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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.

A support group for friends and family that care for seniors Topic: LIFTT - Living Independently for Today and TomorrowPersonal Home Care and Independent Living Resources Who: Brent Morris and Linda Henry Where: Yellowstone County Council on Aging1505 Avenue D. Billings, MT When: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Caregivers of aged parents, spouses, relatives or friends Questions or to RSVP: Call Laura at the YCCOA - 406-259-5212

A support group for friends and family that care for seniors Topic: Group Share Time Where: Yellowstone County Council on Aging1505 Avenue D. Billings, MT When: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Caregivers of aged parents, spouses, relatives or friends Questions or to RSVP: Call Laura at the YCCOA - 406-259-5212

Topic: Senior Care ProgramWho: Guest Speaker - Diann Spear, MSW. LCSW Social Worker Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)Where: Yellowstone County Council on Aging1505 Avenue D. Billings, MTWhen: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

A support group for friends and family that care for seniors Topic: Ombudsman and What They Do: How to Prepare for Long-Term Care Speakers: Heather Kinghorn - Local Ombudsman Where: Yellowstone County Council on Aging1505 Avenue D. Billings, MT When: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Caregivers of aged parents, spouses, relatives or friends Questions or to RSVP: Call Laura at the YCCOA - 406-259-5212

MOSSAIC: Mentorship, Organization, and Social Support for Autism Inclusion on Campus MOSSAIC is support for people transitioning to the U of M who have autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, or other social/organizational challenges.  This program is offered by the RiteCare Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic.   MOSSAIC provides: Weekly time with experienced peers (U of M juniors or seniors) to address your individualized needs such as: Walk through your class schedule Organization of materials & time Self-advocacy & when to disclose Campus safety Shared living space Understanding academic expectations Problem solving opportunities Evening seminars to support student needs & provide social opportunities.  If interested, please contact:  Jennifer Closson at 406-243-5261 or jennifer.closson@mso.umt.edu  Bethany Rigles at 406-243-2208 or bethany.rigles@mso.umt.edu

Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities. A total of ten $1000 scholarships will be given out Fall 2010. These scholarships are part of Through the Looking Glass' National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families. Please note that the 2010 awards have different application procedures than previous years.There are two separate scholarship awards, and each has separate eligibility requirements: High School Seniors - To be eligible, a student must be a high school graduate (or graduating senior) by Summer 2010, planning to attend a two-year or four-year college in Fall 2010 in pursuit of an AA, BA or BS degree, and have at least one parent with a disability. College Students - To be eligible, a student must be currently enrolled in a in a two-year or four-year college in Fall 2010 in pursuit of an AA, BA or BS degree, be 21 years of age or younger as of March 1, 2010,and have at least one parent with a disability.

Ask most basketball players if they'd mind subbing in to a game with less than a minute to play - they'd *scoff* at the notion.  But not Huntley Project senior Sam Shaules.  Q2's Casey Conlon has the heart-warming story of the 30 seconds of game-time that not only make his night - but his entire season.

A Handbook for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities in National and Community Service Programs

Created in 1993, the Corporation for National and Community Service engages more than 2 million Americans annually in improving communities through service. The Corporation supports service at national, state and local levels through: Senior Corps, a network of programs that helps Americans age 55 and older use their skills and experience in service opportunities that address the needs of their communities. Senior Corps includes RSVP,The Foster Grandparent Program, and the Senior Companion Program. AmeriCorps, whose members serve with local and national organizations to meet community needs while earning education awards to help finance college or training. Learn and Serve America, which helps link community service and learning objectives for youth from kindergarten through college as well as youth in community-based organizations.

New York, NY — Eleigha Love, who describes her brain as a computer, and Jared Schmidt, a teenage sky diver, are the recipients of this year's $10,000 Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarships given to two graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities (LD) who are pursuing undergraduate degrees. Anne Ford, Chairman Emerita of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), is a well-known philanthropist and author, who has been a long-time parent advocate for children with learning disabilities, starting with her own daughter, Allegra. The scholarship was created in 2001 by the NCLD board when Ms. Ford stepped down as chairman in honor of her service. In 2008, Allegra agreed to match the existing award, creating a second scholarship. Anne Ford and Today Show Host Al Roker presented the scholarships at this year's NCLD 34th Annual Benefit Dinner, emceed by Paula Zahn in New York City. Jared and Eleigha are two of more than 2.5 million students who are wrestling with learning disabilities. They are among the mere 64 percent of students with LD who graduate high school, and only 10 percent with LD that go on to a four-year college. "We received over 300 applications, and let me tell you everyone of them came from students deserving a scholarship," said Anne, handing out the awards to this year’s winners. “We hear so much about the challenges and struggles of students with LD, and it is so inspiring to see that so many are able to meet and surpass those challenges." "Our goal is to see every child with LD graduate from high school," said James Wendorf, Executive Director of NCLD. "We are still failing about 1 million children. We've seen graduation rates and classroom inclusion rise more than 15 percent over the past 10 years. But we need to continue to empower parents and teachers, reduce stigma among kids, and keep education funding on the top of the education agenda if we are going to see those numbers increase, not decrease." One of the biggest problems with learning disabilities is diagnosing them in time, before children get frustrated with the system. "To a child with learning disabilities, school can be a very isolating place, it can be a very frustrating place and frankly overwhelming," relayed CNN's Anderson Cooper at a recent NCLD lunch. "Too many kids with LD struggle to try and keep up with their peers and suffer from low confidence and self-esteem and lose their love of learning at a young age. It's hard to rekindle that once it's gone, which is why the work of this organization is so important."

Alliance: CARETIME for Caregivers - Billings - Feb. 23, 2012 What:What is CARETIME? CARETIME is a support group made up of caregivers who have gone through or are going through care giving challenges. The purpose of CARETIME is to provide education, assistance and support for the difficult job of care giving.Who is CARETIME for? It is for spouses, children, sisters, brothers, friends.... anyone who is caring for or making decisions for a senior loved one. We ask that the caregiver come to our sessions without the individual they care for. We want all conversations to be open and forthright. This type of discussion can occasionally cause distress to the individuals being cared for.When:February 23, 20125:30 pm - 7:00 pmWhere:Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County1505 Avenue DBillings, MTContact:To RSVP call Laura at the YCCOA at (406) 259-5212. We are also looking for caregivers to participate in a Caregiver Focus Group February 23, 2012 at the Step Conference. Room 644 Grand Ave. #1 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Please RSVP by February 16, 2012 if you will be attending.Contact Vicki Clear at (406) 234-6034 or 800-224-6034

Heather Locke is a senior at Polson High School in Polson, Montana. Heather is a kid with "special needs". The Polson High School senior class took it upon themselves to make Heather the 2009 Homecoming Queen. The fact that it was Heather's classmates, the kids themselves that came up with this idea and chose to make it a reality is remarkable by any measure and restores one's faith in humanity. These kids have done a really good thing, to say the least. This is about as warm and fuzzy as it gets, folks. Warning! Have a box of Kleenex at hand!