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Click here to register for this event What: The M-Enabling Summit, Global Summit and Showcase for Mobile Applications and Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, is the first global program solely dedicated to participants in the emerging ecosystem for mobile accessible and assistive technologies, applications and services. Unlike any other conference or exposition, the M-Enabling Summit brings together all facets of the industry. Key stakeholders from across the globe that develop, market, create policy, and deploy the initiatives that are setting new frontiers for Mobile Accessible and Assistive Solutions will be in attendance. Participants at M-Enabling Summit will be able to: Network and exchange ideas with peers and experts from industry, service providers, and organizations of seniors and persons with disabilities Learn about the latest developments, innovations, market drivers and emerging opportunities Share perspectives with global policy makers and regulators See the latest products, services and applications in a showcase featuring companies and organizations driving innovation with accessible and assistive mobile technologies solutions Gain new insights from case studies by service providers, and public and private sector organizations experienced in marketing and services for seniors and persons with disabilities Who Should Attend: Mobile service providers Accessibility experts Organizations of seniors and persons with disabilities Application developers Telecom regulators Emergency response officials IT professionals Corporations using mobile communications with their customers Federal agencies and local government Academia and research centers When: December 5-6, 2011 Where: The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Washington, D.C.

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Click here to complete and submit your application What: This summer adventure for teens 16 to 17 includes the opportunity to experience what it is like to live and work with a Leader Dog and sends you home with a free accessible GPS device! During the week, you'll learn how to use the GPS to enhance your ability to travel in current and new environments. Additional activities planned for the week include tandem biking, movie night and kayaking, just to name a few! Instructor to Student Ratio: GPS Camp has a 1:3 instructor-to-student ratio to ensure a personalized experience for all participants. Lodging: Campers stay in the residence facility on our beautiful campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Male and female students reside in separate areas of the residence and are supervised by Leader Dog staff. Camp Overview: Challenge Level: Moderate to Difficult Age requirement: 16–17 years old Dates: June 24–July 1, 2011 Now accepting applications

Click here to submit your application What: This summer adventure for teens 16 to 17 includes the opportunity to experience what it is like to live and work with a Leader Dog and sends you home with a free accessible GPS device! During the week, you'll learn how to use the GPS to enhance your ability to travel in current and new environments. Additional activities planned for the week include tandem biking, movie night and kayaking, just to name a few! Instructor to Student Ratio: GPS Camp has a 1:3 instructor-to-student ratio to ensure a personalized experience for all participants. Lodging: Campers stay in the residence facility on our beautiful campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Male and female students reside in separate areas of the residence and are supervised by Leader Dog staff. Camp Overview: Challenge Level: Moderate to Difficult Age requirement: 16–17 years old Dates: June 24–July 1, 2011 Now accepting applications

Click here to download the full Scholarship Application (PDF) If you are profoundly vision impaired and will be attending Montana State University-Bozeman we'd like to help you. The Bozeman Chapter - Montana Association for the Blind is offering a scholarship of $500 to a vision impaired student for the academic year 2011-2012. Eligibility Meets federal definition of legally blind, i.e. <= best correction of 20/200, etc. Attending MSU-Bozeman, or graduate of MSU-Bozeman pursuing graduate program elsewhere. Demonstrates adequate progress to academic goal Demonstrates financial need Former recipients may re-apply Montana high school seniors may apply Application procedure (1) submit required application in acceptable format* (2) do not include letters of recommendation (3) post-marked, or e-mail submission date stamped, by June  20, 2011 (4) received by June  29, 2011 (5) Any received after that date will not be considered. *acceptable application format

Download  the 2012 MYLF Application here! (PDF) Click here to download and apply to be a part of the volunteer staff!(PDF)   What:We're inviting future community leaders to attend the annual Montana Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) for students with disabiliites. Applications forms must be postmarked by March 30, 2012.When:July 16-20, 2012Where:Helena, MTCarroll CollegeContact: June Hermanson 1617 Euclid Suite 1 Helena, MT  59601 Phone: (406) 442-2576 Fax: (406) 443-3796 Email: mylfjuneh@bresnan.netWebsite: www.montanaylf.org

New! AutismCares iPad 2 Grant Applications Open! Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly, Wyndham Worldwide, the Geier Foundation, the James Walter Pickle Charitable Foundation, the Agarwal Foundation and Jonathan Izak, 800 schools and financially disadvantaged individuals with autism will receive an Apple iPad 2 with a Kraken A.M.S. case, by Trident Case! iPads will be awarded to financially disadvantaged individuals with autism who are unable to afford an iPad. Applicants must be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and must reside in the United States.

APPLICATION—Montana Youth Leadership & Advocacy Summer Training - Anaconda - June 11 & 12, 2010 Click here to download the application (PDF) What: Training/workshop to develop leadership and advocacy skills in the system of care (SOC) for Mental Illness and in the community. Who: Youth (grades 8-12; ages 13-17) diagnosed with mental illness

Click here to download the application (PDF) What: Training to develop leadership and advocacy skills Who: For parents/caregivers of youth diagnosed with mental illness willing to use their new skills to advocate for children with mental health needs beyond the needs of their own child.

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is accepting applications for the 2011 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program. This intensive summer program provides college students with an opportunity to work on policy issues in a congressional office and to engage in original health policy research and analysis under the guidance of Foundation research staff.

Click here to download the application (PDF) (Applications due by December 31, 2010) What are the eligibility requirements? The individual you are applying for must have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum (as identified in diagnosis report). Reside in the United States of America . Be non-verbal or minimally verbal (as identified in speech pathology report). Be in financial need: Gross income not to exceed $35,000 single income family or $50,000 two-income family (as identified by documentation). Have access to a computer and an iTunes account (some programs must be downloaded on a computer and transferred to the iPad due to size). A professional on your team (i.e., speech pathologist, doctor, teacher) must be willing to take responsibility of the gift card that downloads the applications. For more information, please visit the foundation's website: www.hollyrod.org

Montana's Annual Application for Funding Under the IDEA is available for public comment until April 24, 2010.

Visit www.mtagate.org for more information Download 2011 Registration Form Download 2011 Application to Present Download 2011 Parent Fee Waiver Application What: 31st Annual Montana AGATE Spring Conference “Sharpening Minds with Gifted Education” When: Thursday, April 28 – Saturday, April 30, 2011 Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 Hwy. 93 South, Kalispell, Montana Call (406) 756-4500 to make hotel reservations. ** Ask for the AGATE rate! ** ** Please reserve hotel rooms by April 7 for best options! ** Questions? Contact Sandra at (406) 250-4730 or samconst@centurytel.net or Darci at (406) 360-7768 or agsnmt@msn.com

In relation to new state licensure requirements, we will be offering supervision training for experienced Class 6 School Psychologists in the Spring of 2011. Successful applicants will have at least three years full-time experience and be willing to offer supervision to Class 5 school psychologists holding an alternative license who are completing their formal internships within districts. Training will be provided with the support of the Office of Public Instruction and two applicants from each CSPD region will be welcome to attend. The two-day course will be based on an NASP format and taught by staff from the University of Montana, Missoula, and members of the MASP Competency Review Board. Training will be held in Helena on March 18 and April 15, 2011,  and will include both group work and independent study.  A small stipend will be offered to psychologists who plan to offer supervision within their region. Office of Public Instruction recertification credit will be available or one continuing education credit from the University of Montana, based on a minimum of 15 hours attendance. For more details and an application form, please contact Ann Verploegen by e-mail at annsnp@yahoo.com.

The Office of Public Instruction is making available limited funding for the costs of students with significant needs served by the public schools. The approval of the funding on each application is specific to the request and justification for that request. The memorandum file that is below provides an overview of the program, definition of eligible districts and eligible students, allowable costs, definition of Priority I and Priority IA and Priority II. Download Significant Needs Memo for February (PDF) Download Significant Needs Application Form (PDF) If you have questions concerning the included files, please contact Dale Kimmet, Division of Special Education, 406-444-0742, or e-mail at dkimmet2@mt.gov.

Click here to download the flyer for this event (PDF) What: TEAMS is a partnership between Montana State University - College of Engineering and College of Education, Health and Human Development. For more information about TEAMS go to: www.coe.montana.edu/TEAMS Where / When: We are offering a TEAMS workshop at Box Elder 7-8/high school June 16 – 17, 2011 You Should Attend the MSU TEAMS workshop: If you are interested in what engineering can teach us about math and science teaching. You would like to earn a $ stipend, and OPI renewal credit. To work with engineering and education faculty on how engineering applications might work in your math and/or science classrooms. To register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/teamsregistration If you have questions: Contact Sheree Watson at 406-994-6723 or swatson@coe.montana.edu

What: This conference will provide information and hands-on training in the latest technology being used to enhance communication and social skills for individuals living with autism. This conference is for everyone who loves and works with children and adults with autism every day. This year we will highlight Communication and iOS devices - iPads, iPods and iPhones. Today’s technological advances offer highly interactive tools that can be used to help build communication skills. During our event you will learn how to choose applications appropriate for your needs, whether you are a parent, educator or practitioner. Through demonstration and actual hands-on training you will be introduced to a variety of applications that use interactive text, illustrations, painting, animation, voice recording, stories, songs and speech/language based activities that may be helpful in developing communication abilities of children and adults on the Autism spectrum. Practitioners can use these devices to help people with cognitive-behavioral needs through applications that target social skills and executive functioning like planning, organization, attention and memory.  We will also benefit from meeting and hearing from people of all ages who are navigating through life on the spectrum. Their stories will inspire, educate and bring us closer as a group as we take action to improve the lives of individuals with autism. This conference is for everyone who loves and works with children and adults with autism every day. Join us as we continue our work for Montana families living with autism. When: July 27 & 28, 2011 8:00am - 5:00pm (both days) Where: MSUB Main Campus - Library Room 148 Billings, MT Register: Call 406-896-5890 to register for this event; visit http://www.msubillings.edu/autism/ for more information.