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Terry Booth

First Meeting: Teen Social Group - Missoula - Sept. 13, 2011 - 0 views

  • What: Teenagers with social challenges often lack a safe, accepting context where they can be themselves and develop relationships with their peers, which can place them at risk for a multitude of emotional challenges and can negatively impact their quality of life and self-esteem. MT CAAN is organizing a Teen Social Network to provide a context for any interested local teenagers, both those who are struggling socially (for whatever reason), and for their peers who want to connect with and support them, as healthy communities ideally do. The teen members will determine the direction of the group, meeting times, places, and activities as it evolves. It has been our experience that these diverse social networks benefit those who are doing fine socially as much as those who are struggling at whatever level. It's positive for everybody. All involved learn and grow. When: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 6 - 8 p.m. Mountain Where: Atonement Lutheran Church (Space Courtesy of the YMCA) 2205 34th Street • Missoula, MT  59801 Pizza and beverages will be served. Those with dietary restrictions or special preferences are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages. Contact: If you have questions, contact us via e-mail or call 406-360-8673.
Terry Booth

WebEase for Health Care and Social Services Providers - Webinar - Sept. 18, 2012 - 0 views

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    To register for this free event, RSVP with Yvan Bamps What:
    WebEase (Web Epilepsy, Awareness, Support and Education) is the first interactive, on-line self-management program for people with epilepsy shown to be effective in improving self-management skills. WebEase was developed by a team of researchers from Emory University with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is now available to the general public through the Epilepsy Foundation at www.webease.org. The purpose of this presentation is to provide interested epilepsy health care and social services providers with a brief overview of WebEase. In addition to exploring the benefits of WebEase for people living with epilepsy, the Webinar will review the structure and components of the program, its theoretical principles and its evidence base. WebEase for Health care and Social Services Providers is part of the MEW Network Webinar Series on Epilepsy Self-Management. For more information about this series, please go to www.sph.emory.edu/ManagingEpilepsyWell/WEBINARS. When:
    Tuesday, September 18, 2012
    10:00-10:45am Mountain
Roger Holt

10 Facebook Alternatives - 0 views

  • Believe it or not, Facebook and Twitter aren't the only cool social networking sites on the Web. If your kids are too young for Facebook, or you're concerned about privacy, consider looking into some lesser-known social networking sites geared for tweens, preteens, and yes, even teenagers. We've rounded-up some of the top social networking sites that allow kids to keep a tighter rein on their privacy. Our choices include sites that limit the ways you connect with friends, offer greater control over how you interact, or home in on specific interests. Some of the sites for kids on the younger end of the scale offer more parental controls, too, so you can have a better sense of what your kid is doing online.
Meliah Bell

Medical Home Update - WEBINARS - Multiple Dates - 0 views

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    Webinar: From Research to Real Life-Increasing Visibility and Use of Family-to-Family Centers December 3, 2012-1pm (Mountain)
    Call-in: 866/214-9397, Pin: 5058724774
    Webinar Link: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/familyvoices/join?id=24R5TP&role=attend
    The Family Voices National Center for Family and Professional Partnerships is hosting this webinar presented by Suzanne M. Bronheim, PhD of Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development. Suzanne will share findings from a 2010 research partnership with three Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) to better understand how Hispanic/Latino families' and African American families' utilization of F2F HICs might be increased. This research project is based on a social marketing theory that suggests that people try new things if that "innovation" fits with their values and experience, seems to have an advantage over other approaches, is easy to use, can be tried and dropped if they don't like it and if others they know and trust are also aware of it and have used it. The project has used this framework to study how Hispanic/Latino and African American families prefer to receive information and how they view the F2F HICs as a resource. In addition, this project has studied similar issues for the social networks of families to learn how they view and access F2F HICs. Suzanne will be joined by staff of the F2F HICs that partnered in this project to share lessons learned and suggestions of how other F2F HICs can use this framework.  
danny hagfeldt

ASAN Symposium on Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Autism Research - Cambridge... - 0 views

  • Click here to register!What:The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, in conjunction with the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics, the Harvard Law Project on Disability and the UNESCO Bioethics Chair American Unit, is proud to invite you, to join us on December 10th for a Symposium on Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Autism Research at Harvard Law School. The free event will run from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Harvard Law School campus, Hauser Hall, Room 105. Topics covered will include prenatal testing, community participation in research methodologies, appropriate and inappropriate intervention goals and much more. This symposium will serve a unique role in shedding light on ethics and values issues within the autism research community. By bringing together self-advocate and researcher participants, we hope this will serve as a starting point for meaningful dialogue between those conducting research on autism and the community of Autistic adults and youth. Confirmed participants include Administration on Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Sharon Lewis, ASAN President and IACC Public Member Ari Ne'eman, National Institute on Child Health and Human Developmental Director Alan Guttmacher, Harvard Law Professor Michael Stein, Paula Durbin-Westby, Emily Titon, Liz Pellicano, David Rose and many more.   This event is open to the general public without charge and is made possible by a grant from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.When:Saturday December 10, 2011 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ESTWhere: Harvard Law School, Hauser Hall Room 1051563 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02138 Contact: Ari Ne'eman Autistic Self Advocacy Network 202.596.1056 info@autisticadvocacy.org
Terry Booth

SHARE Meeting - Bozeman - Nov. 6, 2010 - 0 views

  • Topic of discussion: "Creating a Social Network" What: Those of us involved in creating such a network for high school and beyond-aged kids will share our experiences with those having younger children. In addition, we hope to brainstorm other mechanisms for establishing and maintaining a social network. When: 11-6-10 at 11 a.m. Where: Family Outreach offices, 1315 E. Main St., Bozeman MT
Roger Holt

Color Communication Badges | Autistic Self Advocacy Network - 0 views

  • The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is proud to announce the release of a new technical assistance document describing the use of color communication badges. Color Communication Badges are an accommodation to support social interaction for people with a variety of disabilities and communication needs. Color communication badges were first developed by Autism Network International, and popularized by the Autistic community in Autistic spaces and conferences.
Terry Booth

Preparing Youth for Community Employment: Part 2 - Webinar - May 8, 2012 - 0 views

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    Click here to register for this webinar What:
    This is the second of a two-part webinar exploring transition planning and preparation that will lead to community employment for youth with disabilities. Part I (available in the Training Archives on the Transition and Employment Projects web site) covered how to conceptualize community employment for all youth, the importance of high expectations, and the process of Discovery. In Part 2, the presenter will discuss Volunteering, Job Trials and Work Experiences (in-school and community-based) and: How we can plan meaningful experiences for students with disabilities How to gain the most information out of each experience How to identify skills, abilities, and support needs that we can assess on each site How to identify new skills and strategies to teach the student How to use creative strategies such as networking, tapping into social capital and exploring self-employment When:
    Tuesday, May 8, 2012
    1:00pm - 2:30pm Mountain
Terry Booth

Bringing the Community to Schools - Webinar - March 27, 2012 - 0 views

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    Click here to register for this webinar What: Community schools are a partnership between local school districts and public and private social service agencies that provide a multitude of wraparound services, such as mental health services, recreation, and adult education. One long-running example of community schools is the 13-year-old SUN Community Schools network in Portland, Ore., which gets its name from "Schools Uniting Communities." Join us for a discussion about the SUN Community School model and how it supports students and families. When: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:00 - 1:00pm Mountain
Terry Booth

Technology Tuesdays: Popcorn and an iPad 2 - Billings - May 1, 2012 - 0 views

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    You can register online here or download the full flyer here!

    What:
    Join us for March's Technology Tuesday as we explore the world of iPad apps for educators. Presenter Trina Halama will share apps for the iPad that are educational tools that can be used in the classroom. There are a variety of useful apps to make the classroom livelier and more engaging for both the students and teacher. Among the apps being shared are apps for time management, social networking, discussion forums and boards, books, art and graphics, and much more. Some of the particular apps to be shared are: Kindle, How Stuff Works, Flashcardlet, free books, Red Stamp, Toontastic, Math Quizzer, Quick Graph, and more. This will be an opportunity to receive and share resources.

    Bring your iPad or use one of ours!


    When:
    Tuesday, May 1, 2012
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Where:
    MSUB College of Ed. Bldg
    Room 122
    Billings, MT

    Contact:
    John Keener
    Phone: (406) 657-1743
    Email: john.keener@msubillings.edu

    Debra Miller
    Phone: (406) 657-2072
    Email: dmiller@msubillings.edu

    If you have a particular question or suggestion you can contact Trina at thalama@fromberg.k12.mt.us.
Sierra Boehm

"It Is His Voice" Daily Device Use with Children who have Autism - Webinar - Sep 18, 2013 - 0 views

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    Register for this webinar What:
    Six parents participated in two semi-structured interviews about their child who has autism and has been using a Speech Generating Device (SGD) one year or longer. This webinar will focus on current research related to autism and SGDs, superordinate themes that emerged within the study, and possible/practical implications for practitioners. The presenter will explore the five themes that emerged through the interview process: the complexity of speech generating devices, tension between structure and play, interplay between requesting and social interaction, the fluctuating role of the parent advocate, and building a diverse support network. This qualitative dissertation expands the work of a pilot study.

    When:
    Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain

    Cost:
    $49.00 - Live Broadcast
Roger Holt

Bright Beacon - a social network for parents of children with medical needs - 0 views

  • Bright Beacon exists to provide a safe haven for parents of children with medical needs to meet, discuss their children, their children's medical needs, and perhaps even their own personal stories: their victories, defeats, joys and sorrows.
Roger Holt

Bright Beacon - social networking for parents of children with medical needs - 3 views

  • Bright Beacon exists to provide a safe haven for parents of children with medical needs to meet, discuss their children, their children's medical needs, and perhaps even their own personal stories: their victories, defeats, joys and sorrows.
Terry Booth

Spring Hullabaloo 3 - Missoula - Apr. 23, 2011 - 0 views

  • Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) What: Autism Information Face Painting spectrUM Games for All Ages, including: Life-Size Candy Land Game AND an Art Auction for the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium Presented by the Neuro Networking Club - A social club for adults with Aspergers/Autism and friends. When: April 23, 20111:00 to 3:00pm Mountain Where: University Center Ballroom - University of MontanaMissoula, MT Contact: For more information, contact Treva Bittinger: treva.bittinger@umontana.edu or by phone at 406-543-0003 Facebook - Neuro Networking Club
danny hagfeldt

2012 AMCHP Annual Conference: Improving Maternal and Child Health Across the Life Span ... - 0 views

  • Click here for Registration and more information! What and When: Adolescent and Young Adult Health Institutue Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Interested in learning more about how your maternal and child health program can better serve adolescents? How well do you understand adolescent development? We know that adolescence is a time of biological, psychological and social changes – but we often view adolescence as a monolithic stage of development and design adolescent health programs accordingly. However, the reality is that there are several stages of development within adolescence – each with its own unique biological, psychological and social changes. If you’re interested in learning more about the different stages, needs and risk factors of adolescence and considering how these differences can impact your program design and implementation, join us for a two-part, day-long Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Institute. Special Events Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Training-Current Initiatives and Updates Saturday, Feb. 11, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. This session will provide an update on Title V MCH Block Grant activities. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and hear about the latest enhancements to the Title V Information System (TVIS); changes to the FY 2013 Title V MCH Block Grant Application/FY 2011 Annual Report submission process; revisions to the MCH Block Grant Application/Annual Report Guidance; new Women’s Health Profiles available on TVIS; State Priorities from 2000 to 2010, as reported in the 5-year Needs Assessments; and an update on the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. Sunday, February 12, 2012 1:00-3:30 p.m. Networking Reception and John C. MacQueen Memorial Lecture (TBD) Be an Influencer: How You Can Create Change for Healthy Tomorrows Monday, February 13, 2012 Do you experience resistant and persistent personal, team, or organizational problems? Do you feel that you have the skills you need to motivate those you work with and exert your influence in your personal and professional lives? How can we improve MCH outcomes if we are not agents of change and influence in our organizations? Join us for a discussion of proven strategies you can use to uproot entrenched habits and create change initiatives for your team and your entire organization in this real-life, solution focused session. Want more after the session? Our presenter, Candace Bertotti, will convene a workshop for interested participants who want to know more about the Influencer model immediately following the general session. Where: Washington, D.C. Contact: AMCHP Help Desk Phone: (202) 775-0436
Roger Holt

Fear of iPods and Facebook in classrooms does not compute | csmonitor.com - 0 views

  • York, Maine - I remember a time when teachers jumped at the chance to use the latest technology in their classrooms. In fact, I remember the time about a decade ago when my administration gave me my first Apple computer to use in my room. My students were all huddled around me as I investigated new learning tools. The graphics were terrible but it was like magic to my students. It lit their imaginations and sparked great discussions. Today students have taken a fearless lead in online social networking and the creative use of new technologies. Technology has become a part of life for them and they want more of it in the classroom. Many teachers and administrators, on the other hand, now seem to fear this. Some claim technology dumbs down students. They block social media sites like Facebook and Web-based e-mail because of a fear that it might be abused. They also reject the use of iPods and cellphones because they are distracting and encourage cheating. News flash: These technologies are here to stay.
Roger Holt

Five Things I Know for Sure - Global Learning - Education Week - 0 views

  • We are all connected in a global web of interdependency. Long before the Internet, when Twitter was a sound and Liking someone meant you actually liked them, Martin Luther King Jr. prophesized the nature of things in the 21st century: "We are all tied together in the single garment of destiny, caught in an inescapable network of mutuality." Today, given the ubiquity of technology, we are, indeed, inexorably connected in worldwide economic, social, environmental and other systems. That interdependence requires us to rethink the consequences of our actions and the potential scope of our influence. As adults and educators, it requires a conception of ourselves as global citizens and global advocates, responsible for the development of our own children, the children next door or thousands of miles away.
Roger Holt

15 Special Needs organizations to follow on Twitter | Friendship Circle -- Special Need... - 0 views

  • If you are looking for some great special needs resources the first place to start is Twitter. Even if you are not actively on the social network, Twitter is a great place to find special needs resources.
danny hagfeldt

Technology Tuesdays: Popcorn and an iPad - Billings - March 20, 2012 - 0 views

  • You can register online here! or download the full flyer here!What:Join us for March’s Technology Tuesday as we explore the world of iPad apps for educators. Presenter Trina Halama will share apps for the iPad that are educational tools that can be used in the classroom. There are a variety of useful apps to make the classroom livelier and more engaging for both the students and teacher. Among the apps being shared are apps for time management, social networking, discussion forums and boards, books, art and graphics, and much more. Some of the particular apps to be shared are: Kindle, How Stuff Works, Flashcardlet, free books, Red Stamp, Toontastic, Math Quizzer, Quick Graph, and more. This will be an opportunity to receive and share resources. Bring your iPad or use one of ours!Trina Halama is a 2007 graduate of MSUB with an emphasis on elementary education and a minor in music. Currently, she teaches third grade at Fromberg Elementary School. She is on Fromberg’s Technology Board, the Promethean Consortium Board, is pursing certification to teach Promethean and SMART Board technologies, and has a vast knowledge of technology in general. Trina is also a Library Information and Technology Literacy trainer for the Montana Regional Education Service Area III.When:March 20, 20125:00 pm - 7:00 pmWhere:MSUB College of Ed. BldgRoom 122Billings, MTContact:John KeenerPhone: (406) 657-1743Email: john.keener@msubillings.eduorDebra MillerPhone: (406) 657-2072Email: dmiller@msubillings.eduIf you have a particular question or suggestion you can contact Trina at thalama@fromberg.k12.mt.us.
Roger Holt

Who Should Speak For The Disability Community? - 0 views

  • On any given day, the feeds of my social media accounts are brimming with resources, stories, and motivation about disabled people: parenting tips, educational advice, how to work with someone who has a disability, etc. About us, but too often not including us. There are countless communities geared towards supporting parents, family members, and professionals, sharing words of encouragement on how to be the best advocates for the disability community. And while I understand such support networks are usually well intentioned, in many cases, they take the power out of the hands of the people who know themselves and their needs best: people who are actually disabled. Don’t get me wrong – allies, or what I refer to as advocate-allies, are incredibly important to advocacy efforts. “Ally” implies being supportive, while “advocate-ally” paints a more accurate picture of people who join in along with self-advocates. And true advocate-allies deserve the utmost respect. But a real advocate-ally is someone who doesn’t overshadow the voices and efforts of the people who experience being disabled every single day. Of course, as a disabled child is just beginning life, parents and professionals have a responsibility to play a key role as advocates. Obviously, a four-year-old wouldn’t be able to discuss medical procedures or know what kind of environmental access modifications are needed, so we can hope that parents will make sound and informed decisions on their child’s behalf. But as disabled children grow older, if they can communicate effectively in any way, then the primary goal should be to embrace the child’s form of communication, working with them to develop their own voice for advocacy. It can become problematic if parents or professionals are reluctant to relinquish their positions of authority and move to the role of advocate-allies, advocating alongside, instead of on behalf of, disabled people. Therefore, as important as it is to step up as advocates, it’s more important to know when to step down.
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