Calendar of Disability Related Events in U.S.A.

CONTACT: Dorie Hightower or Sara Rosario Wilson, 301 443-6245,
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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?

10, Online: Overview of Secondary Condition Associated with Spina Bifida and Special Look into the Role of Assistive Technology

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

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.

15, Online: Transition to Meaningful Adult Roles: You Can't Put a Square Peg in a Round Hole

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: 6^th 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.

17, Online: Leadership and Change with Family Leaders

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!

2 1, 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.

22, Online: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques and Strategies for Sex Offenders

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!

22, Online: Organization Change, Examples of Successful Case Studies

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.

24, Online: Therapeutic Strategies and Support for People with Intellectual Disability & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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!

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

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.

30-June 9, Morehead, KY: Insight, Post Secondary Preparation Week for Students who are Blind and Visually Impaired

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

June

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.

12, Online: Customized Self-Employment

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: 19^thAnnual 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

15, Saratoga Springs, New York: Postsecondary Disability Training Institute

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

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: 2^nd 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: 6^th 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.

July

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

12, Online: Customized Self Employment

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: 19^thAnnual 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.

19, Online: Quality of Life of Persons with Tourette Syndrome

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 8^thAnnual 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.

August

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

September

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.

October

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

13-14, Tukwila, Washington: 5th Annual ADHD Conference for Adults

http://www.addresources.org/adhd_conferences.php
No details yet.

14-17, MCHB Annual Federal/State Partnership Meeting Conference

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: 24^thAnnual 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 54^th 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) 24^th 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: 12^thAnnual 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

November

2-4, Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis 11^th 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 5^th 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.

2008

January

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

February

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.

April

19, UW Campus, Wyoming: WyoAIDS Walk

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.

March

6-9, Savannah, Georgia: Anxiety and Comorbid Disorders, Understanding Risk, Optimizing Outcomes 28^th 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.

November

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.

2009

March

16-19, Las Vegas, Nevada: Joint Conference of National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA)

Events with Multiple Dates

Alzheimer Support Groups and Educational Workshops All Over U.S.A

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

Different times and places: The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®

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

Different times and places: Walk Now For Autism 2007

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

1^st 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.

3^rd Thursday of month, River Falls, Wisconsin: Autism Support Group

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.

2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays of month, River Falls, Wisconsin: Depression Peer Support Group

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>.

2^nd Tuesdays of month, River Falls, Wisconsin: Parkinson’s Support Group

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

2^nd Wednesday of the month, Fairbanks, Alaska: Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

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

1^st Saturday of the month, Portland, Oregon: Special needs Sibshop

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

3rd Saturday of the month, Portland, Oregon: Autistic Girl Power Support Group

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.

2007 Arthritis Walk®

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.

January 25-April 27, 2007, Oxford, Ohio: Destination Anywhere, a visual art exhibition, prepares to go on tour

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.
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3rd Wednesday of every month, San Joaquin, California: Library for the Blind Talking-Book Discussion Group

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.

Every 2nd Monday of the Month, Gainesville, Georgia: Spinal Cord Injury Support Group

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

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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8, Bethesda, MD: Drug Abuse and Risky Behaviors, the Evolving Dynamics of HIV/AIDS

9, Albany, NY: Treating Individuals with High Intensity & Challenging Behaviors

9, Birmingham, AL: A Body to Die for -- A Full Day Seminar for Professionals

10, Seattle, Washington: Hidden Health Hazards: Everyday Exposures to Toxic Chemicals

10-11, Columbus, Ohio: Imagine . . . Everybody Works (Autism Conference)

10-11, Atlanta, Georgia: Priming for Prevention - An Ecological Approach to Research, Education and Policy

10-12, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin: Kalahari Autism Safari, Journey through the Spectrum

11, Roosevelt, Utah: Statewide Assistive Technology Trainings Designed For Visually Impaired

11, Dedham, MA: Treating Individuals with High Intensity & Challenging Behaviors

11, Atlanta, GA: A Body to Die for -- A Full Day Seminar for Professionals

12, Rochester, Minnesota: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk

12, Los Angeles, California: Revlon Run/Walk

14-16, Washington, DC: The Heart Truth

15-17, Dallas, Texas: 2007 Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Conference and Expo

16, Miami, FL: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment

16-17, State College, PA: 6th PA Co-occurring MH/MR Conference, Enhancing Treatment & Support

17, Seattle, Washington: Secondhand Smoke, Low Exposures and High Stakes

17-19, Atlantic City, NJ: The State of the Science on Autism Interventions

18, Philadelphia, PA: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment

18, Boston, MA: A Body to Die for -- A Full Day Seminar for Professionals

18-19, Boston, Massachusetts: Conference on Population Aging and Economic Growth

20, New York, New York: AIDS Walk

21, Atlanta, Georgia: State of the Science in Aging with DD - Charting Lifespan Trajectories and Supportive Environments for Healthy Community Living

21-24, Atlanta, Georgia: AAMR (AAIDD) Annual Meeting

23, San Diego, California: CHADD’s first annual Regional Conference (ADHD)

23-26, Washington, DC: Family Voices 15th Anniversary Gala Celebration & National Conference

30-June 1, Washington, DC: ADD TA Institute and the AUCD UCEDD Directors Retreat

31-June 1, Washington, DC: U.S. EPA's Communities in Action for Asthma-Friendly Environments National Asthma Forum

31-June 2, Tennessee: Fifth Annual Tennessee Disability MegaConference

31-June 2, Seattle, Washington: Disability & Disability Studies: Works in Progress/Society for Disability Studies 20th Annual Conference

2 & 3, Washington, DC: The Farthest Earth from Thee- A Suite of Sonnets

8-9, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Seventh Annual Childhood and Society Symposium (Bipolar Children)

8, Milwaukee, WI & Orlando, FL: Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul

8-10, Issaquah, Washington: Time Out: A Weekend for Women with ADD

9, Philadelphia, PA & Coconut Creek, FL: Extending Recovery at the Renfrew Alumnae Reunion

9, Rochester, New York: AIDS Walk 2007

9-12, Washington, D.C.: International Alzheimer Prevention Conference

12-15 (16), Saratoga Springs, New York: Postsecondary Disability Training Institute

12-16, Saratoga Springs, New York: 19thAnnual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute

13, Durham, New Hampshire: The 2007 Autism Mini-Series

13-15, Miami, Florida: 2007 Bridges to Employment Conference

14, Logan, Utah, 13th Annual EIRI Conference

15, Minneapolis, MN & Tampa, FL: Eating Disorders and Spirituality: Awakening the Silent Soul

15, Saratoga Springs, New York: Postsecondary Disability Training Institute

15-17, Long Beach, California: Abilities Expo 2007 Southern California

15-19, Phoenix, Arizona: RESNA's Annual Conference

16, Saratoga Springs, New York: Postsecondary Disability Training Institute

17-20, Nashville, Tennessee: CCSSO National Conference on Large-Scale Assessment, Effective Student Assessment, Informing and Supporting the Learning Process

17-20, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2007 Rotary International Convention

18-23, San Francisco, CA: The Usability Week 2007 Conference

19-21, Los Angeles, California: Diversity and Aging in the 21st Century Conference

20-24, Louisville, Kentucky: Autism Institute 2007

21, Louisville, Kentucky: Kentucky Autism Services and Supports PROVIDER EXPO at the 8th Annual Autism Institute

22-24, Orlando, Florida: National Convention on PKD

23-25, Newport, Rhode Island: Newport Handicap Doubles – Court Tennis

23-30, Seattle, Washington to Alaska: Diabetes Family Camp at Sea

24 & 25, Santa Barbara, California: 2nd Annual Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament

28-29, Kent, Ohio: 6th Annual Conference on Child Development / National Autism Conference

6-8, Newport, Rhode Island: The Velvet Rope – Court Tennis

8-10, Reston, Virginia: National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities Conference

10-11, Nashville, TN: 2007 Summer Institute on Student Progress Monitoring

11-14, Phoenix, Arizona: ASA's 2007 National Conference theme, Together a Brighter Tomorrow

12-14, Phoenix, Arizona: Autism Society of America’s 2007 National Conference

12-15, Litchfield, Connecticut: MindFreedom Conference Retreat on Choice in Mental Health Care

12-16, Saratoga Springs, New York: 19thAnnual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute

14-20, Queenstown, Maryland: Summer Institute on Aging Research - 2007

15, San Francisco, California: Aids Walk, Change the Course of the Epidemic

16-19, Hyannis, Massachusetts: 27th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Occupational Medicine Conference

17-21, Charlotte, North Carolina: Association on Higher Education and disability Conference

18-20, Washington, DC: National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) National Conference

19-20, Dayton, Ohio: Technology-based Learning with Disability

24-27, Washington. DC: Generations United 14th International Conference

29, San Francisco, California: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)

30 – Aug. 3, State College, Pennsylvania: 2007 National Autism Conference

31- Aug. 2, Minneapolis, Minnesota: COSD 8thAnnual Conference, Career Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities

12-17, Olympia, Washington: Youth Leadership Forum

13-16, Miami, Florida: 2007 Florida Conference on Aging

13-17, Durham, New Hampshire: The 2007 Autism Mini-Series

10-12, Wenatchee, WA: Valued Lives, Inspired Living Conference

11-13, Winston-Salem, South-Carolina: NC Conference on Aging

16-17, State College, PA: 6^th PA Co-occurring MH/MR Conference, Enhancing Treatment & Support

2 1, Atlanta, Georgia: State of the Science in Aging with DD - Charting Lifespan Trajectories and Supportive Environments for Healthy Community Living

12-16, Saratoga Springs, New York: 19^thAnnual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute

28-29, Kent, Ohio: 6^th Annual Conference on Child Development / National Autism Conference

12-16, Saratoga Springs, New York: 19^thAnnual Postsecondary Disability Training Institute

31- Aug. 2, Minneapolis, Minnesota: COSD 8^thAnnual Conference, Career Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities

15-17, Yakima, Washington: 24^thAnnual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law

23-28, Boston, Massachusetts: The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry’s 54^th Annual Meeting / Conference

24- 27, Atlanta, Georgia: National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) 24^th Annual Conference

25-27, Champions Gate, Florida: 12^thAnnual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health

2-4, Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis 11^th Annual Conference

15-16, Columbus, Ohio: NADD Ohio State 5^th Annual MH/MR Conference - Mental Health Aspects, Treatment & Support

6-9, Savannah, Georgia: Anxiety and Comorbid Disorders, Understanding Risk, Optimizing Outcomes 28^th Annual Conference

1^st Monday of alternating months, River Falls, Wisconsin: Overcome Appearance-Related Effects of Cancer Treatments