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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2011 14:51:57 GMT -5
Careers in the Arts: How to Be a Jazz Musician - Saturday, August 13, 2011
Workshop at the Nashville Jazz Workshop
9am-4pm Workshop & 7pm-9pm Recital Performance
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Saturday, August 27, 2011 - Always Near Recording Studio/Hendersonville
Cost: $10 (covers lunch on Aug. 13)
VSA Tennessee is pleased to announce a summer program through the support of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Arts and Disability Center at the University of California Los Angeles in partnership with the Tennessee Arts Commission for young people with and without disabilities. The program will be a two day workshop. On August 13, participants will work at the Nashville Jazz Workshop and then perform in the world famous Jazz Cave. On August 27, participants will have the opportunity to individually record 3 songs of their choice to a CD at Always Near Recording Studio in Hendersonville. This program has very limited openings and registration is on a first come/first serve basis.
Workshop at The Nashville Jazz Workshop:
Musical development – focusing on the musical elements needed for a career in jazz. These include: technical skills, repertoire, learning different styles, finding your unique “voice,” improvisation, and accompaniment. Practical elements will also be covered including having a “book,” putting a set together, and networking through “sitting in.”
Business – here the student will gain an understanding of the elements needed to obtain and maintain work as a jazz musician. Topics here will include developing a resume and press kit, having a CD or demonstration recording, marketing and publicity (“grassroots marketing”), use of social media, and booking gigs. Also included here will be the development of personal attributes including social skills, professional image, networking, responsibilities of the leader, and creating your own “scene.”
Clinic – here the student artists will have an opportunity to perform and receive coaching from professional jazz artists. This will help them form a realistic assessment of their current level of skill and how to focus their further development. This will also help them prepare for the recording project to be done on a subsequent workshop day.
Evening Performance in the Jazz Cave
The Saturday evening performance, open to the public, will feature the participants from the workshop. This will give these young people exposure at a jazz venue and will provide a working knowledge of the issues involved in staging a performing at this type of venue. The evening performance will take place in the Jazz Cave, the Workshop’s 80-seat performance venue. The venue offers an intimate jazz club setting with a Steinway grand piano, world-class acoustics, and state-of-the-art audio and video recording facilities. The venue has been cited repeatedly in the Nashville Scene’s “Best of Nashville,” and was recently named by Down Beat magazine as one of the 150 best jazz venues in the world. An audio and video recording will be made of the performance.
Recording Session
Those who elect to participate in the recording session will perform 3 songs at Always Near Recording Studio in Hendersonville on August 27. Recording times will be scheduled after all registrations have been completed.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2011 14:55:54 GMT -5
You Are Invited!!! Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, Autism Society of America East TN Chapter (ASA-ETC), & ETSU’S Families & Siblings United would like to invite YOU to our next Community Education Series featuring: Advocacy Services What: The following organizations will share important information about the advocacy services that they provide: · Autism Society of America East TN Chapter (ASA-ETC) · East Tennessee State University · Tennessee Disability Pathfinder · Disability Law & Advocacy Center of TN · Tennessee Voices for Children · Arc Washington County When: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Boone’s Creek Christian Church, 305 Christian Church Road, Gray, TN Cost: Free RSVP: Please register online at www.kc.vanderbilt.edu/registrationAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Hart at (615) 875-5082 or megan.hart@vanderbilt.edu |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 5, 2011 13:37:00 GMT -5
If you have a child or know of a child that is in Elementary School ( K - 5th grade ) then we have an excellent summer opportunity for them. Open Doors Tennessee is seeking PEER BUDDIES for their 3rd annual Elementary Camp for children with autism. This is a very rewarding experience for all involved and your child may make a friend for life or it just might change their life. The camp will be held on Monday, July 25th - Friday, July 29th from 9 am - 2 pm at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Behind Thress Nursery in Powell - off Old Clinton Pike.) There is NO CHARGE for this camp for the peer mentors. Each peer mentor will gain knowledge and learn acceptance of children with autism as well as learn how to be a friend to a child with autism!!! They will receive a camp t - shirt and lanyard with name badge along with camp folder of activities that are done each day. However, they will go home with so much more!!! On Friday, we will end with a ceremony and Carnival !!!! Last year the Smokies mascots - Diamond and Slugger showed up at the Carnival - Also we had a small train ride and a Bounce House, etc. I can't express how wonderful this experience will be for a child wanting to make a difference in the life of another child! Our camp is FULL with a waiting list and I need your help in finding peer mentors! If you know a child who is not that familiar with autism, that is ok because there will be a PEER training on the first day of camp. What a wonderful way to educate our communities and promote inclusion!!!! This experience for a child will also be beneficial for them helping their classmates at school learn about autism and how to be a friend to a child with autism. For o peer application, please click on the following link www.opendoorstnautism.info and then click on "Open Doors Camp" - the application should be in the upper right hand corner. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am planning to make group assignments and need to get PEER APPLICATIONS no later than July 15th. DEADLINE: PEER APPLICATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JULY 15TH Keep in mind, If we do not receive enough applications for K - 5th graders, we will accept older children as well. Please share far and wide. This would be a great service project for church youth groups, boy scouts, girl scouts, neighbors, cousins of campers with autism, etc. Cheri Howlett Open Doors Tennessee Camp Director Vice President www.opendoorstnautism.info |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 6, 2011 10:31:10 GMT -5
Family Fun Event at Nashville Shores - Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Let's all send a very special thanks to the Predators Foundation - they are sponsoring lunch for the first 200 ASMT members who buy their tickets for ASMT's 6th Annual Family Fun Day at Nashville Shores! Admission tickets are $15.00/person (a 40% discount) and lunch is FREE!
To make this deal even sweeter, the first 15 families to purchase their tickets for this great event will get entered in a drawing for two season passes to Nashville Shores! (Twelve families are already on the list - Call Today!)
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2011 Fall Conference - "Finding Individual Pathways to Success"
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, September 22, 2011
This year, ASMT's Fall conference will focus on approximately one hour break-out sessions designed to meet the individual needs of the attendees by allowing them to choose between presentations focused on one of three pathways: social, communication, and behavior (including sensory issues).
We are accepting proposals for presentations now through July 15, 2011. Click here for more information. We are also accepting nominations for the 2011 Coston Education Award.
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Upcoming Events
Autism Orientation - July 21st - Thursday
- Vanderbilt Kennedy Center - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Workshop - Our Stories: Panel of Adults Living with ASD
July 28th - Thursday - Vanderbilt Kennedy Center - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nashville Shores Family Fun Event - August 7th - Sunday
- Nashville Shores - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ASMT Fall Conference - September 22nd - Thursday - Smyrna Church of Christ - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*SAVE THE DATE*
ASMT's Puzzlethon - October 8th - Belle Meade United Methodist Christ - 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Check out ASMT's Community Bulletin Board for other upcoming activities in the autism community!
ASMT
1-615-385-2077 or 1-866-508-4987
tnautism.org
asmt@tnautism.org
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 6, 2011 13:49:53 GMT -5
Subject: Advisory Council for the Education of Students with Disabilities - Announcement
The Advisory Council for the Education of Students with Disabilities will be meeting on July 11, 2011 in the Hardison Building Auditorium (TPS Campus, 1252 Foster Avenue, Nashville, TN 37243.) The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Note: There will be an opportunity for limited public input during the Advisory Council Meeting. Please contact the Secretary of the Council at 615-741-2851 or the Council Chair at brownyard@lambuth.edu. The time will be scheduled on a first come-first serve basis.
The next meeting will be held on October 24, 2011.
Directions:
Coming West on I-40 - Come to Exit 213 (Spence Lane) on I-40/24 West, go to top of ramp and turn left onto Spence Lane and go to stoplight; turn right onto Murfreesboro Road. At second stoplight (in front of Jack-In-the-Box) turn left onto Foster Ave. When you reach the TPS campus, proceed past the main entrance (there is a brick sign for the TPS campus). Continue past the Center for Adoption and the Anna Russell Cole Auditorium. Turn into the campus at the south entrance (there will be an entrance sign to Nashville School of the Arts), and the Hardison Building will be directly in front of you. Park in the lot to your left after you enter the campus (please do not park on the grass). On the right side of the building, you will see an entrance with a sign that says “Training and Conference Room.” Enter at this entrance and proceed straight down the hall to the auditorium.
Coming West on I-24 - Go to Exit 52 (Murfreesboro Road) to light at end of ramp and turn left onto Murfreesboro Road. At second stoplight (Jack-In-the-Box) turn left onto Foster Ave.
When you reach the TPS campus, proceed past the main entrance (there is a brick sign for the TPS Complex). Continue past the Center for Adoption and the Anna Russell Cole Auditorium. Turn into the campus at the south entrance (there will be an entrance sign to Nashville School of the Arts), and the Hardison Building will be directly in front of you. Park in the lot to your left after you enter the campus (please do not park on the grass). On the right side of the building, you will see an entrance with a sign that says “Training and Conference Room.” Enter at this entrance and proceed straight down the hall to the auditorium.
Coming East on I-40 / South on 65/24 / North on 65 - Follow signs for I-40 East toward Knoxville. Go to Exit 212 (Fesslers Lane) on I-40/24 East. Go to light at top of ramp and turn right onto Fesslers Lane. Go to second stoplight (Murfreesboro Road – Carl Black Chevrolet) and turn left. Get into far right hand lane and go to second stoplight (Jack-in-the-Box); turn right onto Foster Avenue. When you reach the TPS campus, proceed past the main entrance (there is a brick sign for the TPS Complex). Continue past the Center for Adoption and the Anna Russell Cole Auditorium. Turn into the campus at the south entrance (there will be an entrance sign to Nashville School of the Arts), and the Hardison Building will be directly in front of you. Park in the lot to your left after you enter the campus (please do not park on the grass). On the right side of the building, you will see an entrance with a sign that says “Training and Conference Room.” Enter at this entrance and proceed straight down the hall to the auditorium.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS. THANK YOU!
Jessica Harbison, ASA II
TN Department of Education
Division of College & Career Readiness
Office of Data Management
710 James Robertson Pkwy.
Nashville, TN 37243
615.532.6275 phone
615.532.9412 fax
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 7, 2011 9:04:29 GMT -5
Since so many individuals who have brain injuries also suffer from seizures, I wanted to share this wonderful free training for first responders. Please share with all your contacts. The more people who know, the safer it is for everyone. You can access the free online hour long training for 1.5 CEUs. This is a good course that will be beneficial for first responders. Go to: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/firstresponders/indexs.cfm to access the training. Let me know if you have any questions. -- Aubree Sullivan Education Services Director Epilepsy Foundation Southeast Tennessee (423) 634-1772 asullivan@epilepsy-setn.org www.epilepsy-setn.org-- Danielle Hooper, MURP Service Coordinator Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association One Siskin Plaza Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 634-1572 phone (423) 503-1241 cell (423) 634-4542 fax www.cabiatn.orgfacebook.com/cabiatn"I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow."...Woodrow Wilson. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 12, 2011 14:02:07 GMT -5
The Tennessee Alliance of Support Coordinators (TASC) has established the "Linda Maurer Award" for Independent Support Coordinators (ISCs) who exemplify excellence in applying person-centered thinking, practices and tools. The award was named in honor and memory of Linda as someone who was so instrumental and respected in advancing best practices in the ISC field. Here is a link to more details about the nomination process at the TASC Web site: mytasc.org/The_Linda_Maurer_Award.html . Please share widely and encourage folks to think about nominating their favorite ISCs! |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 12, 2011 14:03:37 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 12, 2011 14:05:52 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 13, 2011 14:21:10 GMT -5
The next educational seminar will be held on Monday August 1st from 6-8pm at the TEAM Centers office. We will be having a panel of experts on feeding and eating issues for people with developmental disabilities. If you have any concerns or questions about your loved ones difficulty eating textures, color, temperature, variety or general aversions, tube feeding etc. please RSVP by calling 423-622-0500 ext 1149. See attached flyer for more information and be sure to let us know if you need childcare. The next PACT meeting will be on Thursday July 21st at noon at the TEAM Center offices.(This change is due to the Ready To Work summer program for young adults with Asperger's taking place on Wednesdays) All are welcome! Bring your lunch and find out how you can get involved! Corey Green of Green's Karate will be in attendance with information about martial arts opportunities for children with special needs. If you'd like to be part of the democratic process and let your legistlators know how you feel about pending legislation that affects Autism, check out this out! This link will take you to a list of the active legislation in the US House of Representatives and US Senate. Click on any "Take Action" button to tell your members of Congress about how legislation affects you and others affected by autism. www.autism-society.org/get-involved/take-action/current-legislative-issues.html?log-event=sp2f-view-item&nid=25164670 Tune in! Scott Kramer will be on WPLZ (95.3 FM) from 4:30-5 PM on Friday, July 22nd to talk about Greater Chattanooga Aspies, and an article going into print in the Chattanooga Pulse about GCA sometime in the next six weeks. Look for this great press about the Adult Asperger's group in Chattanooga! PECS Basic Training in Chattanooga. July 18-19 2011. Learn how to appropriately implement the six phases of the PECS protocol, including teaching initiation, attributes, commenting and much more. PECS is much more than just using pictures… learn how to teach your students the power of communication! Cost: $395 for Professional and $295 for Parent. Workshop Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm. This workshop offers 1.3 ASHA CEUs or 15.6 BACB CEUs at no additional cost! Training is appropriate for any parent or professional working with learners with autism, related disabilities and/or limited communication skills. Please visit our website at www.pecs.com for more information. Online registration is available. Alternately, you may register via phone at 888-732-7462. The office accepts checks and purchase orders through the mail. In addition purchase orders may be faxed to the office at (302) 368-2516. Payment must be submitted with registration form found at www.pecs.com . Support/Social groups for ASD- Night Owls at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. This program offers free of charge childcare for your special needs child and their siblings. The ratio of children to volunteers is 1:1. The program is the first Friday of every month. We also offer such events as Mom’s Morning Out. If you are interested please e-mail Betty: galbreth@bellsouth.net. Enjoy a night out! Awesome Autism Support Group is sponsored by Siskin Center in Chattanooga and meets monthly. For more information, contact Jackie Benkert at: (423) 886-5430. Group meets the 4th Monday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Ronald McDonald House next door to Erlanger. On facebook as: AwesomeAutism-please join! Family Share Support Group meets monthly for a meal. For more information and to RSVP, contact lifelineminstry@juno.com or (423) 622-4007. Social Group for Chattanooga Teens affected by Aspergers. Meets regularly, local parents have started this group. For information on next meeting, call (423) 544-9964. Greater Chattanooga Aspies (GCA) is a support & social group for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome/High functioning autism in the greater Chattanooga area. Regularly scheduled meetings will be the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 – 8pm with a speaker the first hour and support group time the second hour. Their socials are monthly with TBD dates, times, & activities. For more information, contact Scott Kramer at: GCAspies@gmail.com or go to: www.meetup.com/G-C-As MORRISTOWN: Autism Orientation at Manley Baptist Church on Thursday September 1st 2011 from 6:30-8:30. Please see attached flyer for more information or to RSVP. MARYVILLE: Autism orientation in Maryville (Blount County) on Thursday, August 25th at the Fairview United Methodist Church from 6:30-8:30 PM. See attached flyer for more details and to RSVP. -- Chattanooga Autism Center Where the Pieces Come Together ChattanoogaAutismCenter.org |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 13, 2011 14:21:56 GMT -5
Save the Date for Monday August 1st from 6-8pm at the TEAM Centers/ Chattanooga Autism Center presents an expert panel discussing feeding and eating issues in people with developmental disabilities. Various problems can occur both physical and psychological that effect eating and nutrition. Some people may have aversions to types of foods, colors, textures, smells, or temperature, which lead to poor nutrition, malnourishment, slow physical growth, or overeating. Some eating problems are so severe that children need feeding tubes.
Our featured speakers for this evening of information and a question and answer session will be:
Dr. David Jaquess, Director of Marcus Autism Center's Pediatric Feeding Disorder Program
Ashley Johnson, MCD, CCC-SLP, Speech and Hearing Center
Mary Jane Thomas MCD, CCC-SLP, Erlanger Hospital
If you have questions about your loved one's eating patterns, aversions, gorging, refusal to eat, feeding tubes etc please RSVP to attend this free workshop.
Monday August 1st 6-8pm at the TEAM Centers
(located at 1000 E. Third St. Suite 100, Chattanooga TN, 37403)
Please call 423-622-0500 ext 1149 to RSVP and to reserve childcare if needed
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Chattanooga Autism Center
Where the Pieces Come Together
ChattanoogaAutismCenter.org
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 18, 2011 14:06:42 GMT -5
An IT position open in the Nashville area. This is a Help Desk position, and starts at $28,000/year. It requires either an Associates degree or IT certification. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to pass a criminal background check. Candidates must also be flexible with working night and rotating shifts. More details about the Help Desk position are located here: www.benderconsult.comResumes should be sent to: resume@benderconsult.com Bender Consulting Services, Inc. specializes in hiring individuals with disabilities for competitive employment opportunities. Positions include careers in information technology, finance, accounting, human resources, engineering, nursing, law, and other general business areas. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 18, 2011 14:11:49 GMT -5
Upcoming Webinar: Autism and the Environment: What Do We Know? Eager to learn more about the biomedical aspects of autism and environmental influences on autism spectrum disorders? Join internationally known autism physician experts and researchers on July 23 for a state-of-the-science review of autism and the environment. Read more…http://support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=ehlLs5OTCP8ANXjuaPX3yg.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Genetic Heritability and Shared Environmental Factors Among Twin Pairs with Autism A new report, the California Autism Twins Study, describes the results of a twin study of autism. The chief aims were to (1) collect a sample of twins with validated diagnoses of autism (ASD) from a population-based sample; (2) examine sex-specific concordance rates for narrow and broad definitions of autism (ASD); and (3) determine the extent to which genetic and shared environmental factors underlie susceptibility. Read more…http://support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=xlzbMTlgyA_JF6gifbmwhA.. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Research Identifies Potential Innovative Treatments for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Three studies released by the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) highlight tremendous progress in learning about and treating tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a devastating genetic disorder that causes tumors throughout the body and affects 1 million individuals worldwide. Read more…http://support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=9iRCXqIO64EpabhnNPgYPg.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Autism Society Resource for Teachers Just Updated Building Our Future: Educating Students on the Spectrum is a 12-page publication that provides information about working with students on the autism spectrum. Educators and school administrators provide the best educational services and supports when they become familiar with the learning styles of students with ASD and with the various educational approaches designed to meet their unique needs. Click here to access this free resource. (You must log in to access the page.): support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=EkIZHCSKuqvJYgdEDxLdhA.. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 18, 2011 14:15:46 GMT -5
Dear friends—at the site below, you can run a search by district or school. One of the search options is to identify the number of students with disabilities who are enrolled in advanced placement courses. The numbers are thought-provoking & concerning. ocrdata.ed.gov/Default.aspx |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 18, 2011 14:18:37 GMT -5
www.cehd.umn.edu/NCEO/OnlinePubs/Synthesis82/SynthesisReport82.pdfStates’ Participation Guidelines for Alternate Assessments Based on Modified Academic Achievement Standards (AA-MAS) in 2010 - Synthesis Report 82 Sheryl S. Lazarus • Jennifer R. Hodgson • Lynn M. Price • Martha L. Thurlow All rights reserved. Any or all portions of this document may be reproduced and distributed without prior permission, provided the source is cited as: Lazarus, S. S., Hodgson, J. R., Price, L. M., & Thurlow, M. L. (2011). States’ participation guidelines for alternate assessments based on modified academic achievement standards (AA-MAS) in 2010 (Synthesis Report 82). Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, National Center on Educational Outcomes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.cehd.umn.edu/NCEO/OnlinePubs/Synthesis82/default.htm
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 18, 2011 14:20:32 GMT -5
Axis Dance Company Revels in Its (dis)Abilities Bonnie Lewkowicz has been a professional dancer for more than 20 years. She has worked with Bill T. Jones, Stephen Petronio, Joe Goode and other prominent modern dance choreographers. She's also paralyzed from the chest down. Needless to say, when she tells people what she does for a living, "it's still a conversation stopper." "People will say, 'Oh, so you don't need to use your wheelchair all the time?' When someone with a disability says they dance, a pretty narrow image tends to come into people's heads," she says. Altering perceptions of disability through the medium of dance has been a central tenet for Lewkowicz and her colleagues at Axis Dance Company, one of the best-known practitioners of physically integrated dance, which uses performers with and without disabilities. Founded in 1987, the Oakland-based repertory ensemble has distinguished itself for its collaborations with top contemporary dance choreographers and comprehensive education programs for adults and children of all movement abilities. "We realized early on that rather than being a limitation, disability can radically expand what's possible with choreography," says Judith Smith, Axis' artistic director since 1997. "People that move differently, whether it's in motorized wheelchairs, on crutches or with prosthetics, create all these partnering and ensemble possibilities that wouldn't exist with dancers who can all move the same way." To read more: mk1.netatlantic.com/t/11666619/8696096/107709/0/ |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 19, 2011 13:52:51 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 19, 2011 13:54:35 GMT -5
The Tennessee Disability Coalition is accepting applications for a Transition Liaison. Application deadline is 5 pm on July 22, 2011. Please submit cover letter, résumé and references to Paula Denslow at paula_d@tndisability.org, indicate “Transition Liaison” in the subject line. Take Care, Sharon E. McCurry Administrative Director <mailto:sharon_m@tndisability.org> sharon_m@tndisability.org Phone 615.383.9442 Fax 615.383.1176 Tennessee Disability Coalition 955 Woodland Street Nashville, Tennessee 37206 <http://www.tndisability.org/> www.tndisability.orgThe Tennessee Disability Coalition provides its services in accordance with the Rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act - No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination. Additional information concerning TDC's Title VI obligations and the complaint procedure can be obtained calling (615) 383-9442. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 19, 2011 13:55:52 GMT -5
Including Children With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities in Religious Activities
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9-11 a.m.
Room 241 Kennedy Center/MRL Building
This free 2-hour workshop will provide information on how to support and increase inclusive opportunities for children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities in religious education and worship activities. A flyer with more information is attached.
Audience: Congregational leaders, religious educators, and parents.
Resources will be provided.
Registration: kc.vanderbilt.edu/registration/
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 19, 2011 14:08:59 GMT -5
Our Stories: Panel of Adults Living with ASD - Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Join us at our July Workshop to hear from adults living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). You'll be able to hear the stories of panel members, ask questions, and visit information tables on a variety of topics applicable to teens and adults with ASD. Click here for more information and to register: r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=yogelrcab&et=1106638298649&s=1823&e=001gEItmWC-5oJ_2MVzmUSFlkqT11zSlyCHo0xlnB8HnrO1mRsrNPblgeknVFvYwnNPW8Rs8-PpJG-_38MFkD6wm6DYuq9-2DTjO_XaVE2EJw0bonSKoDMUzCrPh0JVdXsfL85Y0zy99B83KcakS_I5GJkLWiULIpMG_-4HI7rabq5PvT39Bg6Gam6sgjVY5J4RBQXMyjeD-E30lW58lqpcZbWNTrlfGT3nuLfhB-JNL_DWRAfVuD8HecBOw9h3pszWzNHmJiKFOYBrB8487We3SEf_gYyefgTV------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Family Fun Event at Nashville Shores - Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. A very special thanks to the Predators Foundation for sponsoring lunch for the first 200 ASMT members who buy their tickets for the 6th Annual Family Fun Event at Nashville Shores! Admission is $15.00/person (a 40% discount) and lunch is FREE! Half of the free lunch tickets are gone - call to reserve yours today! The Predators Foundation has generously donated an autographed hockey stick, pucks, calendars, and more for our lunch time drawing, but you must be present to win! Click here for more information and call today: r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=yogelrcab&et=1106638298649&s=1823&e=001gEItmWC-5oJOlSLfSK8uckTFecRTbuG6Ym8ljcqa79MkS5AyTUZrTSvpi1QRPqj89ZRz6VYVGdxtRm9Lz42gptZqceM5N9IaqS_3rBEwp9Iz1SpkgHj9s7bfn8YyApBOocS0qvrY4AHPvZyTU3aooBblg-nFb4iBCoIHbW7SA2CRDUI77LkLtFWMj2-y3dBs72DqS7x6Aw3OIwmbLdKInqgVeWKlpmxpPlCrc7Qa0bQouYJ4b3LUigLWRWcd3XswD-rzH95K3i6sFsqQv9j_tuNbC_PlDuLU------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Smart911 Smart911 is a free service that allows you to store critical care and emergency rescue information in advance of an emergency. This information (medical issues, photos, etc.) can help Police, Fire and EMS provide better rescue services. For more information on Smart911, click here: r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=yogelrcab&et=1106638298649&s=1823&e=001gEItmWC-5oIoNiFTjPgV1zvPH6thWEVAXjWBpDhtw4s_btL7BlcC3mYeaIXKgGVz5BjKMF6I_DWbVzTZm1ssHkU6d4LbVEWpll1tHBNHXfiboEI7yXZkDQ==------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASMT 1-615-385-2077 or 1-866-508-4987 tnautism.org asmt@tnautism.org |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 19, 2011 14:13:32 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 19, 2011 14:16:53 GMT -5
Do you live in West TN? We are trying to provide a session of the Parent Stress Intervention Project in Jackson, TN. It is scheduled to run Tuesday evenings, August 9-September 13. We will need to have 30 parents signed up to make this happen. Please share widely to help us make this opportunity a reality. Contact us ASAP if you have an interest in attending. Do you live in Middle TN? The final Nashville sessions of the Parent Stress Intervention Project will be Thursdays, Aug. 18-Sept. 22. The project is currently planning daytime sessions from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and evening sessions from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Martin Professional Development Center, 2400 Fairfax Ave., Nashville. This location is two blocks south of the Vanderbilt campus. Free child/family care is provided for any child or adult who requires supervision. Class sizes are limited, so parents are encouraged to contact the project as soon as possible to reserve a spot. Parents of children with disabilities who feel stressed can get support from the Parent Stress Intervention Project. This research study, being conducted at Vanderbilt University, is investigating two different approaches to lowering stress in parents of children with disabilities. The Parent Stress Intervention Project will randomly assign parents to either Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction or to a Positive Parenting Support Model for 6 weekly sessions. Parents of children with disabilities, including adult children, who would like more information or are interested in participating in the study may contact Roxanne Carreon at (615) 875-5080, Roxanne.Carreon@vanderbilt.edu Thank you. Janet Shouse Research Analyst Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Parent Stress Intervention Project 539L Medical Arts Building Phone: 615-875-5080 Office cell: 615-497-8516 Fax: 615-322-5466 Forwarded by Lynnette Henderson, PhD IDDRC Research Registry and Recruitment Coordinator UCEDD Associate Director of Community Services Vanderbilt Kennedy Center PMB 40 Edgehill AVe. and Magnolia Circle Nashville, TN 37203-5721 MRL 235 (615) 936-0448 www.kc.vanderbilt.edu/StudyFinderwww.kc.vanderbilt.edu/RFP |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 19, 2011 14:18:52 GMT -5
Greetings from the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee!
We are excited to announce that our 2011 Fall Conference, "Finding Individual Pathways to Success," will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011. This year, the conference will focus on approximately one-hour breakout sessions designed to meet the individual needs of the attendees by allowing them to choose between presentations focused on one of three pathways: social, communication, and behavior (including sensory issues). Please see the attached announcement for more information.
In addition, please consider submitting a proposal to present at our conference. The link to the Call for Presenters can be found easily on our conference website: conference.tnautism.org
Please feel free to contact me at jredding@tnautism.org if you have any questions or concerns. We hope to hear from you soon!
Jenny Redding
Education Series Director, ASMT
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 20, 2011 14:19:37 GMT -5
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is providing audio description and American Sign Language for Wicked on Sunday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m. Seats are now on hold for patrons who use these services, but they will be released from hold after Monday, August 1. I appreciate your helping to “spread the word.” Seats will still be available after August 1, but choices will become more and more limited and the entire run of Wicked is likely to sell out before it opens in Nashville on October 19.
Tickets for Wicked begin at $45 in the rear balcony to $65 in accessible Row P of the tier and $90 in the orchestra.
Wicked
Sunday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m.; audio description notes begin at 12:40.
Anticipated running time: 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission.
Currently one of the best-selling musicals in the world, Wicked tells another side of the story of The Wizard of Oz, as re-imagined in the novel by Gregory Maguire, following the journeys of the characters, especially the two witches, with unexpected twists and turns.
Braille and large-print programs are available.
To purchase tickets by telephone, call 615-782-4000 and ask for Rick Forshee between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The number for TPAC’s TDD line for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons is 615-782-6562. It is answered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
After Wicked you’ll enjoy Memphis on November 20; The Addams Family on January 8; Spamalot on January 28; South Pacific on February 12; Mary Poppins on March 25;and Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles on May 6.
I hope you are enjoying a fun summer and that we see you this fall at TPAC.
Lori
Lori Ward
Vice President of Communications & Community Relations
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
PO Box 190660 - 505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
615-782-4077
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2011 13:24:58 GMT -5
The Brain Injury Association of Tennessee's 3rd Annual 2011 "Hits for Heads" Softball Tournament and Family Fest!!!
Be sure to check out the Silent Auction Items that will be available below…
Ways you can Help and Be Involved:
Volunteer the day of the event – Please contact Pam Bryan or Mark Kerrigan – 615-248-2541
Kids Face Painting
Kids Batting Area
Ticket Sales
Silent Auction Table
Concession Table
Donate Baked Goods
If anyone has a cover type tent and/or tables we could use the day of the event, please contact Pam Bryan or Mark Kerrigan at 615-248-2541.
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011 - Sign-up begins at 8:00 – Games and other activities start at 8:30
Location: Drake's Creek Park, Drakes Park Road, Hendersonville
Anyone can form a team! (Minimum of 9 players) Rehabilitation Facilities, Hospitals, Churches, Support Groups so please spread the word. Cost: $125 a team. Deadline to Register your team is July 29, 2011
Silent Auction Items: (including much, much more)
1. Many Autographed Country Music CDs (Kelly Pickler, Oak Ridge Boys, Sara Evans, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Ronnie Dunn, Carrie Underwood, and many more)
2. Music City Miracle Unsigned Photo Plaque TN Titans
3. Peyton Manning TN Vols Plaque
4. Eddie George signed TN Titans 8x10 Photo w/custom framing
5. Pete Rose Blonde Big Stick non engraved bat w/dual Hit King & 4256 Insc and bat tube
6. Chipper Jones signed Major League Baseball w/Deluxe Display Case
7. Peyton Manning signed UT TN Mini Helmet w/Deluxe Case
8. Herschel Walker signed Univ of Georgia Mini-Helmet w/82 Heisman & Deluxe Case
9. Country Music Hall of Fame Tickets (2)
10. Meal for Two at the Pancake Pantry
Concessions!
There will also be a Fun Kid Zone with Face Painting and Bounce Inflatibles provided by GO JUMP. Bring the Family and Have Some Fun!!!
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors! Athlon Sports.com/Go Jump/Medtronic/National Guard/And all the teams. We appreciate your support! For More Information: Please Contact Pam Bryan at: 615-248-2541 or Director@BrainInjuryTN.org
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2011 13:27:56 GMT -5
ETTAC needs wheelchairs, shower seats, and transfer benches to address our growing wait lists of people with disabilities who need these devices. Please help us let others know of this need. Thank you. Louise McKown Public Awareness Coordinator/Systems Change Analyst East Tennessee Technology Access Center 116 Childress Street Knoxville, TN 37920 (865) 219-0130 lamckown@bellsouth.net www.discoveret.org/ettacWhere disabilities become possibilities EAST TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY ACCESS CENTER, INC. 116 Childress Street • Knoxville, TN 37920 (865) 219-0130 • FAX (865) 219-0137 • ettacmain@gmail.com • www.discoveret.org/ettacPublic Service Announcement - Date: July 20, 2011 From: Louise McKown---Public Awareness Coordinator Re: ETTAC needs durable medical equipment Do you have a wheelchair, shower seat or transfer bench you no longer need? The East Tennessee Technology Access Center’s ReUse program recycles donated durable medical equipment to people with disabilities who cannot afford to pay for an item or the insurance co-pay. Waiting lists of people needing shower seats, transfer benches and wheelchairs, especially very large wheelchairs, continue to grow. Also accepted are walkers, especially heavy duty rolling walkers, hospital beds, and lifts. If you can donate any of these items, please call (865) 219-0130. Ask to speak to Jeff Drum. The East Tennessee Technology Access Center is a nonprofit agency is based in Knoxville, but serves people with disabilities in 24 counties of East Tennessee. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 22, 2011 15:47:22 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 22, 2011 15:48:09 GMT -5
It is with great regret that I need to inform you that the State of Tennessee has recently made the decision to discontinue funding to the TEAM Centers Inc. for our Diagnostic and Evaluation program. As a result, we have unfortunately had no choice but to wind down the program and to make reductions in personnel. Effectively, TEAM will no longer be open to see patients for evaluations or therapy. A few staff will remain at TEAM to oversee other contract obligations. Patients are being notified and referrals are being made to other practicioners. Medical records will be made available to those new providers of course. TEAM will discontinue seeing patients as of August 12, 2011. It is the hope that the Chattanooga Autism Center will remain in a modified version of itself with the help of active parents and advocates. PACT meetings will continue to discuss the future of the group. At this time, meetings will continue in TEAM's space on E. Third St. at noon on the first and third Thursdays. EXCEPT in August when the Aug 4th meeting will be cancelled. PACT will meet on Thursday August 18th at noon. Feeding Disorders and Disordered Eating: An Expert Panel--An educational seminar will be held on Monday August 1st from 6-8pm at the TEAM Centers office. We will be having a panel of experts on feeding and eating issues for people with developmental disabilities. If you have any concerns or questions about your loved ones difficulty eating textures, color, temperature, variety or general aversions, tube feeding etc. please RSVP by calling 423-622-0500 ext 1149. See attached flyer for more information and be sure to let us know if you need childcare. Just in time for Back to School! Tutoring available: Rose Acquavella, an adult with Asperger's, is offering tutoring in organizational skills, English, math, and/or French for students ingrades 6-12. Cost is $15-$20/hour, depending on distance. Contact her at rose.acquavella@gmail.com or805-630-5643. Save the Date: Friday November 11th 2011 for the Connections Conference at 1st Centenary United Methodist Church in Chattanooga. For families in need of resources and information regarding disabilities. See the attached flyer for more information. Support/Social groups for ASD- Night Owls at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. This program offers free of charge childcare for your special needs child and their siblings. The ratio of children to volunteers is 1:1. The program is the first Friday of every month. We also offer such events as Mom’s Morning Out. If you are interested please e-mail Betty: galbreth@bellsouth.net. Enjoy a night out! Awesome Autism Support Group is sponsored by Siskin Center in Chattanooga and meets monthly. For more information, contact Jackie Benkert at: (423) 886-5430. Group meets the 4th Monday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Ronald McDonald House next door to Erlanger. On facebook as: AwesomeAutism-please join! Family Share Support Group meets monthly for a meal. For more information and to RSVP, contact lifelineminstry@juno.com or (423) 622-4007. Social Group for Chattanooga Teens affected by Aspergers. Meets regularly, local parents have started this group. For information on next meeting, call (423) 544-9964. Greater Chattanooga Aspies (GCA) is a support & social group for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome/High functioning autism in the greater Chattanooga area. Regularly scheduled meetings will be the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 – 8pm with a speaker the first hour and support group time the second hour. Their socials are monthly with TBD dates, times, & activities. For more information, contact Scott Kramer at: GCAspies@gmail.com or go to: www.meetup.com/G-C-As KNOXVILLE: Fall Conference registration is now open! You can register via our website at: www.asaetc@gmail.com or by printing the attached registration form and mailing it in with your payment. Details: ASA-ETC & Knox County Schools are partnering for our annual Education Conference in Knoxville, TN. Our nationally-known speaker is Rebecca Moyes (www.rebeccamoyes.com) . Rebecca will speak to the entire audience on “Addressing Social Skills Deficits with Evidenced-Based Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder” and “Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Children with ASD in the Inclusive Classroom”. Breakout sessions include: “Practical Strategies: Using Social Stories and Comic Book Conversations to Address Social Deficits” by Rebecca Moyes, “Intervention Strategies Built Upon Connection and Collaboration” by Dr. Lois Prislovsky, Ph.D., of Psychoeducational Network, “Inside Autism” by Mary Johnson, A “PECS Share Group” by Knox County Schools instructors, an “Adult Aspie Panel Discussion” with local adult panel members and facilitated by Hope Paultre, CCC-SLP, “Quirks & Perks: Finding Joy in the Journey” by Donna Cooper. MORRISTOWN: Autism Orientation at Manley Baptist Church on Thursday September 1st 2011 from 6:30-8:30. Please see attached flyer for more information or to RSVP. MARYVILLE Autism orientation in Maryville (Blount County) on Thursday, August 25th at the Fairview United Methodist Church from 6:30-8:30 PM. See attached flyer for more details and to RSVP. -- Chattanooga Autism Center Where the Pieces Come Together ChattanoogaAutismCenter.org |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 22, 2011 15:49:40 GMT -5
Remarks from the President’s Committee on Intellectual Disabilities
July 15, 2011 By Gary Bender
Remarks of Sharon Lewis, ADD Commissioner to 1st meeting of President’s Committee on Intellectual Disabilities (May 13, 2011)
”It has been amazing to hear these voices as we have listened to and met with all of these people; in particular, a few voices stood out:
- The strong voices of parents of individuals living in congregate institutions who share a passionate desire for a good life for their son or daughter, but cannot see a path that allows for a quality life in the community, in part because of the failure of imagination in many regions and many states to find ways to truly support and integrate people;
- The different vision of the “next” generation, who have benefited from the past 50 years of disability policy change and civil rights, and have grown up with expectations and dreams that reflect the evolution of our system;
- The aging parents who are simply tired. Tired of fighting the for support, tired of worrying about what will happen when they die, tired of feeling like the complex, fragmented systems are set up to stymie as much as to assist;
- The youth who spend 21 years in our educational systems but did not earn a diploma; yet want so desperately the same things that others in their twenties want “ to live in a home of their own with people of their choosing, to earn a living in a paid job, to control their own resources, to get married (have sex!!!) and to make decisions about their own lives;
- The inequities that our “all or nothing” dependency on Medicaid services has created from state to state, county to county, family to family, person to person is a travesty. There is so little rhyme or reason in who is supported, and who is not;
- The families who simply want to see their young children access a quality inclusive education with their peers yet have little to no support from the schools;
- The self advocates who live and breathe the values of self-determination and interdependence, but see service systems that don’t support those values, and hide behind the mantra of “choice” in order to protect the system, not individual rights;
- The adults with significant disabilities, using alternative and augmentative communication devices, who have moved out of institutions into their own homes, established micro-enterprises, and are directing their own supports, and what a difference it has made in the quality of their lives.
And, the young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are currently working in competitive, integrated employment situations that not only give them the power that comes with earning one’s own money and the independence that comes with less reliance on the service system, but also the joy, pride, and friendships that come from meaningful work in welcoming organizations.
President’s Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities
PCPID acts in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, on a broad range of topics relating to programs, services and supports for persons with intellectual disabilities.
The PCPID Executive Order stipulates that the Committee shall:
(1) Provide such advice concerning intellectual disabilities as the President or the Secretary of Health and Human Services may request; and
(2) Provide advice to the President concerning the following for people with intellectual disabilities:
(A) Expansion of educational opportunities;
(B) promotion of homeownership;
(C) assurance of workplace integration;
(D) improvement of transportation options;
(E) expansion of full access to community living; and
(F) increasing access to assistive and universally designed technologies.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 22, 2011 15:50:23 GMT -5
www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/07/22/lawmakers-full-funding-idea/13577/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=July+22%2C+2011%3A+News+from+Disability+Scoop&utm_source=YMLP&utm_term=Lawmakers Push For Full Funding Of IDEA By Michelle Diament | July 22, 2011 A group of U.S. senators wants the federal government to fully fund special education for the first time ever and they’re proposing that higher cigarette taxes are the way to pay for it. Under a bill introduced this week, the lawmakers hope to fulfill a commitment dating back to 1975 when the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was enacted ensuring the right to a free and appropriate education for children with disabilities. At that time, Congress committed to pay 40 percent of the cost of special education. But the federal government has never met its initial goal and today foots just 16.1 percent of the bill. States and school districts are left to pick up the rest of the tab. That would change under the bill introduced this week by U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. The legislation calls for the federal government to gradually pay more of the costs associated with IDEA, ultimately taking responsibility for the 40 percent share by 2021. Harkin’s proposal, which is co-sponsored by 13 of his Democratic colleagues, suggests doubling the tax on cigarettes and small cigars to pay for the measure. “Full funding of IDEA — at no additional cost to the federal government — will provide much-needed relief to already-strapped school districts and fulfill the promise we made 36 years ago to help communities provide a high-quality education to all students,” Harkin said. This is not the first time that lawmakers have proposed increasing the federal contribution to IDEA and it’s unclear how much traction the bill will generate, especially as Congress continues to focus on trimming the nation’s debt burden. What’s more, there are currently no Republicans on board for the proposal. A similar effort brought forth in 2009 by U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., failed to move forward.
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