We are looking for examples of young people, age 18-30, in Montana who have a developmental disability according to the Montana definition and have creatively organized their supports to:
Live in the community (on their own or with family or friends) and/or
Work in the community (including owning their own business) and/or
Access inclusive education (high school, college, trade school, community classes) and/or
Participate in recreation and leisure activities that are inclusive (that is, alongside people without disabilities)
We want examples of supports that have been creatively organized around the person, individualized to their interests and needs. These supports can be organized and managed by a funded adult agency or family and friends. We are also looking for examples of creative funding such as blended services and natural supports, use of Social Security Administration work incentives, privately funded services or traded or bartered supports.
Selected leaders will have their stories featured on the Montana Transition Listserv and in the annual Emerging Leader Showcase. They will also receive a monetary stipend for their time. To nominate yourself or someone you know as an Emerging Leader, visit the Rural Institute Transition Projects Website for a brief nomination form and a consent form.
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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.
Targeted Treatments for Autism: From Genes to Pharmacology - Webinar - April 23, 2013 - 0 views
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This session will focus on translational research related to targeted drug development for core symptoms of autism based on the emerging understanding of autism neuroscience. Goal and Objectives:
1) Explain the "targeted treatment" approach to drug development for autism.
2) Identify the synapse as a convergence point for multiple genes associated with autism
3) Describe the challenges to demonstrating treatment efficacy on the core symptoms of autism. The purpose of this webinar series is to introduce clinicians to exciting developments in neuroscience that provides complex and new understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the structure and functioning of areas of the brain, novel ways to study the brain and emerging treatments. When:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain
Cost:
$40.00 per session,
$120.00 for the entire series
The Amazing Brain: Part II - The Neurobiology of ADHD and Related Disorders - Webinar -... - 0 views
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This session will describe the prefrontal cortex's role in attention, behavior and emotion and how abnormal development in this area of the brain contributes to ADHD, ODD and bipolar disorder. Dr. Arnsten will also underscore the role of stress in causing prefrontal cortical dysfunction and emerging treatments.
Goals and Objectives:
1) The role of the prefrontal cortex in the top-down regulation of attention, behavior and emotion.
2) How abnormal development and dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex contributes to childhood disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder and bipolar disorder.
3) How prefrontal cortical circuits are modulated by the arousal systems, and how stress exposure or lead poisoning can cause prefrontal cortical dysfunction that mimics ADHD.
4) New data on how medications used to treat ADHD can strengthen prefrontal cortical regulation through catecholamine actions on prefrontal network connections. The purpose of this webinar series is to introduce clinicians to exciting developments in neuroscience that provides complex and new understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the structure and functioning of areas of the brain, novel ways to study the brain and emerging treatments. When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain
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Emerging Professional Development Trends for Assistive Technology - Webinar - Aug. 28, ... - 0 views
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Finding appropriate Assistive Technology supports for students with disabilities is only half the battle. Once this critical step is complete, the process of training and support for the student (and those working with the student) begins. Unfortunately, due to time and other constraints, training on implementation is rarely reached, which is likely one of the reasons we see such high levels of AT abandonment across the country. During this session the presenter will discuss emerging trends and practical tips for providing effective professional development and support to those that use (and support the use of) Assistive Technology. Learning Objectives: Identify at least 3 no or low cost synchronous (real time) solutions for providing AT training and support. Identify at least 3 no or low cost asynchronous (available 24/7) solutions for providing AT training and support. Describe many of the barriers that hinder the implementation of AT. When:
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
1:30 - 3:00pm Mountain
"It Is His Voice" Daily Device Use with Children who have Autism - Webinar - Sep 18, 2013 - 0 views
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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
EMS for Children Opportunities to Enhance Pediatric Emergency Care through Trauma Perfo... - 0 views
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This panel presentation will highlight three EMS for Children Targeted Issues projects focused on pediatric trauma performance improvement from the pre-hospital to the hospital setting, and the critical importance of integrating patient and family centered care into emergency medical services.
When:
Friday, September 27, 2013
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
No cost
Contact:
Submit Questions to the Webcast Panel at ybaker@hrsa.gov
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The Ins and Outs, Ups and Downs of Mentoring: Highlights from Two Emerging Programs - W... - 0 views
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Register here!What:This webinar, presented by directors of two emerging programs for students with ID, will present information on mentoring programs. Topics to be covered are: Mentors and their different roles, Recruiting and Training Mentors, Matching Mentors and Students, Supporting Mentors, the Benefits of Mentorship and Assessment of Mentor Programs. Additional web and print resources on mentoring will also be shared. The webinar will be presented by Dr. Cindi May of College of Charleston and Dr. Missy Jones from Northern Kentucky University.When:Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MT Contact: Cate Weir at Cathryn.weir@umb.edu or Debra Hart at Debra.hart@umb.edu
A First Aid Kit For Mental Health Emergencies : NPR - 0 views
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Many people know how to respond when colleagues hurt themselves, or are felled by heart attack or stroke. But few know what to do in a psychiatric crisis. The Mental Health First Aid program aims to teach people to respond to psychiatric emergencies, from anxiety to eating disorders to psychosis.
M-Enabling Summit Conference and Showcase - D.C. - Dec. 5-6, 2011 - 0 views
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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.
Social Media, Disabilities, and Employment Protections - Webinar - Nov. 14, 2012 - 0 views
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With millions of Americans using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to share information, the relations among applicants, employers, and employees are changing rapidly. What protections remain for people with disabilities as the line between private and public information becomes increasingly blurred? Joe Bontke and Erin Lawler will tackle these emerging issues and predict how the legal landscape may continue to change. Participants will learn: how employers are currently using social media to screen, hire, and recruit employees what information can employers use legally - and what information could lead to a disability rights violation what rights employees have when using social media at work best practices for employers and employees regarding social media When:
November 14, 2012
12pm-1:30pm Contact:
ADA Audio Conference
Great Lakes ADA Center (MC 728)
1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Room 405
Chicago, Illinois 60608
http://www.ada-audio.org/WebForms/ContactUs/?im=0
The Amazing Brain: Part III - Optical Tools for Studying Synaptic Transmission - Webina... - 0 views
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This session will highlight the role of synapses in understanding normal and abnormal brain function. Dr. Higley will describe the technical revolution using light that is enhancing the ability to understand and monitor synapses in the brain. Goals and Objectives
1) Understand the basic structure and organization of synapses.
2) Become familiar with novel optical tools for monitoring and manipulating activity at individual synapses. The purpose of this webinar series is to introduce clinicians to exciting developments in neuroscience that provides complex and new understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the structure and functioning of areas of the brain, novel ways to study the brain and emerging treatments. When:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain
Cost:
$40.00 per session,
$120.00 for the entire series
The Amazing Brain: Part IV- Nicotine and Cortical Development - Webinar - May 14, 2013 - 0 views
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The goal of this presentation is to understand how human and animal studies can provide convergent information on biological consequences of environmental tobacco exposure during development.
Goals and Objectives:
1) To understand the molecular targets for nicotine in the brain.
2) To identify circuits vulnerable to developmental nicotine exposure. The purpose of this webinar series is to introduce clinicians to exciting developments in neuroscience that provides complex and new understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the structure and functioning of areas of the brain, novel ways to study the brain and emerging treatments. When:
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain
Cost:
$40.00 per session,
$120.00 for the entire series
30th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law - Washington -... - 0 views
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Register now for this premier regional conference on special education and the law. Learn from special education law experts from around the country, build professional relationships and network with colleagues, stay current on recent legal decisions and interpretations of special education law and litigation and expand your knowledge on emerging legal issues and trends.
When:
October 7-9, 2013
Where:
Yakima Convention Center
10 North 8th Street
Yakima, Washington 98901-2515
Cost:
$495.00 Per person
AAC Developing Participation Part 1: Getting Started - Webinar - Apr. 30, 2013 - 0 views
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The purpose of Part 1: Getting Started is designed to help practitioners and parents answer the question, "What am I supposed to do?" Drs. Rogers and Mayne will talk to you about social interaction behaviors that a child with predominantly nonverbal communication skills uses to communicate. Then address communication skills and activities to support emerging communication with teachable suggestions for facilitators who gradually become the child's communication partners. Discussion of development of beginning literacy skills, choosing vocabulary for AAC, selecting different AAC tools, trying various access methods, and finally troubleshooting AAC options for beginning AAC users.
When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge
Integration of Individuals with Disabilities into Local Public Health Programs - Webina... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What: In this webinar Sarah Yates and Jennifer Li will be speaking about NACCHO's programs designed to help promote the integration of individuals with disabilities into local public health programs and activities. These programs include a learning community with two modules - one focusing on obesity prevention and physical activity promotion, while the other encompasses emergency planning and preparedness for individuals with disabilities. They will share lessons learned from health departments that have implemented inclusive health programs in their own communities and demonstrate how they can be utilized within your own organization/family/etc. NACCHO's toolbox, which has over 80 tools pertaining to health and disability, will also be showcased as a great online resource for free training materials, reports, fact sheets, and more. When: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost: Free
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November 12th - Implementing AAC in the Classroom with Kelly Fonner, Consultant, Fonner Consulting & Training OVERVIEW: Challenges are often met when introducing AAC systems from the clinical or
"speech-room" setting into the busy environment of the classroom. The "real-world" of
communication does not always play out easily for the student using AAC. Whether they are using
lo-tech or hi-tech systems there are strategies that can assist staff and families in bringing AAC into
the school day. During this webinar you will learn to evaluate the AAC-using student's day by
communication contexts and reevaluate the possibilities of how your student can more effectively
communicate, learn vocabulary or communication strategies during the typical activities of their
school day.
Exciting two part webinar series on Reading Comprehension with Scott Marfilius. It is recommended
that both webinars be attended. The content for these two webinars come from Scott's highly
acclaimed three hour workshop. REGISTER ONLINE http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0015DFd8XTzVJ3rQKTZEMzE53P63vyJ
Make Thinking Visible with the Flipped Classroom Model - Webinar - April 4, 2012 - 0 views
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From Harvard University to inner city Detroit to rural Colorado; from basic introductory classes to AP courses, teachers are experiencing significant improvement in student achievement transitioning to the 'Flipped Classroom' model. A side benefit is that teachers save time. The flip model represents a merger of: The Socratic method where students are responsible for meaningful conversation while in class
Research in cognitive science that shows students need immediate feedback
The emergence of powerful learning online communities where student thinking can become more visible and mutually supportive
The flip model represents a significant cultural change in the traditional classroom and changing roles of student and teacher When:
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm Mountain
Intersections: Arts and Special Education Conference - Washington DC - Aug. 7-8, 2013 - 0 views
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The conference will provide attendees with innovative and thought provoking sessions addressing an array of topics and emerging issues relevant to providing students with disabilities access to and engagement in arts educational programming.Leading professionals will present sessions at the forefront of practice, policy and research at the intersection of arts education and special education. A variety of presentation formats will encourage and create opportunities for knowledge transfer and networking. Broad topics will include research, instruction, policy, curricula, professional development, and partnerships, with each of the arts disciplines represented: dance, drama, music, visual arts, and new media.
When:
August 7-8, 2013
Where:
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
Cost:
Attendee - $225.00
Student - $125.00
What:
Medic First Aid (Version 7.0) BasicPlus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults, to meet OSHA and AED Training requirements, "Source Authority" 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
The goal of this program is to help you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency until more advanced help arrives.
This training will focus on your essential responsibilities as a first aid provider:
· Recognizing a medical emergency
· Making a decision to help
· Identifying hazards and ensuring personal safety
· Activating the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system
· Providing supportive, basic First Aid care.
You will learn about:
· Scene safety
· How to protect yourself from the risk of blood borne pathogens
· First aid and the law
· Basic life saving skills
· Basic Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) operation
· How to perform a physical assessment and obtain a patient history. When:
January 29th, 2013
8:30 am - 12:30 pm Mountain Where:
MSSC Training Center
2727 Central Avenue, Ste. 2
Billings, MT 59102 Cost:
MSSC Members $ 95/person
Non-Members $120/person
Class size is restricted to 12 registrants. Contact:
reg@mssc.org
406-248-4893