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Speakers will describe models of rural economic development, employment, community development and health that have promise for addressing issues faced by people with disabilities.  Disability leaders will provide insight into how the models might be used in disability and rehabilitation programs.  You can contribute by commenting on the conference papers, and by posing questions to the speakers.  Together, we will explore ways to integrate the disability and rural agendas. When: April 17,  10-12:30 MST:
New Paradigms for Rural America -- Brian Dabson, Rural Policy Research Institute, Rural Futures Lab

April 18,  10-12:30 MST:
Rural Communities --  Cornelia Flora, Iowa State University

April 19,  10-12:30 MST:
Rural  Economics and Employment -- Don Macke, Rural Policy Research Institute, Center for Entrepreneurship

April 20,  10-12:30 MST:
Rural Health -- Vincent Francisco, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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This webinar presents the scope of the dropout problem in rural localities and features two community mobilization strategies that have been effective in building support for impact on this critical issue.  Participants will come away from the session with: New ideas for launching or strengthening local reengagement efforts Practical resources to plan community conversations to build shared focus on dropout prevention/recovery work Examples of practice successes and considerations for working with rural communities to share with colleagues. When:
Thursday, May 3, 2012
11:30am-1:00pm Mountain

The Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects is pleased to announce four webinars scheduled for 2014. Interested individuals may participate from their own offices or homes, and there is no registration cost for any of the sessions.

Please note - all webinars are from 1:00-2:30 Mountain Time.
 
January 14, 2014
Systematic Instruction and Job Coaching - Part One          

February 18, 2014
Systematic Instruction and Job Coaching - Part Two          

March 18, 2014
Planning Your Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care      

May 13, 2014
Self-Management Strategies for People to Live and Work Independently

Session fliers and registration information will be sent to Montana Transition Listserv members. To join the Montana Transition Listserv, go to the Transition and Employment Projects Home Page and enter your email address in the box provided.

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.

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ASL for beginners with opportunities for more experienced signers to improve their signing to make it more expressive. This class will be an introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL), including the manual alphabet and numbers.  Instruction will include developing conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors and exposure to ASL grammar. Resources for continuing to improve sign language skills will be provided.
     
When/Where:
Saturday, June 15, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Family Outreach
1212 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59601

Saturday, June 22, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Family Outreach
1315 E. Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715

Saturday, June 29, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Rural Institute
700 SW Higgins Ave. Suite 250
Missoula, MT 59806

Contact:
Sarah Eyer, MSDB Outreach
Phone: 406-788-3453 Email: seyer@msdb.mt.gov

Cost:
$50.00 per person

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Preparing Youth for Community Employment - Part 1 What:
How do we conceptualize community employment for all youth including youth with a significant and/or complex disability? Attend this two-part webinar to learn more about preparing young people through the expectation of community employment for all, and a progression of work experiences leading to employment. Topics to be addressed in Part 1 include: Do we really mean ALL youth? What role do expectations (of parents, educators, service providers, and young people themselves) play in helping youth achieve community employment? What is Discovery and how can it guide transition planning, job development and job negotiation efforts? When:
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
1:00pm - 2:30pm Mountain One hour of Montana Office of Public Instruction renewal credit is available and may be requested at registration. (You MUST register and attend the full training to receive OPI credit.)  The University of Montana provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who request and require them. Please contact Kim Brown for information. If you will be using a screen reader for this presentation, please notify Kim by Friday, 9/16/11.   There is no cost to register for this webinar thanks to the generous sponsorship of the University of Montana Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects, in partnership with Children's Special Health Services at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)

In This Issue: ● Work Experiences and Paid Employment ● Making the Most of Each Work Experience ● Emerging Leader Perspective: How I Prepared for Life After School ● Tips for Job Coaches

Agenda: Sheltering Resources for your Son or Daughter, Estate Planning and Questions about Guardianship including Alternatives to pursuing full Guardianship of your Child with a Disability. Where: The Rural Institute on Disabilities 'Off Campus Office', 700 S.W. Higgins, room 103. (Located next to Pattee Creek Market, in the same building as summit Independent Living Center and Social Security) When: March 8 from 4:00-6:00pm Contact: Ellen Condon, 243-4134 for additional information.