March, 2000

Background Image Description Events National Dialogue on SSI Disability Supporting Inclusion with Technology Infusion! Assistive Technology in Your Child's IEP On-line Mentoring Course on Environmental Modifications and Accessibility 18th Annual Snow Valley - MS 150 Bike Tour The Rest of Me-MS Conference Indoor Climbing Mental Illness Education Symposium ATACP 2000 1st Quarter Mobile Branch Schedule CSUN: Technology and Persons with Disabilities XIX Rehabilitation International World Congress DEED 2000 RESNA 2000 Sunrise Symposium 2000 Educational Programs 2000 Employment Fair Tour. National Dialogue on SSI Disability National Dialogue on SSI Disability March 9-10, 2000 The National Press Club Washington, DC A Conference Co-sponsored by the Social Security Administration and the National Academy of Social Insurance Who Should Attend? * Researchers * Policy analysts * Program administrators * Clinicians * Community groups * Families and Consumers Registration materials will be mailed and available on the website http://www.nasi.org Kathryn Olson Senior Research Associate National Academy of Social Insurance 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: 202-452-8097 Fax: 202-452-8111 E-mail: kolson@nasi.org Web: http://www.nasi.org Supporting Inclusion with Technology Infusion! The MD Assistive Technology Co-op in Collaboration with MDTAP presents Supporting Inclusion with Technology Infusion! Professional development training by Dr. Caroline Musselwhite June 22 and 23, 2000 Maryland Rehabilitation Center Baltimore, Maryland Day 1 - June 22, 2000 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The Three C's of Inclusion: Communication, Context, and Curriculum Do your "included" students spend most of their day watching and listening? This workshop will offer both theory and specific techniques and tools for supporting elementary students in becoming fully included and participative. Target students include those with physical impairment, cognitive delay, severe speech and language impairment, and/or severe learning disability. The theoretical framework will cover context issues in determining adaptations, accommodations, and modifications; the decision making process; levels of participation; and nine types of adaptations. Communication techniques will cover strategies for classroom follow-up by staff and peers, as well as home-school communication. Most of the day will focus on practical strategies, using case studies to demonstrate, discuss, and explore curricular adaptations across all subject areas. Make It / Take It Component The additional $15.00 materials fee includes: a copy of the book S.T.U.D.Y., a project planbook and 15 pages of ideas to support generic studying and content areas: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Spelling a Mac or PC disk of S.T.U.D.Y.! with 25+ setups for: IntelliPics, Overlay Maker, IntelliTalk, Discover, Inspiration, Speaking Dynamically, Write OutLoud! all materials to construct 3 projects: A string abacus ideal for activities that require direct modeling or counting; a reading guide helpful for students who frequently "lose their place" while reading; and a clear plastic writing guide that offers the students a "writing window" to support writing a response. Objectives: Participants will be able to identify four strategies to promote better home/school communication or inter-staff communication to support follow-up. Participants will be able to distinguish between accommodations and modifications in adapting curriculum. Participants will be able to describe at least one new light tech adaptation to support major curriculum areas (language arts, social studies, science, math). Participants will be able to describe at least one new high tech adaptation to support major curriculum areas (language arts, social studies, science, math) on devices. Day 2 AM - June 23, 2000 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. AAC - Out of the Therapy Room and Into the Classroom! Topic Setting, Communication Circles, and More! The literature on interactive use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems is quite clear. . . and discouraging. As a group, AAC partners continue to dominate communication, and AAC users continue to be passive and "speak only when spoken to." This workshop will address how to use a combination of discourse-based strategies, peer-based Communication Circles, and a communicative agenda (instead of a testing agenda!) to support students who use AAC systems. Two focus areas will be how to help AAC users set topics, and how to support AAC users in inclusive settings. This will be done through lecture, demonstration, brainstorming, case studies, and "Try It" activities. Come prepared to have some fun while learning some new skills - and re-learning some old ones! Objectives: Participants will be able to distinguish between generic and specific topic-setting strategies, and indicate when each is useful. Participants will be able to apply both light tech and high tech strategies for helping students initiate and maintain topic-setting. Participants will be able to identify the steps for setting up a Communication Circle to support augmentative communication learning. Participants will be able to describe at least three discourse-based strategies (e.g., barrier communication, interviews, communication games) that can be used to learn and generalize augmentative communication. GENERAL INFORMATION: All sessions will be held at the MD Rehabilitation Center in Northeast Baltimore. A map and directions will be included with confirmation letters (to be sent after March 1, 2000) MSDE CPD credit is being sought for those attending both full days. Price includes presentation, handouts, materials (where indicated) and snacks. Lunch may be purchased inexpensively at the MRC cafeteria. Members of the MD A.T. Co-op include personnel from Baltimore City; Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, and Queen Anne's Counties; MD School for the Blind; UCP of Central MD/DelRey School; the Kennedy-Krieger Institute and School; and St. Elizabeth's School. For Membership information, contact Susan Garber at 410-792-9901. Day 2 PM - June 23, 2000 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Setups for Success: Technology Infusion for Students with Learning Disabilities Did you know that 80% of people use technology to only 20% of it's potential?? This course will offer participants creative ideas in using computer hardware (AlphaSmart - a stand alone keyboard) and software. Setups, activities, and lesson plans will be offered to support student activities such as outlining, repeated readings, filling out (yuck!) worksheets, generative writing, and rehearsing facts (e.g., vocabulary, dates, spelling words). Software covered includes: Inspiration -a creativity software; TypeIt4Me - abbreviation-expansion; Discover Onscreen - an onscreen keyboard used for presenting prompts; and ClarisWorks - creative uses of the word processing and database segments. Participants will receive setups and lesson plan ideas for use in the general education classroom as well as the resource classroom. For an additional $5 fee participants can purchase a Mac only LD Setups for Success disk which includes: Discover Onscreen Setups; TypeIt4Me Setups; ClarisWorks adaptation files; and Scan 'n Read. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Caroline Musselwhite is an assistive technology specialist with more than 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents with severe disabilities, in a variety of settings, and has also taught courses at several universities. Dr. Musselwhite has authored a number of textbooks and "how-to" books on a range of topics, such as Emergent Literacy Success, Communication Programming for Persons with Severe Handicaps, and Reading Activities Project for Older Students (R.A.P.S.), as well as a number of software programs for children with disabilities. She has presented thousands of entertaining and informative workshops throughout North America and Europe, and is a founding member of the Board of Directors for the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. REGISTRATION for "Supporting Inclusion with Technology Infusion" June 22-23, 2000 Place an _ in the column to the left that indicates your choice. Circle the appropriate fee in the chart according to your membership status and post mark date. Check or PO made out to A.T.:L.A.S.T., Inc. must accompany all registrations. No fax or phone registrations. No registrations postmarked after May 26th will be accepted. Name: __________________________________ Occupation: ____________________________ Home Address: __________________________ ________________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________________ School: ________________________________ School Address:_________________________ ________________________________________ School Phone: __________________________ Email address: _________________________ Special accommodations: ________________ Assistive Technology in Your Child's IEP A Workshop for Families of Children with Disabilities Saturday, March 4, 2000 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. registration and refreshments Training presented by Parents' Place of Maryland, Wicomico County Partners for Success, Wicomico Infant and Toddler Program and Holly Foundation's Technology Assistance Program. Location: Holly Center, Snow Hill Road Activities Building To register by phone call Lydwina Diemel at 410-572-6236. To register by e-mail contact vmeat@ezy.net $5 donation to Parents' Place would be welcome to cover printing expenses, but no one denied. Childcare provided. If you or your child need special accommodations, please specify during registration. Last day to register is February 29th. Saturday, April 8, 2000 In-Home Behavior Management with Dr. Gloria Lane A Workshop for Families of Children with Disabilities Last day to register is March 31, 2000. On-line Mentoring Course on Environmental Modifications and Accessibility Learn about accessibility consultation services from an experienced trainer and consultant with over ten years of experience, Shoshana Shamberg, OTR/L, MS Ed. Personal mentoring and a course that was taught nationally to over 1000 medical and building professionals. Expert guest mentors. Interactive format. Extensive course materials (videos, manuals, textbooks) sent via mail. CEUs and College Credits (pending). E-mail: Shamber@IDT.net or call Abilities OT Services at 410-358-7269. 18th Annual Snow Valley - MS 150 Bike Tour June 3-4, 2000 The Training Ride Schedule begins March 19 through May 27, at various locations in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. For up to date information, call: Bike Tour Hotline, 202-296-5363. Or visit: www.MSandYOU.org The Rest of Me-MS Conference The National MS Society and the National Capital Chapter Is sponsoring a day long conference for men and women living with MS called Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC Saturday, March 25, 2000 9 am-3:30 pm The conference will feature: * A Keynote address from Alicia Conill, M.D., who has MS. She is from the University of Pennsylvania * Panel Discussions on Wellness in Family Relationships Wellness through Exercise & Nutrition Wellness in Parenting Wellness by "Giving Back" And Concurrent workshops for both Men & Women on Wellness For more information please call: 202-296-9891. Registration deadline is March 17, 2000. Indoor Climbing Saturday, March 25, 2000 Harrisburg Climbnasim 2-6 PM Cost: $25.00 The Sport of climbing is for anyone who has an interest. This event will take place at the Climbnasim in Mechanicsburg, PA. Individuals with disabilities can benefit from this event, including: ADHD, amputations, blindness, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida. Both beginner and advanced climbers can participate. The event is sponsored by Easter Seals Society, of South Central PA. To register and for more information for this, or any other recreational activity, call: Matt Ernst, 1-888-273-7351. Mental Illness Education Symposium Institute of Mental Illness Education, Established at Cal State Hayward A center for mental illness education is being established in the School of Science at California State University, Hayward. The new Institute of Mental Illness Education grew out of the momentum being generated by a symposium scheduled for March 11, 2000. The interdisciplinary institute will coordinate symposia, workshops and research projects to support mental illness education. "We realize that we must develop a mechanism that will sustain our present efforts to raise the public's awareness of mental health issues," said Michael Leung, dean of the School of Science. The focus on mental health education will set the CSUH institute apart from similar institutes that focus on medical research of brain disorders. Its location in the Bay Area positions it to develop research studies on homelessness, welfare, and other issues that often accompany mental illness. The institute will seek the support of foundations and endowments. To date, more than a dozen state and county organizations and political representatives have actively endorsed the institute. The March symposium project recently received a $25,000 unrestricted grant from the California Endowment. In addition, the Zellerbach Family Fund has pledged $10,000 for symposium scholarships for parents, teachers and college students, to be awarded once the project is fully funded. "Mental Illness in the Classroom - How To Recognize It and Who Can Help" will draw teachers, administrators, mental health professionals, parents, consumers and students to campus for a full day of presentations and small workshop discussions about resources and strategies to use in the classroom. According to symposium co-chairs Dede Ranahan and Melany Spielman, the symposium is designed to begin a public dialogue about mental illness and also help to identify and address the challenges of working with students who require special services related to mental health issues. Symposium co-sponsors include the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-California, the Alameda and Contra Costa County Offices of Education and 20 other local and statewide organizations. "This is a groundbreaking event," said Ranahan, a development officer in the university's Office of University Advancement. "This is the first in what will be an ongoing series of educational activities held under the auspices of the Institute of Mental Illness Education. Already, the inquiries are coming from southern California as well as out of state." Ranahan serves as the state education chair for the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill - California (NAMI). "Mental illness has touched many families who have had terrible experiences getting services and support," symposium Co-Chair Melany Spielman said. "Our goal is to increase awareness about the dire need to improve support and treatment. It is our hope to have many interdisciplinary projects at CSUH that will focus on the needs of people with mental disorders." As coordinator of recreation therapy, Spielman trains professionals to work with disabled persons. Symposium topics include understanding the stigma attached to mental illness; a developmental overview of behavior across childhood, adolescence and early adulthood; cultural and legal issues; drug and alcohol abuse as possible signs of more serious illness; the warning signs of depression and suicide; and specific considerations of the classroom. "The intent," said Ranahan, " is to help teachers, not load them up with more responsibilities than they have already." For more information about the institute or how to register for the March 11, 2000 symposium (seating is limited), call (510) 885-4789 or contact Ranahan via e-mail: dranahan@csuhayward.edu. CONTACT: Nancy Ackley Public Affairs (510) 885-4295 ATACP 2000 Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program Beautiful South Lake Tahoe, Nevada June 5-9 * Dallas, Texas June 19-23 * Los Angeles Area, California July 10-14 * Chicago, Illinois July 24-28 * Denver, Colorado July 31-August 4 * Washington, DC August 7-11 * Atlanta, Georgia August 14-18 ATACP Quiz 1. Are you expected to be an "AT expert' and need more training in the area of Assistive Technology (AT)? 2. Do you want to improve your skills, knowledge, and networking in the area of AT? 3 Are you looking for a comprehensive and systematic training in AT? 4. Are you looking for a network of people and resources that can be of help in the future? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, this is the workshop for you! You can earn a Certificate in Assistive Technology Applications from California State University, Northridge through a combination of live and on-line instruction! 52 hours on-line 40 hours live instruction +8 hour certificate project +8 hours certificate project 100 hours total WHO SHOULD ATTEND 'The modules integrate well into a cohesive curriculum. They will prove to be a valuable resource.' Nashville, Tennessee Participant 1999 'I felt this was a very informative, well organized course. Each day I left with information I could implement and I am excited to use the information on my job.' Chicago, Illinois Participant 1999 The Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is pleased to announce seven, one week ATACP sessions for the summer of 2000. The ATACP is more convenient than ever! The ATACP, now in its fourth year, offers 52 hours of interactive on-line instruction, 40 hours of live instruction, and an 8 hour certificate project. This configuration meets the 100 hour requirement for a Certificate in Assistive Technology Applications from CSUN's College of Extended Learning and the Center on Disabilities. This unique and dynamic in-service training program is designed for individuals who seek to enhance their professional development and skill level by earning a Certificate in Assistive Technology Applications. The ATACP training experience includes electronic and live information sharing through readings, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, observations, and presentations on applications of assistive technology. Nationally recognized speakers and consultants share information across a wide range of assistive technology (AT) topics. ** Acceptance into the program is not guaranteed until participants have been interviewed by phone or email by an ATACP Trainer and payment in full is received. Please do not make hotel or travel arrangements until you have been officially accepted into the program. Participants should register as early as possible and are considered on a first come, first served basis. Past ATACP sessions filled months in advance, therefore, early registration is strongly encouraged. Individuals with Disabilities and/or Family Members Special Educators Public and Private Rehabilitation Personnel Employers Human Resource Specialists ADA Administrators Assistive Technology and Computer Specialists Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists Sponsored in part by NEC NEC Foundation of America 1st Quarter Mobile Branch Schedule Visit the Mobile Branch Every fourth Friday of the month Upcoming Visits: Mar. 24 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Md. Dept. of the Environment, 2500 Broening Highway and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Francis Scott Key Bridge, Administration parking lot Mobile Branch Services. Open your SECU Membership Withdraw and deposit cash at on-board ATM Apply for loans and purchase Traveler_s checks SECU Call 410-296-SECU or 1-800-TRY-SECU (Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) http://www.secumd.org All deposits insured up to $100,000 by NCUA Equal Housing Lender CSUN: Technology and Persons with Disabilities "Where Assistive Technology Meets The Information Age" TM Sponsored by the Center on Disabilities California State University, Northridge Harry J. Murphy, Ed.D., Founder and Director MARCH 20-25, 2000 Hilton Los Angeles Airport and Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotels No need to wait... Proceedings of the 2000 CSUN Conference are available NOW! In electronic format on our website at http://www.csun.edu/cod/ Review papers of over 230 presentations that will be given throughout the conference Plan which sessions you will attend prior to arriving at the conference Come back and visit our website regularly for changes and additions And best of all, there is NO CHARGE for this service Thank You Speakers! ... For your cooperation in preparing your papers in advance of the conference so that the field can access this valuable information now. Thank You Productivity Works and DINF! ...For making the Proceedings available and providing links to each one of the papers on our website. XIX Rehabilitation International World Congress August 25-29, 2000-Rio de Janeiro-Brazil Conference Central Theme: "Citizenship and Diversity in the New Millennium" Sub-themes include: Applying ethical values in rehabilitation The concept of inclusion and its application in education, employment and society The role of special schools in the new millennium New rehabilitation and CBR approaches Women's issues Independent issues Accessibility and universal design Sports, leisure and cultural activities and more The General Agenda includes: XIX RI World Congress: The Rio Centro Convention Center will host all the sessions, from 11 am to 8 pm. Exhibits and Film Festival For Information and Reservations, contact the Event Secretariat: C&M- Congresses and Meetings Rua Marques 3/101 2260-240, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Tel/Fax: 55-21-286-5924 / 55-21-266-4942 E-mail: cm@cxpostal.com.br Web: rehab-international.org/information/riopics.htm DEED 2000 SUNY Empire State College Presents "DEED 2000" Disabled, Enabled, Empowered, Determined The fifth biennial, international, multidisciplinary conference on all aspects of disability April 28 through May 1, 2000 Rochester Riverside Convention Center and the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Rochester, New York Keynotes: John Hockenberry, Dateline Correspondent Ted Kennedy Jr., Disability Rights Advocate Norman Coombs, Equal Access to Software and Applications Invited Speakers: Rosalyn Carter, Former First Lady and Mental Health Advocate Janet Reno, United States Attorney General 200 concurrent sessions - 150 vendors and exhibitors entertainment and athletic events - interfaith service Contact: DEED Conference Office at 716-224-3235 Visit the web page: www.DEED2000.org/deed Email Information: DEED2000ven@cltres4.esc.edu Mailing Address: 1475 Winton Road North Rochester, NY 14609 Phone & FAX: Phone: 716-224-3235 FAX: 716-224-3230 Email Addresses: This email address can accept graphics and attachments: DEED2000Info@cltres4.esc.edu This email address CANNOT accept graphics or attachments: DISABLED@sescva.esc.edu RESNA 2000 June 28 - July 2, 2000 RESNA 2000. Technology for the New Millenium. Omni Rosen Hotel. Wednesday, 6/28-7/2/2000. Orlando, Florida. The Annual Conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Contact: RESNA, Suite 1540, 1700 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209-1903. 703-524-6686. Web: http://www.resna.org/resna2k/ Email: RESNA2000@resna.org Sunrise Symposium 2000 Educational Programs March-June 2000 Mobility Seating Wound Care Patient Lifting Funding March 7-9 Las Vegas, NV March 21-23 Richmond, VA Crown Plaza Hotel and Resort Richmond, VA 23219 April 11-13 Concord, CA Sheraton Concord Hotel Concord, CA 94520 925-825-7700 May 16-18 New York, NY June 6-8 Denver, CO Raintree Plaza Hotel and Conference Center Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-2000 Who benefits from the general sessions? Physical and Occupational Therapists & Assistants Case Managers Rehab Nurses Enterostomal Therapists Wound Care Clinicians Long Term Care Clinicians Suppliers Rehab Technicians M.D.s Reimbursement Agencies What we provide: Detailed Course Materials Hands-on learning opportunity Certificates of attendance Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for full day attendees Networking opportunity Phone: 303-218-4750 or 888-333-2572, ext. 4750 Fax: 303-218-4849 or 800-334-7959 Registration by E-mail: www.sunrisemedical.com 2000 Employment Fair Tour. The President's Committee on Employment of People with disabilities has announced the schedule for the 2000 Employment Fair Tour. Sites include Atlanta, St. Louis, Denver and Washington DC on May 4, 2000 at the Washington Convention Center. Stay tuned for more details and start to get individuals resumes prepared and get it on their calendars. Last year there were 40-50 exhibitors with a broad variety of jobs available.

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