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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:26:18 GMT -5
Subject: FW: Walk for Brain Injury and Global Picnic - Online Registration Hi Everyone, The online Fundly site for the Walk for Brain Injury and Global Picnic is now complete and ready. www.fundly.com/walk-for-brain-injury-and-global-picnic<http://www.fundly.com/walk-for-brain-injury-and-global-picnic>Saturday, September 21, 2013 East Park Community Center 12:00pm - 3:00pm Ways you can help: Volunteer - Contact Pam Bryan - 248-2541 or email Support through Facebook Donate item(s) for the White Elephant Sale Donate baked goods for the Bake Sale Invite your family, friends, co-workers, etc to support through facebook, donate, and/or attend Site Information: To support, start a team, join a team, or donate - click the link on the right side of the page To register for the walk and/or picnic - click the link on the left side of the page. To see all the pictures, move your cursor on the picture and click the arrows. Thank you for your support! Pam Pam Bryan, CBIS Executive Director Brain Injury Association of TN The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Tennessee is to ensure hope and support by providing brain injury prevention, awareness, education, and advocacy to survivors and their families. Our vision is that our community unites to maximize the quality of life of those who are affected by brain injury.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:26:56 GMT -5
www.tennessean.com/article/20130620/NEWS01/306200043/Bridges-center-hearing-impaired-gets-new-home?gcheck=1Bridges center for hearing impaired gets new home Bridges agency relocates to facility designed to meet its clients' needs Jun. 20, 2013 | Written by Tony Gonzalez Bridges center for the deaf opens its doors: Bridges, a nonprofit for the deaf and hard of hearing, opened the doors to a new state-of-the-art facility in Nashville on June 18, 2013. Deaf-friendly interior design The new Bridges building features interior design with the deaf in mind. To accommodate sign language, designers: • removed walls and created open office spaces. • added windows to walls and doors. • chose chairs without arms to allow free movement. • arranged lighting to minimize shadows and glass glare • limited the use of patterns on walls. Bridges: Then and Now LOBBY Then: An entryway without seating Now: Couches and closed-caption TVs create a social space YOUTH AREA Then: Youth programs in the basement Now: Bright furniturehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png, tons of books and games, and separate rooms for young children and teens ACCESS Then: Limited parking in downtown Nashville Now: Neighborhood location, more parking, back yard Visit Bridges Bridges will host a public reopening at 935 Edgehill Ave. from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 15. Learn more at 615-248-8828 or www.hearingbridges.org. She had already waited for years, and now Karen Hayes would have to hold out for one more hour before the doors would open at the new building for Bridges, the Middle Tennessee center for the hearing impaired. Bridges President Sallie Hussey welcomed Hayes and other early birdshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png inside at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, the agency’s first day in a newly renovated space on Edgehill Avenue in Nashville. The impact of the gleaming new center was instantly evident on their faces. “I was so surprised,” Hayes said through a sign language interpreter. “I took pictures.” Then she said what others had been hinting at, including Hussey and other staffers looking on. “It’s so much better,” Hayes said, “than the old building.” The group burst out laughing. “That’s not saying much!” Hussey agreed. Clearly there was no love lost for their old place downtown, where Bridges basically had one big room to accommodate all classes and activities, limited parking and no place for kids to play outside. Hayes visits Bridges to use video phoneshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png that help the deaf communicate, to get assistance from interpreters, and to volunteer with the agency’s after-school and summer camp programs for hearing-impaired children. But on the first day in the new space, Hayes was happy to relax on a couch in the lobby, greeting other friends who had come to take a look. The pairs communicated without speaking, their expressions conveying emotion that made words seem unnecessary. Simplyhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png having a place for the deaf to gather is one of the best parts of Bridges, Hayes said. “I enjoy other deaf people,” she signed. “Now it’s nice that everyone is here at this new building.” After three years in the making, Bridges now has space specifically designed inside to make sign language communication as easyhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png as possible. It also has a variety of specialized rooms for classes, fitness sessions, youth programs, and meetings. Staff members at the 86-year-old nonprofit teach sign language, lead a health and fitness program, assist with job searches and coordinate sign language interpreters across 13 counties. Hussey said the shiny new building has already inspired her team to do good work. “There’s an excitement about this place that there never was about the old place,” she said. “The energy is electric, and they get excited about wanting to do more and better.” Deaf-friendly space In moving away from Fourth Avenue South, Bridges left behind a neighboring adult nightclub and an increasingly crowded wedge of land near Music City Center. But the new location — a “very low, horizontal” former day care — needed substantial renovations, said Keith Bush of EOA Architects. “We wanted to give it some street presence,” he said. “Visibility to the community. Sallie was wanting to get as big of a sign on this building as we can. Step inside, and it’s the little things, hardly noticeable, that make the space deaf-friendly, Hussey said. “For sign language, if you have a whole lot of walls, it makes it difficult to communicate,” she said. “We’ve tried to make it really open and airy. … This building was not that way when we got here. But it is now.” Designed for them In fact, lots of things have to get out of the way to allow for sign language. Lights were positioned to reduce shadows and glare on glass between rooms and doors, and most chairs don’t have armrests, allowing for unrestricted movement. While giving a walking tour, Hussey compared the old building with the new one, often returning to what had been one of her biggest concerns. At the old Bridges, staff had just two big rooms to do their work, regardless of what the event entailed. “That one giant room is where we had to have everything, whether it was a board meeting or spaghetti dinner or an ASL class or yoga,” Hussey said. Local deaf and hearing-impaired clubs also struggled to schedule meetings in the shared room. But the new Bridges includes an “annex” that will be accessible all day and every day for groups that get permission to enter from outside. “Sometimes facilities just aren’t made for (the deaf),” Hussey said. “And this is designed just for them.” Reach Tony Gonzalez at 615-259-8089 or tgonzalez@tennessean.com.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:27:49 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:28:25 GMT -5
Subject: FW: State Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Hello, Please see the message below from our Council representative for THDA (TN Housing Development Agency), Bettie Teasley Sulmers, regarding the report she announced at our May meeting discussing impediments to fair housing choice in TN. You can share your comments on the report at the link below – make sure to share your input by July 2. Thank you! At the last Council meeting, I mentioned that the State had just completed the draft of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and that it would soon be out for public comment. I wanted to let you know that that comment period began Tuesday and runs through July 2nd. We are requesting input from various stakeholders across the state and welcome comments from members of the Council on Developmental Disabilities as well as from those that the members work with and for. Multiple impediments identified are related to disabilities. Could you send the link to the report and commenting to the Council membership? This would be a lot of help to ensure that interested parties are given ample opportunity to comment. The document can be viewed on the THDA website: www.thda.org/index.aspx?nid=426
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:29:10 GMT -5
U.S. Department of Education Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Braille OSERS Header
On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, The U.S. Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter on Braille. This information is helpful in clarifying the application of the IDEA requirements regarding Braille instruction for children who are blind or visually impaired. “The U.S. Department of Education is committed to ensuring that children who are blind and visually impaired have access to Braille instruction and Braille materials,” said Michael Yudin, Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education. “The ability to read and write Braille competently and efficiently is critical to ensuring students who are blind and visually impaired graduate from high school college and career ready.” The purpose of this letter is to provide guidance to States and public agencies to reaffirm the importance of Braille instruction as a literacy tool for blind and visually impaired students, to clarify the circumstances in which Braille instruction should be provided, and to reiterate the scope of an evaluation required to guide decisions of IEP Teams in this area. This letter also identifies resources that are designed to help strengthen the capacity of State and local personnel to meet the needs of students who are blind or visually impaired. OSEP Dear Colleague Letter on Braille, June 19, 2013 MS Word (219KB) | PDF (292KB)
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:29:51 GMT -5
BRAIN INJURY: ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYONE THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE IS THE VOICE OF BRAIN INJURY! YOU ARE THE VOICE OF BRAIN INJURY! TOGETHER WE CAN BRING BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS, PREVENTION, AND ADVOCACY! PLEASE REGISTER NOW FOR THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF TENNESSEE'S "WALK FOR BRAIN INJURY AND GLOBAL PICNIC" YOU MAY REGISTER ONLINE: fundly.com/walk-for-brain-injury-and-global-picnic IF YOU PREFER TO MAIL IN YOUR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT (Check, Cashier Check, or Money Order): Please send in your payment, along with the registration form (attached) to: Brain Injury Association of TN 955 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 WALK FOR BRAIN INJURY FLYER AND WHITE ELEPHANT SALE FLYER IS ATTACHED. PLEASE INVITE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, NEIGHBORS, FACEBOOK FRIENDS, TWITTER FRIENDS, LINKEDIN FRIENDS, ETC! LOCATION: East Park Community Center, 600 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206 DATE: Saturday, September 21, 2013 TIME: Registration - 12:00 Walk: 12:30 Picnic: 1:00 ACTIVITIES: PICNIC: $10 DONATION REQUESTED. PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH (POTATO CHIPS, POTATO SALAD, BAKED BEANS, ETC) OR A DESSERT TO SHARE! BIAT WILL PROVIDE THE BAR-B-QUE AND DRINKS! WHITE ELEPHANT SALE (SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION) BAKE SALE SURVIVOR'S AND FAMILY'S STORIES - VOLUNTEER TO TELL YOUR STORY OF ENCOURAGMENT, OVERCOMING CHALLENGES, AND ADVOCACY! QUESTIONS? CONTACT PAM BRYAN - 615-248-2541 OR EMAIL - DIRECTOR@BRAININJURYTN.ORG OR PJ_BRYAN2003@YAHOO.COM THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ALL FUNDS WILL GO TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF TN TO ENSURE HOPE AND SUPPORT BY PROVIDING BRAIN INJURY PREVENTION, AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES! PAM BRYAN, CBIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:31:00 GMT -5
Disability Law & Advocacy Center of TN Follow on Twitter Friend of Facebook Tell us what TWO problems we can help you fix! Every year we ask for your help, and this year is no exception. As we begin planning for 2014 (already!), we would like to know what you think are the #1 and #2 problems experienced by people with disabilities in your community. Please take a minute to complete this survey. Your input, along with that collected in focus groups, during trainings and outreaches will help us determine next year's areas of work. Thanks in advance! Lisa Give Feedback: dlactn.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4801e5e31fd771f3a1e3a73d2&id=d7063364ec&e=0b48faf235
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:35:37 GMT -5
"I have a family that I help advocate for and they are in need of an accessible van to transport their child. Their child has cancer and multiple medical issues. He is now unable to get in and out of the family car.
Does anyone have any information on any assistance that may be available to help this family?"
Thanks so much,
Brandi Brown brandibrown@charter.net
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:38:36 GMT -5
Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts contains more than 400 religious pieces The Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts is a rare jewel in Chattanooga, containing more than 400 artifacts that range from the 16th to the 20th century. Open to the public, the Museum displays exquisite religious pieces from all around the world. With a strong Jewish faith, brothers Mose and Garrison Siskin, co-founders of Siskin Children's Institute, strongly believed in the preservation and appreciation of all religions. So they commissioned Rabbi Harris Swift to travel the world and collect the artifacts that would fill the museum. Through the 1950s, Rabbi Swift made a series of trips to Europe to locate and purchase religious artifacts, particularly those from Judaism. Artifacts recovered on his later trips became the core of the museum's collection. Other religions and philosophies represented in the museum are Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism and more. For more information on the museum and hours of operation, click here: e2.ma/click/vt90h/bucci/b2awqb
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:40:28 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 4, 2013 13:40:48 GMT -5
Siskin Children's Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. 1101 Carter Street | Chattanooga, TN 37402 | 423.648.1700
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:33:16 GMT -5
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Concussion Prevention Initiative are excited to host a FREE sports concussion seminar for community coaches, parents and school administrators in conjunction with Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center. The details of the seminar are outlined below: When: Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Where: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University Center Auditorium, (642 East 5th Street, Chattanooga, TN) Seating will be limited, so please click here<http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/orthopaedics/43256> to RSVP and for other details. Attendees will be educated on signs and symptoms of a concussion, short and long-term effects of a concussive injury, baseline testing, medical management, rehabilitation, prevention and more. We are asking your help to encourage your coaches, parents and school administrators to attend this seminar and educate themselves on sports related concussions. -- Lisa J. Morgan, CTRS Service Coordinator Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association One Siskin Plaza Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 634-1572 phone (423) 413-3203 cell (423) 634-4542 fax http://www.cabiatn.org<http://www.cabiatn.org/> facebook.com/cabiatn
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:34:00 GMT -5
Spirit of ADA 23rd Anniversary Celebration The celebration of the July 26, 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by President George H. Bush will take place in Knoxville on Friday, July 26th at The Foundry at 12:00 p.m. The disABILITY Resource Center will host the Spirit of ADA Awards Celebration to honor local individuals and/or groups who exemplify the Spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The winners demonstrate empowerment, accessibility and equal opportunity to transportation, employment, housing, government services, and other community activities. The disABILITY Resource Center is proud to announce the 2013 Spirit of ADA Award Winners: Individual- Sarah Helm Community Member- Don Dare, WATE Business - Dollywood Employer – Mariott Business Services Consumer – Jacob Terry Service Provider – Stefano Collins Volunteer – Joe Ellison The disABILITY Resource Center is a Center for Independent Living that envisions people with disabilities living independent and meaningful lives. The dRC services are designed to assist people with disabilities gain independence and to assist the community in eliminating barriers to independence. The dRC offers independent living skills trainings, support, advocacy, employment services, legal services, home modifications and employment services. Luncheon tickets are $12.00. Please RSVP. Thank you, Lillian Burch, MA Executive Director disABILITY Resource Center 900 E. Hill Ave. Ste. 120 Knoxville, TN 37915 865.637.3666 865.637.5616 (fax)
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:35:13 GMT -5
Mark Your Calendar for this STEP Lunchtime Leaders Webinar "Understanding the Role of Vocational Rehabilitation in Transition from School to Work" Join us for a Webinar on July 23 Registration button Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: www4.gotomeeting.com/register/163011527 This session is intended to enhance the participants' understanding of the role of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) in the Transition from School to Work (TSW) process, and encourage collaboration with VR to plan and prepare for employment related transition goals of eligible students with disabilities. Presenters: The featured presenter will be Becky Allen, M.Ed., CVE. Becky joined the Disability Law and Advocacy Center (DLAC) in April 2010 as the Access and Client Assistance Program (CAP) Advocate for East Tennessee. She earned a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling/Vocational Evaluation from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Becky has 20 years of experience as a vocational evaluator and psychometrist and worked primarily with students with disabilities in a secondary school setting. In her current role as a CAP Advocate, Becky assists applicants and clients of Vocational Rehabilitation in East Tennessee. Additional transition strategies and resources will be presented by STEP staff. Title: Understanding the Role Of Vocational Rehabilitation in Transition From School to Work Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements: PC-based attendees Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Mac-based attendees Required: Mac OS X 10.6 or newer Mobile attendees Required: iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Android tablet STEP logo 3 www.tnstep.com "a brighter future for children with disabilities"
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:36:33 GMT -5
NASHVILLE – The Governor’s Children’s Cabinet co-chaired by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam today launched two major initiatives: the Tennessee School Readiness Model and kidcentraltn.com. The first lady introduced both projects today at the Early Childhood Summit in Nashville. “We are thrilled to launch these initiatives to help support Tennessee families in raising healthy children,” Mrs. Haslam said. “Students can be more successful in school and life when they enter the classroom healthy and prepared to learn.” The Tennessee School Readiness Model describes goals to help Tennessee students enter the classroom prepared to learn. It provides indicators of what communities, schools and families need to do to promote children’s early learning and development. “Readiness” is not seen solely as a condition within a child but is a condition that exists when communities, schools, and families create a nurturing environment for child development starting at birth. Kidcentraltn.com is a one-stop shop for Tennessee families to connect with important information and resources provided by state departments. This new website organizes content from across departments, making it easier for families to find what they need. In addition to articles about valuable topics relating to health, education and development, kidcentraltn.com features a comprehensive directory of state services for children and families. "I am grateful to the many parents, teachers, child care providers, state employees, and other stakeholders that participated in these projects,” Gov. Haslam said. “Our goal is to make these resources and information more accessible and useful to Tennessee families.” A priority of the Children’s Cabinet is to coordinate, streamline and enhance initiatives across multiple departments to empower, educate, and engage Tennessee families. The School Readiness Model and kidcentraltn.com are specific examples of the collaborative vision and leadership of the Children’s Cabinet and this administration. View article... news.tn.gov/node/11032
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:37:08 GMT -5
Subject: Accessible van for sale I have run across an accessible van for sale in the Morristown area. The price is negotiable at $6995. There is ramp which has been removed from the van, but the seller is willing to put it back in at no charge. The only thing needed would be a lock down system…a reasonable price considering there wouldn’t be a need to purchase a lift or ramp. I have shared the info with some people in this area, and wanted to share with all of you in case you knew someone who might be interested. If so, please email me, and I will provide contact information. Jenny Kimbrough The Arc Tennessee East TN Project Specialist Non-Class Member Advocacy (423) 231-5772
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:38:08 GMT -5
Ticket to Work: Advancing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities By Guest Blogger Bob Williams, Associate Commissioner, Social Security’s Office of Employment Support Programs July 26th marks the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights legislation guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. With respect to employment, the ADA assures that people with disabilities have an equal chance to become and stay employed in two key ways: It prohibits employers from discriminating against anyone on the basis of disability in their hiring or employment practices, and It holds employers responsible for providing workers with disabilities reasonable accommodations in the workplace. The unemployment rate for people with disabilities continues to decrease, and government programs, like Ticket to Work, may be the answer for those individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits, but want to make more money through work. In 1999, the Ticket to Work program was established to advance employment opportunities for Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities. Read More about the Ticket to Work Program: links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTMwNzE2LjIxMTgwOTcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEzMDcxNi4yMTE4MDk3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3Njc5NDQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxpY2lhLmNvbmVAdG4uZ292JnVzZXJpZD1hbGljaWEuY29uZUB0bi5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&http://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2013/07/15/ticket-to-work-advancing-employment-opportunities-for-people-with-disabilities/
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:39:33 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:40:46 GMT -5
www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/07/16/senator-transition-plan/18319/Senator Calls For Transition Action Plan By MICHELLE DIAMENT July 16, 2013 A new proposal in the U.S. Senate would allocate federal dollars to develop a national plan to help those with developmental disabilities transition to adulthood. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., said Monday that he's introduced a bill that would fund research to determine the most effective interventions and support services for young people aging out of the school system. The legislation calls for the creation of a national strategic action plan and would provide grants to train "transition navigators" who would help youth with disabilities access the supports they need to live independently. Currently, many individuals with disabilities lose access to needed services when they finish high school. Though Menendez highlighted the increasing number of individuals with autism who are entering adulthood in bringing forward his proposal, the bill he introduced addresses the need for housing, employment, transportation and other services for individuals with all types of developmental disabilities. "For too many young people with autism spectrum disorders, the end of high school means the end of the support and skills training they need to succeed in the new world of adulthood," said Menendez in unveiling the legislation known as the Assistance in Gaining Experience, Independence and Navigation Act of 2013, or the AGE-IN Act. "We need a national response to ensure that resources are available to enable these young adults to lead the productive, fulfilling lives they deserve."
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:43:40 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:48:43 GMT -5
Will you become a supporter?! We're hoping you will help make this inaugural event the BIGGEST awareness walk our region has ever seen! DETAILS: The Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk takes place Saturday, November 9th. Registered walkers can pick up their packets and shirts at Coolidge Park starting at 7:30am. Festivities and activities will be going on that morning too. Then Mayor Andy Berke will help kick off the walk, which then starts promptly at 10:30 am. The walk will start in Coolidge Park and the route will take walkers over the Walnut Street Bridge. It walk then meanders around the art district and returns across the bridge and back to the park. Total distance is 2.3 miles. This is a walk, not a run, so strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome! As you can imagine, the views will be spectacular and walkers will experience a wonderful slice of Chattanooga. The route will also have dozens of banners by sponsors that each communicate different facts about autism. We''ll have businesses and organizations for you to visit who provide autism-related services and products at the park. Everyone attending this event will come away a little more educated and empathetic about people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg REGISTRATION INFO: Click this link to register online: www.chattautismwalk.com$30 for adults; $15 for kids under 12; Free for kids under 3; $25 for "supporters" (can''t attend but wish to join a team). Registered adults and children may participant in the walk and will receive a free, limited edition, high quality long-sleeve t-shirt commemorating the event. "Supporters" are individuals or team members who have registered, but can''t attend and do not wish to receive a t-shirt. Extra shirts are available for purchase for $15. Note: The registration process has you create your own basic login information (Username and Password). You''ll need to remember this info if you wish to to return to your profile later to see progress towards your goal or to update your profile page or team page. SOCIAL MEDIA OPTION: The website gives you the option to use your social media account to create your login information (e.g., Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Yahoo, Twitter). We highly recommend using this option because it makes it very easy for you to share this event via social media. SAVE A LOT OF TIME: If you who wish to register your entire family or multiple people in ONE TRANSACTION, select that option first after you click ''Register Now'' button...even if you also wish to create or join a team. After you select ''register multiple people'' or the family option, you can then select the option to "create a team" or "join a team". This allows you to enter multiple people of different ages and different registration types, and then pay the total of the registration fees in one shot. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg TEAMS: As you register, you have the option of "Creating a Team" or "Joining a Team" or registering as an individual not associated with a team. We encourage families or organizations to create a "Team" for their child or other children with autism. We also encourage organizations, businesses, or adults with autism to create a team for themselves. The website makes it easy to create a profile for your team and very easy to share a link to family and friends via email or Facebook or Twitter. Prizes will be given to the team with the most members, the team that raises the most funds, and several other fun categories. Teams are a great way to help the event increase its turnout and increase awareness about autism in our region. Often, people can get their church congregations, coworkers, organizations, and clubs to join their team. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg JOINING A TEAM When you start the registration process on the website you will eventually have the option to ''join a team''. Those who select this option are then given a search feature so they can find and pick an existing team they wish to join. To join a team and count as a member, the person or family must register and pay the registration fees. Those who wish to join a team, but cannot participate in the actual event can register as a "Supporter". HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg DONATING TO A TEAM Those who wish to contribute less than $25 can click the "Donate to a Team" link on the website (on the left-hand menu list). They can then choose an amount to donate and select a team to donate to. This donation counts towards that team''s total fundraising goal. However, the donor will not count as a team member. Those who wish to contribute $25 or more to a team should register and join a team as described above. When someone joins a team and pays the registration fee, he or she is also given a separate option to donate additional money towards the team''s goal. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg FUNDS STAY LOCAL Proceeds generated by this event will be used to fund programs and services created and provided by the Chattanooga Autism Center (CAC). The CAC is a local parent-driven resource center and clinic and its volunteers and supporters are the ones who have taken the time and effort to plan and prepare this walk. CAC''s programs are all created by parents and advocates in our community. They rely on volunteer support and donations from individuals and businesses in our community. Programs and services that will benefit include: The CAC outpatient autism clinic (assessment & behavior therapy for all ages) H.O.P.E. (support group for parents) Free monthly autism workshops Cleveland-CAC Hispanic Outreach Program Annual Chattanooga Autism Conference Play me a Riddle (social events for families and kids) Greater Chattanooga Aspies (social and support program for adults with autism) Project ACCESS (funding therapy and assessments for the underinsured) STAGES (transitional housing, independent living program for adults) HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg SPONSORS We are especially grateful to Service Electric Company for their Gold Sponsorship! SEC-logo2013_100x75 We''ll be posting more information about our other sponsors in the future. Please click the link below to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities OR consider passing it along to your business contacts and encouraging them to become a sponsor. Sponsor Opportunities HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg VENDORS/EXHIBITORS We are in the process of creating vendor applications. We will make announcements once these are ready. They will be available on the walk''s website. We are seeking vendors who provide autism-related goods and services or are supporters of the autism community. HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg VOLUNTEERS We''re seeking help from individuals and organizations who wish to help set up, arrange route markers, hang banners, hand out shirts at registration, clean up, and many other duties. If you or your organization would like to help that morning, please contact Dave Buck at buck.dave@gmail.com or call 423-531-6961 HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg The success of this event, and the success of future autism awareness walks in our region depends on participation. The simple act of registering is TREMENDOUS support. Getting the word out and getting just one other person to register will double the effect! We look forward to seeing the registration numbers climb and seeing a sea of supporters on November 9th! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS EMAIL! HIE_Template_264_i04.jpg CHATTANOOGA AUTISM CENTER Phone: 423-531-6961 Fax: 423-521-8094 ChattanoogaAutismCenter@gmail.com www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:48:57 GMT -5
Adults with ASD Fun Event - August 11
This event is for adults on the autism spectrum (18 and over) that can be responsible for themselves. It's an afternoon of bowling and arcade fun at Hillwood Strike and Spare in Nashville Sunday, August 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Email Melissa at mmeadows@tnautism.org if you would like to join us!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:50:40 GMT -5
WTCI~PBS Exploration Wednesday Camp Scholarships Our local PBS station has 15 scholarships available to children that would like to attend the Exploration Wednesday Camp on July 24th. Children can expect to go on a guided tour of a TV station. This is a first come, first serve basis. Contact Jennifer at 423-933-4906 to reserve your spot. Hurry! These spots will fill up fast! Geared towards children ages 4-10. "Crowd Pleaser" at Mellow Mushroom Starting Monday Starting July 22 and ending August 25, the Mellow Mushroom will serve a limited edition charity pizza (Large, half double cheese / half double pepperoni, no other substitutions except gluten free crust upon request: $20). For each of these pizzas sold, the CAC gets $5! Please share the news with everyone and consider letting Mellow Mushroom cook for you as you support the CAC. Police Station Visit Monday The CAC has an opportunity to visit the Chattanooga Police Station on Amnicola Highway Monday, July 22nd @ 10:00. Families can expect to meet police officers, tour the facility, listen to a safety presentation, and complete a child ID kit. Download and complete this form and turn it in at the station to receive the kit. Autism Walk is almost at $10,000 already! As this email is being sent, we're just $68 shy. Do you have some groups who you'd like see start teams? Send those groups this link: www.chattautismwalk.com
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:52:44 GMT -5
AUTISM-RELATED EVENTS
CAC exhibits at Chattanooga Market When: Sunday, July 21 from 11:00 to 3pm Where: 1829 Carter Street, Chattanooga TN 37408 Come check out our booth and show your support for the CAC. We'll be using this venue to educate people about autism and let people know about our programs and events. We'll be selling tickets to the Lookout's game (see below) and handing out fliers for the Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk so we really boost turnout. Anyone interested in volunteering at the Market should contact Dave Buck. ALSO: we'll be selling special tickets for the Lookouts game in August. See below...
Pints for Autism III When: Sunday, July 21, 7pm-12am Where: Honest Pint, 35 Patten Parkway, Chattanooga 7pm to 10pm - $5 to get in, must be 21 If you missed the first two, here is your chance to make it up! $5 Donation to get in! 21+. Must have VAILD ID! Silent auction & live, local, music!!! Buy a pint of Honest Pint's Red Ale aka Malachi for $4 and 100% of the proceeds goes to the CAC! See Pints Facebook Group for updates.
Police Station Visit When: Thursday, July 22, 10am to noon Where: Chattanooga Police Dept, 3410 Amnicola Highway Kids and parents get a tour of the center, get to know more about police officers, and receive free child ID kits! This is a great way for our kids to get more comfortable with officers in case of an emergency or if they get lost. Siblings are invited & all ages! One request from Police Department is if you want the Child ID kit, you should fill out the required form and email it to Officer Hartwig ahead of time. See Police Station Visit on our Facebook Events for more info.
STEP Webinar: From School to Work When: July 23rd, 1:30pm Where: Online... Click link to register. Topic: Understanding the Role Of Vocational Rehabilitation in Transition from School to Work Presentor: Becky Allen, M. Ed.
Visit to the Tennessee Aquarium When: Thursday, August 1, 9:30 Where: 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN Cost is $5 per person. Limited to 25 children and 20 adults. EVENT FULL: We hit our limit so we cannot take new rsvps. Those who have already RSVP'd should re-confirm with Cynthia so she can verify the list again. Chaperones needed (that will not be bringing kids) and get in free! Please register through our Facebook Events or contact Cynthia for more information.
Greater Chattanooga Aspies Semi-Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, August 1, 6:00-7:30pm Where: 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
CAC Monthly Workshop Series When: Tuesday, August 6, 6:30-7:30 pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue Topic: Building the Parent/Teacher Team A parent and teacher will share how they partnered together. Handouts will be given to help you get started.
CAC Spanish Languge Program planning committee When: August 8th, 11:00am Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100 This meeting will allow committee members to share their ideas and volunteer to create this new program. Contact Dave if you wish to be join this committe but cannot attend.
Chattanooga Lookouts Game When: Sunday, August 18, 5:15 pm Where: 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga $5 general admission, $4.50 if purchase at least 4. Safe haven will be available on a needed basis. You may purchase tickets at the CAC, Pints Event and Chattanooga Market on July 21st. For more information, please see our Facebook events page.
CAC Monthly Workshop When: Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 Topic: Going to the Dentist, Dr. Kristin Compton, DDS Dr. Comptom will be discussing the dental experience and services offered to the special needs community in her practice at Orange Grove Dental Clinic.
Parent and Professional Training Session When: September 17th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: October 10th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk When: November 9th, activites start at 9:00, walk starts at 10:30am Where: Coolidge Park Cost: $30 for adults, $15 for kids age 3-12. Age 2 and under are free. MUST REGISTER: ChattAutismWalk.com Check the website for details! Register your own Team! then, upload a photo and fix up your profile and share with your friends and ask them to join your team! Registration includes a shirt! Win prizes! Support the Autism Community! Raise Awareness! Make this the Biggest Walk In CHATTANOOGA!!
Parent and Professional Training Session When: November 11th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: Jan 28th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: Feb 18th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: April 1st, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
5th annual Chattanooga Autism Conference When: April 4, All Day!
Parent and Professional Training Session When: May 6th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chattanooga Autism Center Tel: (423) 531-6961 Fax: (423) 521-8094 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100, Chattanooga TN 37404
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 21, 2013 14:58:36 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 25, 2013 10:34:54 GMT -5
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jul 25, 2013 10:38:27 GMT -5
AUTISM-RELATED EVENTS
STEP Webinar: From School to Work When: July 23rd, 1:30pm Where: Online... Click link to register. Topic: Understanding the Role Of Vocational Rehabilitation in Transition from School to Work Presentor: Becky Allen, M. Ed.
H.O.P.E When: Thursday, August 1st, noon to 1pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue H.O.P.E stands for Helping Other Parents Excel. It's a support group where parents can talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders and get positive advice and support from others who have gone through or are going through similar situations. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at the CAC. See our HOPE Events page on Facebook.
Visit to the Tennessee Aquarium When: Thursday, August 1, 9:30 Where: 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN Cost is $5 per person. Limited to 25 children and 20 adults. EVENT FULL: We hit our limit so we cannot take new rsvps. Those who have already RSVP'd should re-confirm with Cynthia so she can verify the list again. Chaperones needed (that will not be bringing kids) and get in free! Please register through our Facebook Events or contact Trish for more information.
Greater Chattanooga Aspies Semi-Monthly Meeting When: Thursday, August 1, 6:00-7:30pm Where: 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 The GCA is a support group for adults (18+) who has high fuctioning autism or asperger's that meet on a semi-monthly basis.
CAC Monthly Workshop Series When: Tuesday, August 6, 6:30-7:30 pm Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue Topic: Building the Parent/Teacher Team A parent and teacher will share how they partnered together. Handouts will be given to help you get started.
CAC Spanish Languge Program planning committee When: August 8th, 11:00am Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100 This meeting will allow committee members to share their ideas and volunteer to create this new program. Contact Dave if you wish to be join this committe but cannot attend.
Planes Sensory-Friendly Film When: Saturday, August 17, 10:00am Where: UEC Theaters, 137 Pleasant Grove Rd, McDonald, TN Families can expect the lights turned up, and the volume turned down. Admission is $5.25 a person. Concessions will be opened, but snacks may be brought only for special diets. (Please, snacks only. No drinks or lunch food will be allowed.) For more info see the Planes Facebook Page.
Chattanooga Lookouts Game When: Sunday, August 18, 5:15 pm Where: 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga $5 general admission, $4.50 if purchase at least 4. Safe haven will be available on a needed basis. You may purchase tickets at the CAC, Pints Event and Chattanooga Market on July 21st. For more information, please see our Lookouts Facebook events page.
CAC Monthly Workshop When: Tuesday, September 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100 Topic: Going to the Dentist, Dr. Kristin Compton, DDS Dr. Comptom will be discussing the dental experience and services offered to the special needs community in her practice at Orange Grove Dental Clinic.
Parent and Professional Training Session When: September 17th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: October 10th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk When: November 9th, activites start at 9:00, walk starts at 10:30am Where: Coolidge Park Cost: $30 for adults, $15 for kids age 3-12. Age 2 and under are free. MUST REGISTER: ChattAutismWalk.com Check the website for details! Register your own Team! then, upload a photo and fix up your profile and share with your friends and ask them to join your team! Registration includes a shirt! Win prizes! Support the Autism Community! Raise Awareness! Make this the Biggest Walk In CHATTANOOGA!!
Parent and Professional Training Session When: November 11th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: Jan 28th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: Feb 18th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
Parent and Professional Training Session When: April 1st, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA
5th annual Chattanooga Autism Conference When: April 4, All Day!
Parent and Professional Training Session When: May 6th, 6pm to 7:30pm Where: Board room, Hamilton Cty Dept of Ed, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd Topic: TBA ---------------
Chattanooga Autism Center Tel: (423) 531-6961 Fax: (423) 521-8094 1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100, Chattanooga TN 37404
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