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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:21:34 GMT -5
What: 4th Annual Chattanooga Autism Conference When: Friday, April 26th, 8:00 to 3:40 Where: Chattanooga Convention Center Cost: Earlybird prices are $25 for individuals, $45 for family, $85 for clinicians seeking CEUs. Early bird deadline: March 15th, regular registration deadline: April 12th. No registrations day of event. To Register: Mail in the attached registration form with check or go to www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org to register online with credit card. We also can provide POs for schools sending groups of educators (several have already taken advantage of earlybird pricing!). Last year, 500 people attended, and 185 were educators! We gathered feedback from our online survey and believe we've created the most ambitious agenda to date. This year we have tracks for parents of young kids, parents of teens, educators, and also adults with autism. Clinicians will find excellent workshops in various tracks based on who they serve. Lunch included! Door Prizes! 40+ exhibitors! Hands-on workshop rooms (with enough materials this year for 200 people!) Poster session/contest! and much more. We have additional information on our website. www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org You can read more about the various workshops. We'll also post updates there and begin listing exhibitors and sponsors. If you have any questions, you can contact Dave Buck at buck.dave@gmail.com. Cheers! -- Chattanooga Autism Center Where the Pieces Come Together ChattanoogaAutismCenter.org
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:26:17 GMT -5
SCHOOL & WORK PROGRAMS The purpose of these programs is threefold: Raise awareness and understanding of autism, Provide the opportunity to support and participate in a worthwhile, local community project, and Raise money to support the work of your LOCAL autism support organization. Contact Melissa Meadows for more information at mmeadows@tnautism.org or 615-385-2077 ext. 5. Blue Jean Days Have your office participate in a Blue Jean Day for Autism! Employees give a donation in exchange for wearing blue jeans to work on any day of their choosing. Penny Drive Encourage your child's school or your office to do a Penny Drive for Autism and bring in spare change and donations during April. Act for Autism This is a week-long program for schools that really want to get involved! Each day, students are encouraged to bring in donations to participate in different fun activities. Restaurants in Response Local restaurants donate a portion of the sales from a specific menu item of their choosing over the course of one day, one week, or preferably the month of April. Yea, Life! For Autism This program raises awareness and funds for autism by encouraging students and/or employees to purchase a "Yea, Life!" t-shirt during the month of April. EDUCATE OTHERS Let Us Help You! 1. Contact ASMT to speak to your school, rotary club, church, etc. 2. Get flyers from ASMT to post around places you frequent. 3. Get press releases from ASMT to send to your local media. 4. Buy autism awareness merchandise to wear and give out in April. 5. Encourage everyone you know to buy an autism license plate. ATTEND A WALK Walk for Autism! Click on any location for walk details! Manchester Walk - Friday - April 26 r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001I7_W0ym3ZC6btYDf33Z5Dv7jc1kaXsJgpiTmlnf8nGXsbHi8_u_bWQNrcEL4-E5BStD0lKFu9BnKgBuWQobSL0RXJgEX3UBAI-00WaHj2ahYqCfQPGn6AHAhWB0TzWRP8mlongnB8p3fjcKz_i1IpYnaHPShQxcEx0Nb3FTNaLnHihWS7OxymYSImsnfeVo1rlVMJa6ll9c= Livingston Walk - Saturday - April 27 r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001I7_W0ym3ZC4QU5Q9H6PHwUx-e6vgPejEDNbNCuaJDckaQrNu4eb39xIaqpOVLRzbofpP7XPvpeGJB0DRrhy2Op_ebREcpFCMrLH7b7D3VHBGr8wniFPVyzvz-sWsEmoIz_MsYOv3jl5iSRCsVfWHDu0lU8ozu5kwXh0CHgEHfAvncjGtbgcXF1Us-AZkaG8UZ957blNvAMAyhLbiHRjvLGUgnNCW2ATU Ft. Campbell Walk - Saturday April 27 r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001I7_W0ym3ZC7FZN_bbE-Kmp1Wub7JRil2T1oLKkt5vuXMr0grxHkw_MksFqWxTkSRNE3ElZZQhKKyQDOs5Y0-OpP0XUQV8s_LvmXJCVGun7hgqkSZj2CMOudbz2miYAOWEGyVY8jgPIAsO63elV_QhTDgEk1hjzlPpGeQvKwiydw9iMAPlOfaYQLt3Zxbp8iY4Bcuxwkndxw=EDUCATE YOURSELF Workshop: Stress & Anxiety in Adolescents with ASD: What do we know? What can we do? Presented by Blythe Corbett, Ph.D. is Thursday, April 25. Click here for more info. r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001I7_W0ym3ZC7e3klyujtaPfdWuoLM_u8uBMJJgmMzLmCxsxpON7PDmh-ypgnDwxpMkosQneecTaiNj-F3VBJ1m00ZfGRXJj0k2diT-_96bv8qrrEc-vwkuebOFq-JpJX4NAUfhkjaCqCgFhEIyg8Uk1F_wMckN0oazsjitDd6G8oMS496zcRvIA==ATTEND AN EVENT Breaking the Chains Benefit Concert at the Bluebird! Join us Tuesday, April 9 for the 12th Annual Breaking the Chains Benefit Concert for Autism Awareness! There will be two shows and Logan Blade, an individual on the spectrum will be featured this year! Click here for more information. r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001I7_W0ym3ZC6DM3znD421b1WagLPUwD8yaO5NYkzZwUy_FNruUQtm9Hd9rvRqm2poRJPpVI1TFaZJP4dXW9Ex6qN2WvMo0tmxy_omSHN4icyn-bfj7U_cvULAKjorpG07w54iIgkM976vrHmkJHnnzsZl5_NR3cgfsQJig9IH-IxOmKzp76Lz4JpkVoYChYfMFO9x2VrytnMqN3BIkX0ykQ==Join Us for Pieces of Hope! The Pieces of Hope Benefit will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at The Factory at Franklin and we've got your tickets now! Click here for more information r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001I7_W0ym3ZC4SIobaHOJRZ6Qro_n-T1u2WPaJxGr_-6WoAnXS3eSabG8cXgl2wyEYjyMWPHvI7diKv2v2clwqwE8Tn2-VGNaS-DT4QfgEjWlGV5Fy95pDT2ruR7pXWrQN
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:31:15 GMT -5
Chillin' Like Villains - Chillin' Like Villains is a young adult social group for individuals who have various disabilities. We meet once a month at different locations around town, and do a variety of activities such as attend sporting events, potluck dinners, movies and much more. RSVP for all the below events to: Jessie at 423-643-5716 or steele_je@chattanooga.gov If you RSVP and are then unable to show, please let us know ASAP because you may still be expected to pay (regarding events where tickets were ordered in advance)! APRIL: "How I Became a Pirate" at the Chattanooga Theater Center WHAT: WHEN: Saturday, April 6 TIME: 2:30pm WHERE: Chattanooga Theater Center COST: $7.50/ticket, $2 if you choose to use the lot RSVP BY: Friday, March 29 MAY: Mexican Food Potluck in the Park WHAT: Bring out your favorite, Mexican dishes to share and enjoy some fun games at the beautiful Greenway Farms! WHEN: Thursday, May 23 TIME: 6-8pm WHERE: Greenway Farms COST: FREE! RSVP (with Mexican dish selection) BY: Monday, May 20 --------------------- C.H.I.P.S. Golf WHO: Individuals with cognitive/intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Participants must be able to play nine holes independently. WHEN: Tuesdays, April 16-May 28 (4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 and 5/28) TIME: 5:30pm-dusk WHERE: Brown Acres Golf Course COST: $5 each date CONTACT: Elaine @ 423-697-1345 or adams_e@chattanooga.gov ***MUST REGISTER 3 DAYS BEFORE SCHEDULED DATE!
Club Discovery "Mini-Session" The theme for the spring mini-session is Spring into Spring! The children will plant an herb garden, paint with vegetables, create pressed flower pictures, and concoct edible fruit art. Club Discovery is a free, inclusive after-school program designed to provide opportunities for children with and without special needs to investigate the world in a safe and fun environment! WHO: Kids with special needs, ages 6-12 years old, and their siblings WHEN: Tuesdays, April 2, 9 and 16 (3 sessions) TIME: 5:50-7:30pm WHERE: Creative Discovery Museum COST: FREE and includes a FREE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (valued at $95!!!) CONTACT: Space is limited and reservations are REQUIRED! Call Nancy at 423-648-6045 or Beth at 423-648-6040
Dance Fever This class will include dance instruction, as well as, free style! No prior dance instruction needed, just the desire to learn some new moves and have a great time!
WHO: Individuals with cognitive/intellectual disabilities, ages 14 and up WHEN: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, February 21 - May 2 (6 sessions) DATES: 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2 TIME: 6-7pm WHERE: The Dance Room at Shepherd Community Center (2124 Shepherd Rd) COST: FREE! CONTACT: Jessie at 423-643-5716 or steele_je@chattanooga.gov . RSVP at least 3 days in advance ------------------------- Hiking - Another great way to get out and be active in the fresh air, explore with your friends and meet new ones! Hikes are planned within a 1-2 hour time frame, round trip. Different physical fitness levels, as well as abilities, are encouraged to participate.
APRIL: *Wednesday, April 24 @ 6pm Stringers Ridge *NOTE DATE CHANGE! MAY: Thursday, May 9 @ 6pm Enterprise South Nature Park (we will explore a different trail from last time!)
Please let Jessie know if you will be attending the hike at least 3-5 days prior to hike (so we can give you specific directions and so we do not leave you at the trailhead!) 423-643-5716 or steele_je@chattanooga.gov ---------------------------- Scenic City Adaptive Cycling Are you ready to get out and get some exercise in the beautiful weather this Spring? Hand cycles and Tandem Bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities. Three wheeled bikes and additional bikes available too! Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants: 1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions 2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation 3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation 4. Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) must be one year post injury 5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures 6. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders 7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, A Chapter of DSUSA WHO: Individuals with cognitive/intellectual and physical disabilities WHEN: The 2nd and 4th Monday of the month (April-June). DATES: April 8 & 22, May 13 & 20, June 10 & 24 TIME: 6pm-dusk WHERE: Tennessee Riverpark (please call for specific directions to meeting location) COST: FREE CONTACT: Elaine @ 423-697-1345 or adams_e@chattanooga.gov PLEASE NOTE THAT EQUIPMENT IS LIMITED; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Scenic City Adaptive Cycling is co-sponsored by SPARC (SPorts, Arts and Recreation of Chattanooga, which is a local chapter of DS-USA) and Outdoor Chattanooga. -------------------------- Scenic City Adaptive Rowing and Paddling Program Can't make the classes below? You can still join us when we go outside in these upcoming, warmer months! Call us and get on the list to receive information. WHO: Individuals with *physical and/or cognitive/intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as disabled veterans and their families! 2 separate classes will be offered for the two populations (veterans and non-veterans) WHAT: This program will continue to team up with expertise of Outdoor Chattanooga and provide the opportunity of learning to kayak/canoe and is now adding a paddle board and/or rowing component (more details to come). This winter, classes will be offered indoors for individuals to learn correct paddling technique, water safety and increase endurance. TIME: 5-6pm DATES: Wednesday evenings Non Veteran Group: 4/3, 4/17 Veteran Group: 4/10, 4/24 WHERE: Brainerd Community Center's Indoor Pool (1010 North Moore Rd) COST: FREE! RSVP: Jessie at 423.643.5716 or steele_je@chattanooga.gov by the Monday of the week of the class (so at least 2 days prior to the class). *All equipment and adaptations provided! The grant funding for this program is awarded by U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, through funding provided by Veterans Affairs. The grants are provided to facilitate the growth of Paralympic sport programming for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. -------------- Spring Prom - Join us for a night to remember! This year's theme: "By the Light of the Moon" WHEN:Friday, May 3 WHERE: The beautiful Heritage House (at Heritage Park, 1248 Jenkins Road, 37421) TIME: 6:30-8:30PM COST: $5 (Caregivers are FREE, tickets purchased at the event, but RSVP is required) RSVP REQUIRED at least 5 days prior to event!!! Contact Jessie at 423-643-5716 or steele_je@chattanooga.gov --------------------------------- Therapeutic Art Classes - Hixson Community Center's FREE Art Program WHAT: Art workshops offered to help participants learn ways to express themselves through various forms of art. WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2:30pm Click here for descriptions of classes offered and times! WHERE: Hixson Community Center (5400 School Drive) WHO: All ages of individuals with disabilities. COST: FREE! CONTACT: Hixson Community Center at 423.490.9289 to RSVP for class
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:32:10 GMT -5
Other Things Happening Right Now in TR... The following programs are full, but we want you to see all that Therapeutic Recreation has to offer! If a program interests you, be on the lookout for the next time it comes around. Climbing Higher Indoor Adaptive Climbing Program. Big thanks to Urban Rocks, Rock/Creek and Columbia Sportswear for taking this program to new heights! Special Olympics Bocce Bocce is another sport that Special Olympics offers. Therapeutic Recreation has 6 teams. Come out and support them for the Tournament on Saturday, April 27 at Red Bank High School! Super Hoops An intramural basketball program focusing on the sport, as well as, the social, physical, cognitive and emotional skills. The Little Gym A gymnastics program for young children with special needs and their siblings. The Little Gym in East Brainerd partners with Therapeutic Recreation for this program. Another session will begin this Summer! Additional Community Events Chattanooga Autism Center - 4th Annual Autism Conference To learn more and to register, CLICK HERE! - 2013 Chattanooga Autism Conference Poster Contest (cash prizes!) The purpose of a poster presentation is to quickly and easily communicate important information to others in your field. No need to do a talk...just create an informative poster that describes what you want to share. In keeping with this year's conference theme, the conference planners are seeking poster submissions that communicate "a strategy or approach used to facilitate or ease transitions". This can be a strategy you have used, observed, or that you have researched. The transition can be any kind of transition or transition-related situations, and the people involved can be of any age. Deadline to submit is April 15th. The conference committee will select 20 people out of all the submissions and notify these people by April 20th. The conference is April 26th. Those chosen to present posters must also register for conference. To submit your poster application, click this link to the very short online form docs.google.com/forms/d/1WfR7YJ-iU0FnR6DzDBZBMkWB78PohWXB4lYVdmA77Vg/viewformYou can also go to the Poster Session webpage for more info or link to a printable application form. www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org/conference/poster-session/ Those chosen must create posters following these guidelines: * Poster should clearly communicate a strategy or approach used to facilitate or ease transitions. * Must also mention the age of participants, the observed or expected outcomes, and scientific references if available. * Poster should be 22" x 28" poster board or larger. * Print your text on other papers which you will affix to the poster. * Writing should be concise. * Use font that is large and easy for people to read while standing a couple feet away. * Poster may include color paper, graphs, photos, and/or graphics to illustrate activity or as decoration. * Poster presenters must provide their own stand or floor easel * If you have questions, contact John Phillips at jphillips828@gmail.com Posters will be displayed for all conference attendees and reviewed by a panel of guest judges. Prizes (which are great for buying more teaching supplies) are as follows: 1st Place: $100.00 2nd Place: $75.00 3rd Place: $50.00 - Seeking Behavior Therapy or Autism Assessments and Evaluations? Visit the CAC's outpatient clinic page by clicking here Around and About Wednesday the 20th, at 10:00am and again at 2:00pm, WUTC (88.1) will air an interview about the Art for Autism Event featuring Trish Cox. Listen if you get a chance. Color on the Run WE NEED YOUR KIDS! : -) Please come to the St. Elmo Recreation Center (1151 West 40th Street) at 1pm on March 26th so kids with ASD can show their creativity and make some art for two important CAC events. It's fun AND supporting the CAC. See Facebook Color on the Run event for details. Autism Awareness Day Celebration Siskin, the CAC, Orange Grove, and Signal Centers are planning a very simple get-together on April 2nd in the morning where the public and city officials will be invited to show their support for Autism Awareness Day. It might be at Siskin or at Miller Plaza Waterhouse Pavillion from 9:30-11:00 am. More details to follow but save the date if you can show up and show how many in our region care about autism. Autism Awareness Walk Update The walk planning committee is getting much done. The Nov 9th walk will be in the morning at Coolidge Prk, the shirts are long-sleeve and light blue, people can begin signing up at the end of April, and teams can be created and help bring in more walkers and support. We'll be seeking lots of volunteers to help the day of the event and we could use a few more task coordinators to help supervise exhibitors, activities, water stations, and such. Reply back if you'd liked to be added to the committee! PACT Meeting agenda This Friday at noon parents and advocates can meet to develop new events or programs as well as find ways to support existing programs or upcoming events. For example, we need some volunteers to help plan out the CAC Spirit night at Chick-fil-A in May. Coordinators of all of our programs should try to attend and give status updates (or send me an update that I can read during the meeting. All are welcome! ____________________________________________________ Epilepsy Foundation Fundraiser-Chocolate Fling and Silent Auction! Any chocolate-lovers out there? On Sunday April 21 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Pier 2 @ The Landing, Brewer Media, Hamico, and Blush Magazine present the 6th Annual Chocolate Fling and Silent Auction to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee. Area restaurants, caterers and chefs create delicious bite-sized chocolate treats to enter into a friendly competition for judges' awards. Guests purchase a ticket beforehand or at the door, and spend the afternoon tasting chocolate goodies and enjoying entertainment including event emcees James Howard and Kim Carson from 92.3. The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee provides services and support to people with epilepsy across ten counties in Tennessee and three in northwest Georgia. About 1 out of 100 people live with a seizure disorder, for which there is not yet a cure. The foundation provides educational programs, case-management, advocacy, support groups, and financial assistance to those who can't afford their epilepsy medications. Judges: Richard Floyd - State Representative Barry Courter - The Chattanooga Times Free Press Brian Leutwiler- Professor of "Wine and Chocolate" at Chattanooga State. James Howard - Sunny 92.3 Kim Chapman - NewsChannel 9 Susan Moss - Chef and owner of 212 Market Restaurant YOU! Ticket holders will have an opportunity to vote for the People's Choice Award! Some local Chocolatiers vying for top honors: 2 Sweet 3 You Cakes Cookie Jar Café Crave Café and Bakery The Cupcake Kitchen Fork and Pie Bar Mt. Vernon Restaurant Nola Foods Southern Belle riverboat Sugary Creations The Whiskey Women In addition to sampling chocolate, ticket-holders may support Epilepsy Foundation by bidding on silent auction items donated by Chattanooga area businesses. Certificates, tickets and items ranging in value from $20 to $1000 will be available. Some exciting categories are: Staycation Packages, Personal Care, Services, Sports, Entertainment, and Vacation Packages, so don't miss out! Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children 3 - 12 are $10, and children 0 - 2 are free. Visit us at www.chocolatefling.comTo purchase tickets call (423) 634-1772. _________________________________________________________ Eagles Rest Ranch Horse Camp See below for information on the Horseback Riding Summer Day Camp at Eagles Rest Ranch. This camp is for all ages and abilities! For more information, or to receive a formal application, daily schedule, camp rules, releases and 'what to bring', contact Ginger Brown at ginger@eaglesrestranch.com or 423-421-3205 _________________________________________________ 2013 Warrior Games COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, announced today that media registration for the 2013 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte is now open. The fourth annual event will take place May 11-16 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Approximately 260 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans will compete in seven sports over the six-day competition. Five U.S. teams will compete, as well as a sixth team from the United Kingdom - the British Armed Forces. The media accreditation application, as well as competition information, can be accessed online at 2013 Warrior Games Media Registration.Media credentials can be picked up inside the Visitor Center at the U.S. Olympic Training Center on Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Sunday, credentials will be available at the cycling venue on the USAFA grounds from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and again that evening from 5 - 8 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center Visitor Center. Members of the media planning to cover events at USAFA should enter the grounds at the North Gate at exit 156B off of Interstate 25. Please be prepared to present a government-issued photo ID or a state-issued driver's license to the guard and indicate that you are covering the Warrior Games. You will then be directed to the Cadet Field House or Falcon Stadium, as needed. For more information, please contact Beth Bourgeois, U.S. Paralympics, at beth.bourgeois@usoc.org or 719-866-2039
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:33:29 GMT -5
Chattanooga Parks & Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation Services | 1254 East Third Street | Chattanooga | TN | 37404
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:34:26 GMT -5
Subject: WellFEST in April Next month on April 13th, we will NOT have our general meeting. Instead, members are encouraged to attend the WellFEST at the Main Library downtown, which is accessible to both Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. This year there will be many presentations, including “Ask a Doctor” where you can anonymously submit questions about health. Dr. Clarissa Arthur will answer them live during WellFEST. The event sponsors are encouraging people to pre-register online to avoid long lines. Here is the link to pre-register and submit your questions: hearingbridges.org/event/wellfest_2013_april_13_2013
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:35:01 GMT -5
New Next Chapter Book Clubs forming for adults with disabilities New book clubs for adults with disabilities will be forming in Blount and Union Counties. The one in Blount County will meet Friday, April 12th at 4:00 p.m. at Vienna Coffeehouse, 321 High Street in Maryville. The one in Union County will meet Thursday April 4, 2013 at Adult Day Services, 1545 Maynardville Highway in Maynardville. Both book clubs are part of the national Next Chapter Book Club program made possible through a grant that the East Tennessee Technology Access Center received from the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities. These book clubs are for people with disabilities that would like to read a book together and have fun in a community gathering spot. People of any reading level are welcome. It does not matter if a person cannot read or is an excellent reader; there is a spot for you in the Next Chapter Book Club. If a person cannot speak, help with assistive technology will be available to allow someone to participate. Please call Lorrie Crockett at ETTAC at 865-219-0130 for more information and to sign up for either of these Next Chapter Book Clubs. For people wishing to join the Union County book club, please also contact Kathy Chesney at 865-745-1626 for more information about Adult Day Services.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:35:57 GMT -5
Subject: Help me spread the word about this opportunity for kids with disabilties Morning, I am participating in an Executive Leadership Experience through Belmont University. My class’s learning project is sponsoring a free camp for kids with disabilities with the Nashville Sounds on May 11th. Can you share this your folks who might be interested in participating? We think we can accommodate 40 kids. The families can register online. d3day.com/ Thanks for your help. Best, MIchele Michele Johnson Managing Attorney Tennessee Justice Center 301 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37201 615-255-0331 615-255-0354 To learn more, please visit our Website and Facebook Page. Watch 1 minute video about TJC. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPCDndLYH7c&feature=BFa&list=UU-0c4jgFr7cZi7oSJy2OEig
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:37:54 GMT -5
Is it 1 in 88 or 1 in 50? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics released a report last week that the "prevalence of parent-reported ASD among children" significantly increased from 2007 (1 in 86) to 2011-2012 (1 in 50). The complete report is available here. r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001vyoQjB2c_u3prVP_WZXVQ7-nimayyEjK3e-RulbS9juljvfd4oRX9wYjDeray-apSoSGZzkL7IUPgqp8axXHMh_MEfFEY-BhIvNXAvxkKbiCHFNvUW0XlExWb2vYnxovRsiLnKXe3o8L5JFh99KNPQ== Does this mean the official prevalence rate of autism has changed? NO. The CDC still estimates that 1 in 88 children have an autism spectrum disorder. Then what does this report mean? It suggests that the current CDC prevalence rate of 1 in 88 may be an underestimate. It also suggests that many children are going undiagnosed in their early childhood years. What does this mean for me? Autism impacts a staggering number of people. As someone who cares about the autism community, join us in bringing more awareness and attention to autism this April, Autism Awareness Month! Visit tnautism.org for more information about how to get involved!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:38:46 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:39:10 GMT -5
EDUCATION!
MNPS Autism Awareness Event - April 18 Parents of Metro Nashville Public Schools' students are invited to attend an Autism Awareness Event being held from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Martin Development Center, Turner Halls B & C, on Thursday, April 18. The event aims to raise awareness in our schools & community, and to provide quality information to those in need. Parents who wish to attend must RSVP to charlene.comer@mnps.org or call 615-259-8698.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:39:58 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:40:37 GMT -5
FREE Juggleville Tickets! Juggleville is celebrating autism awareness month by offering free tickets to their spring show, Juggleville 008: Gravity Protocol ! There are two shows to choose from, Friday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 8:00 p.m. The shows will be held at Langford Auditorium on the Vanderbilt University campus. Tickets are being offered to ASMT members, first come, first serve. Call 615-385-2077, ext. 3 for reservations!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:42:19 GMT -5
The following is a research survey opportunity provided by Texas Woman's University: Growing up with a Sibling with Autism: Adult Perspectives Greetings! I am a doctoral student in school psychology at Texas Woman's University, and my research team is currently conducting research on the experiences and adjustment of siblings of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. Our survey about adult siblings of individuals with autism is at: www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=142646. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Samantha Janecek Doctoral Candidate in School Psychology Graduate Assistant Department of Psychology and Philosophy Texas Woman's University The survey web site describes the purpose of the research, procedures, and contact information for any questions about the study. Thanks, John Donovan TABS Coordinator Vanderbilt University Kennedy Center UCEDD (615) 887-4663 kc.vanderbilt.edu/tabswww.facebook.com/tabs.siblings
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:47:27 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:48:17 GMT -5
AUTISM-RELATED EVENTS
Color on the Run When: March 26th, 1pm (TODAY!) Where: St. Elmo Recreation Center, 1151 West 40th Street Cost: Free - Please drop in!! What: We will be making pieces of abstract art that will be sold in our Art for Autism fundraiser on April 6th. Artist Jerry Allen will be leading the class. This project is for ALL ages and abilities on the spectrum. To avoid disappointment, please make sure that your kids know that these pieces will be sold at the auction and not taken home.
Greater Chattanooga Aspies Semi-monthly Meeting When: March 28th, 6-7pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue, suite 100 We will be meeting and using a "lessons learned" format, with the topic open to the interests of the moment for each person. Please feel free to bring a dessert with you to the meeting. Adults with Aspergers or high-functioning autism welcome!
Mayor's Council of Disabilities meeting When: April 1st, 3:30 to 5:00pm Where: 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100 This meeting was always held at the City's office but they are now going to begin meeting at different disability organizations in hopes to connect with the community that this committee seeks to serve. We STRONGLY encourage you to attend, if just to show of support and that disability resources in Chattanooga matter to many people. Council of Disability Website
H.O.P.E. When: Thursday, April 4th, noon to 1pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, suite 100 Helping Other Parents Excel (H.O.P.E.) is for families who have members with autism spectrum disorders. We meet the first & third Thursdays of every month at noon. Our mission is to provide a place for people to share positive experiences and ideas and when we can, offer support and suggest solutions for some of the difficult times. Please feel free to brown bag your lunch and drinks and eat while we meet.
Spring Fling Auction Night When: Friday, April 5th from 6-8pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 Cost: $5 pre-event, $7 at door to get an auction paddle. Six different vendors will be auctioning off all kinds fun items and you can get a real bargain while also supporting the CAC. Contact any of the vendors by going to their personal website to get your auction paddle before the event date: Thirty-One, doTerra, Mary Kay, Better Way Imports, Origami Owl, and Cookie Lee Jewelry For more information and updates, see the SWAC facebook event page. Children 11 & older are welcome to attend the auction. Child care will be avaible for children 10 and younger with a limted number of spots at $10 a piece & MUST PREREGISTER! For more info please email: swaccac@gmail.com
Art for Autism fundraiser When: Saturday, April 6th, from 2 to 4 pm Where: at the Walls Of Color Gallery, 3200 Brainard Road. Come and enjoy art from local artists, a silent auction, clothes-line art show, music, and activities such as puzzle art and balloon art. Many activities will be aimed to enhance the awareness of Autism for all ages that attend. Carabbas is catering and they'd love to get an idea of how many to feed so go to the Art for Autism facebook event page to let us know you're coming.
Free Family Photo Shoot When: Saturday, April 13, 10:00 to noon Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue Blue Moon Photography is bringing their portrait studio to the CAC. Blue Moon specializes in studio-style family portraits and particularly specializes in working with those on the Autism Spectrum. Families will have the opportunity to have a relaxed studio style session and receive a free 5x7 print. The CAC will receive digital photos of families to use for our website, brochures, and other materials. Win-win! Visit our Family Photo Shoot event page to RSVP.
Mothers Moving Mountains - Autism Support Group When: April 13, 1-3pm Where: 6201 Lee Highway, behind Nutrition World. Speaker: Julie Duff, Topic: Adult with Autism Spectrum Issues helps us celebrate Autism Awareness Month. For more information, please contact Lisa Dupree, M.Ed. —Mothers MovingMountains Facilitator, (423) 847-3730, autismhope4you@yahoo.com This support group meets the 2nd Saturday of every month. Parking is free, children are welcome
H.O.P.E. When: Thursday, April 18th, noon to 1pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, suite 100 Helping Other Parents Excel (H.O.P.E.) is for families who have members with autism spectrum disorders. We meet the first & third Thursdays of every month at noon. Our mission is to provide a place for people to share positive experiences and ideas and when we can, offer support and suggest solutions for some of the difficult times. Please feel free to brown bag your lunch and drinks and eat while we meet. Fire Station Visit - Sensory Friendly! When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 10am Where: Chattanooga Fire Station #7, 6911 Discovery Drive @ VW Plant Cost: Free Kids of all ages can expect a short presentation from a fireman in a full suit with another explaining the importance of the suit, seeing and touching a fire truck and possibly sit inside, get souvenirs, and more. The fire department will understand the sensory sensitivity of our children and will NOT turn on any sirens. Need to RSVP to Elizabeth Thornburgh by April 17th.
4th Annual Community Conference on Autism When: Friday, April 26th from 8:00am to 3:40pm. Where: Chattanooga Convention Center Cost: $35 for individual, $55 for family, $100 for clinicians seeking CEUs. Conference Registration Webpage MUST REGISTER by April 12. Attendees cannot register at event. Waivers available for people experiencing economic hardships. Keynote speaker: Scott Badesch, President of The Autism Society. Click this link to see information about workshops and speakers and to find a copy of the days agenda to download.
Mothers Moving Mountains - Autism Support Group When: May 11, 1-3pm Where: 6201 Lee Highway, behind Nutrition World. Speaker: Joan Clark, Speech Therapist with Speech, Language, and Reading Center. Topic: "Thank Heavens for Autistic Spectrum Disorders! For more information, please contact Lisa Dupree, M.Ed. —Mothers MovingMountains Facilitator, (423) 847-3730, autismhope4you@yahoo.com This support group meets the 2nd Saturday of every month. Parking is free, children are welcome!
CAC Spirit night at Chick-fil-A When: Thursday, May 23, 4-9pm Where: Chick-fil-A at 1804 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga What: Games, give-aways, and fun for the whole family. Come show your support, get to meet new people, and let's celebrate our community. 10% of the profits Chick-fil-A makes that night will go to the CAC!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:49:31 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:51:36 GMT -5
Down Syndrome on the Hill Day: Yesterday, I had the privilege of offering a few remarks at the Capitol by invitation of Representative Sexton, and Senators McNally and Massey. It was a great event and I appreciated being able to speak with Alecia Talbott, Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (pictured on the right). For more information on the Down Syndrome Association, please visit www.dsamt.org/. DIDD Waiting List: This week, the Arc Tennessee asked the legislature to consider allocating funding for enrollment of persons currently on the DIDD Waiting List. Since it has been six years since funding was added to the DIDD budget to increase the number of persons accepted into waiver services, the need for services is critical. I encourage you to contact your local legislator in support of this effort. To locate your legislator, visit www.legislature.state.tn.us/.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:52:18 GMT -5
Person Centered Organizations: The department continues work in Person Centered Organizations with revision to the training known as Person Centered Outcomes and Actions. A committee of stakeholders has been meeting over the past few months to determine how to improve the results of the Person Centered Outcomes and Actions training. Several recommendations have been raised by this workgroup and changes have been made to the training content. We will announce in a future edition when the revisions will be final. I think everyone will agree that our system is not quite where we all want to be in developing person centered outcomes in the ISPs of persons supported. Since the outcomes listed in the ISP are key to supporting growth, improving quality of life, maintaining the things that work for people, and supporting people to become employed, this system has to continue to improve upon our efforts in the development of outcomes. The department would like to thank the ISC and provider representatives who have contributed their time and talent to this vital initiative. We look forward to the final product. Atrocities Still Happening: Please take time to view the following article at www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/couple-charged-with-keeping-autistic-son-in-cage-in-o/article_8a12570c-b20c-548d-ab01-4a2805a00902.html. As persons supported are especially vulnerable to maltreatment, it is imperative we continue to stay aware of the issues and risks facing those we serve.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:55:10 GMT -5
NACDD Washington Update - March 27, 2013 In this issue: ü Congress Agrees on Continuing Resolution for Remainder of FY 2013 ü House and Senate Pass Vastly Different Budget Resolutions for FY 2014 ü Final Appointees to new Commission on Long-Term Care ü Two New Workforce Investment Act Bills Impact Voc Rehab ü Representative Harper Reintroduces TEAM Acts and Fair Wages Act ü Come to the Disability Policy Seminar, Washington, DC April 15-17. Arrive in Time for NACDD Public Policy Briefing, Sunday, April 14, 4-5:30 Peggy (Margaret V.) Hathaway Public Policy Manager National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities 202-506-5813 202-329-9234 (mobile) phathaway@nacdd.org www.nacdd.org 2013 Disability Policy Seminar - Registration www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2173
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:55:47 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:56:50 GMT -5
Team Long Brothers and Family Supports: On Monday, March 25 Cayden and Connor Long visited the Tennessee legislature to thank them for their support of the Tennessee Family Support Program. Through the Family Support Program, Connor and Cayden purchased a special cart for Cayden to allow him and his brother to compete in triathlons as a team. Cayden, who has Cerebral Palsy, and Connor have competed in fourteen triathlons together and were named 2012 SportsKids of the Year by Sports Illustrated Kids. The award is presented to kids who show “superior performance on the field, in the classroom and service in the community.” To read more about Team Long Brothers read the SIKids article here (http://www.sikids.com/blogs/2012/11/20/sportskids-of-the-year-conner-and-cayden-long) or visit them on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Long-Brothers/123824754368780).
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:57:37 GMT -5
Parks and Recreation: There is an exciting new opportunity for partnership between the Upper East DIDD Providers, the Parks and Recreation Departments of Morristown and the Counties of Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hawkins, and Jefferson. The partnership conversation begins at 10 a.m., April 18, 2013 at the Morristown Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Departments are very excited to partner with DIDD to discuss and develop great activities to further assist people in becoming a part of their communities. To register for this event or ask questions, please contact the East Region Day Service Coordinator, Tina Favazza-Rachael, at 865-588-0508 x163, or at Tina.Rachael@tn.gov.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:58:23 GMT -5
Smart Feelings and Social Sense : The West Tennessee Resource Center has added two innovative therapeutic groups to assist persons served in addressing Aristotle’s Challenge: Anyone can become angry-that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, to the right degree at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way-this is not easy. The Resource Center has introduced the Smart Feelings and Social Sense groups focused on Social and Emotional Intelligence building. In these groups the participants explore their feelings but also capture skills that are portable to real life circumstances. The format is an eight week curriculum to improve the labeling of emotions, tolerance for uncomfortable feelings, and self calming techniques. Open discussion, Brain Gym Exercises, and expressive techniques are used to promote learning. We believe that these groups will give participants new and effective ways to cope with daily life challenges.
For additional information, please contact J. Stephen Bell, Ph.D., M.S.A., Director of Psychology, West Tennessee Resource Center, at (901) 745-7442, StephenJohn.Bell@tn.gov or Bonnie Barakat-Smith, Licensed Senior Psychological Examiner, West Tennessee Resource Center, at (901) 745-7349, Bonnie.Barakat-Smith@tn.gov.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 16:59:08 GMT -5
Legislative Update: The following are a few of the bills introduced during this legislative session impacting DIDD:
HB 0531 by *Powers ( SB 0675 by *Yager) Disabled Persons - As introduced, enacts "Lynn's Law" and defines abuse or neglect of an adult to include a caretaker who knowingly abandons an adult if the caretaker knows the adult is unable to care for himself without assistance. Placed on the House Civil Justice Committee Calendar for 4/3/2013 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2013
HB 1097 by *Floyd ( SB 1223 by *Watson) Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, authorizes certain ICF/MR beds to be filled with persons from department of intellectual and developmental disabilities' waiting list after the death of persons occupying the bed who came from a developmental center. An amendment was placed on the bill that requires DIDD to establish a process to determine who from the waiting list will go into the private ICF beds once they become available. Placed on House Regular Calendar for 4/4/2013 Referred to the Senate Floor Calendar for 4/1/2013
HB 0692 by *Farmer ( SB 0555 by *Overbey) Guardians and Conservators - As introduced, revises various provisions relative to court appointed guardians and conservators. Under the bill uniform procedures would be established for placing someone in a conservatorship on an emergency basis. A person being placed under the emergency rules would have to be notified within 48 hours of the action and a hearing would have to take place within five days. The Tennessee Bar Association recommended the changes after a series of statewide hearings. Placed on House Civil Justice Committee Calendar for 4/3/2013 Passed the Senate on 3/25/2013
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 17:08:03 GMT -5
niusileadscape.org/bl/?p=1289#more-1289LeadCast Blog MAR 26 Inclusive Higher Education: Its Time Has Come by Meg Grigal and Debra Hart Viewed by: 179 people Leave a comment Category: Discussions Tags: disability, equity, higher education, inclusive schools Meg Grigal, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts, Boston where she Co-Directs Think College and serves as the Co-Principal Investigator for two national grants: the Administration on Developmental Disabilities funded Consortium for Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Postsecondary Education National Coordinating Center for the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) Model Demonstration Programs. Dr. Grigal currently conducts research and provides evaluation and technical assistance on exemplary practices for supporting students with disabilities in the community, employment, and postsecondary settings. She has co-authored two books on college options for students with intellectual disabilities and has conducted and published research in the areas of postsecondary education options, transition planning, families, self-determination, inclusion, and the use of person-centered planning techniques. Debra Hart is the Director of Education and Transition at the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She has over 30 years of experience working with youth with disabilities, their families, faculty, and professionals that support youth in becoming valued members of their community via participation in inclusive secondary and postsecondary education and integrated competitive employment. Currently, she is the Principal Investigator for two national postsecondary education grants. The National Coordinating Center is conducting an evaluation of 27 model postsecondary education initiatives to better understand their policies and practices in different postsecondary education options and their impact on student outcomes. The National Consortium on Postsecondary Education provides training and technical assistance to enhance existing postsecondary education initiatives and to grow the choice of a higher education for youth with intellectual disability nationwide. Recently, my mother mentioned that my grandmother and my great-grandmother never drove a car. “Really? Why not?” I asked. She replied, “Well it just wasn’t done.” In those days, no one expected a woman to drive a car. This got me thinking about the reactions we received from people when we first started working on creating college options for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). The most common response was confusion and disbelief: “People with intellectual disabilities do not go to college. It just isn’t done.” Why is this? Too often, it is because of pervasive low expectations, which have translated into the poorest of outcomes for youth and young adults with ID[1]. Special education has become a feeder system into segregated adult options like adult day habilitation centers and sheltered workshops. Systematized low expectations restrict the options for people with ID exiting high school. In fact, these restrictive and undesirable choices have become the only path for many youth with ID. Proof of Benefit Over the 15 years I’ve spent working on inclusive higher education, I have found that those who question the value of college for youth with ID have a prevalent theme: a need for justification, or a desire for “proof” that college has anything to offer to these individuals. Many view investing in the betterment of the minds and lives of people labeled “intellectually disabled” as a risky prospect, with limited return on investment. They assume that learning is not possible for people with such disability labels. Similar (and equally misguided) assumptions have been made about people with other labels for years. Like women and other minority groups who were deemed incapable of benefitting from higher education, people with ID must prove they are worth investing in. This “prove it” mindset only seems to rear its head when we are suggesting that people with intellectual disabilities are “worthy” of being included in socially valued integrated outcomes, such as paid employment, integrated community living, or in this case integrated adult learning experiences in higher education. Those who voice objections to marginalized groups accessing perceived “privileges” such as voting or higher education often belittle those seeking change. Henry Adams objected to women accessing higher education by noting “…the pathetic impossibility of improving those poor little, hard, thin, wiry, one-stringed instruments which they call their minds.”[2] Critics of inclusive higher education often share similar sentiments, perhaps in more politically correct terms. Often what people really want to ask is, Why waste your time educating such students? Why waste valuable resources that could be better spent on worthier students? What’s the Point? We began our book, Think College, with a preface entitled What’s the Point? as this was, and often still is, the first question we get from people being confronted with this proposition for the first time. From our perspective, college can offer as much or as little to a person with ID as it can to anyone else. The learning goals of individuals with ID range just as widely as those of other college students. These goals may encompass a traditional college experience that results in earning a degree or credential. More often students with ID may seek the less traditional but equally valid and legitimate goal of fulfilling a personal or career-related learning need. The less traditional pathway has led to success for many people with and without disabilities. The economic benefits of attending any amount of college have been documented, and recent studies are beginning to uncover similar benefits for people with intellectual disabilities[3]. If we truly believe that access to college is the key to economic security and adult fulfillment for most adults, why would we systematically deny access to and support of college goals for a group of individuals who are in dire need of both of these positive outcomes? The Power of Expectations Consider this scenario. What would happen if, from kindergarten through 12th grade, we expected that students with ID would be provided the option of going to college? Not a guarantee, as no student has that, but the option of accessing future desired learning as an adult. · How would that change what was said at each IEP conference? · How would that change teachers’ conversations with parents and colleagues about the student’s future prospects? · How would that change how we engage and partner with colleges and other adult learning providers in our communities? Many critics point out that college would prove challenging for youth and adults with ID. And in some cases, there have been students for whom these challenges could not be overcome. But isn’t college challenging for many—if not most—youth without disabilities? Aren’t there great numbers of people who have attempted to go to college, only to choose another path? The truth is, we have little understanding of how a college education can help people with ID, because we have never truly attempted to make college access a reality on a broad scale. Only when we have applied the highest expectations and provided our best professional resources toward achieving that goal will we be able to determine the feasibility, sustainability, and outcomes of college for this group of students. Progress and Desire Today, over two hundred colleges and universities across the country enroll students with ID. The latest reauthorization of the Higher Education Opportunity Act included provisions to increase and expand programs for students with ID, and allows unprecedented access to certain forms of federal student aid. Access to Title IV aid is critical to ensure access to higher education isn’t available to only to those students with ID who come from wealthy backgrounds. While all of this progress demonstrates that access to higher education for people with ID is an idea whose time has come, many people remain doubtful. Sometimes seeing is believing. Those who are curious (or dubious) about this idea might want to learn a bit more about what is happening in colleges throughout the country. There are a variety of resources, including videos that illustrate the experiences of college students with ID, their peers and their professors. Read their stories and listen to their accounts and then decide if the questions you still have will start with “how” instead of “why.” Some may view going to college as a privilege to be earned, but the currency that should be most valued to earn access to higher education is the desire for learning. People with ID who are highly motivated to access college should be afforded the same opportunities to try, to succeed, and sometimes to fail and try again that the rest of us have had. [1] Newman, L., Wagner, M., Knokey, A.-M., Marder, C., Nagle, K., Shaver, D., Wei, X., with Cameto, R., Contreras, E., Ferguson, K., Greene, S., and Schwarting, M. (2011). The Post-High School Outcomes of Young Adults With Disabilities up to 8 Years After High School. A Report From the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) (NCSER 2011-3005). Menlo Park, CA: SRI International. Available at www.nlts2.org/reports/[2] O’Toole, P. (1990). The Five of Hearts: An Intimate Portrait of Henry Adams and His Friends, 1880-1918 (pg 138). New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. [3] Smith, F. A., Grigal, M., & Sulewski, J. (2012). The impact of postsecondary education on employment outcomes for transition-age youth with and without disabilities: A secondary analysis of American Community Survey data. Think College Insight Brief, Issue No. 15. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion. **The opinions of our guest bloggers don’t necessarily reflect the views of the Equity Alliance at ASU, but they do raise important questions about educational equity. We invite participation and the exchange of ideas with these blogs.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 17:08:44 GMT -5
The Institute publishes its 2011-2012 annual evaluation report Siskin Children’s Institute recently released its fourth annual evaluation report comprised of data collected throughout the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The report provides measurements and detailed outcomes that reflect the Institute’s work with children, families and professionals. For more than six decades, the Institute has been serving those with special needs in the Chattanooga area. Through the scope of its present-day programs, the Institute seeks to improve the quality of life for children of all abilities through excellence in education, outreach, health care and research. Today, the Institute’s reach extends to national and international levels. The report represents a vast amount of data that was collected throughout the fiscal year from dozens of informational sources, then organized and thoroughly analyzed by Institute staff. Data are displayed in the form of two main categories: impact with children and their families and with professionals. Within each category, specific goals are outlined, and the steps taken to achieve those goals are described. For more details about Siskin Children’s Institute’s 2011-2012 evaluation report, visit www.siskin.org/evaluation11-12.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 17:10:31 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Apr 1, 2013 17:11:31 GMT -5
Siskin Children's Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. 1101 Carter Street | Chattanooga, TN 37402 | 423.648.1700 www.siskin.org/www
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