients.
Seminar Schedule
8:15 am – 9:00 am
Registration, check-in and continental breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Overview and New Trends
Cognitive and Physiological Imprinting
Mind/Body Reciprocity
Development of Body Image
Body Image as an Identity Issue
Experiential Exercises
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Networking Luncheon (provided on-site)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Eating Disorders and the Culture
Trauma and Body Image
Boundaries
Experiential Exercises
Question and Answers
CHICAGO, IL – March 30, 2007
Wyndham Lisle Chicago Hotel
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
630-505-1000
* Deadline for early payment discount – March 16, 2007
BETHESDA, MD – April 18, 2007
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-1234
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 4, 2007
NORFOLK, VA – April 20, 2007
Marriott Renaissance Portsmouth
425 Water Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757-673-3000
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 6, 2007
PRINCETON, NJ – April 27, 2007
Marriott Princeton Hotel &
Conference Center at Forrestal
100 College Road East
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-452-7800
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 13, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, AL – May 9, 2007
Sheraton Birmingham
2101 Richard Arrington Boulevard North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-324-5000
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 25, 2007
ATLANTA, GA – May 11, 2007
Renaissance Waverly Hotel
2450 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
770-953-4500
* Deadline for early payment discount – April 27, 2007
BOSTON, MA – May 18, 2007
Babson Executive Conference Center
One Woodland Hill Drive
Wellesley, MA 02457
781-239-4000
* Deadline for early payment discount – May 4, 2007
Time:
8:15 am - 4:00 pm
Continuing Education Credits:
6 CEUs
Cost:
$175 Registration Fee
$165 Discounted Early Registration Fee* (See seminar
schedule for dates)
Speakers:
Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW is National Training Director at
The Renfrew Center. As a senior staff member for over 15 years, Ms. Ressler has
designed and conducted training seminars for professionals throughout the
country on eating disorders, sexual abuse, depression and body-image issues.
She currently serves on the Board and is a Fellow of the International
Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.
More Information:
For more information, please contact Debbie Lucker at
1–877–367–3383.
18-19, Boston, Massachusetts: Conference on
Population Aging and Economic Growth
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/pgda/Pop%20Aging%20Workshop/Call%20for%20Papers_Aging%20and%20Macroeconomics.pdf
May 18-19, 2007 Conference on Population Aging and Economic
Growth
Sponsored by the Program on the Global Demography of Aging, Harvard University
A conference to be held on Population Aging and Economic
Growth at Harvard University on May 18-19, 2007. The conference will be sponsored
by the Program on the Global Demography of Aging at Harvard University. It is anticipated that travel and lodging expenses will be covered for most
conference presenters and discussants.
We welcome papers in areas such as:
o Population aging and economic growth.
o The effect of demographic change on savings, investment, and international
capital flows.
o Population aging, labor supply and migration.
o The effects of population aging on real wages and interest rates.
o How institutional arrangements affect the macroeconomic consequences of
aging.
o Aging, political economy, and macroeconomics.
Background
The world is entering substantially uncharted waters in
terms of the size of elderly populations. The shift in age structure is the
result of several phenomena: recent declines in fertility rates, recent
increases in life expectancy, and the dynamic evolution resulting from past
variations in birth and death rates. The number of people over the age of 60 is
expected to reach 1 billion by 2020 and almost 2 billion by 2050 (representing
22 percent of the world's population). The proportion of individuals aged 80 or
over is projected to rise from 1 percent to 4 percent of the global population
by 2050.
There is also mounting evidence that the elderly are
healthier than before. In a phenomenon referred to by demographers and health
specialists as the "compression of morbidity", the length of healthy
old-age appears to be increasing. Part of this increase is due to increases in
the length of life, and part to even greater increases in the length of life
free of chronic illness. The net effect is a decline in the lifetime burden of
illness (as measured in years unwell).
Since different age groups have different economic needs and
productive capacities, a country's economic characteristics may be expected to
change as its population ages. A standard approach to assessing these changes
is to assume constant age-specific behavior with respect to earnings,
employment, and savings, and to assess the implications of changes in the
relative size of different age groups for these fundamental contributors to
economic growth. However, the simple application of this approach would likely
be misleading. First, there will be general equilibrium feedback effects
through wages and prices that will change behavior. Second, behavioral changes
induced by changing expectations about the life cycle, involving labor supply and
savings, are likely to influence the economic consequences of aging. Third,
aging and macroeconomic performance are mediated by the institutional context
(e.g., retirement policy, pension and health care systems, efficiency of labor
and capital markets, and the structure of…
20, New York, New York: AIDS Walk
http://www.aidswalk.net/newyork/index.html
The Primary beneficiary of AIDS Walk New York is:
Gay Men’s Health Crisis - www.gmhc.org
Gay Men's Health Crisis is a not-for-profit,
volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national
leadership in the fight against AIDS. Our mission is to reduce the spread of
HIV disease; help people with HIV maintain and improve their health and
independence; and keep the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV an urgent
national and local priority. In fulfilling this mission, we will remain true to
our heritage by fighting homophobia and affirming the individual dignity of all
gay men and lesbians.
Please keep checking back for other benefiting
organizations.
Executive Director of GMHC, Marjorie J. Hill, PhD. and AIDS
Walk Founder, Craig R. Miller, celebrate the record-breaking results of the
2006 AIDS Walk New York.
In the weeks following the event, the tally grew still higher -
$6,785,143!
21, Atlanta, Georgia: State of the Science in Aging with DD - Charting Lifespan Trajectories and Supportive
Environments for Healthy Community Living
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/RRTCADD_SOS.html
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with
Developmental Disabilities, Department of Disability and Human
Development will host a State of Science Conference on May 21, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. Please register now.
This conference presents the current knowledge on the
social, environmental, and technological supports needed to promote the health
and community participation of adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities across their life course. Key international researchers will
present the latest research findings and their practical applications to set
the agenda for future research in four thematic areas:
• Neurodevelopmental conditions
• Health promotion, health literacy, and health
services
• Family support and intergenerational caregiving
• Environmental barriers and supports to community
living
21-24, Atlanta, Georgia: AAMR (AAIDD) Annual
Meeting
May 21-24, 2007: AAMR (AAIDD) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Come join us in our first conference as the American
Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities! You'll be sure to
take home cutting-edge information on supports that reflects both current
research and its practical application to benefit people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Visit the Conference Website for more details: http://64.112.226.77/one/aamr/aamr07/index.php?cmd=aamr07&id
The 2007 Annual Meeting will focus on supports for people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recognizing successful
supports often come from multiple domains, areas of professional interest, and
constituent groups, this theme reflects the multidisciplinary strengths of the
Association and those who contribute to it. The supports focus of this meeting
draws upon current research in the field, its practical application by support
providers and the benefit received by persons with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. The sub-themes that will be addressed in the
conference include (in alphabetical order):
" Assessment
of Support Needs
" Family
Supports
" Health
& Wellness Supports
" Housing
Supports
" Positive
Behavioral Supports
" Research
that Improves & Develops Supports
" Self-Directed
Supports
" Supports
Coordination
In addition, one track will be devoted to more broadly
focused topics that have timely significance to the field (e.g., cutting edge
research, prevention efforts, early intervention, etc.). The program committee
will give consideration to symposia/panels and poster submissions related to
the subthemes listed above.
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/teleconference.shtml
NADD Teleconference Series
The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) is
proud to offer its teleconference series featuring experts in the field of dual
diagnosis! Teleconferences allow you to participate in an educational program
without having to make travel plans or even leave your office.
How It Works
The sessions will take place on the telephone. However, you
may have as many people as you would like around the phone. Each registrant,
who is the key contact person, will receive a confirmation letter listing all
sessions signed up for as well as an 800 number to access the teleconferences.
This person's name will be given to the operator, and must be the one who
calls, in order to participate in the teleconference. Handouts are available
three (3) days prior to each teleconference for participants to access online.
Access information will be provided in the confirmation letter, as well. Each
session will last 60-minutes. The session will include the presentation, and a
facilitated Q&A session with the presenters. The sessions feature experts
in a variety of different areas in the field of mental health and developmental
disabilities. Mark your calendar... You won't want to miss out!
Time: 2:00 - 2:45pm ET
Presenter: Karen Lee, Steve Blanks
Karen J. Lee, Executive Director of SECC Steve Blanks,
Director of Employment Services This webcast will focus on organizational
change based on the experience of SEEC of Sliver Spring, Maryland. Stories will
be shared of how SEEC transitioned to providing customized employment including
the discovery process that have resulted in employment outcomes for individuals
with the most significant developmental disabilities. During the change
process, SEEC became committed to focusing on "one person at a time."
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastSeries.cfm#w6
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastSeries.cfm
Organizational Change—Examples of Successful Case
Studies
Web-based Event
May 22, 2007
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastSeries.cfm#w6
This Worksupport.com Webcast will describe how SEEC of
Silver Spring, MD (http://www.seeconline.org/splash.html)
transitioned to providing customized employment, including the discovery
process that resulted in employment outcomes for individuals with significant
developmental disabilities. Registration is required and a registration fee
does apply.
23, San Diego, California: CHADD’s first
annual Regional Conference (ADHD)
It is my pleasure to invite you to CHADD’s first
annual Regional Conference on June 23 in San Diego, CA.
This intensive one-day program will focus on issues for
families and individuals managing AD/HD across the lifespan. We will welcome
distinguished speakers, including Thomas Brown, Ph.D., Ron Kotkin, Ph.D., and
Mark Katz, M.D. who will present cutting-edge research and practical tips for
day-to-day living.
Registration for the program is now open and we encourage
you to reserve your place early, as space is limited. Registration, which includes
complimentary continental breakfast and lunch, is only $25 for individual CHADD
members and $15 for student CHADD members. A slightly higher fee is offered to
non-members. CE credits for mental health professionals will be available
for $25.
Don’t miss out on this chance to hear and learn from
some of today’s leading experts on AD/HD—reserve your space now.
You can register online, by fax or by phone download the program and
registration form.*
I hope to see you in San Diego!
Sincerely,
Anne Teeter Ellison, Ed.D.
CHADD National President
http://www.chadd.org/Content/CHADD/Conferences_Training/RegionalConference/default.htm
23-26, Washington, DC: Family Voices 15th
Anniversary Gala Celebration & National Conference
http://www.familyvoices.org/info/nc/index.php
Join Family Voices in our nation's capital for a celebration
of 15 years of family/professional partnerships and accomplishments! Meet with
veteran and emerging family and youth leaders and national and state partners
from across the country. Use your voice to impact the future of health care for
children and youth with special health care needs!
Don't miss this opportunity to explore examples of
family-centered best practices for improving systems of health care for
children and youth with special health care needs. Working together as
families, partners, and communities, we can move forward the agenda of health
care and build a better future for our children.
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/teleconference.shtml
NADD Teleconference Series
The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) is
proud to offer its teleconference series featuring experts in the field of dual
diagnosis! Teleconferences allow you to participate in an educational program
without having to make travel plans or even leave your office.
How It Works
The sessions will take place on the telephone. However, you
may have as many people as you would like around the phone. Each registrant,
who is the key contact person, will receive a confirmation letter listing all
sessions signed up for as well as an 800 number to access the teleconferences.
This person's name will be given to the operator, and must be the one who calls,
in order to participate in the teleconference. Handouts are available three (3)
days prior to each teleconference for participants to access online. Access
information will be provided in the confirmation letter, as well. Each session
will last 60-minutes. The session will include the presentation, and a
facilitated Q&A session with the presenters. The sessions feature experts
in a variety of different areas in the field of mental health and developmental
disabilities. Mark your calendar... You won't want to miss out!
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/teleconference.shtml
NADD Teleconference Series
The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) is
proud to offer its teleconference series featuring experts in the field of dual
diagnosis! Teleconferences allow you to participate in an educational program
without having to make travel plans or even leave your office.
How It Works
The sessions will take place on the telephone. However, you
may have as many people as you would like around the phone. Each registrant,
who is the key contact person, will receive a confirmation letter listing all
sessions signed up for as well as an 800 number to access the teleconferences.
This person's name will be given to the operator, and must be the one who
calls, in order to participate in the teleconference. Handouts are available
three (3) days prior to each teleconference for participants to access online.
Access information will be provided in the confirmation letter, as well. Each
session will last 60-minutes. The session will include the presentation, and a
facilitated Q&A session with the presenters. The sessions feature experts
in a variety of different areas in the field of mental health and developmental
disabilities. Mark your calendar... You won't want to miss out!
30-June 1, Washington, DC: ADD TA Institute and
the AUCD UCEDD Directors Retreat
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=584&id=379
Wednesday, May 30, 2007- Friday, June 1, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The AUCD UCEDD Directors Retreat is a one-day meeting from 8:30am-5pm.
Thursday-Friday, May 31-June 1, 2007
The ADD TA Institute us a 1.5 day meeting beginning at 8:30am on 5/31 and ending at 12 noon on 6/1/07.
Start: 2007-05-30 08:00
End: 2007-06-09 16:00
Dates: May 30-June 9—Wednesday-Saturday
What: INSIGHT: Post Secondary Preparation Week for Students
who are Blind and Visually Impaired
Sponsor: Sponsored by the Kentucky School for the Blind and
others
Location: Morehead State University
For more information visit: http://www.ksb.k12.ky.us/Resources/Documents/INSIGHT%20Announcment-Flyer%202007.doc
31-June 1, Washington, DC: U.S. EPA's Communities in Action for Asthma-Friendly Environments National Asthma Forum
http://www.healthandenvironment.org/articles/partner_events/1126
On May 31 - June 1, 2007, asthma programs from all over the nation will gather to discuss the most effective community-based
strategies for managing asthma and achieving positive outcomes and results.
Forum attendees will share best practices, learn from
successful programs, and develop effective strategies for:
- Cultivating strong program leaders.
- Developing close ties to your community.
- Maximizing the benefits of collaborations.
- Providing effective clinical care throughout your community care system.
- Implementing tailored environmental strategies that make an impact.
- Measuring your program’s outcomes and accelerating results.
- Building a sustainable program.
In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about key drivers for community program success that have been shown to be linked to improved health outcomes for people with asthma, as highlighted in the Communities in Action for Asthma-Friendly Environments Change Package;
- Engage with peers around issues critical to program success; and
- Join EPA in honoring winners of the prestigious National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management.
31-June 2, Tennessee: Fifth Annual Tennessee Disability MegaConference
http://www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org
May 31 - June 2, 2007Highlights include:
World-Class Speakers
Informative Workshops
Agency Fair
Fun Evening Events
Awards Banquet
What is the Mega Conference?
A coalition of more than 50 disability related organizations
in Tennessee have come together to plan our 5th annual statewide disability
MegaConference, to be held in Nashville from May 31- June 2, 2007. Our shared purpose in creating this conference is to strengthen our bonds and promote
understanding as we move forward together, united in our desire for
independence, choice and dignity for all people.
What topic areas will the conference address?
Academics (e.g., early intervention, preschool, elementary,
secondary, higher education, and adult skills training, inclusionary practices,
etc)
Access (e.g., to services, to programs, to buildings and to
the physical environment, etc)
Administrative/Management (e.g., supervision,
administration, risk management, board development, fiscal responsibility,
advisor role in self-advocacy movement, etc)
Assistive Technology (e.g., augmentative/alternative
communication, computers and software, environmental controls, adaptive
equipment, seating and mobility, etc)
Disability Specific (focuses on one or more aspects of a
particular diagnosis)
Employment (e.g., services, programs, strategies,
self-employment, competitive and supportive, micro-enterprises, etc)
Empowerment (e.g., person-centered thinking, self-directed
supports, self-determination, self-advocacy and advocating for others, etc)
Housing (e.g., home ownership options, rental options,
affordability and accessibility, etc)
Interactive (e.g. sessions that get participants involved in
the presentation/activity)
Quality Supports (e.g., facilitating independence, health
and safety, nutrition, conflict resolution, respite care, quality of life
issues, dignity and respect, etc)
Recreation and Leisure (e.g., athletics, exercise, social
activities and events, etc)
Relationships/Sexuality (e.g.,friendship, dating, and
appropriate relationship behavior)
Systems Change (e.g.,grassroots organizing, legislative
affairs, group advocacy, self-directed supports, inclusionary practices, etc)
31-June 2, Seattle, Washington: Disability
& Disability Studies: Works in Progress/Society for Disability Studies 20th
Annual Conference
2007 marks the 25th year of the Society for Disability
Studies, and the field has changed dramatically over the last quarter century.
As Disability Studies continues to grow, increasing its presence in university
departments, cultural criticism, and art and knowledge production, SDS wants to
take this anniversary opportunity to reevaluate the discipline and reflect on
the state of the field. Current Disability Studies scholarship differs from
much ofthat which precedes it, most notably in its efforts to be more
inclusive, offering a more complex conception of what constitutes
"disability." Rather than remaining rooted in a particular cultural
moment or ideological understanding, Disability Studies is a work in progress.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/sds/2007_SDS_CFP%5B1%5D.doc
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/sds/annualmeetings.html
2 & 3, Washington, DC: The Farthest Earth
from Thee- A Suite of Sonnets
http://www.vsarts.org/x1886.xml
Commissioned by VSA arts, the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
performs an original work inspired by Shakespeare's sonnets. The production
features company and guest dancers with and without disabilities. Shakespeare
revealed intense, intimate, and moving relationships through his sonnets.
This collection of contemporary dances transforms his words into explosive
movement and vibrant video images. VSA arts is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Greenberg Theatre
4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Tickets: $25
Call 202-885-2587
8-9, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Seventh Annual
Childhood and Society Symposium (Bipolar Children)
http://www.healthandenvironment.org/articles/partner_events/1113
The symposium theme is Bipolar Children: Cutting Edge
Controversy, Insight, and Research. Over the past decade and a half, there has
been a dramatic increase in the number of children being diagnosed with Bipolar
Disorder, an illness that was once considered rare prior to adolescence. This
symposium will examine incidence, treatment, cultural and other aspects of this
issue.
8, Milwaukee, WI & Orlando, FL: Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul
http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=95
http://renfrewcenter.com/uploads/events/1172767242_1.doc
Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Soul - A
Seminar for Professionals This Summer in FL, WI & MN!!!
Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul
A HALF-DAY SEMINAR FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND
DIETITIANS OFFERING 3 CE CREDITS
Traditionally, treatment approaches for women with eating
disorders have addressed healing the body and mind through medical,
nutritional, and psychological interventions. In recent years, however,
spiritual emptiness, recognized as “hunger” of the soul, has
warranted increasing attention.
The inner lives of women who struggle with eating disorders
are filled with isolation, emptiness, pain, fear, and a profound sense of
disembodiment. While these women valiantly strive to present an outer
appearance of perfection and control, this “false” self is an empty
vessel, devoid of life.
Authentic collaboration through relationship allows the
patient to risk lowering her protective wall, thereby strengthening her
connection with her higher power, her body, her “true” self, and
with others.
Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul
will provide behavioral health professionals with strategies to help women with
eating disorders find the spiritual sustenance to connect mind, body and spirit
and to allow the authentic self to emerge. The philosophy of healing through
relationship will be examined as a tool to enhance spirituality in this
difficult to treat population. Behaviors representing movement toward a healthy
recovery will be examined. Didactic material and experiential exercises will be
utilized.
Seminar Schedule
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration and continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Healing Through Relationship
The Incorporation of Spirituality into ED treatment
Filling the Void
Exploring the Symbolism of Symptoms
Mind/Body/Spirit Connection
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Questions and Answers
When:
June 8th and 15th, 2007
Where:
MILWAUKEE, WI – June 8, 2007
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
* Presented by Jill Hranicka, PsyD
ORLANDO, FL – June 8, 2007
Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
* Presented by Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – June 15, 2007
The Marquette Hotel
710 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
* Presented by Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC
TAMPA, FL – June 15, 2007
Hyatt Regency Tampa
211 North Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
* Presented by Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD
Time:
8:15am - 12:00pm
Continuing Education Credits:
3 CE Credits
Cost:
$75 Registration Fee
Speakers:
Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC, is Dance/Movement Therapist
for The Renfrew Center of Florida. Ms. Kleinman is a past president of The
American Dance Therapy Association, a past Chair of The National Coalition for
Creative Arts Therapies, and a frequent presenter at national and international
conferences. She is co-editor of Renfrew’s Healing Through Relationship
Series, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Creativity in
Mental Health. Ms. Kleinman specializes in helping women with eating disorders
experience and express their feelings, as well as in helping them connect their
discoveries with cognitive insights.
Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist and the
Assistant Clinical Director of The Renfrew Center of Florida, where she
developed specific treatment programming regarding spirituality for eating
disorder patients at The Renfrew Center of Florida. In addition, she was one of
the founders of Renfrew’s “Healing Garden”, which is utilized
by patients and their loved ones for meditation, journaling, and life-enhancing
rituals. Dr. Nardozzi is a frequent speaker at behavioral health conferences.
She is interested in mind-body-spirit approaches in treating eating disorders
and has been quoted by numerous media outlets including the Associated Press
and the Palm Beach Post.
Jill Hranicka, PsyD, is a Licensed Psychologist and
Consultant for The Renfrew Center. Dr. Hranicka has conducted numerous training
seminars on eating disorders and women’s health. She created the eating
disorders liaison program for sororities on the Penn State University campus. Dr. Hranicka is interested in exploring the positive impact working with
dolphins can have on trauma and eating disorders survivors. She has been
featured on CNN’s American Morning.
More Information:
For more information, please call Donna Vitz at (954) 698-9222 x-2015 or e-mail at dvitz@renfrewcenter.com
8-10, Issaquah, Washington: Time Out: A Weekend
for Women with ADD
ADHD Workshops/Special Events
TIME OUT: A Weekend for Women with ADD
Friday–Sunday, June 8–10
This event will take place from Friday evening at 5 p.m.
through Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran College near Seattle. Paricipants
must register by May 11th by making a $25 non–refundable deposit.
http://www.addresources.org/workshop_women.php
Relaxation (someone else does the cooking!)
Community (make connections)
Creativity
Learning (learn more about ADD, yourself and your strengths)
Reflection—some time to think and dream
Movement (exercise optional—there are nice grounds to
walk or run)
Fun
Oh yes, and even some SLEEP!
You will also have the opportunity to sign up for individual
consultations with retreat leaders during the weekend.
Women with ADD are often exhausted, discouraged,
disconnected and overwhelmed. It is our hope that you leave your worries behind
and let someone else take care of the meals and provide a time of relaxation,
nurturing, and learning. We want you to feel more connected, more rested, more
informed, affirmed, and more hopeful and energized when you leave after lunch
on Sunday. Register now—you deserve a break! Come on your own—or
invite a friend!
TIME OUT starts with a "meet and greet" on Friday,
June 8th at 5 p.m. and goes through lunch and farewells on Sunday, June 10th.
To reserve your space, you must make a non–refundable $25 deposit by May
11th, paying the remaining $275 by June 1.
The fee includes private accommodations for both nights, six
meals, and a excellent program conducted by Carol Flannigan, MSW, ADHD
therapist and Nancy Holm, MA, ADHD Coach. They will be assisted by Joan Jager,
ADD Resources staff and Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Director.
TIME OUT will take place at Trinity Lutheran College, about 18 miles east of Seattle. If you are flying in, we can provide you with
transportation to and from the facility.
REGISTER NOW
Read about the Facilitators
Carol Flannigan, MSW, therapist
As a counseling practitioner with 25 years of experience, my
most meaningful education has come from the people who have shared their lives
with me, a majority of whom have been ADD. I have learned the value of being
connected to other people, of learning self–care, and finding life
balance. I am, above all else, a practitioner of life as it affects joys and
challenges of being ADD. I hope the sharing of my knowledge can influence other
women to incorporate meaningful changes into their lives.
Nancy Holm, MA, ADHD Coach
Nancy of Lifeline Coaching Services is a coach who has
specialized in assisting and empowering ADD adults for the last ten years. She
assists clients in creating individualized strategies for life and career
success. Her background is in Social Work, Education and Pastoral Studies. She
is a CTI (Coaches Training Institute) trained personal and professional coach.
She has specialized training in ADD coaching from many experts in the field. In
addition to presenting at ADD Resources conferences and meetings, she has led
the Adult Support Group at University Hospital, helped start a CH.ADD chapter
in Bothell, and has spoken at ADDA and CH.ADD national conferences. She also
has Master Certification from Profiling Consultants.
9, Philadelphia, PA & Coconut Creek, FL: Extending Recovery at the Renfrew Alumnae Reunion
Save the Date! The Renfrew Annual Alumnae Reunion!
You're Invited to Extending Recovery at The Renfrew Alumnae
Reunion!
Recharge your recovery, catch up with old friends, and make
new connections at this year’s Renfrew Alumnae Reunion at The Renfrew
Center of Philadelphia and The Renfrew Center of Florida. Throughout the
day, you will have the opportunity to participate in a number of events, which
will stimulate new thinking and renew decisions about recovery and insights
gained at The Renfrew Center. We hope you will join us for this special
occasion!
When:
June 9, 2007
Where:
The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia and The Renfrew Center of Florida
Time:
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
More Information:
This event is free of charge. To RSVP for the
Philadelphia Reunion, please contact Elizabeth Paull at 215-482-5353 x3105 or epaull@renfrewcenter.comand for the Florida Reunion, please contact Donna Vitz at 954-698-9222 x2015 or dvitz@renfrewcenter.com.
Please leave your name, phone number and number of guests (maximum of 2) on
your voicemail message.
9, Rochester, New York: AIDS Walk 2007
http://www.aidsrochester.org/events_walk.htm
Join hundreds of walkers as they raise money and awareness
of HIV/AIDS when they participate in the 12th annual Walk. This year’s
route will take you through the scenic streets and beautiful gardens in and
around Highland Park.
9-12, Washington, D.C.: International Alzheimer
Prevention Conference
International Prevention Conference
This one-of-a-kind conference is for clinicians, researchers
and policy advocates who want a dynamic forum to exchange knowledge about early
diagnosis, treatment and possible prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
When: June 9-12, 2007
Where: The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
http://alz.org/preventionconference/pc2007/overview.asp
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference on the
Prevention of Dementia is the world's only multidisciplinary forum to convene
professionals from the fields of bench research, drug discovery, medicine, care
and public policy.
This June, join 1,500 dementia experts from around the world
to address how together we can prevent Alzheimer's from becoming a global
health crisis.
Customized Self-Employment
Web-based Event
June 12, 2007
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM (Eastern)
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastDetails.cfm/86
This worksupport.com Webcast will discuss and provide examples
of entrepreneurship, an important employment option for individuals with
disabilities. Self-employment can provide a customized job, circumventing
barriers to traditional employment. Resource ownership, in which an individual
purchases equipment or property that he/she brings as a resource to a paid job
in the community, will also be discussed. Registration is required and a
registration fee does apply.
12-15 (16), Saratoga Springs, New York:
Postsecondary Disability Training Institute
Dates: Tuesday, June 12 - Friday, June 15;
Post-session: Saturday, June 16, 2007
EventName: Postsecondary Disability TrainingInstitute
Description: The objective ofthis Training Institute
is to assist concerned professionals to meet the uniqueneeds of college students
with disabilities. Participants can select from avariety of Strands,
Single Sessions, and a Saturday Post-Session taught byexperts in the field,
which provide participants with in-depth information andadequate time for
questions and follow-up discussions. Participants also haveopportunities
to share information and network with each other at variousactivities
throughout the week.
Location: Saratoga Hotel & Conference Center -- Saratoga Springs, New York
Website: http://www.cped.uconn.edu/07pti.htm
ContactInfo:
Carrol Waite, InstituteManager
Email: carrol.waite@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-3321
Training Institute
June 12, 2007 - June 15, 2007
Saratoga Springs, NY
http://www.cped.uconn.edu/07pti.htm
This Training Institute will help concerned professionals
meet the unique needs of college students with disabilities. Participants can
select from a variety of sessions taught by experts in the field. LD/Disability
Specialists, 504/ADA Administrators, administrators, faculty
members/instructors/tutors, educational and career counselors, and academic
skills center personnel are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by the Center on
Postsecondary Education and Disability, University of Connecticut.
12-16, Saratoga Springs, New York: 19thAnnual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute
http://www.cped.uconn.edu/07pti.htm
Notes from the Institute Manager
The listing of Strand descriptions is now complete, still
awaiting a few Single Session descriptions. Information is being added daily,
check back often!
Have questions? Give me a call (860-486-3321) or drop me an
email (carrol.waite@uconn.edu)
Carrol Waite, Institute Manager
Should You Attend?
Yes! If you are one of the following, you should attend this
Institute:
LD/Disability Specialist
504/ADA Administrator
Administrator
Faculty/Instructor/Tutor
Educational and Career Counselors
Academic Skills Center Personnel
13, Durham, New Hampshire: The 2007 Autism
Mini-Series
Informative and interactive topical discussions on ASD
designed to provide practical ideas to complement teaching and parenting
strategies.
Presented by:
The New Hampshire Resource Center on Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Download Full Brochure: http://iod.unh.edu/07%20Mini-Series%20brochure%20web.pdfand look at the second page of the brochure
Description
Join experts on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for topical
discussions related to children with ASD, their families, and the systems of
support in their lives. Each small group session is designed to be informative,
interactive, and filled with practical ideas to embed within your own parenting
and teaching strategies.
Space is limited, so register early!
Cost
Registration Fee: $25 for each session
13-15, Miami, Florida: 2007 Bridges to Employment
Conference
2007 Bridges to Employment Conference
Conference
June 13, 2007 - June 15, 2007
Miami, FL
http://www.proyectovision.net/english/bridges
Bridges to Employment is the premiere event on pathways to
employment for Latinos with disabilities in the U.S. The conference brings
together recruiters, occupational experts, and jobseekers from across the
country to share best practices and exchange information. Workshops and
roundtables will be led by employers, professional Latinos with disabilities,
and representatives from Latino and disability advocacy organizations. Training
sessions will provide information about vocational training opportunities;
regional job openings; resume writing; interview preparation; recruiting,
retention, and promotion; asset-building programs; benefits and transitions to
employment; legislation and advocacy; and providing culturally competent
services. Presented by Proyecto Visión.
14, Logan, Utah, 13th Annual EIRI Conference
13th Annual EIRI Conference (Jun 14)
The Early Intervention Research Institutes's 13th Annual
Conference will take place on Thursday, June 14th. The topic will be: The
Influence of Politics, Poverty, and Society on Child and Family Well-Being in Russia.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
9:00AM - 1:00PM
David B. Haight Alumni House (http://www.usu.edu/alumni/alumni_center/)
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Featuring: Zoya Baranova, Ph.D., from Udmurt State University
http://www.cpd.usu.edu/calendar.php?type=23
15, Minneapolis, MN & Tampa, FL: Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul
http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=95
http://renfrewcenter.com/uploads/events/1172767242_1.doc
Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Soul - A
Seminar for Professionals This Summer in FL, WI & MN!!!
Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul
A HALF-DAY SEMINAR FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND
DIETITIANS OFFERING 3 CE CREDITS
Traditionally, treatment approaches for women with eating
disorders have addressed healing the body and mind through medical,
nutritional, and psychological interventions. In recent years, however,
spiritual emptiness, recognized as “hunger” of the soul, has
warranted increasing attention.
The inner lives of women who struggle with eating disorders
are filled with isolation, emptiness, pain, fear, and a profound sense of
disembodiment. While these women valiantly strive to present an outer
appearance of perfection and control, this “false” self is an empty
vessel, devoid of life.
Authentic collaboration through relationship allows the
patient to risk lowering her protective wall, thereby strengthening her
connection with her higher power, her body, her “true” self, and
with others.
Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul
will provide behavioral health professionals with strategies to help women with
eating disorders find the spiritual sustenance to connect mind, body and spirit
and to allow the authentic self to emerge. The philosophy of healing through
relationship will be examined as a tool to enhance spirituality in this
difficult to treat population. Behaviors representing movement toward a healthy
recovery will be examined. Didactic material and experiential exercises will be
utilized.
Seminar Schedule
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration and continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Healing Through Relationship
The Incorporation of Spirituality into ED treatment
Filling the Void
Exploring the Symbolism of Symptoms
Mind/Body/Spirit Connection
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Questions and Answers
When:
June 8th and 15th, 2007
Where:
MILWAUKEE, WI – June 8, 2007
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
* Presented by Jill Hranicka, PsyD
ORLANDO, FL – June 8, 2007
Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
* Presented by Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – June 15, 2007
The Marquette Hotel
710 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
* Presented by Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC
TAMPA, FL – June 15, 2007
Hyatt Regency Tampa
211 North Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
* Presented by Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD
Time:
8:15am - 12:00pm
Continuing Education Credits:
3 CE Credits
Cost:
$75 Registration Fee
Speakers:
Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC, is Dance/Movement Therapist
for The Renfrew Center of Florida. Ms. Kleinman is a past president of The
American Dance Therapy Association, a past Chair of The National Coalition for
Creative Arts Therapies, and a frequent presenter at national and international
conferences. She is co-editor of Renfrew’s Healing Through Relationship
Series, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Creativity in
Mental Health. Ms. Kleinman specializes in helping women with eating disorders
experience and express their feelings, as well as in helping them connect their
discoveries with cognitive insights.
Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist and the
Assistant Clinical Director of The Renfrew Center of Florida, where she
developed specific treatment programming regarding spirituality for eating
disorder patients at The Renfrew Center of Florida. In addition, she was one of
the founders of Renfrew’s “Healing Garden”, which is utilized
by patients and their loved ones for meditation, journaling, and life-enhancing
rituals. Dr. Nardozzi is a frequent speaker at behavioral health conferences.
She is interested in mind-body-spirit approaches in treating eating disorders
and has been quoted by numerous media outlets including the Associated Press
and the Palm Beach Post.
Jill Hranicka, PsyD, is a Licensed Psychologist and
Consultant for The Renfrew Center. Dr. Hranicka has conducted numerous training
seminars on eating disorders and women’s health. She created the eating
disorders liaison program for sororities on the Penn State University campus. Dr. Hranicka is interested in exploring the positive impact working with
dolphins can have on trauma and eating disorders survivors. She has been
featured on CNN’s American Morning.
More Information:
For more information, please call Donna Vitz at (954) 698-9222 x-2015 or e-mail at dvitz@renfrewcenter.com
15, Saratoga Springs, New York: Postsecondary
Disability Training Institute
Dates: Tuesday, June 12 - Friday, June 15;
Post-session: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Event Name: Postsecondary Disability Training
Institute
Description: The objective of this Training Institute
is to assist concerned professionals to meet the unique needs of college
students with disabilities. Participants can select from a variety of
Strands, Single Sessions, and a Saturday Post-Session taught by experts in the
field, which provide participants with in-depth information and adequate time
for questions and follow-up discussions. Participants also have
opportunities to share information and network with each other at various
activities throughout the week.
Location: Saratoga Hotel & Conference Center -- Saratoga Springs, New York
Website: http://www.cped.uconn.edu/07pti.htm
Contact Info:
Carrol Waite, Institute Manager
Email: carrol.waite@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-3321
15-17, Long Beach, California: Abilities Expo
2007 Southern California
http://soc.abilitiesexpo.com/iaesoc/v42/index.cvn
The one show for independent and assisted living products
and services. Abilities Expo remains dedicated to helping to improve the lives
of people with disabilities. Only at Abilities Expo will you be able to spend
hours on the exhibit floor, testing and comparing products and services offered
by state of the art exhibitors. Abilities Expo also offers a full line up of
FREE consumer and professional workshops, offered by leading individuals in the
healthcare, education, and retail fields.
15-19, Phoenix, Arizona: RESNA's Annual
Conference
http://www.resna.org/Conference/Conference.php
RESNA 2007
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix
Instructional Courses: June 15, 2007- June 16, 2007
Conference Workshop: June 17, 2007- June 19, 2007
RESNA's Annual Conference will be held in Phoenix, June
15-19, 2007. RESNA 2007 will feature assistive technology's leading
researchers, renowned clinicians and policy experts creating a conference
program with unmatched levels of knowledge and expertise. RESNA
presenters and attendees will experience a surprisingly intimate conference
environment where:
information is contemporary and innovative
uncommon questions find in-depth answers
sharing knowledge, ideas, and experiences is easy, and
new connections last a lifetime.
RESNA 2007 will offer an exciting Exhibit Hall featuring
product demonstrations and training sessions, two days of Pre-Conference
Instructional Courses, and 3 full-days of Workshops, Interactive Poster
Sessions, Themed Paper Sessions and distinguished speakers. We want you
to share your ideas and expertise at next year's RESNA Conference and look
forward to receiving your proposals for an Instructional Course, Workshop or
Paper for an Interactive Poster Presentation.
What you can submit proposals for:
Scientific, Service Delivery, Policy-Based and Technical
Paper Presentations are a major emphasis of the RESNA Annual Conference.
Authors will be required to follow the format described in the kit for
preparation of papers. Paper presentations can be made in three
formats: platform, interactive poster or computer demonstration. All papers
accepted for presentation are published in the conference proceedings. Papers
may be reports on research or service delivery, case studies, design concepts
or descriptions of new devices.
Paper Deadline: Friday, January 5, 2007
Author Instructions
Author Agreement
The Student Scientific Paper Competition promotes quality
scientific and engineering research in the field of rehabilitation and
assistive technologies. In its 10th year, this competition impacts research in
the field of rehabilitation and bio-engineering and assistive technology by
setting high standards for student research activities. Full time students in
either an undergraduate or graduate academic program are eligible for the competition.
Paper Deadline: Friday, January 5, 2007
Author Instructions
Author Agreement
The Student Design Competition is open to undergraduate or
graduate students. Entries are judged on originality, quality of design, and
usefulness to persons with disabilities. This long-standing competition has
produced excellent design concepts and practical solutions to many challenging
problems.
Prototype Deadline: Friday, April 20, 2007
Author Instructions
Author Agreement
Exhibits are one of the major conference attractions. More
than 60 exhibits of equipment, services and facilities for rehabilitation and
assistive technologies are shown. Get on the exhibitor mailing list by
contacting Rosina Romano at conference@resna.org.
Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Competition: RESNA offers a very professional and
educational program to their attendees. Competition will be tough, but
don't let that discourage you! A wide variety of submissions are needed in
order to find the best-of-the-best! Submit an innovative and creative
idea for a workshop, instructional course or poster session today!
Audience: Our audience is made up individuals who are well
versed and very active in the field of AT; including researchers,
practitioners, suppliers, therapists and engineers. However, all
attendees value new ideas, innovative action and diversity of thinking as they
tackle real issues in the workplace. All are looking for new ways to solve
their current challenges and for ways to propel the field into the future.
16, Saratoga Springs, New York: Postsecondary
Disability Training Institute
Dates: Tuesday, June 12 - Friday, June 15;
Post-session: Saturday, June 16, 2007
EventName: Postsecondary Disability TrainingInstitute
Description: The objective ofthis Training Institute
is to assist concerned professionals to meet the uniqueneeds of college
students with disabilities. Participants can select from avariety of
Strands, Single Sessions, and a Saturday Post-Session taught byexperts in the
field, which provide participants with in-depth information andadequate time
for questions and follow-up discussions. Participants also
haveopportunities to share information and network with each other at
variousactivities throughout the week.
Location: Saratoga Hotel & Conference Center -- Saratoga Springs, New York
Website: http://www.cped.uconn.edu/07pti.htm
ContactInfo:
Carrol Waite, InstituteManager
Email: carrol.waite@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-3321
17-20, Nashville, Tennessee: CCSSO National
Conference on Large-Scale Assessment, Effective Student Assessment, Informing
and Supporting the Learning Process
Conference
June 17, 2007 - June 20, 2007
Nashville, TN
http://www.ccsso.org/projects/National_Conference_on_Large_Scale_Assessment
The content strands for this year’s Council of Chief State
School Officers (CCSSO) National Conference on Large-Scale Assessment will
include: alignment issues; assessing special populations: LEP, special
education; assessment in content areas; assessment literacy; formative
assessment issues; general interest; innovative assessment approaches; issues
related to compliance, such as AYP; NAEP; operational steps in testing
programs; reporting/use of assessment data; technical issues in assessment; and
use of technology in developing, administering, scoring, and reporting
assessments.
17-20, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2007 Rotary
International Convention
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/announcements/051108_2007hostcity.html
A Rotary International convention is unique because area
Rotary clubs do much of the advance planning and organizing, beginning at least
four years out. Local Rotarians volunteer their time to organize events and
raise a significant amount of funds to offset the costs of hosting this major
event. In addition, the event takes on an added degree of complexity as the
local Rotary clubs host Rotarians from more than 100 countries.
18-23, San Francisco, CA: The Usability Week
2007 Conference
http://www.nngroup.com/events/san_francisco/agenda.html
Usability Week 2007 takes you beyond the typical conference
experience, offering a three-day usability camp, a three-day intensive session
on interaction design, and several specialized, day-long tutorials that get
both broad and deep on core usability topics. Come for as few or as many days
as you want.
The philosophy of the Nielsen Norman Group is simple: To
help companies enter the age of the consumer, designing human-centered products
and services.
Human-centered products emphasize user experience over
factors like technology, features, or marketing points. "User
experience" encompasses all aspects of the end-user's interaction with
your company, your services, and your products. Human-centered products meet
the exact needs of your customer, without fuss or bother. They are simple and
elegant, a joy to own, a joy to use.
Your products reflect your overall company strategy and
culture. In corporate cultures that emphasize technology, features,
marketing points, or your company organization (in the case of websites), user
experience is not given priority, and human-centered products will not result.
Are your help lines too expensive? The fact that customers need so much help is
a sign of poor products. Want a better product? You probably have to reorganize
your company and change your product process.
Customer-centered, human-centered design requires corporate
commitment, and a seamless merging of the services of multiple disciplines,
including engineering, marketing, graphical and industrial design, and
interface design. The results are faster design cycles, customers who are more
satisfied and more loyal, and the transition of help lines and service desks from
complaint posts and cost centers into positive customer experiences: a chance
to interact and renew customer commitment, a chance to increase sales and
loyalty.
Who We Are Nielsen Norman Group is an expert on
corporate culture and the human-centered product development process. We help
you develop corporate-wide customer-centered product development strategies and
processes.
Nielsen Norman Group members
What We Do We help you restructure your product
process so as to lead to permanent, high-impact changes. Our goal is permanent,
effective improvement in products, and for this, it is essential to examine the
product process and corporate culture and goals. We help establish processes
that guarantee increased quality for all future designs. Even when we provide a
design review of a single product or service, the main value is not so much the
improvements to specific elements in that design as it is the conceptual
insights that you and your staff can apply yourself to future projects.
We help you enhance the relationship between your users,
your products, and your company. For your company's products to have maximal
user experience, you must have high-quality teams of engineers, programmers,
marketing groups, manufacturing experts, and user experience experts. We show
how all these groups can play equal, supporting roles, how all are essential if
the product is to be successful.
We help formulate company strategy. Then we will help you
execute the appropriate tactics. To this end, we show the role of the user
experience community: Ethnographers, behavioral, interaction designers, rapid
prototypers, user testers, graphical and industrial designers. These skills are
essential ingredients of good products: You must have these experts on your
design team. We show you how to use them and we can help you find them. NN
Group affiliates are highly qualified designers across the world who can help
you with your design.
19-21, Los Angeles, California: Diversity and
Aging in the 21st Century Conference
The aging of the population of the United States and the rest of the world is already sending shockwaves echoing through both the
public and private sectors. Business leaders, economists, policy makers,
non-governmental organizations, and elders are asking how well prepared we are
to deal with the new demographics. But who is asking about the special issues
and challenges faced by diverse older populations - seniors of color, those who
are disabled, gay and lesbian seniors, and others outside the mainstream?
Join us in Los Angeles, one of the most diverse communities
in the country, for an evocative and educational conference. The conference
will address the challenges facing diverse populations as they age, and help to
build personal and programmatic cultural competence.
http://www.aarp.org/aarp_benefits/natl_events/diversity_aging
20-24, Louisville, Kentucky: Autism Institute 2007
The Kentucky Autism Training Center
College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville
Presents
AUTISM INSTITUTE 2007
Featuring Full Day Sessions by:
Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
“How to Create a Teacher - ParaPro Dream Team”
Kristi Sakai
“First, Know Thyself: Tools for Self-Management & Strategies
for Developing Healthy Relationships”
Joanne M. Cafiero, Ph.D.
“Augmentative Alternative Communication & Autism: Research
to Practice”
Scott Bellini, Ph.D.
“Building Social Relationships”
And exciting activities such as:
FAMILY PANEL . PROVIDER EXPO . VENDORS . KEYNOTE LUNCH .
BREAKOUT SESSIONS . ENCORE SESSION BY DAVE HAMRICK
June 20-22, 2007
Galt House Hotel – Louisville, Kentucky
Registration starts in February – email Kristen.frarey@louisville.edu or
call KATC for a brochure!
Kentucky Autism Training Center ¨ 1-800-334-8635 ext. 852-4631 ¨ University of Louisville ¨
www.louisville.edu/kyautismtraining
21, Louisville, Kentucky: Kentucky Autism
Services and Supports PROVIDER EXPO at the 8th Annual Autism Institute
http://www.kypa.net/drupal/node/590
Thursday, June 21, 2007
What: Kentucky Autism Services and Supports PROVIDER EXPO At
the 8th annual Autism Institute
Sponsor: Kentucky Autism Training Center College of Education and Human Development University of Louisville
Times: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Daisy/Sunflower Room: 2nd Floor, West
Tower Galt House Hotel - Louisville Kentucky
For more information: If you have a question about this
event, please contact Rebecca Grau at 502-852-7799 or rebecca.grau@louisville.edu —Also,
see the attached brochure/registration form.
The Kentucky Autism Training Center has a mission to enhance
supports for persons with autism by providing information and technical
assistance to families and service providers across Kentucky. As part of this
mission, the KATC is hosting the Kentucky Autism Services and Supports Expo. The
purpose of this event is to provide a networking opportunity for families and
professionals. Service providers and support organizations from across Kentucky are invited to share information about their services and activities. If your
organization would like to participate, please provide the following
information.
http://www.kypa.net/drupal/files/Provider%20Expo%20Form%20-%20%20KATCs%20Autism%20Institute%202007.pdf
22-24, Orlando, Florida: National Convention on
PKD
Save The Date now for your family's next warm-weather
vacation and the 2007 National Convention on PKD! The family-fun event is
planned for June 22-24, 2007, at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Orlando, FL. http://www.pkdcure.org/site/PageServer?pagename=convention07
We will be meeting at the newly renovated Disney's
Contemporary Resort, right in the heart of Walt Disney World® Resort. This
Resort is located on the shores of Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon and offers
three themed restaurants (one of which is the famous character breakfast at
Chef Mickey's Restaurant), a white sand beach, two heated swimming pools, an
on-site complimentary health-club and a marina with motorboat rental, fishing,
waterskiing and parasailing. With all of these fun amenities, your family will
probably never want to leave, but if you do, the monorail with access to the
Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot® and other Walt Disney World ® Resort
destinations, is conveniently located directly in the lobby of Disney's
Contemporary Resort.
23-25, Newport, Rhode Island: Newport Handicap
Doubles – Court Tennis
Annual Tournament open to all levels of players, including
professionals. Call (401) 849-6672.
http://tennisfame.org/tennisfame.aspx?pgID=892
23-30, Seattle, Washington to Alaska: Diabetes
Family Camp at Sea
http://www.continuingeducation.net/coursedetails.php?program_number=472
Dr. Stephen Ponder, MD, CDE - Pediatric Endocrinologist
Director of the Children's Diabetes & Endocrine Center Driscoll Children's
Hospital - Corpus Christi, TX
Barbara Anderson, Ph.D. - Professor in Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
" Diabetes
101/Needs Assessment (ANDERSON)
" Diabetes
"fill in the blanks"…(ANDERSON)
" All
about insulin therapies (PONDER)
" Pattern
management (PONDER)
" Pump
workshop 1 (BASICS REVIEW, TRY ON A PUMP) (PONDER)
" Pump
workshop 2 (ADVANCED ISSUES)(PONDER)
" Sick
days, ketones, DKA (PONDER)
" The
challenge of teens and toddlers with diabetes (PONDER/ANDERSON)
" Diabetes
and the Family: It's a team effort! (ANDERSON)
" Open
forum/wrap up (ANDERSON/PONDER)
24 & 25, Santa Barbara, California: 2nd
Annual Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament
The 2nd Annual Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament
welcomes athletes, celebrities and supporters from around the country to Santa Barbara, CA for an exclusive two-day experience.
Sunday evening, luxurious Bacara Resort & Spa is home to
a wonderful Dinner and Auction benefiting Athletes Against Autism.
Monday, Sandpiper Golf Club, a beautiful oceanside course,
hosts golfers from around the country, each grouped with an athlete or
celebrity, for a wonderful day of golf, relaxation and celebration. The
tournament is followed by a BBQ Dinner and Awards Reception for all in
attendance.
http://www.athletesagainstautism.org/site/c.muL1J9MMKpH/b.1173613/k.C870/Events.htm
28-29, Kent, Ohio: 6th Annual Conference
on Child Development / National Autism Conference
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-05/ksu-nac050307.php
http://www.ehhs.kent.edu/offices/PDO/conferences/index.html
National Autism Conference slated for June
Implementing and evaluating assessment-driven interventions
The sixth annual Topics in Child Development Conference will
address assessment-driven interventions for individuals with autism spectrum
disorders June 28 – 29 on the Kent State University Kent Campus.
Regional, state and national leaders in the study and
treatment of autism spectrum disorders will provide strategies, insights and
research-based information valuable to implementing assessment-driven models of
intervention for schools, health practitioners and families.
Families of children with autism spectrum disorders are
invited to attend a special session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 28,
in Kent Student Center (KSC), Kent Campus, featuring Dr. Brenda Smith-Myles,
from the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incident Disorders, in a discussion of
the “hidden curriculum.”
Conference activities on June 29 will take place from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. in KSC and include a discussion on brain differences in
individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related implications for
learning with Dr. Nancy Minshew, University of Pittsburg.
Additionally, 20 breakout sessions on topics including
assistive technology, communication assessment, data system development, family
participation, functional behavior analysis, medical intervention, music
therapy and occupational therapy intervention, play-based assessments,
social-emotional assessment, and social skill instruction will take place June
29. A resource room featuring information from vendors and service agencies
also will be open both days to provide materials to participants.
6-8, Newport, Rhode Island: The Velvet Rope
– Court Tennis
Handicap Doubles ages 21-40. Call (401) 849-6672.
http://tennisfame.org/tennisfame.aspx?pgID=892
8-10, Reston, Virginia: National Consortium for
Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities Conference
http://www.uwlax.edu/sah/ncperid
http://www.uwlax.edu/sah/ncperid/annual.htm
Mark your calendar for the Summer 2007 NCPERID National
Conference. The Conference takes place in Reston, Virginia at the national
AAHPERD headquarters from Sunday, July 8th - Tuesday, July 10th.
NCPERID holds an annual conference each summer. It often
holds meetings in conjunction with the national conferences of the American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance and the National
Recreation and Park Association.
The Consortium plays a major role in shaping the direction
of adapted physical education and therapeutic recreation. Its membership has
been active in promoting legislation and personal preparation programs that
improve the quality of physical education and recreation for individuals with
disabilities. For example, members have been involved at the federal level
promoting versions of the recently reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities
Education Improvement Act (IDEIA - PL 108-446, http://www.nichcy.org/reauth/IDEA2004regulations.pdf)
as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (PL 101-336). The Consortium is
a valuable resource for professionals seeking information and direction on
various legislative and advocacy issues. Members also contribute to the growing
knowledge base for the disciplines through research and demonstration programs.
10-11, Nashville, TN: 2007 Summer Institute on
Student Progress Monitoring
http://www.studentprogress.org/summer_institute/default.asp
Registration for the 2007 Summer Institute on Student
Progress Monitoring is Now Open!
Whether you are a teacher looking to implement student
progress monitoring in your classroom or an administrator seeking more
knowledge about how to support the implementation of student progress
monitoring, the 2007 Summer Institute has something for you. Come learn
how student progress monitoring can push your school, district, or state to
higher achievement levels!
11-14, Phoenix, Arizona: ASA's 2007 National
Conference theme, Together a Brighter Tomorrow
ASA's 2007 National Conference theme, Together a Brighter
Tomorrow, reflects our mission that it takes the perspectives of all those
affected by autism -- individuals, families, professionals and friends-- to
achieve success. During this conference, ASA will bring together experts from
various disciplines with the creative ideas and energy to address the diverse
challenges individual with autism and their families face. Our goal is to
provide conference attendees with the opportunity to learn from innovators and
access critical information to improve their lives and those of the people they
love, treat and inspire. In collaboration and armed with knowledge, ASA is sure
that there will be a Brighter Tomorrow for the autism community.
Submit your abstract/paper for consideration to speak at
ASA's 38th National Conference
Time: 2:00 - 2:45pm ET
Presenter: Corey Smith
Corey Smith, Director of Employment Supports,
Via of Lehigh Valley Entrepreneurship as a career choice is an important
employment option for individuals with disabilities. Self-employment can
provide a customized job overcoming barriers to traditional employment such as
greater flexibility and income opportunities. Also discussed will be resource
ownership. Using this strategy, an individual purchases equipment or property
that he or she brings as a resource to a paid job in the community. Case
studies providing strategies and issues of planning and starting a business
will be shared as well as examples of resource ownership.
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastSeries.cfm#w7
http://www.worksupport.com/training/webcastSeries.cfm
12-14, Phoenix, Arizona: Autism Society of America’s 2007 National Conference
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=conf_home
ASA's 2007 National Conference theme, Together a Brighter
Tomorrow, reflects our mission that it takes the perspectives of all those affected
by autism -- individuals, families, professionals and friends-- to achieve
success. During this conference, ASA will bring together experts from various
disciplines with the creative ideas and energy to address the diverse
challenges individual with autism and their families face. Our goal is to
provide conference attendees with the opportunity to learn from innovators and
access critical information to improve their lives and those of the people they
love, treat and inspire. In collaboration and armed with knowledge, ASA is sure
that there will be a Brighter Tomorrow for the autism community.
12-15, Litchfield, Connecticut: MindFreedom
Conference Retreat on Choice in Mental Health Care
MindFreedom International presents a conference retreat
supporting the growth of workable alternatives to the mental health system
entitled "Creative Revolution in Healing: Turning Our Minds Around."
The beautiful retreat site is near New York City at a place called Wisdom
House.
Attendees: ANYONE who is dissatisfied with the mental health
system; People who have helped themselves to recover or helped other people to
recover from mental and emotional difficulties; People who are running
alternatives; People who want to create alternatives
http://www.mindfreedom.org/campaign/choice/mindfreedom-choice-in-mental-health-care-conference
12-16, Saratoga Springs, New York: 19thAnnual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute
http://www.cped.uconn.edu/07pti.htm
The listing of Strand descriptions is now complete, still
awaiting a few Single Session descriptions. Information is being added daily,
check back often!
Have questions? Give me a call (860-486-3321) or drop me an
email (carrol.waite@uconn.edu)
Carrol Waite, Institute Manager
How do You Meet the Unique Needs of College Students with
Disabilities?
Come learn skills you'll use every day! The objective of
this Training Institute is to assist concerned professionals to meet the unique
needs of college students with disabilities. Participants can select from a
variety of Strands and Single Sessions taught by experts in the field that
provide participants with in-depth information and adequate time for questions
and follow-up activities. Participants also have opportunities to share
information and network with each other at various activities throughout the
week.
14-20, Queenstown, Maryland: Summer Institute
on Aging Research - 2007
http://www.nia.nih.gov/NewsAndEvents/Calendar/summerinstitute2007.htm
The Summer Institute on Aging Research program includes
lectures, seminars, and small group discussions in research design relative to
aging, including issues relevant to aging of ethnic and racial minorities.
Lectures will cover topics in research on aging, including: the biology of
aging; genetics and Alzheimer's disease; and health, behavior, and aging.
Discussion sessions will focus on methodological approaches and interventions.
The program also will include consultation on the development of research
interests and advice on preparing and submitting research grant applications to
NIA.
15, San Francisco, California: Aids Walk,
Change the Course of the Epidemic
http://www.aidswalk.net/sanfran/index.html
AIDS Walk San Francisco benefits the San Francisco AIDS
Foundation. Proceeds from the event also fund HIV/AIDS Community Grants,
administered by the Horizons Foundation.
Join me Sunday, July 15 in making a meaningful difference in
the lives of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. I have taken an
important step in the fight against HIV and AIDS and will walk in AIDS Walk San
Francisco.
Did you know that…
Between 40,000 to 60,000 people are newly infected with HIV
every year?
Half of those newly infected are under the age of 24?
25% of those newly infected do not know it?
There will be 1,000 new HIV infections in San Francisco
alone this year?
Despite advancements made in the treatment and prevention of
HIV, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the overall
rate of infection continues to rise. This year, I have decided to walk for AIDS
Walk San Francisco to help those in our community either affected or infected
by HIV/AIDS.
AIDS Walk San Francisco is a 10 kilometer walkathon that
benefits San Francisco AIDS Foundation, In addition to several other local AIDS
service organizations. Since 1982, SFAF has been dedicated to providing direct
services to thousands of people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS, supplying
information about HIV treatment and related issues, promoting HIV prevention
and awareness in the community, and advocating for sound HIV/AIDS policies at
all levels of government.
I have set a goal to raise [FUNDRAISING GOAL].
To sponsor me, simply go to www.aidswalk.net/sanfran. Click on
“Sponsor a Walker.” Then enter my name in the fields provided. Once
you are directed to my Personal Fundraising Page, you will be able to place a
donation of $25 or more online with your credit card. You can also send me a
check, money order, or cash in any amount to [PROVIDE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS],
payable to "AIDS Walk San Francisco."
You can also join me and register to walk by going to www.aidswalk.net/sanfran. Click on
“Register Now.” If you are unable to walk, please sponsor me or
volunteer your time.
Once you register, the AIDS Walk office will send you a
sponsor form and other information about this year’s AIDS Walk in the
mail. Please encourage your friends, family members, partners, and neighbors to
register as well.
16-19, Hyannis, Massachusetts: 27th Annual
National Workers' Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conference
http://www.seak.com/semJuly07credits.htm
http://www.seak.com/semJuly07semoverview.htm
Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort
www.sheraton.com
In this widely acclaimed program, the nation's leading
workers' compensation professionals, occupational physicians, occupational
nurses, and attorneys will join together to discuss cutting edge issues. Frank
discussions and lively question and answer sessions will complement each
presentation. Conference registrants will be able to meet their colleagues and
leaders in their fields from across the United States and Canada, at the reception, luncheon, and breakfasts, in the exhibit hall and at Wednesday night's
social event to network and discuss areas of mutual concern. This conference is
currently the largest and longest-running national workers' compensation and
occupational medicine conference of its kind in the United States.
17-21, Charlotte, North Carolina: Association
on Higher Education and disability Conference
The annual international AHEAD conference brings together
professionals in the fields of higher education and disability for a week of
information-sharing, networking and theoretical and practical training.
The link below will take you to announcements of upcoming conferences and
archived material from previous events.
AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to
full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. As
an international resource, AHEAD:
values diversity, personal growth and development, and
creativity
promotes leadership and exemplary practices
provides professional development and disseminates
information
orchestrates resources through partnership and collaboration
AHEAD dynamically addresses current and emerging issues with
respect to disability, education, and accessibility to achieve universal
access.
Since 1977 AHEAD has delivered quality training to higher
education personnel through conferences, workshops, publications and
consultation. AHEAD members represent a diverse network of professionals who
actively address disability issues on their campuses and in the field of higher
education.
http://www.ahead.org/training/conference/index.htm
18-20, Washington, DC: National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) National Conference
NCVC requests workshop proposals for its National
Conference, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
Workshops be addressing: Violent Crime, Collaboration, Financial/Property
Crime, Underserved Populations, Criminal Justice, Direct Services,
Trauma/Resilience, Violence Against Women, and Media/Outreach. Visit the NCVC
Website for further information: http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=DB_2005NationalConference571
Who Should Attend?
Target participants in the National Conference include
victim advocates, counselors, program managers, attorneys, social workers,
psychologists, law enforcement, researchers, nurses, advocates, volunteers,
administrators, clergy, nonprofit managers, system-based.
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=656&id=379
Tourette syndrome (TS) is commonly associated with
challenges such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity, obsessive-compulsive
behaviors, other associated behavior challenges and learning disabilities.
These co-occurring conditions make the management of TS a complex matter for
individuals and families. Quality of Life domains such as sense of self, social
relationships, culture, and community are important and primary determinants in
the management of TS. In this webinar, RTOI researchers will present the
results of their two-year study, which focuses on identifying factors that
contribute to the quality of life of persons with TS, determine the need for
effective screening instruments, and provide information on possible points of
intervention.
Hosted by AUCD. Presenters: Sam Zinner, MD & Tari
Topolski, PhD (WA UCEDD); Discussant: Tourette Syndrome Association
Additional information on this webinar will be posted on the
AUCD website in early June.
Webinar (http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/W/Webinar.html)
Also written as “webinar.”
Short for Web-based seminar, a presentation, lecture,
workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web.
A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements --
the ability to give, receive and discuss information. Contrast with Webcast, in
which the data transmission is one way and does not allow interaction between
the presenter and the audience.
19-20, Dayton, Ohio: Technology-based Learning
with Disability
http://www.wright.edu/lwd/documents/LWD-07CallforPapers9-19-06R1.doc
Technology-based Learning with Disability (LWD-07) is the
first in a series of biennial conferences on this topic. LWD-07 will bring
together experts, researchers, and practitioners in the areas of assistive and
enabling technologies, disability education, services, health, employability,
rights, and the humanities. The program will include plenary sessions with
keynote speakers, paper presentations, posters, demonstrations and vendor
exhibits.
Conference Scope:
Human Performance
Physiological processes, Human information processing, Motor
skills, Spatial visualization, Communication, Navigation, Performance
assessment.
Human-Machine Interaction
Assistive technology, Sensory substitution, Adaptive
interfaces and environments, Type-to-speech systems, Multimodal interactions,
Prosthetics and orthotics.
Pedagogy
Distributed and collaborative learning, Intelligent tutors,
Self-paced instruction, Experiential learning, Multimodal representations,
Universally designed curriculum, Professional development for educators.
Rights and Responsibilities
Social economic and ethical issues, Education and employment
barriers, Disability demographics.
Disabilities and the Humanities
History of disability, Disability in the arts and media.
Deadline for receipt of abstracts January 16, 2007
24-27, Washington. DC: Generations United 14th
International Conference
http://ipath.gu.org/Works6301256.asp
" Building
Successful Intergenerational Programs: A Monument to Young & Old
" Starting
and Strengthening Intergenerational Shared Site Programs
" What's
Worked, What's New, & What's Next in Building Supports for Grandparents and
Other Relatives Raising Children
" Intergenerational
Movie
" Tour
of the United States Capitol
" Intergenerational
Legislative Advocacy Forum
" Hill
Visits
" Poster
Sessions and Networking Reception
" Cruise
on the Potomac River
" Table
Top Exhibits
" i-PATH Technology Center Open
" Intergenerational
Transmission of Culture and Language in Native American Communities
" Workshops
" Silent
Auction
" Awards
Banquet
" Closing
Session Luncheon: "What are Old People For-What are Young People
For?"
29, San Francisco, California: National
Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
http://www.n4a.org/2007conf/sanfran2007.cfm
Gateway to the New World of Aging
In the past, most AAA's primarily administered Older
American Act funds. Today AAAs work with over 29,000 local community service
organizations that serve seven million older adults and over 436,000
caregivers, through its network of 650 Area Agencies on Aging and 243 tribal
organizations. Additionally, in more than half the states, area agencies on
aging operate home and community based Medicaid waiver programs that in total
spend billions of dollars each year through the aging network. AAAs and Title
VI programs were also involved heavily in Medicare Part D and provided millions
of Medicare beneficiaries' enrollment assistance in the past year.
These innovations and adaptations to a changing environment
are indicative of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the aging
network In essence over the past ten years AAAs and Title VI organizations have
been "bridging the gap" between the old way of doing business and the
ever changing consumer driven system of care that we are experiencing today. As
Josefina G. Carbonell, Assistant Secretary for Aging said at our last years
2006 conference, "Each of us has a responsibility to make this
transformation vision a reality. I urge you to be strategic, visible and
effective leaders in your communities and to seize the opportunities before us.
As the officials responsible for the overall planning and coordination of
services in your areas, you need to be at the table where the decisions are
being made about the future of the long-term care system in your community.
Actually, you should be the table."….
Whether you are an older adult yourself, or a caregiver
concerned about the well-being and independence of an older adult, Area
Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are ready to help. AAAs in communities across the
country plan, coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in
their home - if that is their preference - aided by services such as
Meals-on-Wheels, homemaker assistance and whatever else it may take to make
independent living a viable option. By making a range of options available,
AAAs make it possible for older individuals to choose the services and living
arrangement that suit them best.
30 – Aug. 3, State College, Pennsylvania: 2007 National Autism Conference
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/Conference/autism
Conference Mission
This conference provides comprehensive, evidence-based
information to assist educators, providers, and families in developing
effective educational and therapeutic programming for all students with autism
spectrum disorders.
Who Should Attend
family members, physicians, speech-language pathologists,
administrators, higher education faculty, general education and special
education professionals, early intervention staff, related service personnel,
behavioral health professionals, and anyone interested in autism spectrum
disorders
Outcomes
Cite and relate specific research findings concerning autism
spectrum disorders to assessment, instruction, and progress determination,
including specific communication.
Describe appropriate interventions, materials, and
progress-monitoring practices based on continuous instructional evidence in the
areas of cognition, language, social skills, and motor skills.
Identify, analyze, and apply evidence-based practices for
the treatment of students with autism spectrum disorders in cognition,
communication, and social and motor skills.
Formulate practical and evidence-based instructional plans
for students with autism spectrum disorders in order to have them progress in
the general education curriculum, with specific accommodations in language,
cognition, and social and motor skills.
Incorporate the use of instructional technology and
visual-graphic organizers into the instruction of students with autism spectrum
disorders in order to increase organizational skills and improve achievement.
Relate specific assessment and intervention procedures to
the general education curriculum and academic standards and benchmarks, including
specific applications to communication-based approaches.
31- Aug. 2, Minneapolis, Minnesota: COSD 8thAnnual Conference, Career Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities
http://www.cosdonline.org/conferences/index.shtml
If you have any questions please email Alan Muir, Director
of COSD at amuir@tennessee.edu
COSD develops customized training modules to help educate
companies and organization about working with individuals with disabilities.
Future training modules with some components to include:
Tax Incentives for Employers to hire people with
disabilities including college graduates with disabilities.
Accommodations with some specificity on what is reasonable
for employers to provide for employees with disabilities.
Disclosure scenarios based on real students with a full
discussion of results.
For more detailed information about the training options
listed here or to inquire about additional training services and resources,
please e-mail training@cosdonline.org.
12-17, Olympia, Washington: Youth Leadership
Forum
http://fortress.wa.gov/esd/portal/info/newsreleases/studentswithdisabilities
OLYMPIA – Applications are being sought from high
school juniors and seniors with disabilities to participate in a six-day youth
leadership forum this summer in Olympia.
The event will be held Aug. 12 through 17 at The Evergreen
State College. All expenses will be paid for the students who are selected to
attend.
The annual forum, presented by the Governor’s
Committee on Disability and Employment, brings together students with various
disabilities to explore skills and concepts that can help them successfully
advance in life after high school.
“The forum is about opening the eyes of students with
disabilities to the possibilities of what their lives could be,” said
Toby Olson, director of the committee, which is housed within the Employment
Security Department.
He said that students will learn the art of leadership,
explore career options, and meet and learn from successful adults who also have
disabilities.
Forum workshop topics include leadership skills, disability
rights, self-advocacy, assistive technologies, career planning, and personal
and social skills. Each student will go home with a personal leadership
and employment plan, with identified goals to work on.
Other activities include rock wall climbing, a magic show
and a dance.
“It’s not just classroom activities,”
added Olson. “It’s about developing friendships and
celebrating accomplishments.”
As many as 45 students will be selected to participate.
The deadline to apply is May 1. All applicants must be a junior or senior
in high school as of July 1 and have a disability, as defined by the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA).
For more information, contact Jan Peters at 360-438-3258 or 360-438-3167 TTY or by e-mail at jpeters@esd.wa.gov.
The application is available in alternate formats.
13-16, Miami, Florida: 2007 Florida Conference
on Aging
http://www.fcoa.org/Conf2007/conf2007.html
The Florida Council on Aging invites you to join your
aging network colleagues in presenting the year’s most cutting edge
developments, innovations and promising practices at this four day
comprehensive training program. (Please note: The submission deadline is February 28, 2007.)
Mark Your Calendar Now to Attend Florida's
Preeminent Conference on Aging in 2007!
Outstanding Keynote Speakers
Leadership Academy
Pre-Conference Intensives
Over 50 Workshop Sessions
CEUs for many professions
Registration includes many meals
Single day/full conference
registration available
Exhibit Show
Sponsorship opportunities
Great training at a great value!
13-17, Durham, New Hampshire: The 2007 Autism
Mini-Series
Informative and interactive topical discussions on ASD
designed to provide practical ideas to complement teaching and parenting
strategies.
Presented by:
The New Hampshire Resource Center on Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Download Full Brochure: http://iod.unh.edu/07%20Mini-Series%20brochure%20web.pdfand look at the second page of the brochure
Description
Join experts on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for topical
discussions related to children with ASD, their families, and the systems of
support in their lives. Each small group session is designed to be informative,
interactive, and filled with practical ideas to embed within your own parenting
and teaching strategies.
Space is limited, so register early!
Cost
Registration Fee: $25 for each session
10-12, Wenatchee, WA: Valued Lives, Inspired
Living Conference
Valued Lives 2007 is scheduled for September 10th through
September 12th, 2007 at the Wenatchee Convention Center in Wenatchee, WA
Many of the presenters from the 2006 conference have made
their handouts and presentations available for you to download. Visit the
Presenter Materials page to download the PowerPoint presentations and PDF
documents associated with their sessions.
http://www.valuedlives.com
The following is a list of presentations and materials that
we have obtained from the session presenters. If you are a presenter and would
like to contribute your slides or handouts, please e-mail them to Teri Johnson
at O'Neill and Associates.
Letting Grow: An Approach to End of Life Care and Grieving
in Our Community - Clarice Redmond.
Letting Grow - Handout
Staff Retention Strategies - Sheryl Larson, Ph.D.
If You Want Me To Stay - Presentation
College of Direct Support Professionals - Reference
References and Other Resources - Reference
Staff Recruitment & Retention Strategies - Book
Order Form
What is the Support Intensity Scale - John Stern, Marc Tasse
What is the Support Intensity Scale - Handout
Supporting Individuals Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy -
Ted Ryle
Supporting Individuals Using DBT - Presentation
Accommodating People with Autism - Pat Amos
How Do People Really Learn - Handout
Who's In Control - Pat Amos
Supporting Friendships - Handout
Who's in Control - Handout
About Relationships - Handout
Workshop: Beyond the ABCs - Chris Heimerl
Beyond the ABCs - Presentation
It's Going to Take Some Time - Chris Heimerl
Families - Presentation
Challenging Disability Oppression in Our Language - Mara
Sapon-Shevin
A Word to the Wise - Handout
Challenging Disability Oppression - Handout
Supervisors & Diverse Employees Working Together
Effectively as a Team - Ginger Kwan
Working Together as a Team - Handout
Teaching Skills - Janet Oliver
Teaching Skills - Cover
Teaching Skills - Handout
Family/Provider Collaboration - John & Connie Lyle
O'BriEn
Family/Provider Collaboration - Presentation
Direct Support - John O'Brien
Direct Support - Presentation
When Words Won't Do: Other Ways to Communicate - Tom Yost
Other Ways to Communicate - Presentation
Keynote: Change the World: Ten Lessons From Inclusion - Mara
Sapon-Shevin
Inclusion - Presentation
11-13, Winston-Salem, South-Carolina: NC
Conference on Aging
The 2007 North Carolina Conference on Aging is scheduled for
September 11-13 at the M.C. Benton, Jr. Convention & Civic Center, Winston-Salem, NC. The theme in 2007 will be "Today, Tomorrow, Together!"
The North Carolina Conference on Aging is a collaborative
effort to develop a professional conference to provide educational and
networking opportunities for anyone interested in long-term care, vital aging,
family issues, work and retirement, leadership, and professional development.
Realizing the diverse nature of this task, we have made a deliberate effort to
include local, regional and state-level service providers, educators, students,
consumers, volunteers, clients, caregivers, policymakers, and administrators.
http://www.aging.unc.edu/nccoa/index.html
13-16, Newport, Rhode Island: Casino Cup -
Court Tennis
http://www.tennisfame.com/tennisfame.aspx?pgID=892
Tournament for Singles 15 - 30 handicap. Call (401) 849-6672.
13-16, Newport, Rhode Island: Hall of Fame
Adult Cup - Court Tennis
http://www.tennisfame.com/tennisfame.aspx?pgID=892
Tournament Open to all adults of any ability. Call (401) 846-0642.
21, Parker, Colorado: 2007 TBI Educators
Conference, What Is the Road That a Student with TBI Travels?
The Wildlife Experience 10035 S Peoria, Parker, Colorado
http://rerc-act.org/NewsAndEvents/TBIConference/2007%20postcar1.pdf
21-22, Little Rock, Arkansas: Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Mini-Conference
http://www.healthandenvironment.org/articles/partner_events/1114
If you have a child affected by autism, or if you are a
professional working with children on the autism spectrum, attending a DAN!
Conference will help you to obtain the latest information on the safest and
most effective biomedical interventions for improving your child's condition.
The entire agenda is devoted to teaching parents and practitioners how
nutrition, intestinal disorders, detoxification and other metabolic issues
impact behavior, attention, speech and the general health of children on the
autism spectrum. This conference shows strong commitment to bring only the most
credible and forward thinking researchers and clinicians to speak at the
conferences and to attend the DAN! Think Tanks. Respecting parents input and
direction, this group theorizes, discusses and collaborates on research
projects. Only when a consensus is reached, and a biomedical intervention is
deemed both safe and effective, is this information presented at a DAN!
conference.
26-28, Columbus, Ohio: First Annual
International NATTAP Conference
http://www.autismohio.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=184&Itemid=75
http://www.ocali.org/pdf/NATTAP_Save_the_Date_PBIS.pdf
Hosted by the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence
Conference Date: September 26, 2007- September 28, 2007
Pre-Conference: Best-Practice Strategies and Techniques - September 26, 2007
This conference will gather parents and professionals,
ranging in practice from the individual classroom to a district, region, and
state-wide level, to review current models of systems, best practices in
research and intervention use and statewide capacity building, with the
ultimate goal of improving outcomes for school-age children.
Please visit: www.ocali.org
Email contacts: Brenda Smith Myles or Jill Hudson at NATTAP@OCALI.org
30-Oct. 3, Albuquerque, New Mexico: 23rd
National Home and Community Based Services Conference
September 30-October 3, 2007: 23rd National Home and
Community Based Services Conference, at Hyatt Regency; Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 23rd National Home and Community Based Services Conference is a unique
event that will offer exceptional learning and networking opportunities designed
to meet the unique training needs of professionals who administer and operate
HCBS programs from around the country.
http://www.nasua.org/waiverconference/index.htm
This three-day national conference is designed for a broad
range of professionals who administer and operate HCBS programs at the
national, state and local levels, including administrators and direct service
staff of government, nonprofit, healthcare, and long term care organizations,
policymakers, researchers, educators, county public health and social service
providers, aging and disabilities service providers, housing experts, and many
others.
3-5, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Southwest
Conference on Disability
The 2007 Southwest Conference on Disability will be held
October 3-5, 2007 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Conference organizers
are excited to announce that the 2007 conference will be held in conjunction
with the annual meeting of the National Association on State Units on Aging.
The call for papers will open December 1, 2006. Check back then for more details!
4-6, San Diego, California: 2007 NEDA
Conference - Eating Disorders Come in All Shapes and Sizes
http://www.edap.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=782
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaDir/files/documents/Programs/Conference/07CallforProps.pdf
Conference Goals:
1. Help family members, treatment professionals, health
educators and activists to connect and share information that can be
transformed into action.
2. Familiarize participants with the latest developments in
the field of eating disorders and the implication of this new knowledge for
prevention and treatment.
3. Reduce the associated stigma and spread awareness about
the realities of eating disorders by educating conference attendees, the media
and, in turn, the general public.
4. Provide a feeling of inclusiveness, enthusiasm, energy,
optimism and hope for all conference attendees.
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the
largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent
eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from
anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image
and weight issues.
12-14, Anaheim, California: Defeat Autism Now!
(DAN!) Mini-Conference
http://www.healthandenvironment.org/articles/partner_events/1114
If you have a child affected by autism, or if you are a
professional working with children on the autism spectrum, attending a DAN!
Conference will help you to obtain the latest information on the safest and
most effective biomedical interventions for improving your child's condition.
The entire agenda is devoted to teaching parents and practitioners how
nutrition, intestinal disorders, detoxification and other metabolic issues
impact behavior, attention, speech and the general health of children on the
autism spectrum. This conference shows strong commitment to bring only the most
credible and forward thinking researchers and clinicians to speak at the
conferences and to attend the DAN! Think Tanks. Respecting parents input and
direction, this group theorizes, discusses and collaborates on research
projects. Only when a consensus is reached, and a biomedical intervention is
deemed both safe and effective, is this information presented at a DAN!
conference.
13-14, Tukwila, Washington: 5th Annual ADHD
Conference for Adults
http://www.addresources.org/adhd_conferences.php
No details yet.
Goal and Objectives for the 2007 MCH Federal/State
Partnership Meeting: Building Blocks 4 Promising Practice Models
This conference will introduce the concept of
“promising practice models” for improving maternal and child health
for 4 groups addressed by maternal and child health programs: (1) women
of childbearing age and infants; (2) children and youth; (3) children with
special health care needs; and (4) families. Plenary and breakout
sessions will present existing promising practice models directed towards these
4 segments of the maternal and child health population and a wide spectrum of
current and emerging maternal and child health issues. Conference
attendees will have the opportunity to identify promising practice models that
have the potential to enhance maternal and child health outcomes in their State
and to partner with maternal and child health experts who have experience with
those models through peer-to-peer technical assistance. At the conclusion
of the conference, participants will be able to:
Describe the concept of promising models for practice and
training, identify core elements that allow promising models to be duplicated,
search for promising models in a particular area of interest based on defined
criteria, and better understand how to implement promising models in their own
State.Apply the concept of promising models for practice and training to
maternal and child health programs, activities, and systems of care directed
towards 4 segments of the maternal and child health population: (1) women
of childbearing age and infants; (2) children and youth; (3) children with
special health care needs; and (4) families. Develop strategies to
improve effective community partnerships to address the system of care for at
least one of the four segments defined above.
Identify models that reduce health disparities by increasing
access to high quality and culturally competent health care.
Identify models that promote health and safety and reduce
illness, injury and/or death for the MCH population.
Identify models that combine public and private resources to
promote environments where healthy and safe behaviors can be developed and
maintained.
Identify ways to include families and others who are the
focus of MCH initiatives in the planning, program delivery, and evaluation of
promising models for practice and training.
Initiate the process of partnering with experts, through
peer-to-peer technical assistance, who have experience with promising models
for practice and training that have the potential to enhance maternal and child
health outcomes in their State.
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=638&id=289
15-17, Yakima, Washington: 24thAnnual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law
http://depts.washington.edu/slawd/Pacific_Institute.htm
Yakima Convention Center
Yakima, Washington
Featuring:
Monday, Pre-Institute Mini-Courses
Mini-courses provide an introductory overview of special
education law applicable in public schools.
Monday Evening Opening Session
Workshops and Sessions
Workshops and sessions are scheduled for all day Tuesday and
for Wednesday through noon.
Institute Overview
Founded in 1984, originally as a Washington State Institute,
this regionally based conference on special education law serves educators and
attorneys from sister states in the Pacific Northwest and attracts attendees
from throughout the nation. Parents and parent advocates are also encouraged to
attend.
The primary mission of the Institute is to keep
practitioners aware of congressional amendments to the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and recent court cases interpreting the
Act. Most faculty are nationally prominent acknowledged school or
Plaintiff attorneys with active practices in IDEA litigation. The
Institute also addresses Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans
with Disabilities Act, Sections 1983 and 1985 of the Civil Rights Act, No Child
Left Behind Act, and other federal and state laws affecting the operation and
management of special education programs in public schools.
The Institute consists of three or four general sessions and
about twenty workshops over two days. The Institute is preceded by a full
day of optional mini-courses providing formal instruction in various special
education law topics.
Who Should Attend
Educators
School law attorneys
Educational administrators
Parents and parent attorneys
Advocates
21, Los Angeles, California: Aids Walk, Change
the Course of the Epidemic
http://www.aidswalk.net/losangeles/index.html
AIDS Project Los Angeles, one of the largest non-profit AIDS
service organizations in the United States, provides bilingual direct services,
prevention education and leadership on HIV/AIDS-related policy and legislation.
Founded by four friends in 1982, APLA is a community-based, volunteer-supported
organization with local, national and global reach.
23-28, Boston, Massachusetts: The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry’s 54th Annual
Meeting / Conference
http://www.aacap.org/galleries/AM2007/54th_CallforPapers.pdf
Between 7 and 12 Million American youth suffer from mental,
behavioral, or developmental disorders at any given time. The AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) is the leading national professional
medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for
children, adolescents, and families affected by these disorders.
The AACAP widely distributes information in a effort to
promote an understanding of mental illnesses and remove the stigma associated
with them; advance efforts in prevention of mental illnesses, and assure proper
treatment and access to services for children and adolescents.
24-25, Denver, Colorado: Coleman Institute
Conference on Cognitive Disabilities
This conference will be held in conjunction with the annual
2007 RERC-ACT State of the Science Conference, October 25 - 26, 2007.
Please see our websites for more details
www.rerc-act.org
www.colemaninstitute.org
24- 27, Atlanta, Georgia: National Association
for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) 24th Annual Conference
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=575
Wednesday, October 24, 2007- Saturday, October 27, 2007
With the theme of Physical & Mental Wellness: Promising
Practices (ID/MH), NADD's 24th Annual Conference will take place at the
Renaissance Hotel in Atlanta, GA.
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/24th/index.shtml
25-26, Denver/Westminster, Colorado:
State-of-the-Science Conference in Cognitive Assistive Technologies
The RERC-ACT will host a State-of-the-Science conference in
cognitive assistive technologies in Denver Colorado on October 25-26, 2007.
This conference will be held in conjunction with the annual
Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities Conference on October 24-25.
The conference will feature plenary speakers and parallel
sessions on different aspects of cognitive assistive technology. Key
researchers, clinicians, caregivers and advocates will lecture. In addition,
poster sessions and an adapted home exhibit featuring assistive cognitive
technology for the kitchen, office and living room will be highlighted.
Finally, we will announce the winners of the Student Design Contest sponsored
by the Coleman Institute.
Registration Required - No fee for attendance
Please see our websites for more details
www.rerc-act.org
www.colemaninstitute.org
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=642&id=289
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for the Advancement of Cognitive Technologies would like to announce the Call for
Participation for the conference to be held October 25 & 26, 2007 held in
conjunction with the 7th Annual Coleman Conference October 24 & 25, 2007.
Both events will be held at The Westin Westminster located in Westminster, Colorado.
We are inviting submissions for presentations, posters,
demonstrations and industry exhibits representing current tools and techniques
in development, techniques in practice, and results from advanced research in
the area of cognitive technologies. Deadline for submission is June 1, 2007. For further information, visit the RERC-ACT website (http://www.rerc-act.org) or contact Julia
Beems (julia.beems@uchsc.edu)
RERC-ACT Program Coordinator, Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, at 303/315-1284.
25-27, Champions Gate, Florida: 12thAnnual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=467
Thursday, October 25, 2007- Saturday, October 27, 2007
Location: Champions Gate, FL
The Center for School Mental Health Analysis and Action is
seeking paper proposals for its 12th Annual Conference. The conference theme is
What Works in Schools: Sustaining a National Community of Practice on
Collaborative School Behavioral Health. Proposal submission deadline: January 31, 2007.
http://csmha.umaryland.edu/conf_meet/AnnualConference/OrlandoDetails.html
Conference Theme: What Works in Schools: Sustaining a
National Community of Practice on Collaborative School Behavioral Health.
Implementing a full continuum of effective promotion and
intervention
Collaborative family-school-community system approaches
- Implementing a full continuum of effective promotion and intervention
- Collaborative family-school-community system approaches
- Strategies for fully involving diverse stakeholders including youth, families, educators, community staff, and policy makers
- Building quality assessment and improvement and emphasizing empirically supported practices
- Advancing successful advocacy and policy change
31 - Nov. 3, Dallas, Texas: International
Dyslexia Association 58th Annual Conference
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and
the communities that support them. IDA is the oldest learning disabilities
organization in the nation -- founded in 1949 in memory of Dr. Samuel T. Orton,
a distinguished neurologist. Throughout our rich history, our goal has been to
provide the most comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to
share their experiences, methods, and knowledge.
http://www.interdys.org
http://www.interdys.org/servlet/compose?section_id=7&page_id=212
2-4, Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee
Association for Behavior Analysis 11th Annual Conference
http://www.taba.org/conference
The Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis mission is...
...to advance awareness, development, and access to the
practice of behavior analysis in
the State of Tennessee by:
a) Encouraging the understanding of behavior analysis in academic,
research, and the natural environments;
b) Supporting the design and application of effective
behavioral procedures to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Tennessee
c) Serving as a professional reference group for those who
identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace
the principles and practices of behavior analysis;
d) Advising political, legislative, and policy-making bodies
with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis
e) Organizing an annual conference that shall serve as a
forum for the presentation of scientific and technological achievements, clinical
practice, as well as for discussion of the affairs of the organization;
f) Publishing and distributing information on behavior
analysis
2-7, Baltimore, Maryland: Sigma Theta Tau Honor
Society of Nursing 39th Biannual Meeting
http://www.nursingsociety.org/convention/index.html
Begin planning your involvement in the 39th Biennial
Convention! Join us in Baltimore to hear colleagues present their work during
hundreds of quality educational sessions. Make an impression and build
relationships as a sponsor or exhibitor. Recognize accomplishments by
submitting your own project or nominating a colleague for the International
Awards program. Say hello to old friends and meet new ones.
Exciting opportunities to share your innovative clinical
projects, research, and leadership initiatives await you at the Honor Society
of Nursing's 39th Biennial Convention.
Clinical Sessions: http://www.nursingsociety.org/convention/clinical.html
Scientific Sessions: http://www.nursingsociety.org/convention/scientific.html
Leadership Sessions: http://www.nursingsociety.org/convention/leadership.html
Innovations in Clinical Excellence: http://www.nursingsociety.org/convention/innovations.html
Evidence-Based Practice Contest: http://www.nursingsociety.org/convention/innovations.html
3, Washington, DC: APHA Annual Meeting,
Politics, Policy & Public Health
Co-sponsored by AUCD, the 2007 APHA Annual Meeting,
"Politics, Policy & Public Health," will be held in Washington, DC.
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=239
The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier
Public Health Educational Forum! Learn from the experts in the field, hear
about cutting edge research and exceptional best practices, discover the latest
public health products and services, and share your public health experience
with your peers. The world of public health is in continual motion, and there
is no better time to stay abreast of the research and learn about emerging
issues.
The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the oldest and
largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more
than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses,
educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. APHA's
meeting program addresses current and emerging health science, policy, and
practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health. APHA has a
world of public health in store for you.
http://www.apha.org/meetings
7-10, Washington, DC: CHADD's 19th Annual/20th
Anniversary International Conference on AD/HD
http://www.chadd.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=3012
http://www.chadd.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Conferences_Training
The 19th Annual /20th Anniversary International Conference
on AD/HD will be held November 7-10, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City just outside Washington, DC.
The CHADD Annual International Conference is the major
research, practice and public information conference dedicated to issues
related to AD/HD. Conference sessions will focus on providing current
science-based information and the impact of this information on treatment plans
for individuals with AD/HD. The conference will bring together researchers,
clinicians, educators, adults with AD/HD, parents, and others. Major goals for
the conference are to disseminate the latest developments in research; to
facilitate an ongoing exchange about issues related to AD/HD by individuals
with different experiences and viewpoints; and to increase public understanding
of the disorder and its impact.
Proposals for presentations are invited. Empirical studies
and best practices science-based intervention strategies are preferred, but
others will be given consideration. These can include, but are not limited to,
collaborative practices, learning differences, implementation of IDEA and
Section 504, advocacy empowerment, research, educational interventions,
inclusion, parent training, multimodal treatments issues particular to distinct
populations (i.e. age, gender, ethnicity, etc.), co-existing conditions, diagnosis
and treatment and innovative programs. Of special interest are presentations
that address cultural diversity. These proposals will be organized by
tracks--common topics of interest--that foster exchange, debate and dialogue
among conference attendees. Sessions for Hispanic/Latino tracks are encouraged
and must be submitted in Spanish and English.
8-11, Marriott, Philadelphia: Feminist
Perspectives and Beyond, Exploring Eating Disorders Recovery Conference
http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=96
The 17th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for
Professionals
Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Exploring Eating Disorders
Recovery
November 8-11, 2007
Philadelphia Airport Marriott
Keynote Speakers:
Arianna Huffington, author of “On Becoming
Fearless”
Panel: Anne Becker, MD, Kelly Klump, PhD, Michael Levine,
PhD
Scott Crow, MD
In 2007, the Renfrew Center Foundation Conference is
dedicated to an exploration of eating disorders recovery. The essential
components and correlates, even the definition, of recovery and the recovery
process are still very controversial topics in our field. While it is crucial
to determine how recovery occurs and what factors most support recovery, it is
difficult to do so when it is not yet clear how best to formulate and measure
what getting better actually means. Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Exploring
Eating Disorders Recovery offers clinicians, researchers and educators the
opportunity to learn about the concept of recovery in all its variations and
vicissitudes. The goal is to create a thought provoking, rewarding and
productive discussion, leading to more clarity about, and a deeper
understanding of, eating disorders recovery.
When:
November 8-11, 2007
Where:
Philadelphia Airport Marriott
Time:
TBD
10-14, Washington, DC: 2007 AUCD Annual Meeting
& Conference
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=580
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of
university-based interdisciplinary programs.
15-16, Columbus, Ohio: NADD Ohio State 5th Annual MH/MR Conference - Mental Health Aspects, Treatment &
Support
NADD Ohio State 5th Annual MH/MR Conference - Mental Health
Aspects: Treatment & Support
November 15 & 16, 2007- Crowne Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH
http://www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/111507/cfp.shtml
The NADD Ohio State 5th Annual MH/MR Conference taking place
November 15 & 16, 2007, at the Columbus Marriott North Hotel in Columbus, OH.
The theme of this year’s conference is Mental Health
Aspects: Treatment & Support. Submissions are being accepted
for 90-minute presentations and 3-hr. workshops. Proposals are encouraged
on: environmental health, ethics, program/treatment models, sex offenders,
stigma/advocacy and vocational/employment. Skill-building presentation/workshop
submissions are also encouraged.
Travel, accommodations and meals are the responsibility of
the presenter. The registration fee will be waived for the primary
presenter only. All additional presenters are responsible for their registration
fee, even if only attending for their presentation.
16-20, San Francisco, California: 60th Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America
http://www.geron.org/AnnualMeeting/annual.htm
The Mission of The Gerontological Society of America is
" to
promote the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research in aging by
expanding the quantity of and improving the quality of gerontological research,
and by increasing its funding resources; and
" to
disseminate gerontological research knowledge to researchers, to practitioners,
and to decision and opinion makers.
Our major methods for achieving our mission include
" Disseminating
information on aging research, policy, education and practice and their
interrelationships;
" Providing
networking opportunities for researchers, policy makers, educators and
practitioners;
" Linking
research with policy, practice and education;
" Advocating
for increased public and private funding for research on aging; and
" Promoting
career development and advancement of our members and development of the next
generation of leaders
27, Washington, DC: National Prevention and
Health Promotion Summit
http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=579
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will host the 2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion
Summit: Creating a Culture of Wellness. The summit will take place at the Hyatt
Regency Capitol Hill in Washington DC.
The event will feature prominent national speakers, the
Secretary's Innovation in Prevention Awards, and an opportunity to showcase new
approaches to prevention and health promotion—including innovations that
promote regular physical activity, eating a healthful diet, taking advantage of
medical screenings, and making healthy choices to avoid risky behaviors. We
invite those partners who have a long history of supporting those meetings to
join us, as we foster a culture of wellness that can help us reduce the disease
burden and economic impact of some of the nation's leading causes of death and
disability.
Visit the National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit
website for important updates as we shape this national meeting, and we look
forward to your participation in this important meeting.
http://www.healthierus.gov
29-Dec. 1, Orlando, Florida: 5th Annual ICAA
Conference - Active Aging
Unlock your potential at Active Aging 2007
This truly inspiring learning experience offers you and your
staff the opportunity to become inspired by an irresistible mix of engaging
educational seminars, unique venues for networking, and some of the world's
finest presenters in the field of active aging. Come explore the ways in which
you and your staff can help create and deliver your products and services in a
fashion all its own!
http://www.icaa.cc/convention.htm
Who should attend
" Presidents,
CEOs, general managers and senior management
" Executive
directors and health promotions managers
" Sales
and marketing personnel
" Program
directors and exercise physiologists
" Wellness,
fitness and activity directors
" Health
promotions and public health professionals
" Group
fitness instructors and personal trainers
Anyone employed in a setting that serves the health and
wellness needs of the older adult.
For more information about how to get the most out of your
Active Aging 2007 experience, call toll-free 866-335-9777 or 604-734-4466.
30, Baltimore, Maryland: The 10th Annual Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis Conference
The 10th Annual Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis
Conference will be held on Friday November 30, 2007 at the Tremont Grand Meeting Facility in the Tremont Plaza Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland.
http://www.marylandaba.org/meeting.jsp
The 10th Annual Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis
Conference will be held on Friday, November 30, 2007 at the Tremont Grand Meeting Facility in the Tremont Plaza Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. We have
reserved a block of rooms for a special rate of $119/night. Call (800) Tremont
or (800) 873-6668 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) to
book your reservation. Make sure you tell them that you are with the Maryland
Association for Behavior Analysis group.
Please stay tuned for more information about speakers and
additional conference information.
For more information contact:
SungWoo Kahng, Ph.D., BCBA
kahng@kennedykrieger.org
Applied behavior analysis or ABA is the application of
behavior analytic principles for the improvement of socially significant
problems. ABA is based on a long history of sound behavioral research and is
characterized by defining the behavior in clear, observable terms; systematic
analysis of the problem in question; a clear description of the techniques to
be used; clearly demonstrated efficacy; and durability over time (i.e.,
maintenance) along with generalization to other environments, people, and
behaviors. Although ABA has become a popular treatment for autism spectrum
disorders (ASDs), this is only one of many areas in which behavior analysis has
been successfully applied. Based on a preponderance of scientific evidence,
numerous scientific, professional, and government organizations have concluded
that ABA-based procedures represent best practices in treating individuals with
ASD and other developmental disabilities.
26, New York, New York: Special Camp Fair 2008
Special Camp Fair (212-677-4650) www.resourcesnyc.org
Special Camp Fairpresented by Resources for Children with Special Needs. The Fair will
take place Saturday January 26, 2008 from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, (entrance on
Columbus Ave. and W. 60th St.)NYC. For information call Resources for Children with Special Needs
at (212) 677-4650.www.resourcesnyc.org
Posted by Gary Shulman,
MS.Ed. New York, NY 10003 gshulman@resourcesnyc.org212 -677 -4650
20-23, St. Petersburg, Florida: ICADI,
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
http://www.icadi.phhp.ufl.edu
Maintaining independence and active
participation in society in later life is something we all hope to attain.
Faced with chronic health conditions or life-long or late-onset disabilities,
the ability to socialize, to continue working, to enjoy recreation and leisure activities,
and to carry out the activities of daily life can be compromised.
As we age, we can maintain independence by
healthy behaviors and health promotion activities, by using assistive
technology, by modifying our homes and workplaces, and by using products that
follow the principles of universal design. Mobility is an important component
of independence, relating to walking and wheeling, and to driving and use of
other forms of transportation. Prevention of injury is also essential in
maintaining independence into our later years. Each of these areas is addressed
in the seven ICADI tracks, considering the perspective of older persons and the
businesses that develop and market related products.
This conference brought together researchers,
practitioners, business leaders and people involved in aging policy to focus on
these issues and include a mix of submitted papers, posters, technology
demonstrations and keynote speakers.
http://www.wyoaidswalk.org
This year's WyoAIDS Walk has raised more than $14,000 to
date to help men, women and children living with HIV in Wyoming. Our thanks and
appreciation goes to all the volunteers, donors, sponsors and the 300+ walkers
who made it possible! If you missed the walk, you can still donate. Send
your check to PO Box 2403, Laramie, WY 82073-2403.
This money brings the 6-year walk total to nearly $76,000
that to date (April 2007) has helped more than 150 individuals and their families
across the state. This money has helped pay for dental care, vision care,
medications, medical supplies, mental health counseling and other unmet or
emergency needs.
A special thanks goes to the Laramie Downtown Business
Association and their "Paint the Town Red" campaign the week prior to
the walk. Red Ribbons adorned the windows of many business in support of this
year's walk. Click on the Corporate Sponsorship and Friends of WyoAIDS Walk
links in the main menu for a list of our business and organization
underwriters, sponsors and friends and please give them your support.
27-30, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: 37th Annual Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted Physical Activity
http://muconf.missouri.edu/midwest_symposium/introduction.html
For thirty-five years the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic
Recreation has been offering students, practitioners, researchers and educators
an opportunity to participate in a continuing education format in the Midwest. Participants have come from every state in the United States and from every
continent in the World. The Midwest Symposium has been recognized regionally,
nationally and internationally for the quality of the program content and for
the high quality of the presenters.
Now the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and
Adapted Physical Activity is planned with practitioners, students and educators
as the primary focus for the programs presented on Therapeutic Recreation and
Adapted Physical Activity. Most, but not all, of our participants and speakers
come from community recreation, mental health, mental retardation, physical
rehabilitation, elderly, and outdoor recreation facilities, as well as colleges
and universities.
The registration fees are kept as low as possible so more
participants can attend the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and
Adapted Physical Activity. We also have worked with Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
to keep their room fees below $100 per day at $99 for 2006 and 2008, especially
for the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted Physical
Activity. In addition, the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet Hotel in St. Louis also agreed to a $99 rate for 2007. This was a major point made in the
evaluations of the 2005 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and Adapted
Physical Activity.
Our presenters are volunteers who are rich in experience and
education. This is also a Symposium where students, practitioners, researchers and
educators are able to mix in professional and social venues.
Continuing Education Units for this conference are handled
at no charge to our paid participants by the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic
Recreation and Adapted Physical Activity. We are working hard to reduce
participant costs for the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation and
Adapted Physical Activity and will continue to do so in the future.
The Midwest Symposium originally was organized to service
the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. However the
popularity of the program, presenters and low registration fees has made it a
good choice in these tough economic times. On the average over 500 participants
come from the United States and other countries to attend this unique Midwest
Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation.
6-9, Savannah, Georgia: Anxiety and Comorbid
Disorders, Understanding Risk, Optimizing Outcomes 28th Annual
Conference
http://www.adaa.org/conference&events/2008/2008%20Short%20call.pdf
On behalf of the 2008 Conference Committee, the Anxiety
Disorders Association of America is pleased to announce the Call for Papers.
The conference theme is “Anxiety and Comorbid Disorders: Understanding
Risk, Optimizing Outcomes.” ADAA welcomes presentations focusing on
evidence-based, new and complimentary treatments, diagnostic tools, case studies,
and assessments as well as those that highlight research on the diagnosis,
cause, or treatment of anxiety disorders and comorbid illnesses. Topics should
include new research and novel techniques, neuroimaging, genetics, comorbidity
of anxiety disorders with mood and other disorders, comorbidity with medical
illnesses. Consistent with the theme, we encourage presentations highlighting
the following areas:
Genetics
Resilience: inherited or acquired?
Familial risk, twin studies, gender
Genetic predisposition to comorbid
disorders
Understanding Risk
Effect of genetic risk on treatment
response
Relapse and recovery risk
Modifying risk with CBT, other
effective treatments
Increased vulnerability to trauma
Impact of anxiety on acquisition,
outcomes and relapse of comorbid disorders
Acquired Anxiety
Parenting, separation and
attachment
Cultural aspects
Impact of stress, abuse and neglect
on acquiring anxiety
Optimizing Outcomes
Combination, alternative and
complimentary treatments
Family, couples therapy
This is the only annual meeting focused exclusively on the
diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders and comorbid illnesses and
bringing together over 700 clinicians and researchers specializing in anxiety
and related disorders. Be a part of it in 2008.
17-20, Washington, DC: Joint Conference of
National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA)
http://www.ncoa.org/content.cfm?sectionID=64
The nation's two largest professional associations in aging
-- ASA and the NCOA -- are collaborating again to offer the most dynamic
educational conference and networking opportunity in North America for
professionals in the field of aging. This not-to-be-missed conference will
feature over 900 sessions covering a diverse range of topics in aging. We will
showcase innovative programs, foster policy discussion and advocacy, and share
cutting-edge research findings.
13-15, Anaheim, California: 20th Annual CHADD
International Conference (ADHD)
20th Annual CHADD International Conference
November 13-15, 2008
Anaheim, CA
Hilton Anaheim
777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
http://www.chadd.org/Content/CHADD/Conferences_Training/Future_Conferences/default.htm
CHADD - A Non-Profit Organization
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) )
organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with
AD/HD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety
of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research
advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These
materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide
to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events
newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators,
professionals and parents.
CHADD does not endorse, recommend, or make representations
with respect to the research, services, medication, treatments or products on
the Web site.
The information on the CHADD Web site is provided with the
understanding that the organization is not engaged in rendering medical or
legal advice or recommendations. You should not rely on any information on the
Web site to replace consultations with qualified health care or legal
professionals to meet your individual needs. References to any treatment or
therapy option, or to any program, service or treatment do not constitute an
official endorsement by CHADD. Parents and professionals are encouraged to
fully investigate treatment options and providers that may be most appropriate
for a specific individual.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (CHADD) was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense
of isolation experienced by parents and their children with AD/HD. At that
time, one could turn very few places for support or information. Many people
seriously misunderstood AD/HD. Many clinicians and educators knew little about
the disability, and individuals with AD/HD were often mistakenly labeled
"a behavior problem," "unmotivated," or "not intelligent
enough."
Individuals and families dealing with AD/HD turn to CHADD,
the national organization representing individuals with AD/HD, for education,
advocacy and support. AD/HD is medically and legally recognized as a treatable
yet potentially serious disorder, affecting up to three to five percent of all
children, and approximately two to four percent of adults.
Today, children with AD/HD are eligible for special
education services or accommodations within the regular classroom when needed,
and adults with AD/HD may be eligible for accommodations in the workplace under
the Americans with Disabilities Act. CHADD is a success story, inspired by the
desire of countless parents to see their children with AD/HD succeed. From one
parent support group in Florida, the organization grew dramatically to become
the leading non-profit national organization for children and adults with
AD/HD.
The organization has a small national staff, which manages
the day-to-day responsibilities, while its Board of Directors sets policy and
oversees the organization's well being. The organization is composed of
dedicated volunteers from around the country who play an integral part in the
association's success by providing support, education and encouragement to
parents, educators and professionals on a grassroots level through CHADD
chapters. Along with its growth in membership and reputation, CHADD has
retained the passion and commitment of its founders.
16-19, Las Vegas, Nevada: Joint Conference of
National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA)
http://www.ncoa.org/content.cfm?sectionID=64
The nation's two largest professional associations in aging
-- ASA and the NCOA -- are collaborating again to offer the most dynamic
educational conference and networking opportunity in North America for
professionals in the field of aging. This not-to-be-missed conference will
feature over 900 sessions covering a diverse range of topics in aging. We will
showcase innovative programs, foster policy discussion and advocacy, and share
cutting-edge research findings.
Find us anywhere in the United States, and learn about
programs and services available in your area, including support groups and
educational workshops.
http://www.alz.org/apps/findus.asp
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is our
signature event to increase awareness and funds for the cause to end
Alzheimer’s. Memory Walks bring together family, friends, caregivers,
colleagues and concerned community members who want to make a difference.
Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million
for vital programs and support services.
Memory Walk takes place in more than 600 communities across
the United States. This year, more than 200,000 participants and volunteers will
be on the move to end Alzheimer's. Join us for an experience you won't forget!
Visit your local Memory Walk Web site for event details or
to register.
http://www.alz.org/memorywalk/findawalk.asp
http://autismspeaks.org/sponsoredevents/walk_calendar.php
Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism, the nation's largest
grassroots autism walk program, is our signature fundraising and awareness
event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism
spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates
vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing
prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this
complex disorder.
Arizona Sun, Nov 4 Tempe, AZ
Los Angeles Sat, April 28 Pasadena, CA
Orange County Oct Irvine, CA
San Diego Sat, Nov 3 San Diego, CA
San Francisco Sat, June 9 Pleasanton, CA
Sonoma Sat, April 28 Rohnert Park, CA
Denver Sept Denver, CO
Greater Hartford Sun, June 10 West Hartford, CT
Washington DC Sat, Oct 20 Washington, DC
Broward County Sat, April 21 Davie, FL
Miami/Dade Sun, Feb 11 Key Biscayne, FL
Orlando Sat, Nov 17 Orlando, FL
Palm Beach County Sun, Feb 18 Lake Worth, FL
Southwest Florida Sat, Nov 12 Fort Myers, FL
Tampa Sat, Oct 13 Tampa, FL
Atlanta/Georgia Walk for Autism Sat, May 19 Atlanta, GA
Hawaii Sat, June 16 Oahu, HI
Iowa Sat, June 9 Des Moines, IA
Chicago Sun, May 20 Chicago, IL
Fort Wayne Sat, Sept 15 Fort Wayne, IN
Greater Boston Sat, Oct 13 East Boston, MA
Nantucket Sat, Aug 25 TBD, MA
Western New England Sat, Sept 15 Westfield, MA
Baltimore TBD Baltimore, MD
Cumberland Tri-State Sat, April 14 Cumberland, MD
SE Michigan Sun, Sept 30 Detroit, MI
Minneapolis Sat, Oct 6 TBD, MN
Southwest Missouri TBD Springfield, MO
St. Louis Sat, Oct 13 St. Louis, MO
West Plains Sat, Sept 29 West Plains, MO
Montana TBD Great Falls, MT
Carolinas Sat, Oct 6 Concord, NC
Nebraska Sun, April 15 Lincoln, NE
Northern New England TBD Manchester, NH
Central New Jersey Sun, Oct 21 West Windsor, NJ
Gloucester County Sat, Sept 29 Thorofare, NJ
New Jersey Shore Sun, Sept 30 Manasquan, NJ
North Central New Jersey Sun, Oct 7 Cranford, NJ
Northern New Jersey Sun, May 20 Montclair, NJ
Southern New Jersey Sat, June 9 Mount Laurel, NJ
Las Vegas Sat, Dec 1 Las Vegas, NV
Long Island Sun, Oct 14 Jones Beach, NY
New York City Sun, June 3 New York, NY
Rochester Sat, Sept 29 Rochester, NY
Westchester/Fairfield Sun, June 10 Purchase, NY
Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Sun, Sept 30 Cleveland, OH
Oklahoma City Sat, March 31 Oklahoma City, OK
Toronto Sun, June 3 Toronto, ON
Eugene TBD Eugene, OR
Portland TBD Portland, OR
Allentown Sat, April 14 Allentown, PA
Blair County Sat, June 9 Altoona, PA
Laurel Highlands Sat, May 19 Farmington, PA
Philadelphia Sat, Sept 15 Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh Sat, June 2 Pittsburgh, PA
Southern New England TBD Providence, RI
Greater Austin (coming soon!) TBD Austin, TX
Dallas/North Texas Sat, May 19 Arlington, TX
Houston Sat, Oct 27 Houston, TX
West Texas Sat, March 31 Abilene, TX
Vermont TBD Burlington, VT
Seattle Sat, Oct 13 Seattle, WA
Tacoma TBD Tacoma, WA
Wheeling Sun, June 10 Wheeling, WV
London TBD London, UK
1st Monday of alternating months, River Falls, Wisconsin: Overcome Appearance-Related Effects of Cancer Treatments
Look Good Feel Better is a program designed to help women
overcome the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments. The sessions
are the first Monday of the month on alternating months: April 2 at 7 p.m. at
the River Falls Area Hospital (the first classroom on the left coming in the
front entrance). Call the American Cancer Society Navigator at 1-877-423-9122 X 212 or contact Rebecca Hayden in the Wellness and Fitness Center of the RF Hospital at 426-4545. This program is free to all, but pre-registration is required.
An Autism Support Group will be meeting the third Thursday
of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at English Lutheran Church. For more
information, contact Katie Knutson at 273-4548.
Depression Support. A peer support group for depression will
meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:15 p.m. at Check It
Out, 208 South Main St. in River Falls. Please come and share strategies for
managing life with depression with others who suffer. The group is open to any
and all who are interested. For more information, call Rob, 612-385-8414, or e-mail <robtre@comcast.net>.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meets on the second Tuesday
of each month in the Spruce Room of the Hudson Hospital. Anyone is invited to
attend. With questions, call 531-6250.
Every Tuesday, Fairbanks, Alaska: American Sign
Language Brown Bag Lunch
Every Tuesday Noon - 1:30 at Access Alaska - Fairbanks
Open to all signers.
526 Gaffney Road Suite 100
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Local: 907-479-7940
Toll Free: 800-770-7940
Fax: 907-474-4052
TTY: 907-474-8619
info@accessalaska.org
Every second Wednesday of the month, Noon - 1:30 at Access Alaska - Fairbanks
Call Access Alaska to inquire about transportation.
526 Gaffney Road Suite 100
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Local: 907-479-7940
Toll Free: 800-770-7940
Fax: 907-474-4052
TTY: 907-474-8619
info@accessalaska.org
ASO STARTS A SIBSHOP IN PORTLAND
A Sibshop is a lively event that offers opportunities for
brothers and sisters of children with special health and developmental needs to
obtain peer support and education within a recreational context. Sibshops are
fun, pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers
and sisters of children with special needs. The Sibshop model intersperses
information and discussion activities with games and cooking activities.
The Portland Chapter of ASO sponsors a Sibhsop for siblings
ages 7 through 13. This group is open to siblings of any special needs, not
just autism.
The Sibshop is held the first Saturday of the month, 11:00-1:00
p.m. It is held in SE Portland, at the Colonial Heights Presbyterian
Church located at 2828 SE Stephens St. This is just off of Division St., cross
street 30th Ave. We are asking for a small fee of $5 to cover the cost of
lunch. Pre-registration is required as the space is limited. Please call the
ASO office at (503)636-1676 to register and for questions.
Bio of Sibshop Facilitator - Denise Wright is a Student
Services Consultant with the Centennial School District. This is her 9th year
in the district. She has worked with individuals with special needs in the
school system, in the home, and in recreational settings for over 12 years. She
has worked at the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for over 11 years and will be the
director of the Oral Hull site this summer. She graduated from PSU with a
Master's in Special Education. Her bachelor is from Linfield in Social and
Behavioral Scie nces. When she's not working or volunteering, she is spending
time with my husband Travis and their 15-month-old son Owen.
http://www.oregonautism.com/index.php?fuseaction=home.asonews
http://www.oregonautism.com/index.php?fuseaction=home.asonews
The Portland Chapter of the Autism Society of Oregon is
starting a social club just for girls, ages 10 and older.
The intent of the Girl Power Group is to help girls with
any-disability develop their social skills in a fun, friendly environment. This
is what we will work on:
- assist with social language development
- help with turn taking
- facilitate more interactive play rather than parallel play
- develop better understanding of body language
- have fun!
Becky Zeien will facilitate the group. Becky is a certified
speech language pathologist with a masters degree from Portland State University. Becky currently works in two elementary schools, Pleasant Valley & Butler
Creek, in the Centennial School District as a speech-language pathologist for
grades Kindergarten through 6th grade.
WHEN: The 3rd Saturday of the month (first one is February
17th)
TIME: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Moreland Presbyterian Church, 1814 SE Bybee St., Portland, 97202
COST: $5 recommended donation to help cover the cost of snacks
To register, please call the Autism Society of Oregon office
at (503) 636-1676.
http://www.arthritis.org/events/ArthritisWalk/FindWalk.asp
Please join us this spring for the 2007 Arthritis Walk®
and help raise funds to prevent, control and cure arthritis, the nation's
#1 cause of disability.
There are hundreds of Arthritis Walk® events taking
place across the country. Find an event near you and register today.
Miami University of Ohio Art Museum: http://www.fna.muohio.edu/amu
http://www.vsarts.org/PreBuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/vw/2006/index.html
For the fifth year, VSA arts and Volkswagen of America,
Inc., have partnered to recognize and showcase young artists with disabilities,
ages 16-25, who are living in the United States. This collaboration supports
these artists at a critical time when many are deciding whether to pursue the
arts as a career. The award validates, and helps finance, that life-defining
choice.
Over 20,000 call-for-entries were sent to high schools and
colleges around the country, inviting submissions that illustrated the theme
"Destination Anywhere." Participants were asked to consider the
picture plane as a destination, a place where the viewer might take a trip they
never expected. The call also encouraged artists to contemplate their life and
its relationship to art and disability. Selected from 206 submissions, these 15
finalists were awarded a total of $60,000 generously provided by Volkswagen of
America, Inc.
November 19, 2007-January 13, 2008, Saint Peter, Minnesota: Destination Anywhere, a visual art exhibition, prepares to go
on tour
Hillstrom Museum of Art, Gustavus Adolphus College: http://www.gustavus.edu/finearts/hillstrom
http://www.vsarts.org/PreBuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/vw/2006/index.html
For the fifth year, VSA arts and Volkswagen of America, Inc.,
have partnered to recognize and showcase young artists with disabilities, ages
16-25, who are living in the United States. This collaboration supports these
artists at a critical time when many are deciding whether to pursue the arts as
a career. The award validates, and helps finance, that life-defining choice.
Over 20,000 call-for-entries were sent to high schools and
colleges around the country, inviting submissions that illustrated the theme
"Destination Anywhere." Participants were asked to consider the
picture plane as a destination, a place where the viewer might take a trip they
never expected. The call also encouraged artists to contemplate their life and
its relationship to art and disability. Selected from 206 submissions, these 15
finalists were awarded a total of $60,000 generously provided by Volkswagen of
America, Inc.
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, Chestnut Ridge, New York: Association for the Visually Impaired Rockland County Scheduled Meetings
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Location (unless otherwise noted):
Esplanande at Chestnut Ridge (formerly ATRIA)
168 Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge, New York
Please check back for event listing or call our office at 845-574-4950.
2nd Thursday of each month, Goshen, New York: Association for the Visually Impaired Orange County Scheduled Meetings
When: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Location (unless otherwise noted):
Glen Arden - Rheinbeck Room
214 Harriman Drive Goshen, New York
Please call the office for further information, 845-355-6119.
Please check back for event listing or call our office at 845-574-4950.
http://www.fresnolibrary.org/tblb/tblbev.html
The 3rd Wednesday of every month 2:00 pm at the library
County Librarian: Karen Bosch Cobb
Headquarters: 2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno, California 93721
Phone: (559) 488-3195
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, the Fresno County Library provides collections and services through its Central
Resource Library and 34 branches. We are part of the San Joaquin Valley Library
System (SJVLS), a cooperative network of 9 public library jurisdictions in the
counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, and Tulare
1st Saturday of Each Month, Biloxi Sun Herald, Mississippi: Low-Vision Support Group
Low-vision support group, 11 a.m., Ocean Springs Hospital library. Legally blind individuals and their families meet the first Saturday
of each month to discuss concerns and support. Details: 875-5090 or 218-1549.
Spinal Cord Injury Support group, 4 p.m. every second Monday
of the month, at the Disability Resource Center, 470-A Woodsmill Road, Gainesville. (770) 534-6656.
Every 3rd Tuesday, Gainesville, Georgia: Parents and Family Members of Children with Disabilities Support Group
Parents and Family Members of Children with Disabilities
support group. 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday, the Disability Resource Center, 470-A Woodsmill Road, Gainesville. (770) 534-6656.
Every 3rd Tuesday, San Diego, California:
Autism Society of America Support Group Meeting
*AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA at the TMI Building Conference
Room, 4740 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, 619-298-1981. At 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, the San Diego County chapter o the Autism Society of America holds
a support group meeting. At 6 p.m. every second Friday, SDASA holds a free
monthly pool and pizza party for children with autism and their families.
Every 2nd Friday, San Diego, California: Autism
Society Pool and Pizza Party for Children with Autism and their Families
*AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA at the TMI Building Conference
Room, 4740 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, 619-298-1981. At 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, the San Diego County chapter o the Autism Society of America holds
a support group meeting. At 6 p.m. every second Friday, SDASA holds a free
monthly pool and pizza party for children with autism and their families.
2nd Wednesday of every month, Savannah, Georgia: Parents Advocating for Children with Autism Everywhere (PACE) meeting
PACE Support Group Meeting
Parents Advocating for Children with Autism Everywhere
(PACE) meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month, meeting room B,
St. James Catholic Church. Child care provided; must RSVP ahead of time. Free.
PACE SUPPORT GROUP-Parents Advocating for children with
Autism Everywhere Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month St. James Catholic
Church-Montgomery Crossroads- Savannah Georgia 6:30 p.m. For more information
call: Sydney Filson: 912-691-0790
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