Under mounting pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice, one state now plans to start moving away from sheltered workshop placements for people with developmental disabilities.
Just two weeks ago the Justice Department filed a motion to intervene in a class-action lawsuit against the state of Oregon alleging that the state is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by not providing supported employment services. Federal officials said they sought to join the suit after unsuccessfully attempting to negotiate with the state.
Now, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber is taking steps to alter the employment landscape for those with disabilities. In an executive order set to take effect this summer, Kitzhaber said the state will no longer fund new placements in sheltered workshops as of July 2015.
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Life Transitions from Pre-School to Adulthood - Billings - Aug. 2-3, 2012 - 0 views
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Families and educators need continued assistance with resources that teach life skills to assist individuals with autism as they negotiate important transitions in their lives. This two day conference will provide information and hands-on experience that will help you assist children and young adults on the spectrum to discover their unique interests and abilities. Fostering self-identity that will prepare individuals with autism for lifelong inclusion in the community that will maximize their independence, productivity, and enjoyment. Successful early transitions will help pave the way for future transitions. Some individuals on the spectrum will pursue higher education and competitive employment opportunities while others are more limited. Beyond their varied abilities and interests, limited social skills for nearly all individuals with autism make it difficult for them to adjust to new school environments, different living arrangements, college and the workplace. With proper support and services from teachers, mentors, co-workers and job coaches who understand these special needs, we believe all individuals can be supported to lead happier, more productive and independent lives. In addition to information about transitions, educators and family members attending this year's conference will be able to participate in activities often used in therapy and successful educational environments. This will give you a unique opportunity to experience life from the perspective of a person on the spectrum and give you skills to help calm, teach, and care. Where:
MSU-B Main Campus
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT When:
August 2 & 3, 2012 Register:
Call 406-896-5890 to register for this event.
Youth in Transition Conference - Billings - Nov. 6-8, 2013 - 0 views
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Register for this event
What:
MYT is an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, case managers and others to network, explore resources, and discover pathways to meaningful futures! During the conference, there will be a Real Life Fair with vendors representing education, independent living, recreation, employment, and other supportive services. Presenters will include well known keynotes as well as Montanans who have themselves gone through the transition process and can offer insight, guidance and support. A youth track will also be provided to start youth on their own individualized transition journey.
When:
Novemeber 6-8, 2013
Where:
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Ln.
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
$75.00 per person, group and single day rates available.
Smart Technologies as Vocational Supports for Persons with Cognitive/Behavioral Challenges - Bozeman - Oct. 2, 2013 - 0 views
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Register for this event
View course report for #3296
What:
This day-long workshop for autism support professionals on strategies for the assessment and training of persons with autism to use PDAs, tablets and smartphones as cognitive-behavioral aids in transition to employment. We will discuss the evolution of these tools, explore apps for memory, task management, behavioral modulation, wayfinding, and communication, and use case studies to develop individualized suites of device, apps, and peripherals to provide workplace solutions for this population.
When:
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Bozemen (location to be announced)
Cost:
No charge
PLUK News feed: Smart Technologies as Vocational Supports for Persons with Cognitive/Behavioral Challenges - Missoula - Sept. 30, 2013 - 0 views
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Register for this event
View course report for #3295
What:
This day-long workshop for autism support professionals on strategies for the assessment and training of persons with autism to use PDAs, tablets and smartphones as cognitive-behavioral aids in transition to employment. We will discuss the evolution of these tools, explore apps for memory, task management, behavioral modulation, wayfinding, and communication, and use case studies to develop individualized suites of device, apps, and peripherals to provide workplace solutions for this population.
When:
Monday, September 30, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Wingate Hotel
5252 Airway Blvd.
Missoula MT, 59808
Cost:
No charge
Real People, Real Jobs - 1 views
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Welcome! This site highlights the employment successes of people with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) who are working in paid jobs in their communities. Through the use of innovative, front-line employment support practices, these individuals are earning money, forming networks, and contributing to their communities. Learn more about these people and the promising practices that led to their success.
TASH 2009 Call for Proposals - DEADLINE: Apr. 1, 2010 - 0 views
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For complete information on the Call for Proposal requirements and submission process, click here: 2010 Call for Proposals This year's conference will highlight the elements of the first TASH National Agenda: Inclusive Education Community Living Employment Human Rights People of Color The 2010 conference will focus on innovative practices to promote inclusion and reduce the disparities experienced by individuals with significant disabilities in schools, community living, and employment. The conference will also address human rights concerns and issues often faced by people of color. All people have the right to lead dignified lives where personal choices are honored and cherished. Who Should Attend? Adult Service Providers Advocates/Self-Advocates Early Interventionists Educators/Special Educators Family Support Professionals Legal/Public Policy Parents/Family Members Professors/Researchers
SSI & PASS Plans - Missoula - Feb. 22, 2010 - 0 views
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"Agenda: (SSI) Supplemental Security Income And PASS Plans to fund Employment Supports * Who is eligible for SSI? * What resources might make someone ineligible for SSI? * When do people apply for SSI? * Can my son or daughter work and keep their SSI? * What impact does work have on their Medicaid? * Who is eligible for a PASS plan? * Learn how PASS plans can pay for Job Development, Job coaching, transportation or anything needed for employment…"
ADA Streaming Video Gallery - 0 views
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"Ten Employment Myths" Many employers misunderstand the Americans with Disabilities Act and are reluctant to hire people with disabilities because of unfounded myths. This seventeen-minute video responds to concerns expressed by employers, explaining the ADA in common sense terms and dispelling myths about this often overlooked pool of well-qualified employees.
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"My Country" In this one-hour documentary, symphony conductor James DePreist, who contracted polio as a young man, profiles three people with disabilities whose lives have been shaped by the struggle for equal rights. Mr. DePreist is the nephew of African American contralto Marian Anderson, who in 1939 was prevented from singing at Constitution Hall. He draws parallels between racial barriers and the barriers faced by people with disabilities.
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Ten Small Business Mistakes This thirteen-minute video identifies common mistakes that small businesses make when trying to comply with the ADA and addresses the importance and value of doing business with 50 million people with disabilities. The video features statements by store owners expressing their doubts or misunderstandings about the ADA followed by responses from the Assistant Attorney for Civil Rights and other Department of Justice employees explaining the law in common sense terms.
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Federal R&D Grant Program Announced to Support Economic and Self Sufficiency for Individuals with Disabilities (CEC Policy Insider) - 0 views
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On Dec. 1, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR ), within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, announced the details of a $4 million grant program supporting field initiated research and development projects to support the full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities in society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency.
Montana Youth Leadership Forum - Helena - July 22-26, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to download the 2013 Student Application
Click here to download the 2013 Request for Presenters
Click here to download the 2013 Staff Application
What:
MYLF (pronounced "my life") is a unique career and leadership training program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities. By serving as delegates from their communities at a 5-day intensive training, youth with disabilities will cultivate leadership, citizenship, and social skills. Delegates gain access to vital resources related to assistive technology, community support, and self-advocacy. Successful men and women with disabilities serve as role models in helping youth realize their abilities and obligations to pursue meaningful employment and contribute to society. This educational and motivational forum involves an intense schedule. When:
July 22-26, 2013 Where:
Carroll College
1601 North Benton Avenue
Helena, MT 59625 Cost:
Twenty high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will be selected.
No expense to selected delegates. Contact:
mylfjuneh@bresnan.net
June Hermanson
Montana Youth Leadership Forum
1617 Euclid Suite 1
Helena, MT 59601
(406)442-2576 Phone
(406)443-3796 Fax
Parent to Parent: Preparing Your Child for Transition Success - Webinar - May 22, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
Join four parents of young adults with disabilities as they share their experiences planning for their child's transition from high school to a full, rich day as an adult. How have they supported their child's transition to college or employment? Inclusive recreation and leisure opportunities? How and when do they recommend other parents begin transition planning? Who is important to have on the transition team? Whom should parents contact and when? Where can parents go for help? Is there anything they wish they would have done differently? Audience questions and interaction with the presenters is encouraged. Parents, this is your chance to hear from others who are walking or have walked the transition road with their children! When:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
1:00-2:30pm Mountain
Autism Society National Conference and Exposition - San Diego - July 25-28, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here for full information on this event What:
The Autism Society recognizes that families and individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder have a range of issues and needs. Our National Conference addresses the range of issues affecting people with autism including early intervention, education, employment, behavior, communication, social skills, biomedical interventions and others, across the entire lifespan. Bringing together the expertise and experiences of family members, professionals and individuals on the spectrum, attendees are able to learn how to more effectively advocate and obtain supports for the individual with ASD. The ultimate goal is to empower family members, individuals on the spectrum and professionals to make informed decisions. When/Where:
July 25-28, 2012
San Diego, California
Free for Download: The Updated Freedom Stick | Special Education & IEP Advisor - 0 views
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The Freedom Stick is a system, it can be downloaded and installed on a 4gb Flash Drive and carried everywhere by the student, plugged into and used on school computers or public library computers, or even employer computers – anywhere any version of Microsoft Windows is installed (including on Apple Macintosh computers which can have Windows installed as a second operating system). Or it can be installed directly onto your own computer. It is safe in all computing environments, tested globally since development began in Scotland with EduApps. This version was developed with US Department of Education and Michigan Department of Education grants through Michigan’s Integrated Technology Supports (MITS) in order to bring Universal Design Technology to American schools. The Freedom Stick is a collection of free, open-source programs which provide the widest range of supports for differing student needs. It is also a system supported by a range of learning tools – including a full set of “how to use” videos and presentations. It is easy to adapt to the students own needs, and it works with the supports included in Windows to create a true Universal Solution Set.
Support Services for People Who Have a Disability & are Ready to Work - Webinar - April 25, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary and want to make more money through work, the Ticket to Work program provides the support you need to transition to greater financial independence and self-sufficiency. This free Work Incentives Seminar Event will present information about programs and rules that can help you return to work. When:
April 25, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You! Using Positive Behavior Supports in the Community - Webinar - Feb. 11, 2010 - 0 views
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Presenter: Dan J. Baker, PhD; Community Positive Behavior Support, Transition, and Supported Employment Projects, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities. Date: 02/11/2010 Times: All sessions are from 10:30am - 12:00pm Mountain time. Handouts and additional information will be sent prior to each session.
Achieving a Better of Life Experience (ABLE) Act - National Down Syndrome Society - 0 views
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The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2011 (S. 1872/H.R. 3423) was introduced on November 15 in the 112th Congress (2011-2012 Congressional cycle). The bill is being led by a bipartisan, bicameral set of Congressional champions, including Senator Robert Casey, Jr., (D-PA), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL), Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). The ABLE Act will give individuals with disabilities and their families the ability to save for their child's future just like every other American family, and help people with disabilities live full, productive lives in their communities without losing benefits provided through private insurances, the Medicaid program, the supplemental security income program, the beneficiary’s employment, and other sources. The account could fund a variety of essential expenses for individuals, including medical and dental care, education, community based supports, employment training, assistive technology, housing, and transportation.
Group for Teenage Boys - Kalispell - 0 views
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Teenage boys with Asperger Disorder, Pervasive Development Disorder or who otherwise have high functioning autism are encouraged to attend weekly social meetings in Kalispell. Facilitated by Cindy Grossman, the group is open to males 14-18 years of age or enrolled in high school. Some of the topics the group will explore are living with a social-cognitive disorder, employment, bullying, conflict resolution, dating & relationships, teen social skills and mental health issues. There is a maximum of 8 participants in the group and an interview is required with the teen and involved parents to evaluate motivation, willingness and appropriateness for the group. Where:
Eastside Brick building
723 5th Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Contact:
Cindy Grossman (406) 752-1237 or email grossmancindy@yahoo.com
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In the spirit of discovery, the annual Montana Youth Transitions (MYT) Conference will seek to answer important questions about the challenging journey into adulthood for Montana's youth with disabilities. It will be an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, case managers and others to network, explore resources, and discover pathways to meaningful futures! During the conference, there will be a Real Life Fair with vendors representing education, independent living, recreation, employment, and other supportive services.
Presenters will include well known keynotes as well as Montanans who have themselves gone through the transition process and can offer insight, guidance and support. A youth track will also be provided to start youth on their own individualized transition journey. When:
Novemeber 14-16, 2012 Where:
Red Lion Colonial
Helena, MT