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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 10, 2014 9:38:59 GMT -5
Parents of Children with Autism Needed for Phone Interview
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools at George Washington University is looking for parents of adolescents or young adults with an autism spectrum disorder who are or have attended a public school in Maryland, and are willing to give 1-2 hours of their time to participate in a focus group or phone interview. They want parents to share their experience with supporting their child transition to college or a career.
For participating in their "Autism Transition Project", parents will receive a $10 Target gift card. Sign up with Stephanie David at sddavid@gwu.edu or 202-
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 10, 2014 9:39:32 GMT -5
Autism Society
4340 East-West Hwy, Suite 350, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301.657.0881 or 1.800.3AUTISM
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:38:33 GMT -5
Ticket to Work Presentation: The Arc Davidson County is hosting a presentation on SSI/SSDI and the Ticket to Work/PassPlan programs on March 13 from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The presentation will be led by Stacy Gordon and Dillon Brown. The Ticket to Work Program can help Social Security beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, save more money and become financially independent, all while keeping their health coverage. Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program that gives people real choices to help create and lead better lives. Persons with disabilities receiving Social Security benefits probably already qualify for the program. Space is limited for the presentation and registration is required. To register, please click here: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8rg7f7j62e57ec0&oseq=&c=&chor contact info@arcdc.org. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:39:11 GMT -5
Project SEARCH Knoxville Update: Last month, co-founders Erin Riehle and Susie Rutkowski of Project SEARCH at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, visited Knoxville to provide two days of training and technical assistance for Steering Committee members on the Project SEARCH model. Erin and Susie also spent a day at each host hospital working with Instructor Coordinators and hospital staff to identify internship opportunities.
On December 16, an Information Night was held for both sites at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families or conservators were invited to come learn about Project SEARCH and opportunities at the two Knoxville sites. They were also informed of the application process and January 3 deadline.
By January 3, twenty-three (23) applications for the two Project SEARCH sites were received. The remainder of January will be spent (1) developing internships at each hospital; (2) developing relationships between project and hospital employees; and (3) preparing interns to start the program. In addition, the Knoxville Area Employment Consortium (KAEC) will convene a Business Advisory Council (BAC) comprised of local employers who will advise the Project SEARCH sites on local human resource needs and provide additional employment options for graduating interns.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:40:26 GMT -5
State and Community Forum: On February 7, the Arc TN is hosting a forum on Aging, Dementia and Developmental Disabilities from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville. The forum will provide helpful information to persons with developmental disabilities and families, direct support professionals, clinicians, program staff, administrators and public policy makers concerned about adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are at risk or are experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. A registration fee is required for the event that includes materials, lunch and break refreshments. Click here for registration information: redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=zhkIV8BdFw or call (615) 248-5878. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:40:50 GMT -5
TennesseeWorks: On January 9, the TennesseeWorks Parent Coalition kick-off meeting was held in Nashville. The coalition is comprised of parents, family members and self-advocates who desire to overcome barriers and increase competitive/integrated work opportunities for persons with disabilities. Initial groups will begin in the Memphis and Nashville area with others added over time to represent families across the state. Support for the development of coalitions is provided by DIDD, Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Arc Tennessee and TennesseeWorks at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Please contact Sarah Harvey, Program Director for TennesseeWorks at (615) 322-4999 or Sarah.Harvey@vanderbilt.edu if interested in obtaining additional information.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:41:36 GMT -5
Wright's Special Education Law Training Pete Wright, a nationally known expert, will bring his gold-standard Wright's Law Training to Nashville, TN for a one-day special education law and advocacy workshop that focuses on four areas: ~ special education law, rights and responsibilities ~ tests and measurements to measure progress & regression ~ SMART IEPs ~ introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3900 West End Avenue, Nashville Cost: $70 for early bird rate (cut off February 21, 2014) and $100 after February 21 Registration cost includes Wright's Law curriculum books*, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks Registrations are non-refundable. NO walk in registrations! * All training registrants will receive a copy of each book to use during the conference and to take home (savings of $62.85 plus shipping). The textbooks for the Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Programs are as follows: ~ Wrightslaw: Special Education Law ($29.95 plus shipping) ~ Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy ($19.95 plus shipping) ~ Wrightslaw: All About IEPs ($12.95 plus shipping) To register go to redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=BWiUgr4sE2Sponsors: The Arc TN, The Arc Davidson County, The Council on Developmental Disabilities, Disability Law and Advocacy Center, Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN, The Law Firm of Maurer and Gardner, PLLC, SPED Data, STEP and TN Disability Coalition |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:42:11 GMT -5
Hey folks:
If you have the time, and the passion, this is a fantastic program that could really use your help - a minimum volunteer time requirement with a maximum kind of result for families.
Please consider doing this if you reside in one of these counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea or Sequatchie.
Lots more information about the program below.
Important: if you are interested, please do not respond to me (I will be out of the office all next week) – respond directly to Pattie Hall or Kristi Tankersley, whose contact #s are listed below.
Gratefully,
Ned Andrew
Tennessee Family Support Program
The Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Family Support Program is designed to assist individuals with a severe or developmental disability and their families to remain together in their homes and communities.
A key element of the Family Support Program is family and consumer involvement. Local and District Councils meet quarterly to oversee the distribution of local services and funds.
Families and the business community are the greatest resources available to each other and to individuals who have severe or developmental disabilities. Volunteers are needed to be part of the Family Support Program. For just a few hours each quarter of the year a person can be part of a program that makes a tremendous difference in someone’s life. Volunteer today!
District Council Volunteers needed for the following counties (you must reside in one of these counties):
Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie
If you are interested in learning more about the Family Support Program and the District Council contact one of the following individuals:
Kristi Tankersley
Orange Grove Center
423-664-5120
Pattie Hall
DIDD East Tennessee Regional Office
865-588-0508; ext. 196
Thank you for your consideration.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:42:38 GMT -5
June 5-6, 2014 (Th-Fri)
Currey Ingram Academy
6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood, Tenn.
Sponsor Logos
Registration and full schedule goes live on Feb. 15
This is a one-stop symposium for educators and other professionals to hear about the latest brain research as it relates to education and to learn the latest evidence-based strategies for implementing this research in the classroom. Other topics covered will include, but are not limited to, ADHD, Sensory Integration, Technology, Anxiety, Reading, Sleep, and Executive Functioning.
Nationally Renowned Plenary Speakers
Robert Brooks, Ph.D., a leading speaker and author on themes of resilience, motivation, school climate, and family relationships. Dr. Brooks is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and has authored or co-authored 15 books.
Laurie Cutting, Ph.D., Patricia and Rodes Hart Associate Professor of Special Education, Psychology, Radiology and Pediatrics, and Faculty Director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Reading Clinic
Registration fee: $175
Continuing education credit details available Feb. 15
Information
Holly McCathren at holly.mccathren@curreyingram.org or by calling (615) 507-3180, ext. 258.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:43:11 GMT -5
Please share widely. Aging, Dementia and Developmental Disabilities: A State and Community Forum Date: Friday, February 7, 2014 Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 3900 West End Avenue, Nashville Registration by January 21: $40 professionals/$20 direct support professionals and family members. After January 21, $50 professionals/$30 direct support professionals and family members. Registration fee includes materials, lunch and break refreshments. A detailed flyer is attached. To register online go to: tinyurl.com/adddforum |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:43:47 GMT -5
Registration is Open! The theme of the 2014 TN Disability MegaConference is Change! "The only thing constant in life is change" - Francois de La Rochefoucauld gallery.mailchimp.com/0e86e93da621993ff34aa88dc/images/Change.jpgFEES TO ATTEND THE MEGACONFERENCE are listed below. A limited number of stipends are available to persons with disabilities, their caregivers and family members. Respite is available; register for respite using the regular registration process. Early Bird through 3/31/14: Full 2-day $245 1 day (Thursday or Friday) $130 Awards Banquet (Friday evening) $50 After 3/31/14: Full 2-day $285 1 day (Thursday or Friday) $150 Awards Banquet (Friday evening) $50 All stipend recipients will be required to pay a non-refundable $25.00 stipend processing fee. All registrations are online. DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR STIPENDS: March 31, 2014 For all TN Disability MegaConference information visit the website www.tndisabilitymegaconference.orgTo go directly to registration click this link: redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=YQ63DMIf you have registration or stipend questions please call Lori Israel at 615-248-5878 ext. 22. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:44:32 GMT -5
Good afternoon,
My name is Jennifer Austin and I am the student intern for People First of Tennessee. People First is a statewide disability rights organization run by and for people with disabilities. We are a united voice for rights, self-determination, choices, freedom, justice and truth. I just wanted to let you know that we have rescheduled our informational meeting/volunteer training for January 25 from 9am-12pm at Patterson Park in Murfreesboro. We apologize for cancelling this meeting in December but felt it was necessary due to the weather. I attached the flyer in hopes that you will help spread the word by passing it along to the individuals and families you work with. Many exciting things are happening in the state of Tennessee right now in regards to self advocacy and disability rights and we want you to be involved! This meeting will be a great way to learn about what we do as an organization and how to become a self-advocate for yourself or someone with a disability. If you have any questions or would like more information please feel free to contact me through email at jla3v@mtmail.mtsu.edu or by phone at 931-492-3113.
Thanks,
Jennifer Austin
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:46:38 GMT -5
It's Souper Bowl time! For the 4th year running, young people from the Tennessee School for the Blind have created bowls for display at the Clay Lady Studio, 1416 Lebanon Pike in Nashville. These specially crafted bowls will be viewable from January 22 - 29. The week-long exhibit kicks off Jan. 22 with a special reception at 6pm that will include music, food and acknowledgement of the young artists. The Ernie Fitzgerald Award will be presented during the event, as well.
Please join us on the 22nd, and bring a can of soup, as well as money to put in your favorite bowl. All of the soup and money will be donated to the Nashville Rescue Mission just in time for that 'other' Super Bowl event.
Special thanks to artist Monica Leister, to the Clay Lady Studio, and Danielle McDaniel for their support of this fun program!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:47:13 GMT -5
Professional Development Training Session
Dance, Drama, Literature & Visual Arts
Friday, February 28, 2014 | 8am – 5pm | Union University The Penick Academic Complex, West Entrance 1050 Union University Drive | Jackson TN
VSA Tennessee presents a professional development training program for educators and teaching artists of students with disabilities. This program focuses on developing the skills and capacity to serve and include students with disabilities in the arts.
Program participants will build skills and knowledge to apply sound pedagogical principles, quality curricula, and standards based/aligned instructional materials that support teaching and learning, and that develop artistic skills and cultural literacy of students with disabilities. This program will prepare educators and teaching artists to improve student academic achievement and intellectual development; enhance critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills; and enrich social and interpersonal skills.
This program is offered free of charge. Lunch is not provided, but there will be a break at noon for participants to eat a sack lunch or eat in the campus cafeteria or Lexington Inn Cafeteria, which are both in the SUB building next door to the Penick Academic Complex.
Registration is required by February 13, 2014. For a registration form, contact Lori Kissinger at userk7706@comcast.net.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:47:58 GMT -5
You’re Invited!
Come celebrate Sports 4 All’s accomplishments during 2013 at our 4th Annual An Evening 4 All at the Nashville City Club on February 6, 2014 from 6-9pm. Our Master of Ceremonies will be Erika Kurre of Fox 17. As usual, we will be honoring our Spokespeople of the Year and our Volunteers of the Year. You’ll enjoy live music, a silent auction filled will great items, and catering by the Nashville City Club. Free Parking is available in the parking garage under the City Club at 201 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37219. Tickets to the event can be purchased in advance for $60 by mail (please print the attached order form and send it with checks payable to Sports 4 All to 5827 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209) or through our website (select “Enter Donation” and enter $60.00). You can also pay at the door on the night of the event for $75 with cash, check or card.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:49:26 GMT -5
Please join in on the fun at Belmont University April 12, 2014, for the first annual “Adaptive Leisure Day”. Vendors from local organizations/programs/businesses will set-up booths in order to provide information and demonstrations for leisure and recreational activities available within the Middle TN area to individuals with disabilities. This event is open to everyone, and it is FREE to attend. Vendors will target various activities for children and adults. The following is a small list of activities that will be involved in the event: arts, music, cooking, horseback riding and sports. Also, local food trucks, “celebrities”, and performers will be present throughout the event. Come out for a day of fun and find a place to get plugged in within your community.
More INFORMATION to follow!
As planning continues and the event gets closer, I will send future emails to remind individuals along with directions, parking, etc.
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Morgan T. King
Belmont University
Student of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
morgan.king@pop.belmont.edu
615-720-2800
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:50:41 GMT -5
Greetings – Tennessee Disability Pathfinder is excited to announce that we have launched a new Facebook page, so if you have not done so already, please connect with us! Our page is a great resource for anyone that wants to keep up with what is happening at Pathfinder. It features great articles, videos, tips and more for people with disabilities, their families, and professionals supporting them. Please click below to like our page! www.nassaucountyrecord.com/sites/2305/assets/small_facebook_like_button.jpg If you have anything that you would like for us to share on our page to help spread the word for your organization, please feel free to send it to our Statewide Outreach Coordinator, Kelly Kormos, at kelly.l.kormos@vanderbilt.edu, and she will work with you to get it posted. We enjoy working with you and look forward to social media being another opportunity for us to share information! We really appreciate you taking the time to connect with us! Thank you, |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:51:16 GMT -5
Happy New Year! The Arc Davidson County has some “FREE” informative workshops for you and/or the families you work with and a state/community forum that will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on the topic of Aging, Dementia, and Developmental Disabilities. Please see the following information for details: Workshop - Conservatorship 101 When: Thu, January 16, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Where: The Arc Davidson County Conference Room - 111 N. Wilson Blvd. Nashville, TN 37205 Description: Learn the basics of conservatorship, including when it may be a good choice for your family that includes an individual with intellectual or developmental disability. The presentation will be led by Cindy Gardner of Maurer & Gardner, PLLC, specializing in special needs trust law. To register, email info@arcdc.org. ________________________________________________________________________________ Lunch and Learn Workshop - Emergency Preparedness When: Wed, February 26, 11:30am – 1:30pm Where: The Arc Davidson County Conference Room - 111 N. Wilson Blvd. Nashville, TN 37205 Description: Join us for a Lunch and Learn presentation on Emergency Preparedness, led by July Pallup of the Disability Law & Advocacy Center. For registration, email info@arcdc.org. ________________________________________________________________________________ Workshop - SSI/SSDI/Ticket to Work/Pass Plans When: Thu, March 13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Where: The Arc Davidson County - 111 N. Wilson Blvd. Nashville, TN 37205 Description: Join us for a presentation on SSI/SSDI and the Ticket to Work / Pass Plan programs. This presentation will be led by Dillon Brown. The Ticket to Work Program can help Social Security beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, save more money, and become financially independent, all while they keep their health coverage. Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program that gives beneficiaries real choices that can help them create and lead better lives. Individuals who receive Social Security benefits because of a disability probably already qualify for the program. Learn more about how to get started making these choices. For registration, email info@arcdc.org. ______________________________________________________________________ The following workshop is sponsored by: National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia The Arc Tennessee Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities Vanderbilt Kennedy University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Tennessee Community Organizations (TNCO) TNCO ACTS Aging, Dementia, and Developmental Disabilities: A State and Community Forum Friday, February 7, 2014 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3900 West End Avenue, Nashville 37205 Program will include: Overview of Aging and Dementia Program Options; Treating Dementia in individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis; Social Care Issues and Strategies; Panel and Small Group Discussions. Registration by January 21: $40 professionals/$20 direct support professionals and family members. After Jan. 21, $50 professionals/ $30 direct support professionals and family members. Registration fee includes materials, lunch, and break refreshments. Register online at: tinyurl.com/adddforum Colleen Gibson Employment Services Coordinator The Arc Davidson County 111 N Wilson Blvd Nashville, TN 37203 615-321-5699 x 35 |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:52:24 GMT -5
TennCare Medicaid: As most of you are aware, effective January 1, TennCare applications are no longer processed through local Department of Human Services (DHS) offices. Applications for TennCare Medicaid must now be submitted through the Health Insurance Marketplace at www.healthcare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596. After the marketplace reviews applications, they will inform TennCare of an applicant’s eligibility. For questions concerning the TennCare program, the state has also opened a new service center called Tennessee Health Connection. Representatives are available for calls Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at 1-855-259-0701. Inquiries can also be addressed to Tennesee Health Connection, P.O. Box 305240, Nashville, TN 37230. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:53:02 GMT -5
Project SEARCH Knoxville: The efforts of the Knoxville Area Employment Consortium (KAEC) to establish two adult model Project SEARCH sites in Knoxville are progressing toward a targeted February 3 start-up. Project SEARCH is a highly successful program model that provides a series of internships and vocational coursework to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at host employers. The goal is employment for each intern at the host employer or a network of community employers.
In late October 2013, Breakthrough Corporation on behalf of KAEC, was awarded a one-year $150,000 implementation grant from the Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee to establish two Project SEARCH sites in Knoxville. One site will be at The University of Tennessee Medical Center with Breakthrough serving as the operating partner. The other site will be at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital with the Cerebral Palsy Center of Knoxville serving as operating partner. The target population for these programs is people receiving DIDD community based day services who want to pursue employment. Each site will serve ten interns during a nine-month program cycle. Our department and the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) are supporting partners in the project.
The challenge of developing two Project SEARCH sites and completing a nine-month program cycle in one year has been overcome by the host employers excitement and the Knoxville employment community over this rich opportunity. In November 2013, Coordinator instructors were hired for each site. In addition, a Steering Committee for the project was organized and convened to include representatives from the two host hospitals, two operating partners, other DIDD provider members of KAEC, DIDD Regional Office staff, the DRS Regional Supervisor, Workforce Connections-Knoxville Career Center and the University of Tennessee Center for Literacy, Education and Employment.
The department views the Project SEARCH sites in Knoxville as an exciting new option for community based day services that leads to employment and an additional resource for the DIDD Employment First initiative. We will continue to highlight Project SEARCH updates in the coming weeks.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:54:21 GMT -5
Training Session: The Work Incentives Counseling Initial Training Program will be held in Nashville, Tennessee from February 24 through February 28. To register, click here: www.vcu-ntc.org/training/initial.cfm All community partners wishing to participate in a Work Incentives Counseling Initial Training session must register online using the link provided for the initial training sessions. Please note that submitting your online registration form for a particular initial training session does not confirm your participation in that training session. Instead, once registration is closed for a particular session, registration requests will be prioritized and all individuals will be notified via e-mail as to whether or not their participation in the requested session is confirmed. Upon registration confirmation, you will receive an e-mail providing detailed information on training session logistics. Any questions or support needs regarding registration for the Work Incentives Counseling Initial Training sessions can be directed to Julie Schall at (804) 827-0741 or jaschall@vcu.edu. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:55:08 GMT -5
Employment Network: A capacity building session regarding Employment Network and Ticket to Work will be held February 11 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m at Workforce Investment Network in Memphis (480 Beale Street). The session will provide an overview of the Disability Employment Initiative grant, Ticket to Work and partnering with a workforce that has already become an Employment Network. Additional highlights will include:
• What is the Disability Employment Initiative?
• What is the Ticket to Work Program?
• Who gets a Ticket? How do I know if one of my clients has a Ticket?
• What is an Employment Network (EN)? What is a Workforce EN?
• What services does an EN provide?
• How much does an EN get paid and when?
• What are the benefits of partnering with an EN?
• What would the partnership look like?
• How do you get started utilizing the Ticket?
• Benefits Planning Overview
If your agency is interested in learning more about becoming an Employment Network and Ticket to Work, please RSVP to Amy Gonzalez at Amy.Gonzalez@tn.gov by February 7.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 9:57:03 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 10:01:37 GMT -5
Legislative session resumes January 14
Many issues face Tennessee lawmakers when they return to work in the 108th General Assembly on January 14, 2014. With state revenues down, passing a fiscally sound budget will be one of their top priorities, with education reform and gun laws following close behind. Other legislative issues on the slate to be debated could directly impact persons with disabilities. Some of those include:
Efforts to implement wider healthcare access with the “Tennessee Plan” or through Medicaid/TennCare expansion
Protecting Tennessee’s motorcycle helmet law
Funding for the Family Support Program
Reducing the waiting list for home and community based services for persons with intellectual disabilities
Establishing a waiver that would provide home and community based services for persons with developmental disabilities other than intellectual disabilities
Want to stay updated on disability policy and legislation?
The Legislative Monitor is a project funded by the Council, distributed by The Arc TN. If you wish to receive weekly updates or participate in weekly conference calls throughout the legislative session, email Carrie Guiden at the Arc TN at cguiden@thearctn.org. You can also subscribe to the monthly Legislative Monitor newsletters by emailing Lori Israel at lisrael@thearctn.org.
For any other questions about public policy, email Tiffany Mason, the Council's Public Policy Director at tiffany.mason@tn.gov.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 10:02:24 GMT -5
Share your thoughts ...
Strengths and Social Connections of Siblings with and without DD
Vanderbilt researchers invite siblings (ages 18-30) across the state to participate in a short survey focused on the social connections and strengths of their brothers/sisters with intellectual disabilities or autism.
To participate, complete this online survey that should take you less than 20 minutes. Twenty siblings will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card from among the completed surveys.
Contact Information: Mary Beth Carlton; (615) 343-1438 mary.e.carlton@vanderbilt.edu.
Establishing Priorities for Self-Advocacy Assistance Group
People First of TN is partnering with Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) on a national grant and are asking for help from self advocates, allies and supporters in completing the state needs assessment survey for Tennessee. The purpose of the "Our Community Standing Strong" (OCSS) grant is to create a regional technical assistance center to strengthen the participating states' capacity to increase and support self advocacy through relationships and partnerships at the community level.
Click here to take the survey. If you would like to complete the survey but need help in doing so, or have any questions, contact Jennifer Austin at (931) 492-3113 or jla3v@mtmail.mtsu.edu.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 19, 2014 10:02:49 GMT -5
Seeking Stories: Tennessee Kindred Stories of Disability and Aging
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and The Arc Tennessee are seeking stories about Tennesseans with intellectual and developmental disabilities related to issues of aging. What joys and challenges arise as individuals with disabilities age? What hopes or fears come up for their parents and caregivers?
The family member with a disability must be age 45+. Participants will be interviewed by graduate students from Vanderbilt University either in-person or by phone. Interviews take about an hour and will take place in spring 2014.
Stories may be shared with members of the Tennessee Legislature and the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in a collection of stories about the importance of improving quality of life for people with disabilities. Stories also may be shared through the websites and activities of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, The Arc Tennessee, and through the web-based public database, Tennessee Kindred Stories of Disability
Why participate?
To help others in similar situations.
To create awareness of disability issues in the state of Tennessee.
To educate service providers, state policymakers, and the general public on issues of disability.
To engage in the disability community to create positive change.
If you are willing to be interviewed, please contact Courtney Taylor courtney.taylor@vanderbilt.edu, (615) 322-5658
Website: kc.vanderbilt.edu/kindredstories
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