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Terry Booth

Why Neurodiversity and Inclusion? - Webinar - Jan. 7, 2011 - 0 views

  • Click here to register for this webinar Why Neurodiversity and Inclusion? A vital discussion about youth and adults living with autism, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), or related disabilities--particularly for direct support professionals, service providers, special educators, parents, advocates and self-advocates. What: Ari Ne'eman is the Founding President of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN), a national advocacy organization run by and for Autistic adults and youth. Ne'eman was recently appointed by President Obama as the first Autistic person to serve on the National Council on Disability. This webinar will focus on the topic of "Neurodiversity and Inclusion", discussing the growing "neurological diversity" movement, its perspectives and relationship with the broader disability rights movement and its implications on inclusive educational practice. Topics covered will include: the impact of passing demands the appropriate and inappropriate identification of "problem behaviors" other aspects of neurodiversity's implications for inclusive education." When: January 7, 2011 11am-1pm MT
Kiona Pearson

A Hospital Program for Adults with I/DD - Webinar - July 25, 2011 - 0 views

  • To reserve your Webinar seat, Click Here What: This presentation will discuss a program at Rush University Medical Center that can improve the hospital experience for those with I/DD. It includes a pre-hospital tour program, a telephone hot line for special needs accommodations, procedure specific information booklets, an addendum to the nursing admission form, and enhanced staff education. Attendees will be able to identify hospital services that may improve the hospital experience and outcomes for adults with I/DD. This presentation is appropriate for anyone who cares about those with I/DD and their well being. Please complete this health survey before the Webinar begins: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QYW6WHP When: Monday, July 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Mountain
Roger Holt

Advocates Urge Congress To Address Growing Needs Of Adults With Autism - Disability Scoop - 0 views

  • In a series of policy recommendations, advocates from a consortium made up of a dozen organizations including Autism Speaks and Easter Seals highlighted the needs of adults with autism when it comes to learning life skills, accessing qualified support providers and obtaining funding that’s flexible. Organizers of the advocacy effort known as Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism estimate that more than 500,000 individuals with the disorder will enter adulthood in the next 10 years. They are urging Congress to pass reforms within the next year to meet the needs they’ve identified.
Roger Holt

Report Outlines Action Plan To Meet Housing Need Of Adults With Autism - Disability Scoop - 1 views

  • Bold steps are needed to increase housing options for a burgeoning population of adults with autism, researchers say in a report out this week. Currently, nearly 80 percent of those with autism ages 19 to 30 live with their parents, as few other choices exist outside of institutionalization. Meanwhile, about 500,000 children with the disorder are expected to reach adulthood in the next 15 years.
Roger Holt

Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism & Rela... - 0 views

  • Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism & Related Disorders This report focuses on the residential concerns of adults with autism and related disorders and is designed to advance the development of residential models that offer quality, affordable housing options. The study also looks at current and projected demand for life-long living options that support individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders who are unable to live on their own. This link opens a PDF document. A fact sheet on this report can be downloaded in Word format.
Roger Holt

Sexuality Education for Students with Disabilities - National Dissemination Center for ... - 0 views

  • This resource page addresses one aspect of development that’s important not to ignore with children with or without disabilities—the development of sexuality.  There’s so much to know and consider on this subject–what sexuality is, its meaning in adolescent and adult life, and the responsibilities that go along with exploring and experiencing one’s own sexuality. 
Roger Holt

Health-Care Ruling Affects Students, Adults With Disabilities - On Special Education - ... - 0 views

  • In particular for families of children with disabilities, Thursday's Supreme Court ruling upholding most of the Affordable Care Act may come as a huge relief. Other government health insurance programs, including Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, have filled some of the gaps in health insurance coverage for people with disabilities before the health care law, but they didn't go far enough.
danny hagfeldt

AT Network Training on Freeware: 50 Fabulous Freebies for Fun and Function - Webinar - ... - 0 views

  • Click here to access the webinar!What:Many people do not realize that assistive technology is a continuum of devices and tools, from low-tech to high-tech. However, everyone agrees that the right assistive technology tools can provide a person with a disability the opportunity for increased independence and access to their community. This presentation will focus on low-tech and free tools that are available for older students and adults with developmental disabilities. This presentation will provide the attendees with resources and ideas for 50 free or low-cost assistive technology tools they can implement quickly. The areas of focus are: scheduling, communication, cooking, accessibility to the computer and the internet, and tools for fun.When:Thursday, December 8, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM MounainContact:Rosemarie PunzalanPhone: 916-325-1690 ext. 343Email: rosemarie@cfilc.org
Roger Holt

Assistive Technology: A Necessity for Student Success - Education Futures: Emerging Tre... - 0 views

  • At its core, the American educational system is about democratization of knowledge for all students, regardless of their circumstances. In 2011, 22 percent of non-institutionalized adults with disabilities had less than a high school education. If this statistic was applied to the general population, my suspicion is that there would be an outcry to reform K-12 education to have better graduation results. But for students with disabilities, there is no shock or outrage and that is something that has to change. The key to improving the educational experience for students with disabilities is better accommodations in schools and continued improvements in assistive technology.
Roger Holt

GUEST COLUMN: Mental illness is no. 1 cause of disability in the U.S., Canada - 0 views

  • The United States is facing a child mental health crisis, and Montana is no exception. Untreated or undertreated child and adolescent emotional-behavioral problems often lead to psychiatric disorders in adults, representing a significant public health problem. In fact, mental illness is the No. 1 cause of disability in the U.S. and in Canada, according to the World Health Organization.
Roger Holt

Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services (PAS): A Toolkit for ... - 0 views

  • Transitioning into adulthood can be awkward for nearly every young person. For transition-age youth with disabilities, issues surrounding managing Personal Assistance Services (PAS) can be intensified by normal developmental concerns such as striking out on your own and navigating the road into adulthood.  Accessing and maintaining long-term supports, such as PAS, has often been a significant barrier to employment youth and adults with disabilities. This new guide assists youth in strengthening some of the most fundamental skills essential for successfully managing their own PAS: effective communication, time-management, working with others, and establishing professional relationships.  Such skills are key to not only enhancing independence, but also thriving in the workplace and growing professionally. 
Roger Holt

February 18, 2010 - One Thing - Kathie Snow - 0 views

  • It can all feel overwhelming. If you’re a parent, teacher, service provider, or play another role in the life of a child or adult with a disability—and especially if you’re a person with a disability—it seems there’s too much on our plates! Inclusion, education, assistive technology, behavior, employment, supports, modifications, mobility, communication, and living accommodations are some of the issues we probably face every day. With so much to deal with, we may try to simply maintain the status quo—doing more is just too much. We may try to do it all, and experience little or no success. Finally, some of our best, most well-intentioned efforts may not have much impact on a person’s life.
Roger Holt

For 25 Years, Therapy on the Slopes | Flathead Beacon - 0 views

  • Once a week during winter, high school students with disabilities head to Whitefish Mountain Resort to ski, train for the Special Olympics and, above all, have a lot of fun. For many of them, it’s unlike any other experience of their lives. Their ticket to the mountain is DREAM Adaptive Recreation Inc., an organization established in 1985 to give disabled children and adults access to recreational opportunities in the Flathead Valley. DREAM stands for “Disabled Recreation and Environmental Access Movement.”
Roger Holt

IQ Requirements Hindering Families - Disability Scoop - 0 views

  • In many states, determining whether or not an adult with a disability qualifies for significant assistance comes down to one factor: IQ score. Trouble is that IQ and ability don’t always match up. The conundrum is particularly pronounced among individuals with autism and mental illness who often have normal intellectual intelligence, but have significant social or emotional needs that prohibit them from living independently, advocates say.
Sierra Boehm

Transition Series - Webinars - Multiple Dates - 0 views

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    What: The Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects is pleased to announce eight webinars scheduled for 2013. Interested individuals may participate from their own offices or homes. Session fliers and registration information will be sent to Montana Transition Listserv members. To join the Montana Transition Listserv, click here to go to the Transition and Employment Projects Home Page and enter your email address in the box provided. When: All webinars listed are from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mountain Time. April 2, 2013 - Technology to Be Independent at Home, School and Work April 16, 2013 - SMART Sharing and Surfing: The Who, How, What, Where and When of Disclosure May 21, 2013 - It's All in the Translation: Translating Student Skills into Job Tasks June 4, 2013 - When Family Knows Best: Family Members as Providers June 18, 2013 - The Transition Clock Is Ticking: What to Do and When to Do It July 16, 2013 - In It for the Long Haul: Long-term Supports and Employment August 20, 2013 - Getting from Here to There: Transportation Planning and Options September 17, 2013 - Home Sweet Home: Housing Options for Young Adults with Disabilities Cost: There is no cost to register for these webinars.
Sierra Boehm

Regional Transition Meeting - Billings - June 11, 2013 - 0 views

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    What:
    The Billings Regional Transition meeting is sponsored by the Montana Youth Transitions Project (MYTransitions). Please bring your ideas and issues related to the transition of youth with disabilities from school to the adult world.

    When:
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013
    1:00 pm Mountain

    Where:
    LIFTT Conference Room
    1201 Grand Avenue #1
    Billings, MT 59102

    Cost:
    Free of charge
Sierra Boehm

Answers About Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities - Kalispell - May 22, 2013 - 0 views

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    Download Dyslexia Seminar Poster  Download Dyslexia Seminar Press Release Download Dyslexia Seminar Article What: As a dyslexic practitioner, Elsie Johnson gets to work and speak regularly with dyslexic adults, children, and their parents. Consequently she knows that dyslexic thinkers are imaginative, intuitive, and curious people whose main learning tool is their imagination, intuition and curiosity. Parents and teens who attended have seen results in their teens' self esteem and confidence. Teachers appreciate the information and resources they can use on their own. Leave with the understanding that dyslexic thinkers are among the brightest in our society; what's more, with the right approach, the dyslexic thinking style contains all the ingredients for academic success. When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:00 pm Mountain Where: The Summit 205 Sunnyview Lane Kalispell, MT 59901 Cost: Free of charge. Seating is limited - Pre-registration is required. REGISTER TODAY at 282-7416 or elsie@thelearningoptions.com
Roger Holt

When Autistic Children Are Children No More - Chicago magazine - March 2013 - Chicago - 0 views

  • Many autistic adults have a hard time finding their place in the world. Less than half enroll in higher education or find work. (According to the Social Security Administration, only about 6 percent of adults with autism work full-time.) Many lack the skills to live alone. Those who cannot work generally qualify for monthly Social Security disability payments, which are too low to cover vocational coaches, therapeutic day programs, or other interventions that may help an autistic person reach a modicum of self-sufficiency. Meanwhile, the federal government does not require school systems to provide special education for students older than 18 (most states, including Illinois, have extended the requirement through age 21). “If you have a developmental disability like Frank, when you turn 22, you disappear,” says Craven’s mother, Jane Gallery, a 61-year-old Winnetka resident. “You fall off a cliff.”
Sierra Boehm

Western Regional Early Intervention Conference On Sensory Disabilities - Jackson Hole, ... - 0 views

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    Click here to download the flier for this event Click here to register online and for full details What: Western Regional Early Intervention in collaboration with Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired are presenting this conference regarding Assessment and strategies for infants, toddlers, students, and adults with sensory loss. Three days of keynotes and breakouts hosted by renowned names in the field, this is a powerful lineup of speakers. When: June 19 - 21, 2013 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where: Snow King Resort 400 East Snow King Avenue Jackson, WY 83001 Cost: Attendance at all three days of the conference, June 19, 20, & 21. - $160.00 (USD). See flier and registration link for details.
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