BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MH Software Inc//Connect Daily - 3.4.7-pre2//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Advocacy X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT120M BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:78 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:65 SUMMARY:11th Annual Crisis Intervention Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070922 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 20-21\, Country Springs Hotel\, Stevens Point\, Wisco nsin\n\nConsumers and family members\, administrators\, front-line workers and community professionals involved in crisis intervention should attend .\n\nFor more information visit: \n (http://www.uwsp.edu/conted/conference s/crisis) www.uwsp.edu/conted/conferences/crisis\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:465 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:484 SUMMARY:11th International Training Course on Disability and Development STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090515 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:DlYvZ2 (http://euulpkfwgwmu.com/) euulpkfwgwmu\, [url=http:// unpoznibnbcp.com/]unpoznibnbcp[/url]\, [link=http://iydyzsahmlud.com/]iydy zsahmlud[/link]\, http://neuotnbqunak.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:24 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:9 SUMMARY:2007 Abilities in Action Conference & Expo STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071004 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 3\, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.\, [Exhibits 10:45 a.m.-1:30 \np .m.]\, Kirkwood Training and Outreach Center\, 3375 Armar Dr.\, Marion\, I owa\n\nA conference for healthcare professionals and consumers\, with netw orking \nopportunities for area assistive technology vendors and services. Six dynamic \nspeakers are on the lineup. Contact: \n (mailto:sandra.vano urny@kirkwood.edu) sandra.vanourny@kirkwood.edu LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:80 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:67 SUMMARY:2007 Housing Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071025 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 23-24\, Downtown Des Moines Marriott\, Des Moines\, Iow a\n\nThe HousingIowa Conference is your chance to tell your story of affor dable housing. Join hundreds of housing providers and advocates from arou nd the state to share experiences and learn from others. This year's even t features a two-day schedule packed with top-notch sessions covering thre e tracks\, Homeownership\, Affordable Rental Production and Special Needs Housing.\n\nFor more information contact Shawna Lode: (515) 725-4897 or (8 00) 432-7230 or by e-mail: \n (mailto:shawna.lode@iowa.gov) shawna.lode@io wa.gov\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:25 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:10 SUMMARY:2007 Southwest Conference on Disability STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071006 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 3-5\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, New \nMexico\n\nThe conference theme is\, "Reaching Out and Taking Charge: Pr omoting Independent \nLiving in the Community." At the Southwest Conferenc e\, people with disabilities\; \nresearchers\; family members\; service pr oviders\; advocates\; government staffers \nand students from the Southwes t and the nation come together to learn from each \nother\, share ideas an d the latest research findings\, and debate current policies \nand issues concerning disability. Information at:\nhttp://cdd.unm.edu/swconf/. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:99 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:88 SUMMARY:2008 Advocating Change Day STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080410 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 2008. State Capitol\, Des Moines\, Iowa.\n\nMake sur e you mark your calendars and plan to attend this very popular event at th e State Capitol in Des Moines. Help us make sure Iowans with disabilities voices are heard -- and the more the merrier!\n\nFor more information vis it: \nhttp://www.idaction.org/change_day.html LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:199 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:198 SUMMARY:2008 MCEC Conference on Diverse Abilities STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080419 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 16-18\, 2008. Billings Holiday Inn Grand\, Billings\, Mon tana.\n\nA professional development opportunity for general and special ed ucators\, administrators\, parents\, and others concerned with topics and issues in the field of special education.\n\nFor more information visit: \ nhttp://pluk.mt.typepad.com/pluk_training_conferences/2008/04/2008_mcec_co nfe.html LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:214 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:215 SUMMARY:2008 National Lifespan Respite Conference - Home Grown\; Cultivatin g Caregivers STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080907 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 4-6\, 2008. Des Moines\, Iowa.\n\nThe 2008 Annual Con ference is designed for state and local program managers\, national\, stat e and local advocates\, providers of services and family members caring fo r people of all ages with chronic conditions or special needs.\n\nFor more information contact Doug Cunningham. Phone: (515)309-0858 or (877)255-31 40. or by e-mail: \n (mailto:ed@irccc.com) ed@irccc.com LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:190 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:189 SUMMARY:2008 Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080228 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:February 24-27\, 2008. Tampa Marriott Waterside in Tampa\, Flor ida.\n\nThe 21st Annual Research Conference is aimed at expanding the rese arch base necessary to improving service systems for children with serious emotional and behavioral disturbances and their families. The Research & Training Center is part of the University of South Florida.\n\nFor more i nformation visit: http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/rtcconference/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:179 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:175 SUMMARY:2008 Society for Disabilities Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080623 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 19-22\, 2008. New York City.\n\nWe hope that many of you w ho\, for whatever reasons\, may not have been able to join us at past conf erences will be enticed to make it this June. We look forward to a rich\, professional arts program\, the greater inclusion of people with intellect ual disabilities\, and the ability to showcase work of applied social scie ntists and senior scholars\, as well as that of new scholars and new direc tions for the field. Based on your feedback\, we've added an extra day to the conference\, hopefully making it easier for international scholars to attend.\n\nFor more information please visit: \n (http://www.disstudies.or g/conference_2008_announcement) www.disstudies.org/conference_2008_announc ement LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:307 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:317 SUMMARY:2008 Southwest Conference on Disability STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081004 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 1-3\, 2008. Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerqu e\, New Mexico. \n\nFor more information e-mail: \n (mailto:swdisabilityco nference@salud.unm.edu) swdisabilityconference@salud.unm.edu or all Daisy Rosero\, Conference Coordinator at: (505)272-6247 LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:191 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:190 SUMMARY:2008 Statewide Independent LIving Councils (SILC) Congress STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080129 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:January 25-28\, 2008. New Orleans\, Louisiana.\n\nStatewide Ind ependent Living Councils across the country are a vital part of the Indepe ndent Living movement\, and the 2008 SILC Congress is dedicated to providi ng sessions which specifically focus on SILCs and their unique role in IL service planing and implementation. We encourage sessions that feature SI LC-to-SILC mentorship strategies as well as constructive methods to facili tate positive working relationships with SILCs' IL partners.\n\nFor more i nformation visit: \nhttp://www.ilru.org/html/publications/silc/Congress/in dex.html LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:134 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:127 SUMMARY:2008 UCP Annual Conference: Believable Hope - Life Without Limits STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080622 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 18-21\, 2008. Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill\, Washington\, D.C.\n\nJoin us for the 2008 UCP Annual Conference in our Nation's Capito l for an incredible program and exciting events. We will focus on Believa ble Hope - Life without Limits as we demonstrate how to make this theme a reality.\n\nFor more information call (800)872-5827 or e-mail: (mailto:in fo@ucp.org) info@ucp.org\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:408 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:426 SUMMARY:2009 Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Money Follows the Pers on Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090305 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:March 2-4\, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel\, Baltimore\, M aryland\n\nTHEME: Medicaid: New Opportunities for Community Living\, Commu nity Inclusion and Integration\n\nThe 2009 CMS-MFP Conference will feature presentations from nationally recognized speakers from a variety of disci plines. Some of the topics include: community inclusion for persons livin g with a disability\; innovative ways to increase housing capacity\; Medic aid rebalancing\; self direction\; and quality management systems. (Please call the hotel directly (410.385.3000) to make your reservation. To ensur e government rates\, mention the CMS-MFP Conference when booking your rese rvation.) Full information at: (http://taformfp.com/TAforMFP/nationalCon ference.aspx) \nhttp://taformfp.com/TAforMFP/nationalConference.aspx. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:421 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:439 SUMMARY:2009 Disability Policy Seminar STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090430 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 27-29\, The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill\, Wa shington\, DC\n\n\nThe Arc of the United States (http://www.thearc.org/Net Community/Page.aspx?pid=1709) \nwww.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid= 1709\n\nUnited Cerebral Palsy (http://www.ucp.org/) www.ucp.org/\n\nAmeri can Association in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (http://www .aamr.org/content_258.cfm?navID=3) \nwww.aamr.org/content_258.cfm?navID=3\ n\nAssociation of University Centers on Disabilities (http://www.aucd.org/ template/event.cfm?event_id=1468) \nwww.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_ id=1468\n\nNational Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (http://www.nacdd.org/pages/new.htm#meetings) \nwww.nacdd.org/pages/new.ht m#meetings\n\nSelf Advocates Becoming Empowered (http://www.sabeusa.org/) www.sabeusa.org/\n\n\n\npresent:\n\n"A New Era: Embracing Opportunities i n the Face of Grave Challenges." LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:401 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:419 SUMMARY:2009 Minnesota Self-Advocacy Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090419 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 17-18\, 2009\, Crowne Plaza St Paul Riverfront Hotel\, St . Paul\, Minnesota\n\nAdvocating Change Together (ACT) is a grassroots dis ability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and o ther disabilities. ACT's mission is to help people across the disability spectrum to see themselves as part of a larger disability movement and mak e connection to other civil and human rights struggles. The theme for the 2009 conference is\, "Moving Self-Advocacy Forward." Find information abo ut the conference at: (http://www.selfadvocacy.com/Conference2009.htm) \n www.selfadvocacy.com/Conference2009.htm or call 800-641-0059. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:386 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:404 SUMMARY:2009 National ADA Symposium STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090611 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 8-10\, Hyatt Regency Crown Center\, Kansas City\, Missouri \n\nThe most comprehensive conference available on the Americans with Disa bilities Act\nand related disability laws. \nOffering a schedule of fifty- six sessions\, a variety of groups effected by and involved with the ADA w ill find training that is current and relevant to their needs and interest s.\n\nSessions are presented by nationally recognized experts on the ADA i ncluding representatives from key federal agencies involved in implementin g the ADA including the U.S. Dept. of Justice\, the U.S. Access Board and the EEOC. For an agenda and registration information go to (http://www.ad asymposium.org) www.adasymposium.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:366 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:384 SUMMARY:25th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090506 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 4-5\, 2009\, Hawaii Convention Center\, Waikiki\, Hawaii\n\ nPacRim explores a balance of cultural themes as they relate to disabiliti es\, as well as universal issues of access\, inclusion\, transition\, empl oyment\, family support\, and independent living. Visit the PacRim websit e at: (http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/) www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:349 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:367 SUMMARY:2nd Annual International Conference on Self-Determination STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090506 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 3-5\, Benton Convention Center\, Winston-Salem\, North Caro lina\n\nThe Center for Self-Determination announces its second annual conf erence\, which promises to be a lively exploration of people power by cons umers and organizations alike. Look for details at: (http://www.self-det ermination.com) www.self-determination.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:58 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:45 SUMMARY:2nd Annual Summit About Supporting Parents with Cognitive Challenge s and Their F STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070930 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 28-29\, Charles Commons on Homewood Campus of Johns H opkins University\, 10 East 33rd Street Baltimore Maryland.\n\nParticipant s will learn about supporting parents with cognitive challenges and their families. Workshops include information about empowering adults with disa bilities to resist abuse\, raising awareness on issues of abuse\, and many other topics.\n\nFax: (410)298-9288 or call: (410) 298-2645 for more info rmation. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:265 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:272 SUMMARY:9th National Self Advocacy Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080908 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 4-7\, 2008. Indianapolis Downtown Marriott\, Indianap olis\, Indiana.\n\nYou are invited to be a part of what promises to be an exceptional program by submitting a proposal to lead one of the over 70 wo rkshops at the conference. Call for Presentation forms are available on t he website and will also be mailed out in early March. The deadline for n ominations is May 1\, 2008.\n\nEach state is encouraged to submit one post er illustrating the conference theme: "Rev Up Your Engines for Indianapoli s - Self Advocacy's Got the Fever." Posters will be displayed on Thursday \, September 4 and Friday\, September 5. The top three winners will be an nounced at the General Session on Saturday\, September 6. \n\nFor more inf ormation visit: (http://www.sabe2008.org) www.sabe2008.org LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:377 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:395 SUMMARY:AAIDD 133rd Annual Meeting STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090613 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 9-12\, Ritz Carlton\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\n\nThe theme of this annual conference for people with developmental disabilities\, ad vocates\, families and healthcare professionals is\, "Creating Enviable Li ves: The Business Plan." For the latest information\, visit: (http://www. aamr.org) www.aamr.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:359 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:377 SUMMARY:Abilities in Action Conference & Expo STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091008 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 7\, 2009\, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.\, Kirkwood Center for Co ntinuing Education\, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\n\n\n\nA conference for health care professionals and consumers\, combined with an expo to bring all types of assistive technology device vendors together wi th individuals who could benefit from their products and services. For mor e information\, contact: Amber Moore\, Kirkwood Community College: (319) 3 98-5626 or (319) 398-1229. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:219 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:220 SUMMARY:Advancing Disability Policy in an Election Year STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080305 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:March 2-4\, 2008. The Hyatt Regency Hotel\, 400 New Jersey Ave nue NW. Washington\, DC.\n\nAdvancing Disability Policy in an Election Ye ar\, the theme for the 2008 Disability Policy Seminar\, will offer a pragm atic view on the unique challenges and opportunities facing the Congress a nd White House as the 2008 political campaign proceeds.\n\nFor more inform ation visit: \nhttps://aaiddonline.aaidd.org/core/CO70EntryPoint.aspx?entr yPointType=1&specialID=1051&hashCode=62241848. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:432 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:450 SUMMARY:Advocating Change Day 2009 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090402 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 1\, State Capitol Complex\, Des Moines\, IA\n\n (http://w ww.idaction.org) www.idaction.org\n\nThe Iowa Developmental Disabilities C ouncil\, ID Action\, Iowa Secretary of State Michael A. Mauro\, Polk Co. H ealth Services and Deaf Services Commission of Iowa invite you to particip ate in Advocating Change Day. This day is designed specifically for Iowan s with disabilities and their families to become skilled at communicating with their state legislators and other elected state officials. Participa nts will have the opportunity to learn about developing a message and effe ctively delivering it\; visit with available legislators\, other elected o fficials and lobbyists\; watch the legislative process from the galleries and attend a rally.\nA free lunch will be provided for all participants re gistered by March 20\, 2009. Questions? Call the Secretary of State's Off ice (515-281-8993) and speak to Gina Fontanini or Pam Conner. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:353 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:371 SUMMARY:Advocating Change Together: 2009 Minnesota Self-Advocacy Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090419 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 17-18\, 2009\, Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel\, 11 E Kello gg Blvd\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\n\nAdvocating Change Together (ACT) is a gr assroots disability rights organization run by and for people with develop mental disabilities and related conditions. ACT's mission is to help peop le with disabilities see themselves as part of a larger disability rights movement and make connections to other civil and human rights struggles. The theme of this state conference is\, "Moving Self-Advocacy Forward." A dults and transition-aged youth with disabilities\, as well as allies with in the self-advocacy movement are encouraged to participate in this event. Information at: (http://www.selfadvocacy.com/Conference2009.htm) \nwww. selfadvocacy.com/Conference2009.htm. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:560 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--69f893b2:12343a070c2:-6f08 SUMMARY:Alternatives 2009: Uniting our Movement for Change STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:Leah.Ghorashi@horizonmeeting.com\; 888-776-1286 x105 CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://alternatives2009.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091102 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:\nOmaha\, NE\n\nThe only national mental health conference orga nized by and for people diagnosed with mental illnesses.\n LAST-MODIFIED:20090828T194926Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:202 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:201 SUMMARY:ANCOR Conference 2008 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080415 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 13-14\, 2008. New Orleans\, Louisiana.\n\nThe ANCOR Found ation is a 501 (c) 3 organization created to support the development of in novative programs and disseminate information that will improve the qualit y of life for people with disabilities. To achieve our mission\, the ANCOR Foundation has created two centers\, The Center on Leadership and The Cen ter for Innovation and Information. Through the work of these two centers\ , the ANCOR Foundation will assist professionals\, families\, and communit ies in helping integrate people with disabilities into every day life.\n\n For more information visit: (http://www.ancor.org) www.ancor.org LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:400 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:418 SUMMARY:Annual Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities APPLIC ATION DEADLIN STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090228 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:February 27\, 2009 DEADLINE for the Forum at Iowa State Univers ity\, Ames\, July 12-17\, 2009\n\nApproximately 30 high school sophomores\ , juniors\, and seniors with disabilities will be selected to attend this Forum -- an exciting\, fun\, and education five-day leadership training pr ogram that includes: tour of the Iowa State Capitol\, meeting with communi ty leaders with disabilities\, and hearing from speakers on a variety of t opics. All appropriate expenses at the conference will be covered by the Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities. Apply online at: (http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/pd/images/pdf/StudentApplicationfor m09.pdf) \nwww.state.ia.us/government/dhr/pd/images/pdf/StudentApplication form09.pdf or contact: 888-219-0471. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:625 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-1ea6566:12703fcb0bc:-5ebf SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Iowa Peer Support Training Academy STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Mary Ann Lee X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:mlee@sppg.com\; 515-243-2000 ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ann Lee":MAILTO:mlee@sppg.com CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://www.sppg.com/peer_support/index.php DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100401 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Grinnell College\, Grinnell\, IA\nFollow-up Iowa Training: June 23 and 24\, 2010\n\nThe Iowa Peer Support Training Academy works to creat e a system for providing peer support in Iowa by working with mental healt h providers and consumers to embrace a philosophy of consumer involvement in wellness and recovery. The Training Academy conducts an annual week-lon g training to train people in mental health recovery to become Peer Suppor t Specialists.\n\nThe 2010 training will be held at Grinnell College in Gr innell\, Iowa June 7-11\, with follow-up training and testing to be held J une 23 and 24.\n\nApplications for the 2010 Iowa Peer Support Training Aca demy are now available. Applications are due March 31\, 2010.\n\nPlease su bmit completed applications to Mary Ann Lee by email at mlee@sppg.com\, by fax at 515-243-5941\, or by mail at the following address:\n\nOutlooks\n2 00 10th Street\, Floor 5\nDes Moines\, IA 50309 LAST-MODIFIED:20100308T212950Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:451 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:469 SUMMARY:Application DEADLINE - Parents as Presenters Workshop 9-25/26 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090527 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:You are invited to participate in "Parents as Presenters\," a 2 -day workshop that will teach parents of children with disabilities the sk ills needed to effectively share the family story with college students an d community professionals. Participation will be limited to 40 family mem bers throughout the state. There will be no cost for attending the worksh op\; applicants selected will receive a stipend in the amount of $325 to a ssist with childcare\, hotel and travel expenses. Each couple will receiv e one stipend.\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be held September 25-26\, 2009 at Country Inns and Suites\, Clive\, Iowa. It is co-sponsored by the Iowa De partment of Education\, Parent-Educator Connection\, Early ACCESS\, Family Voices\, the Parent Training and Information Center of Iowa\, and the Col lege of Human Sciences\, Iowa State University. To obtain an application\ , call Deb Samson at 515/242-5295 (e-mail: (mailto:deb.samson@iowa.gov) d eb.samson@iowa.gov) or Paula Connolly at 515/223-6714 (e-mail: (mailto:in fo@askresource.org) info@askresource.org). LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:638 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-4cb07208:12758d5ddd3:-7f81 SUMMARY:ARC of Iowa 57th Annual State Conference - Cedar Falls 2010 STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Becky Schmitz or Dave Mccalley X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:Becky Schmitz (232-0437 ex 443) Dave Mcalley 319 266-0 413 CONTACT:Becky Schmitz or Dave Mccalley\, Becky Schmitz (232-0437 ex 443) Da ve Mcalley 319 266-0413 CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://www.arccv.org DTSTART:20100513T160000Z DTEND:20100514T210000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:This conference occurs yearly and is rotated among various Iowa host cities regionally. Host cities and ARC chapters are selected by the Arc of Iowa State Board of Directors. \n\n2009 Conference: Arc of East Cen tral Iowa (Cedar Rapids)\n2010 Conference: ARC Cedar Valley (Cedar Falls)\ n\nARC of Iowa 57th Annual State Conference coming to Cedar Valley! \nCeda r Falls (IA) 2010: May 13 & 14\nHoliday Inn Convention Center\n5239 Univer sity Ave Cedar Falls IA 50613\nHosted by ARC of Cedar Valley \n\nSchedule of Events: May 13: 11:00a-8:00p CDT\nMay 14: 7:30a-4:00p\n\nEvent includes : speakers\, vendors\, training & ARC of Iowa State Awards Lucheon with An nual meeting of state governing board to follow conclusion of the conf.\n\ nRegistration and costs: Register by April 20th \nMay 13 (Dinner on your o wn: 4:45p-6) \nChild care for May 13 only is free\nConf. registration: 75 $USD (Full Two-days) / 50 $USD each individual single day\nAttending only Awards Luncheon on May 14 (non-nominees): 15 $ USD\nCost of Hotel & Lodgin g: Block of rooms available thru April 20: 88 or 98 $USD at Holiday Inn (3 19) 277-2230\n\nWant more info please call the ARC of Cedar Valley at 319- 232-0437 ex 443 or email arccv@episervice.org or contact the ARC of Iowa - Casey Westhoff LAST-MODIFIED:20100316T183720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:128 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:120 SUMMARY:Assistive Technology Across the Lifespan Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080308 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:March 6-7\, 2008. The Holiday Inn Convention Center\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin.\n\nFor more information call (800)991-5576 or e-mail: \ n (mailto:mchapin@cesa6.k12.wi.us) mchapin@cesa6.k12.wi.us\n>\n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:356 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:374 SUMMARY:Assistive Technology Industry Association 2009 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090201 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:January 28-31\, 2009\, Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort & Conven tion Center\, Orlando\, Florida\n\nShowcasing the best in assistive techno logy\, ATIA features the latest products and services\, plus more than 275 educational sessions. A great place for educators\, consumers\, parents\ , OTs\, PTs\, SLPs\, government personnel\, and consultants to connect wit h the global AT community. Full information at: (http://www.atia.org/i4a/ pages/index.cfm?pageid=3280) \nwww.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=328 0. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:450 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:468 SUMMARY:Association of Self-Advocates of North Carolina Annual Convention STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090330 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:March 27-29\, Benton Convention Center\, Winston-Salem\, NC\n\n (http://www.asanc-convention.com/) www.asanc-convention.com/\n\nTheme: Wa lk the Talk of Self-Advocacy\n\n\n\nThe 22nd Annual Association of Self-Ad vocates of North Carolina is proud to announce that Howard Renensland will be the Keynote presenter for the Convention.\nMr. Renensland is the CEO & Founder of [with]tv\; Television of\, by\, and for people with disabiliti es…and everyone else. Read more about Mr. Renensland and [with]tv by click ing on the following link:\n (http://www.with-tv.com/) www.with-tv.com/. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:518 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--7ef65922:1222f17263e:-6c51 SUMMARY:ATIA Chicago: Showcase for Excellence in Assistive Technology STATUS:CONFIRMED CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.atia.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091101 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:\nOctober 28-31\, The Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conventi on Center\, Schaumburg\, Illinois \n\nThe Assistive Technology Industry As sociation (ATIA) is a not-for-profit member organization focused on bringi ng assistive technologies to persons with disabilities and on providing th e highest quality educational programs to professionals\, practitioners an d everyone who uses technologies to enhance learning working\, and indepen dence for people with disabilities. \n\n-Choose from 150+ educational sess ions spanning the breadth and depth of assistive technology\n\n-Experience assistive technology at work\n\n-See product previews\n\n-Connect with pr ofessionals\, users\, parents\, and manufacturers to realize the power of assistive technology\n\n\n\n LAST-MODIFIED:20090709T213335Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:565 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--393231eb:123c696ce7f:-7c8c SUMMARY:Be Empowered: Building a Successful Future STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Carla Coates or Mike Hoenig X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:319-352-8230\; carla.coates@wartburg.edu\; michael-hoe nig@uiowa.edu ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Coates or Mike Hoenig":MAILTO:carla.coates@wartburg.edu CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART:20091201T150000Z DTEND:20091201T201500Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Saemann Student Center\, Wartburg College\, Waverly\, Iowa \n\n Registration begins October 1\n\nThis mini-conference will help people of all ages with disabilities explore exciting new volunteer service opportun ities that match their skills and abilities.\n\nAttendees will leave with information on the benefits and expectations on being a volunteer. They w ill see how being active in the community and volunteering builds successf ul lives.\n\nPersons of work age (16 and older) with disabilities\, educat ors\, students\, service providers\, parents and Guarians are all encourag ed to attend this conference. LAST-MODIFIED:20090917T191925Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:66 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:53 SUMMARY:Behavior & Inclusion on the Autism Spectrum STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071108 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:November 6-7\, The Plaza Hotel & Suites 1202 W. Clairemont Ave. Eau Claire\, Wisconsin\n\nParticipants will learn practical ways of suppo rting students with autism spectrum \ndisorders (ASD) and other significan t disabilities. Topics addressed include defining \nASD\, differentiating instruction in the diverse classroom\, encouraging literacy \ndevelopment\ , making the classroom comfortable for all learners\, and supporting \nbeh aviors and bodies of students with a range of needs. This interactive pres entation \nwill focus on the importance of pushing beyond participation an d inclusion to asking \nschools to understand every student as a complex a nd capable learner.\n\nFor more information visit: \nhttp://www.spectrumtr ainingsystemsinc.com/eauclaire.html\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:258 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:264 SUMMARY:Believable Hope - Life Without Limits STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080622 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 18-21\, 2008. Hyatt Regency Washington\, 400 New Jersey Av e NW\, Washington\, D.C.\n\nThe Believable Hope Conference is the next ste p in the Life Without Limits initiative\, focusing on discussions of the f uture of children with disabilities\, healthcare\, and the full integratio n of people with disabilities in our society. Life Without Limits is a na tional effort to create a new vision of the future for people with disabil ities. The project is designed to raise public awareness about the seriou s challenges that remain for people with disabilities and develop strategi es\, initiatives\, programs\, and public policy to address them. While UC P is the spark\, Life Without Limits is too large for any one organization to own. Success will come with the participation and support of a broad coalition of individuals\, groups\, and organizations. Together\, we will create a fresh strategic view of our nation and the possibilities tomorro w holds and realize a more just and sustainable future for all Americans w ith and without disabilities.\n\nFor more information visit: http://www.uc p.org/ucp_general.cfm/1/12438 LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:346 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:363 SUMMARY:Best Practices Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080927 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 24-26\, Hickory Ridge Marriott Conference Hotel\, Lis le\, Illinois\n\nA presentation of the Institute on Public Policy for Peop le with Disabilities\, co-sponsored by the Illinois Department of Human Se rvices\, this conference\noffers up to 16 hrs. of CEU for QMPRs\, Licensed Social Workers and Clinical Social Workers\, Licensed Nursing Home Admini strators\,\nLicensed Professional Counselors and Clinical Professional Cou nselors. The conference will begin with a distinguished panel discussion\ non quality and compliance\; Kathie Snow will open day 2 on the theme\, "D isability is Natural\," followed by Karen Green McGowan\, speaking\non per sons with complex disabilities and personhood. Day 3 will focus on agency transformation\, with David Losinno\, recovery from\nschizophrenia\, with Daniel Fisher\, followed by his presentation on self-determination and hop e for people with intellectual disabilities and\npeople with the diagnosis of mental illness. Questions? Please call Carol Dufresne at 217-492-999 9 or e-mail her at\n (mailto:cracarol@aol.com) cracarol@aol.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:94 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:81 SUMMARY:Best Practices in the Support of People with Disabilities First Ann ual Conferenc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080613 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 10-12\, 2008. Sheraton Sports Complex\, Kansas City\, Mis souri.\n\nThis conference explores topics such as: intellectual disabiliti es and aging\, self-advocacy\, history of person-first thinking\, supporte d employment\, assistive technology\, ethics\, health realization\, victim 's rights\, dual diagnosis\, emotional intelligence\, death and dying\, an d online training.\n\nFor more information visit: (http://www.bbtcon.com) www.bbtcon.com\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:321 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:333 SUMMARY:Beyond Cultural Sensitivity to Cultural Competency STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080624 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 23\, La Quinta Inn\, 3330 E. Kimberly Rd.\, Davenport\, Io wa\n\nVirgil A. Gooding Sr. will address cultural competency in the delive ry of \nservices to diverse individuals and families. The seminar is inten ded for anyone \nwho works with\, or supervises\, individuals and families \, including: attorneys\, \ncase managers\, child and family advocates\, c ounselors\, domestic violence staff\, \neducators\, marriage and family th erapists\, mental health counselors\, nurses\, \nphysicians\, social worke rs\, spiritual leaders\, and substance abuse \nprofessionals. CEUs availab le. Register with: Keys to Awareness\, Cedar Rapids\, \nIowa at 319-365-21 06. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:320 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:332 SUMMARY:Beyond Cultural Sensitivity to Cultural Competency STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080621 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 20\, West Des Moines Schools Learning Resource Center\, 35 50 Mills Civic Parkway\, West Des Moines\, Iowa\n\nVirgil A. Gooding Sr. w ill address cultural competency in the delivery of services to diverse ind ividuals and families. The seminar is intended for anyone who works with\ , or supervises\, individuals and families\, including: attorneys\, case m anagers\, child and family advocates\, counselors\, domestic violence staf f\, educators\, marriage and family therapists\, mental health counselors\ , nurses\, physicians\, social workers\, spiritual leaders\, and substance abuse professionals. CEUs available. Register with: Keys to Awareness\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa at 319-365-2106. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:138 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:131 SUMMARY:Brain Injury Training Services: Sports Concussion/Take it Seriously STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071012 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 11\, 2007. 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.\n\nYou can view the web cast at mms://winmedia.uiowa.edu/events \n\nYou can e-mail questions durin g the scheduled live broadcast to: \n (mailto:cdd-webcast@uiowa.edu) cdd-w ebcast@uiowa.edu\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:348 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:366 SUMMARY:Building a Better Tomorrow: Best Practices in the Support of People with Disabil STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090612 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 9-11\, Sheraton Sports Complex\, Kansas City\, Missouri\n\ nThe Kansas Neurological Institute is sponsoring this conference\, which e xplores numerous threads such as: intellectual disabilities and aging\; se lf advocacy\; person-first thinking\; supported employment\; assistive tec hnology\; ethics\, rights\, and responsibilities\; health and behavior sup port\; community inclusion\, and self-directed work teams. Keynotes for t his conference include: Tamar Heller\, Professor\, Head of the Department of Disability and Human Development\, University of Illinois at Chicago\; Tom Pomeranz\, creator of the "Universal Enhancement" movement\; and Tim P iccirillo\, presenting\, "Stress Busting for the Millennium: How to Reduce \, Not Just Manage Stress in Your Life. For complete information on the c onference\, visit: (http://www.bbtcon.com) www.bbtcon.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:197 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:196 SUMMARY:Creating Paths of Opportunity STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080127 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:January 24-26\, 2008. Hyatt Regency\, San Francisco\, Californi a.\n\nFor more information visit: http://www.trld.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:370 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:388 SUMMARY:CSUN 2009 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090322 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:March 16-21\, 2009\, Los Angeles Airport Marriott & Renaissance Montura Hotels\, California\n\nThe 24th Annual International Technology a nd Persons with Disabilities Conference (CSUN) will showcase experts and t rends in assistive technology and international practice\, with highlights on adaptive technology for persons with disabilities and the population o f aging adults. Keynote speaker will be Anthony Coelho\, a primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Visit the CSUN site a t: (http://www.csunconference.org/) www.csunconference.org/. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:306 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:316 SUMMARY:Cultivating Compassion: Addressing Challenging Issues at End of Lif e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080516 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 15\, 2008. Des Moines Area Community College - West Campus - 5959 Grand Avenue - West Des Moines\, Iowa.\n\nMany patients and famili es face challenging clinical\, behavioral and emotional issues at end of l ife. They physical realities and complex emotional responses from the pat ient\, family members and care givers to these situations may affect choic es in end-of-life care. This program will provide an overview of sharing difficult news\, terminal restlessness\, ALS and Parkinson' disease focusi ng on the implications and consequences of each issue. It will also revie w clinical issues that can cause distress to patients\, families and careg ivers\, including abuse\, addiction\, adherence and psychiatric illness\, while showing how to respond compassionately and with integrity.\n\nFor mo re information visit: (http://www.hospiceofcentraliowa.org) www.hospiceof centraliowa.org LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:203 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:202 SUMMARY:Deaf Awareness Christmas Party STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071209 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:December 8\, 2007. 1200 E. Euclid Ave. Des Moines\, Iowa.\n\nJo in us for appetizers and photos with Santa! All proceeds go to the IAD 20 09 Conference.\n\nFor more information e-mail: (mailto:fund@deafawareness iowa.com) fund@deafawarenessiowa.com LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:204 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:203 SUMMARY:Deaf Awareness Thanksgiving Dinner STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071118 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:November 17\, 2007. 4:00 p.m. to Midnight. APWU 1200 East Eucl id Ave. Des Moines\, Iowa.\n\nCome join IAD09 as we celebrate Thanksgiving ! We will be providing turkey and all the trimmings! After dinner\, join us for a few games of Deaf Family Feud!\n\nFor more information visit: ( http://www.frewebs.com/deafawarenessiowa/#) www.frewebs.com/deafawarenessi owa/# LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:213 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:214 SUMMARY:Disability and Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080110 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:January 8-9\, 2008. Capital Hill\, Washington\, DC.\n\nThis con ference will provide technical assistance on aspects of emergency manageme nt planning and response for people with disabilities and special needs. Recent disasters have made us aware of plans and operational procedures re lated to response and recovery to these populations in any natural or non- natural disaster. This conference will bring together Federal\, State\, a nd local experts to discuss day-to-day challenges in planning for their vu lnerable populations. You will learn new concepts currently used or being developed to address disability and special needs planning in their juris dictions.\n\nFor more information visit: (http://www.GovernmentHorizons.o rg) www.GovernmentHorizons.org LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:630 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-1ea6566:12703fcb0bc:-5ac5 SUMMARY:Disability Policy Seminar STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:communications@thearc.org\; 800-433-5255 CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.disabilitypolicyseminar.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100415 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Hyatt Regency\, Washington D.C.\n\nJoin members and staff of Th e Arc and five partner organizations at this year's Disability Policy Semi nar in Washington\, D.C.\, culminating with in-person visits to congressio nal leaders on Capitol Hill\, this event will provide valuable information on a broad range of issues: healthcare\, medicaid\, employment\, educatio n and early intervention\, and discretionary appropriations.\n\nOther spon soring organizations include United Cerebral Palsy\, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\, Association of University Centers on Disabilities\, National Association of Councils on Development al Disabilities\, and Self Advocates Becoming Empowered. LAST-MODIFIED:20100309T224552Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:44 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:31 SUMMARY:Early Childhood Diversity Summit STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070927 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 26\, Drake University Campus\, Des Moines\, Iowa\n\nT he goal of this summit is to work toward strengthening the diversity of EC I and the entire early care\, health\, and education system and to help th e early childhood workforce better understand the implications of working in a diverse environment. \nContact: (mailto:michellesw@cfpciowa.org) mi chellesw@cfpciowa.org\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:206 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:205 SUMMARY:Easter Seals Crop for Camp Sunnyside STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080203 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:February 1-2\, 2008. Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside\, Des Moines\, Iowa.\n\nRegistration Fee includes: Hours of cropping\, plenty of space t o spread out\, breakfast AND dinner\, a\ncommunity snack table\, one free door prize entry (with registration - one per day)\, goodie bag\, and the\ nopportunity to make a difference in the life of a child with a disability !\n\nFor more information visit: (http://www.eastersealsia.org) www.easte rsealsia.org LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:77 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:64 SUMMARY:Easter Seals Project ACTION's Mobility Planning Services Institute STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080425 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 21-24\, 2008\, Washington\, D.C.\n\nTwenty teams will be selected from across the U.S. They will travel to Washington\, D.C.\, to convene at the Renaissance Washington Hotel to share information and strat egies to improve access to transportation services in their communities. Teams are comprised of three to five leaders from the disability world and transportation industry in their communities.\n\nDetails\, including the online application form and instructions are on the ESPA Website: \nhttp:/ /projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_homepage\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:578 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--2583b963:123f83a9ef6:-7c8c SUMMARY:Employment Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury: Does Race/Ethnici ty Matter? STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Webcast Training CONTACT:Webcast Training CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://survey.sedl.org/efm/wsb.dll/s/lg6a DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091022 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Webcast sponsored by the National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR). This 90-minute webcast will begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern\; 2:00 Central\; 1:00 Mountain\; 12:00 Pacific\; 11:00 Alaska \; 9:00 Hawaii. 1.5 CRC CEUs. For more information about obtaining CEUs: h ttp://wwww.ncddr.org/webcasts/webcast20.html#crc \n\nThe featured presente rs are Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla\, Ph.D. and Kelli Williams Gary\, Ph.D .\, MPH\, OTR/L.\n\nTraumatic brain inury (TBI) is one of the most prevale nt and debilitating conditions in the United States. Due to the high incid ence of TBI in racially and ethnically diverse communities and an increase in minority survivors with TBI\, recent studes have examined the role of race/ethnicity on return-to-work post-injury.\n\nThis webcast aims to exam ine the effect of race/ethnicity on employment outcomes following TBI. We will review studies that: 1) Compare employment outcomes between African A mericans\, Hispanics\, and Whites at one\, two\, and five years post-injur y\; 2) Determine the influence of minority status on job stability after T raumatic Brain Injury\; 3) Examine changes in employment over time within each race group\; and 4) Compare the changes in employment over time betwe en these racial groups. Finally\, implications\, conclusions\, and recomme ndations for future research studies in this area will be highlighted and discussed in detail. LAST-MODIFIED:20090928T155848Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:398 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:416 SUMMARY:Exploring Differences\, Embracing Diversity Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090311 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:March 10\, 2009\, 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.\, Northeast Iowa Communit y College\, Wilder Bldg.\, Calmar\, Iowa\n\n (http://www.iowaworkforce.org /news/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=634) \nwww.iowaworkforce.org/news/ XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=634\n\n\n\nThe conference keynote will b e "Generational Diversity\," presented by Nick Redden\; the closing confer ence presentation will be given by Dr. Bill Withers: "At 10\,000 Feet: Cha nging Demographics and the New Diversity."\nConference breakout topics inc lude: mental wellness\; Hispanics\; relating to veterans\; poverty\; the d isability-friendly workplace\; Iowa Immigration Education Coalition\; and cultural competency.\n \nFee: $40.00.\n\nFor more information\, contact NI CC Conference Planning: (800) 728-2256\, ext.218 or (563) 562-3263\, ext.2 18. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:311 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:322 SUMMARY:First Annual Children's Mental Health Awareness and Recovery Confer ence STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080506 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 5\, 2008. Hawkeye Community College\, Waterloo\, Iowa.\n\nW hy Should You Attend? Promoting Children’s Mental\nHealth Awareness\, Resi liency\nand Recovery will create an\nawareness about children’s mental\nhe alth to families\, youth\n(transition age)\, caregivers\, community\nmembe rs and providers\n¨ Providing a Children’s Mental\nHealth Awareness and Re siliency\nand Recovery Training will educate\nand empower families\,\nyout h\, communities and providers\nin a positive manner that will\nlead to a c ollaborative partnership\namong all who have a stake\nin children or youth (including\ntransition age) with mental\nhealth challenges.\n\nFor more i nformation visit: \nhttp://www.iffcmh.org/08%20CMH%20Week%20brochure.pdf LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:553 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--69f893b2:12343a070c2:-7667 SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Course #9188-09-01 CONTACT:Course #9188-09-01 CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/profdev/exceptlearners.html#_9188 DTSTART:20091215T143000Z DTEND:20091215T213000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Dates/Time: Dec. 15\, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.\nLocation: Grant Wood AEA\, 4401 6th St SW\, Cedar Rapids\n\nThis course provides an overview o f applied behavior analysis and related behavior principles. Participants review methods for defining\, observing\, shaping and monitoring changes i n human behavior.\n\nAudience: K-12 Administrator\, General and Special Ed ucation Teachers\, Paraeducators \n\nFees: None\nCredit: None\nInstructor( s): Lindsay Stangeland\, Applied Behavior Analyst\, Grant Wood AEA LAST-MODIFIED:20090826T184438Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:193 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:192 SUMMARY:Genetic Alliance Annual Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080714 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:July 11-13\, 2008. Bethesda\, MD.\n\nThe Genetic Alliance Annua l Conference brings advocates\, health professionals\, policy makers\, ind ustry representatives\, researchers\, and community leaders together each year for cutting-edge workshops and insightful discussions.\n\nFor more in formation visit: \nhttp://www.geneticalliance.org/ws_display.asp?filter=co nf07 LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:270 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:278 SUMMARY:Going for GOLD! Gathering Options to Learn and Develop - IACP Annua l Convention STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080425 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 22-24\, 2008. Scheman Building - ISU Campus - Ames\, Iowa .\n\nPlease join the Iowa Association of Community Providers for their ann ual convention in Ames. For more information visit: \nhttp://www.iowaprov iders.org/iacp_annual_convention.htm LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:83 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:70 SUMMARY:GRASP Asperger Adults 2nd Saturday Meeting STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070909 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 8\, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.\, Trinity Church\, 320 E. Col lege St. Iowa City\, Iowa\n\nThis is our regular support meeting where we check in with each other\, catch up on problems and successes\, and explor e topics of particular interest. Newcomers may say as much or as little a bout themselves as they wish.\n\nFor more information e-mail: \n (mailto:G RASP_Southeastern_IA@yahoogroups.com) GRASP_Southeastern_IA@yahoogroups.co m\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:529 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--ce03740:1232705b4c2:-74e6 SUMMARY:Identifying Individuals who are Deaf-blind\, and the Unique Service s Available STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Betty Hansen X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:betty.hansen@blind.state.ia.us ORGANIZER;CN="Betty Hansen":MAILTO:betty.hansen@blind.state.ia.us CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART:20090826T150000Z DTEND:20090826T191500Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:August 26\, Marion Public Library Room A\, 1095 6th Ave.\, Mari on\, IA \n\nThe Iowa Department for the Blind invites you to attend this s eminar on where to find services for people in Iowa's deaf-blind populatio n. The session is free\; you must reserve a spot by August 21. ASL interpr eters and Braille/electronic media will be provided. This seminar will be of interest to case managers\, medical professionals\, Disability Program Navigators\, jov developers\, disability employment specialists\, job coa aches\, sign language interpreters and transition personnel. It will also be beneficial to adult daycare center personnel\, Department of Human Ser vices programs\, Community Rehabilitation programs and student disability services.\n\nA lunch break will be provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20090819T220604Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:316 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:328 SUMMARY:IFAPA Cultural Connections Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080615 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:\nJune 13-14\, Embassy Suites on the River\, Des Moines\, Iowa\ n\nIowa Foster & Adoptive Parent Association hosts this training opportuni ty for foster parents\, adoptive parents\, and professionals in the field. Learn\nthe importance of racial identity to youth in foster care and chil dren who have been adopted transracially. This conference\nis funded by P olk County Decategorization and is FREE to all foster/adoptive parents and professionals. Earn 6 hours of foster\nparent training credit per day an d social worker CEUs will also be available. Professionals can attend the one-day conference on Friday\, June 13 and parents are free to attend eit her day of the conference.\nTo register\, call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 or e- mail: \n (mailto:ifapa@ifapa.org) ifapa@ifapa.org. \n\n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:46 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:33 SUMMARY:IL NET - Youth Transition & Leadership Program for CILs STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070915 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 11-14\, Adam's Mark Denver Hotel\, Denver\, Colorado. \n\nThis two-training conference will allow attendees to choose training about transition programs\, leadership programs\, or both! Independent Li ving advocates will gain an understanding of the specific considerations w hen working with young people with disabilities. Join us to learn how to create the most effective youth-transition\, leadership\, and mentoring pr ograms at your center.\n\nFor more information visit: (http://www.ncil.or g) www.ncil.org\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:584 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-3ebd83c0:124d0c319b9:-7de2 SUMMARY:Implementing Olmstead: ABCs of Nursing Home Transition STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:http://www.ilru.org/html/forms/online_registration.htm CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://www.ilru.org/html/training/online/index.html DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100209 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Course dates: February 8-26\, 2010\; Registration deadline: Jan uary 20\, 2010\n\nDuring this three-week distance course\, participants wi ll learn about how the ADA formed the basis for the Olmmstead Decision and the use of the Olmstead Decision to facilitate transition from nursing ho mes to community-based living. Participants will learn to identify the ess ential steps in the transition process\, barriers to successful transition \, and strategies to address the barriers.\n\nTarget Audience: Transition facilitators and Independent Living Center Staff LAST-MODIFIED:20091111T171022Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:201 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:200 SUMMARY:INARF Conference 2008 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080315 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:March 12-14\, 2008. Indianapolis\, Indiana.\n\nINARF is a membe rship organization whose purpose is to provide leadership and support to i ts constituency in the development of resources and promotion of quality s ervices which will increase the membership's ability to effectively serve the comprehensive needs of persons with disabilities.\n\nFor more informat ion visit: (http://www.inarf.org) www.inarf.org LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:422 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:440 SUMMARY:Inaugural State-Wide Conference for Iowa's Not-For-Profit Community STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090219 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:February 17-18\, Marriott Hotel Downtown Des Moines\, IA\n\n (h ttp://www.infpa.org/) www.infpa.org/\n\nThis conference is the kick-off to an annual event for Iowa's not-for-profit community. The conference will promote three tracks including: best practices\, cost saving measures\, a nd a legislative update. The Wednesday session will consist of a workshop entitled\, "Iowa Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excelle nce\," conducted by Richard Koontz\, Jude West\, and Sandy Boyd.\n\nMore t hat 500 attendees are anticipated from around the state\, and additional e xperts in the industry will participate as speakers and panelists.\n\nA tw o-day expo will also provide an opportunity for suppliers and other organi zations in the industry to network with attendees and display their goods and services. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:605 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-35fe0027:1263f8a46ea:-4577 SUMMARY:In Such a Time as This ... Responding Wisely in Difficult Times STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:1-888-542-8555 \; info@craconferences.com CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.craconferences/ncconf.html DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100310 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Sheraton Imperial Hotel\; 4700 Emperor Blvd.\; Durham\, NC\n\nC reative and collaborative ways to approach present and future challenges o f disability. This event will be a cross-disability conference with sessio ns that will appeal to \nself-advocates\, direct support professionals\, f amilies\, supervisors\, managers\, case managers\, clinicians\, \npsycholo gists\, psychiatrists\, social workers\, service providers and more. LAST-MODIFIED:20100204T214806Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:185 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:184 SUMMARY:International Conference on Aging\, Disability and Independence (IC ADI) STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080224 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:February 21 - 23\, 2008. Location: Hilton\, St. Petersburg\, Fl orida.\n\nThe International Conference on Aging\, Disability and Independe nce (ICADI) will focus on approaches to support people as they age in main taining independence in daily living at home\, at work and in the communit y.\n\nAs people age\, independence can be maintained by use of assistive t echnology\, by modifying homes\, workplaces and environments and by select ing products that follow universal design principles. As people remain in the workforce into advanced years or return to work\, knowledge and techno logies are developing to adapt workplaces to meet their needs. Aging in th e workplace is a new and significant area of focus for ICADI this year. Li vable communities is another new focus\, representing a broadening of the concepts of home modification and universal design to address design of co mmunities so they are livable for all people. Mobility is another importan t component of independence as it relates to walking and wheeling\, to dri ving and to using other methods of transportation. Prevention of injuries is essential to maintaining independence in advanced years. Current and fu ture development in robotics will help and support individuals in everyday tasks\; and\, advances in telehealth approaches hold promise in monitorin g and serving health and independence-related needs.\nEach of these is imp ortant to aging well and will be addressed in eight ICADI tracks by an int ernational cadre of presenters representing research and development\, pol icy\, practice and services\, business\, and consumer perspectives.\nFor m ore information visit: http://www.icadi.phhp.ufl.edu/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:257 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:263 SUMMARY:International Conference on Diverse Abilities & Innovative Supports 2008 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080814 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:August 11-13\, 2008. Dole Ballrooms\, Historic Dole Cannery\, Honolulu\, Hawaii.\n\nJoin your colleagues and friends as together we expl ore topics such as: dual diagnosis\, direct support worker issues & soluti ons\, supervision & management\, clinical issues\, international best prac tices\, self-advocacy/independent living\, autism/aspergers\, employment\, and caregiving.\n\nFor more information visit: (http://www.lifelibertyan dthepursuitof.com) www.lifelibertyandthepursuitof.com LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:69 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:56 SUMMARY:International Conference on Self-Determination STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080530 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 27-29\, 2008. Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center\, Detroi t\, Michigan.\n\nParticipants from across the world will share more humane and cost effective ways to organize supports\, especially in a publicly f unded system. This summit will address structural changes to the mechanis ms of public funding\, new and deeper notions of recovery in the context o f self-determination\, issues of poverty\, important life quality matters that unite all of us in a common sense of humanity and so much more.\n\nFo r more information call: 810-231-6364 or visit: \n (http://www.self-determ ination.com) www.self-determination.com\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:152 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:146 SUMMARY:International Conference on Self-Determination STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080530 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 27-29\, 2008. Detroit Marriott\, Renaissance Center\, Detro it\, Michigan.\n\nFor more information visit: \n (http://www.communitydriv e.org/conference.html) www.communitydrive.org/conference.html LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:562 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--69f893b2:12343a070c2:-3599 SUMMARY:Inventing the Future: Implementing Self-Determination Across Disabi lity & Aging STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Center for Self-Determination X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:info@centerforself-determination.com\; 866-381-7600 ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Self-Determination":MAILTO:info@centerforself-dete rmination.com CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://wwww.centerforself-determination.com DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090923 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Radisson Hotel at Opryland\, Nashville\, TN\n\nCome to this cri tical two-day training event for those committed to helping people who are aging\, who have a disability\, or who are in recovery\, realize the prom ise of freedom as they craft a meaningful life. LAST-MODIFIED:20090914T212841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:45 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:32 SUMMARY:Iowa AEYC Annual Statewide Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071014 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 12-13\, Polk County Convention Complex\, Des Moines\, I owa\n\nThe early childhood conference for professionals. Over one hundred workshops will be presented over the two-day event. In addition to the w orkshops\, participants will enjoy nationally known keynote speakers\, doz ens of exhibits\, tours of early childhood programs\, an infant and toddle r equipment display\, NAC-approved sessions\, and opportunities to network with professionals from around the state.\n\nFor more information\, conta ct Rhonda Bancroft at (515) 331-8000 ext. 12. Or e-mail: \n (mailto:rhonda @iowaaeyc.org) rhonda@iowaaeyc.org\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:319 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:331 SUMMARY:Iowa Community Action Association 2008 Annual Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080626 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 23-25\, Embassy Suites\, Des Moines\, Iowa\n\nThe conferen ce\, Charting a Course for Real Change\, will encompass themes of local em powerment\, \nhealth\, cultural diversity\, employment\, micro-enterprise\ , and social justice. \nRegister at: (http://www.iowacommunityaction.com) www.iowacommunityaction.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:486 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:505 SUMMARY:Iowa Council of the United Blind 2009 State Convention STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090504 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 1-3\, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites\, 4800 Merle Hay Rd\, Des Moines\, IA\n\nRegistration information is available from:\n (mailto:frank @frankstrong.net) frank@frankstrong.net or by calling \n515-243-1742\, ext 3.\n\n\n\nThe Iowa Council of the United Blind is a non-profit voluntary organization that promotes the empowerment and independence of Iowans who are blind. Among our\nmany activities is our annual convention. The 2009 State Convention's theme is:\n"Celebrating Braille" as 2009 is the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille's birth. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:397 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:415 SUMMARY:Iowa Culture and Language Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090212 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:February 9-11\, 2009\, Polk County Convention Center\, Des Moin es\, Iowa\n\nThis 23rd annual event\, themed "Templates for Success\," adv ocates for culturally and/or linguistically diverse students and their fam ilies\, teachers\, and service providers. In 2008\, the conference attrac ted 950 participants\; this year even more registrants are expected\, with the promise of outstanding keynotes like: Dr. Jana Echevarria\, Nick Mira flores\, Dr. Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin\, \, Ron Rohac\, Dr. Socorro Herre ra\, Margaret Heritage\, Roger Rosenthal\, Kathy Olson\, and Dr. Andrew Co hen.\n For a full conference schedule and registration/lodging information \, please see: \n (http://www.nwaea.k12.ia.us/en/upcoming_events/iowa_cul ture_language_conference/) \nwww.nwaea.k12.ia.us/en/upcoming_events/iowa_c ulture_language_conference/. 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Teachers at all levels of Iowa's e ducational system will find varied strands throughout the conference. Ther e are also folklife presentations\, a career fair\, and exhibitors. LAST-MODIFIED:20090928T173102Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:268 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:276 SUMMARY:Iowa Empowerment Conference 2008 - 10 Years Celebrating Empowerment & Recovery STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080808 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:August 5-7\, 2008. Best Western Regency Inn\, Marshalltown\, Io wa.\n\nThis conference is for: individuals with chronic mental illness\, f amilies of children with severe emotional disorders\, and transition age y outh.\n\nFor more information call Deb at (641)753-7414 or e-mail: \n (mai lto:dwilliams@adiis.net) dwilliams@adiis.net LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:330 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:342 SUMMARY:Iowa First Lady's Conference on Solutions to Poverty STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080620 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 19\, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.\, Polk County Convention Complex\ , Des Moines\, Iowa\n\nA discussion of poverty issues in the State of Iowa focusing on: building assets and financial stability\; investing in educa tion\; expanding tomorrow's workforce\; ensuring safe and healthy families \; and making work pay. Help draw up solutions that can be implemented on the state level. Registration fee is $25.00. Register at: (http://www.i owaworkforce.org/povertyconference) \nwww.iowaworkforce.org/povertyconfere nce. If you have additional questions\, please call Lauren Burt at 515-24 2-5102. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:477 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:496 SUMMARY:Iowa Microboard Basics STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090510 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:IOgspa (http://shqrqtohhpnn.com/) shqrqtohhpnn\, [url=http:// sptahmbkkfux.com/]sptahmbkkfux[/url]\, [link=http://zjpgxjijqgot.com/]zjpg xjijqgot[/link]\, http://oobbjepuhdao.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:627 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-1ea6566:12703fcb0bc:-5ea4 SUMMARY:Iowa's I.D.E.A. Diversity Summit (Cedar Rapids) STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Bob Freeman X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:bob.freeman@kirkwood.edu ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Freeman":MAILTO:bob.freeman@kirkwood.edu CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://www.iowadiversitysummit.com/site/index.php?p=19249 DTSTART:20100429T133000Z DTEND:20100429T220000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\n\ nIowa's IDEA (Impacting Diversity through Educational Alliances) is a cons ortium of Regent Universities\, Private Colleges and Universities\, and Co mmunity Colleges joining together to advocate for improved recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff.\n\nWe provide cutting-edge leader ship and advocacy for environmental change\, diverse communities\, recruit ment and retention of diverse faculty and staff\, and an inclusive environ ment for all in Iowa's higher education system. LAST-MODIFIED:20100308T221135Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:207 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:208 SUMMARY:IRCCC & ARC of Iowa Provider Meeting STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071207 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:December 6\, 2007. 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Pleasant Hill Public L ibrary\, 5151 Maple Dr\, Pleasant Hill\, Iowa. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:313 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:324 SUMMARY:Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080825 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:August 21-24\, 2008. Fort Lauderdale\, Florida.\n\nThe LEAD Co nference\, under the inspired leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts\, is a unique annual gathering that has created a lasting impact on many cultural institutions nationwide and the communities we se rve. In bringing together speakers passionate about creating inclusive ex periences for all\, the conference is an opportunity to expand your knowle dge and expertise in the area of accessibility through interactive worksho ps and dynamic presentations. You will have the chance to share your own experiences\, learn about emerging tools and technologies\, and identify n ew ways to build organizational capacity. Experience tells us that everyo ne who attends becomes part of a growing network of like-minded profession als\, establishing relationships that last well beyond the conference. So whether you are new to the field of accessibility or a seasoned professio nal\, you will find the LEAD conference informative and energizing. \n\nFo r more information call: 202-416-8727 or 202-416-8728 (TTY). E-mail: \n ( mailto:access@kennedy-center.org) access@kennedy-center.org or visit: \n (http://www.kennedy-center.org/lead) www.kennedy-center.org/lead LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:88 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:75 SUMMARY:Leadership in the Midst of Diversity STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070921 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Teleconference Call\, September 20\, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Easte rn)\n\nThis teleconference call will provide guidance on such issues based on the National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health and the NAtional Center for Cultural Competence curriculum "Leadership to Promote Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Child and Adolescent Mental Health."\n\nFor more information visit: \nhttp://gucchd.georgetown.edu/pro grams/ta_center/tacalls2007.html\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:511 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--1c77efab:1222adc4c90:-7ed2 SUMMARY:Living Well with a Disability STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:League of Human Dignity\, Southwest Iowa Center for In dependent Living X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:712-323-6863 V/TDD\; cinfo@leagueofhumandignity.com ORGANIZER;CN="League of Human Dignity\, Southwest Iowa Center for Independe nt Living":MAILTO:cinfo@leagueofhumandignity.com CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:cengland@leagueofhumandignity.com DTSTART:20090909T190000Z DTEND:20090909T213000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Southwest Iowa Center for Independent Living\, 1520 Ave. M\, Co uncil Bluffs IA \n\nLiving Well with a Disability Training is eight 2 1/2 hour clases from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays\, Aug. 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and Sep t. 2\, 9\, and 16. Sessions will include: advocacy\, nutrition\, physical activity\, managing depression\, healthy reactions\, healthy communication \, and information skills. The sessions are free to people with disabilit ies and all training materials will be provided free of charge. The deadli ne to register is July 31\, 2009. 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Sessions will include: advocacy\, nutrition\, physical activity\, managing depression\, healthy reactions\, healthy communication \, and information skills. The sessions are free to people with disabilit ies and all training materials will be provided free of charge. The deadli ne to register is July 31\, 2009. 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Sessions will include: advocacy\, nutrition\, physical activity\, managing depression\, healthy reactions\, healthy communication \, and information skills. The sessions are free to people with disabilit ies and all training materials will be provided free of charge. The deadli ne to register is July 31\, 2009. 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Sessions will include: advocacy\, nutrition\, physical activity\, managing depression\, healthy reactions\, healthy communication \, and information skills. The sessions are free to people with disabilit ies and all training materials will be provided free of charge. The deadli ne to register is July 31\, 2009. 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Sessions will include: advocacy\, nutrition\, physical activity\, managing depression\, healthy reactions\, healthy communication \, and information skills. The sessions are free to people with disabilit ies and all training materials will be provided free of charge. The deadli ne to register is July 31\, 2009. 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Sessions will include: advocacy\, nutrition\, physical activity\, managing depression\, healthy reactions\, healthy communication \, and information skills. The sessions are free to people with disabilit ies and all training materials will be provided free of charge. The deadli ne to register is July 31\, 2009. 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Sessions will include: advocacy\, nutrition\, physical activity\, managing depression\, healthy reactions\, healthy communication \, and information skills. The sessions are free to people with disabilit ies and all training materials will be provided free of charge. The deadli ne to register is July 31\, 2009. LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T172257Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:140 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:133 SUMMARY:Louisiana Disability Summit 2007 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071027 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 23-26\, 2007. Alexander Fulton Inn\, Alexandria\, Louis iana.\n\nInviting all persons with intellectual and developmental disabili ties and their families and professionals -- to share knowledge\, expertis e\, and stories through lectures and interactive discussion in order to bu ild better communities and improve the quality of community life for all p eople.\n\nFor more information call: (337) 478-2299 or E-mail: \n (mailt o:hildatrahan@rescare.com) hildatrahan@rescare.com\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:610 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--7880a50a:126f4472d50:-7dfa SUMMARY:Microboard Basics 101: Self Direction Options for Persons with Disa bilities STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Brenda Nosbish X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:brenda-nosbish@uiowa.edu\; 353-6008 ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Nosbish":MAILTO:brenda-nosbish@uiowa.edu CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART:20100305T140000Z DTEND:20100305T150000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Room 102\, Center for Disabilities and Development\, University of Iowa\, Iowa City\n\nTammy Amsbaugh\, policy analyst and Medicaid Infra structure Grant Policy Coordinator\, will speak on Microboards as an optio n for persons with disabilities to improve self sufficiency and independen ce. Learn the purpose of setting up a Microboard around a person with a di sability\, how to establish it as a nonprofit corporation\, and where to g o for further information. \n\nThe seminar will be of particular interest and value to health care professionals including physicians\, nurses\, so cial workers\, nutritionists\, psychologists and therapists. CME accredita tion is available for physicians. LAST-MODIFIED:20100222T164723Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:323 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:335 SUMMARY:MicroBoard in Iowa STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080622 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 21\, 3:00-5:00 p.m.\, Ask Resource Center\, Des Moines\, I owa\n\nRuthie-Marie Beckwith\, Tennessee MicroBoards\, and Tami Mugler\, H arli Inc.\, will \nprovide an introduction to microboards and explain how they empower persons with \ndisabilities to control the services that they receive. Registration is free\, \nbut all are asked to pre-register by co ntacting Tami Mugler\, 712-749-0653\, or\njflash@ncn.net. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:322 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:334 SUMMARY:MicroBoards in Iowa STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080622 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 21\, 9-11 a.m.\, Starlight Best Western Hotel\, Ft. Dodge\ , Iowa\n\nRuthie-Marie Beckwith\, Tennessee MicroBoards\, and Tami Mugler\ , Harli Inc.\, will \nprovide an introduction to microboards and explain h ow they empower persons with \ndisabilities to control the services that t hey receive. Registration is free\, \nbut all are asked to pre-register by contacting Tami Mugler\, 712-749-0653\, or\nmailto:jflash@ncn.net. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:468 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:487 SUMMARY:Multiple Perspectives on Access\, Inclusion\, and Disability: Chang e\, Challenge\, a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090430 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 28-29\, Pfal Executive Education and Conference Center\; The Blackwell Hotel\, The Ohio State University Campus\, Columbus\, OH\n\n (http://ada.osu.edu/conferences/2009Conf/announcement.html) \nhttp://ada. osu.edu/conferences/2009Conf/announcement.html\n\n\n\n"This year’s theme “ Change\, Challenge and Collaboration” reflects the critical place in histo ry we occupy. Since the last conference the United Nations has adopted the Convention on Disability\; Congress passed the ADA Amendments Act\, a new GI bill with significant support for disabled veterans and the Higher Edu cation Opportunity Act which includes significant provisions on disability \; the Access Board is proposing changes in Section 508\, and the Departme nt of Justice is in the final stages of a comprehensive review and update of the regulations for the ADA’s Titles II and III." LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:215 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:216 SUMMARY:Multiple Perspectives on Access\, Inclusion\, and Disability Confer ence STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080424 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 22-23\, 2008. Blackwell Hotel Conference Center\, Ohio St ate University.\n\nThe Eighth Annual Multiple Perspectives conference cont inues the university’s efforts to bring together a diverse audience to exp lore disability as both an individual experience and social reality that c uts across typical divisions of education & employment\; scholarship & ser vice\; business & government\; race\, gender & ethnicity. This year's them e "looking back and thinking ahead" is meant to encourage presenters and p articipants to consider topics\, methods and programs from fresh perspecti ves.\n\nFor more information visit: \nhttp://ada.osu.edu/conferences/2008C onf/2008ConferenceHomePage.html LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:116 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:105 SUMMARY:National ADA Symposium STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080515 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 12-14\, 2008. America's Center\, St. Louis\, Missouri.\n\nS ave the Date for the National ADA Symposium and EXPO. It's not too early t o mark your calendar to attend the most comprehensive conference available on the ADA and related issues.\n\nThis site will continue to be updated a s presenters\, course schedules\, events and the keynote speaker are final ized. \nOn-line registration will begin January 7\, 2008.\nFor more inform ation visit: http://www.adasymposium.org/\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:232 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:236 SUMMARY:National ADA Symposium STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080515 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 12-14\, 2008. America's Center\, St. Louis\, Missouri.\n\n The National ADA Symposium is an annual three day conference on the Americ ans with Disabilities Act and related disability laws that has earned the reputation as the most comprehensive event available on the ADA\n\nEach ye ar\, the ADA Symposium brings representatives from key federal agencies in volved in implementing the ADA including the U.S. Dept. of Justice\, the U .S. Access Board and the EEOC to provide comprehensive training and update s. All Symposium presenters are nationally recognized experts in their fie lds.\n\nThe ADA Symposium offers break-out sessions on a wide range of top ics. Registrants select courses to create a schedule that reflects their i nterests and needs. A Pre-Conference is offered to provide both introducto ry and advanced sessions.\n\nA hallmark of the National ADA Symposium is t he opportunities for networking and problem solving among participants. So cial activities such as the Evening Reception and table-top discussion are as in the large EXPO Hall provide an atmosphere that encourages interactio n.\n\nThe National ADA Symposium features an EXPO Hall filled with disabil ity related products and services\, an Assistive Technology Fair and demon strations such as wheelchair golf. If you are interested in becoming a Ven dor at the EXPO/AT Fair\, please visit \n (http://www.atfair.org) www.atfa ir.org for more information.\n\n\n\nFor more information visit: (http://w ww.adasymposium.org/) \nhttp://www.adasymposium.org/ \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:127 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:119 SUMMARY:National ADA Symposium STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080515 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 12-14\, 2008. America's Center\, St. Louis\, Missouri.\n\n The National ADA Symposium is the most comprehensive conference available on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability laws.\n\nfor more information visit: (http://www.adasymposium.org) www.adasymposium.o rg\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:611 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--7880a50a:126f4472d50:-7d1c SUMMARY:National ADA Symposium - Denver STATUS:CONFIRMED CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.adasymposium.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100624 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Hyatt Regency Colorado Convention Center\, Denver\, CO\n\nThis training symposium targets persons with disabilities\, human service profe ssionals\, architects\, state and local goverment officials\, and human re source professionals. Workshops will cover such topics as emergency prepa redness\, effective communication\, advocacy\, transportation\, health car e and the complaint process. LAST-MODIFIED:20100222T184434Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:192 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:191 SUMMARY:National Birth Defects Prevention Network 11th Annual Meeting STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080214 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:February 11-13\, 2008. L'Enfant Plaza Hotel\, Washington\, D.C. \n\nA variety of breakout sessions is scheduled to appeal to a diverse aud ience and cover birth defects surveillance\, research\, and prevention iss ues. Also on the agenda are sessions designed to encourage information sha ring and networking\, such as poster presentations and exhibits. On Februa ry 10\, 2008\, we'll offer a hands-on statistical analysis method class.\n \nFor more information contact Amy Case at: \n (mailto:Amy.Case@dshs.state .tx.us) Amy.Case@dshs.state.tx.us LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:458 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:476 SUMMARY:National Capacity Building Institute STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090507 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 6\, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM\, Ala Moana Hotel\, Honolulu\, HI\n\n ( http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/pacriminfo/pacrim2009/events/cbi/) \nhttp://w ww.pacrim.hawaii.edu/pacriminfo/pacrim2009/events/cbi/\n\n\n\nA post-confe rence event of the 2009 Pacific Rim Conference on Disability\n\n\n\nPurpos e: To increase the knowledge and skills of attendees who have an interest in improving postsecondary instruction to learners from diverse background s\, including learners with disabilities.\n\n\n\nFocus: The integration of Universal Design for Instruction\, Mentoring\, and Multicultural Awarenes s.\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: People with an interest in postsecondary educ ation such as faculty\, disability support personnel\, high-school personn el\, administrators\, people with disabilities and other diverse learners\ , and their advocates.\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: Paula Sotnik\, University of Massachusetts\, “Cultural Brokering and Multiculturalism” & Bryan Cook \, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa\, “Universal Design for Learning”\n\n\n\ nActivities will also include a mentoring panel\, hands-on multiculturalis m and Universal Design applications\, and group discussion.\n\n\n\nAll Par ticipants Must Be Registered. $25.00 Registration Fee. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:275 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:285 SUMMARY:National Empowerment Center - Alternatives 2008 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081103 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 29- November 2\, 2008. Adams Mark Hotel - Buffalo\, New York.\n\nJoin us in Buffalo\, the city of "Good Neighbors\,"\nand be a pa rt of creating a learning community that is\na diverse and supportive envi ronment\ndesigned especially for you!\n\nFor more information visit: (htt p://www.power2u.org/alternatives-2008/) www.power2u.org/alternatives-2008/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:474 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:493 SUMMARY:National Lifespan Respite Conference 2009 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090926 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 24-25\, Pickwick Gardens Conference Center\, Burbank\ , CA\n\n (http://www.archrespite.org/docs/Conference_info.pdf) \nhttp://ww w.archrespite.org/docs/Conference_info.pdf\n\n\n\nThe 2009 National Respit e Conference will attract respite professionals\, respite providers\, advo cates\, families and consumers from around the United States.\n \n\n\nThe California Respite Association members and its co-sponsorship coalition st ates of Arizona\, Maryland\, Illinois\, Iowa\, Missouri\, Oklahoma\, Orego n\, and Texas in collaboration with ARCH National Respite Network\, will h ost the annual National Lifespan Respite Conference. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:467 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:486 SUMMARY:Northern Neck of Virginia 2009 Joint Military & Civilian Disabiliti es Awareness STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090405 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 3\, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.\; April 4\, 7 a.m.-ongoing\; King Georg e Elementary School\, King George\, VA\n\n (http://www.nswcfcuonline.org/h ome/fiFiles/static/documents/Tentative_Schedule_of_Events.pdf) www.nswcfcu online.org/home/fiFiles/static/documents/Tentative_Schedule_of_Events.pdf\ n\n\n\nAt this free event connecting parents with resources\, meet the exp erts and visit with vendors of special needs products\, medical devices\, and assistive technology. Keynote speakers will be featured April 4\, alon g with open participation in special education classes.\n\n\n\nSponsored b y NSWC Federal Credit Union\, NSWC Financial Services\, EP (Exceptional Pa rent ) Global Communications\, Inc.\, and Parent Educational Advocacy Trai ning Center.\n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:463 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:482 SUMMARY:"One Community for All" The Arc of Iowa 56th Annual Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090522 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:xQisbE (http://xvcjqshuhxjx.com/) xvcjqshuhxjx\, [url=http:// pkxhgjkagtwt.com/]pkxhgjkagtwt[/url]\, [link=http://ceticogzmral.com/]ceti cogzmral[/link]\, http://kohzdrtyvqbq.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:469 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:488 SUMMARY:People First of Missouri 14th Annual Self-Advocacy Spring Conferenc e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090427 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 24-26\, Tan-Tar-A Resort\, Lake of the Ozarks\, MO\n\n (h ttp://www.missouripeoplefirst.org) www.missouripeoplefirst.org\n\n\n\nJoin over 300 self-advocates and 50+ support and professional staff for a week end of education\, training\, friendship and fun. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:231 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:235 SUMMARY:People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and Beyon d...) STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080711 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:July 9-10\, 2008. Eugene\, Oregon. (Apply by May 22)\n\nA FREE "train the trainer" initiative to increase accessible transportation in yo ur community. This two-day training initiative offers teachers and traine rs the basic tools needed to expand community transportation options.\n\nF or more information visit: \nhttp://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/Pag eServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:230 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:234 SUMMARY:People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and Beyon d...) STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080627 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Jun 25-26\, 2008. Bloomington\, Indiana. (Apply by May 1)\n\nA FREE "train the trainer" initiative to increase accessible transportation in your community. This two-day training initiative offers teachers and trainers the basic tools needed to expand community transportation options .\n\nFor more information visit: \nhttp://projectaction.easterseals.com/si te/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:229 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:233 SUMMARY:People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and Beyon d...) STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080604 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 2-3\, 2008. Washington\, D.C. (Apply by March 27)\n\nA F REE "train the trainer" initiative to increase accessible transportation i n your community. This two-day training initiative offers teachers and tr ainers the basic tools needed to expand community transportation options.\ n\nFor more information visit: \nhttp://projectaction.easterseals.com/site /PageServer?pagename=ESPA_people_move LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:226 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:230 SUMMARY:Playwright Discovery Program Call for Scripts STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080412 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:The VSA arts ( http://www.vsarts.org/ ) Playwright Discovery Pr ogram invites middle and high school students to examine the ways in which disability affects their lives and the lives of others\, and to express t heir views through the art of playwriting.\n\nPlaywrights may write from t heir own experience or about an experience in the life of another person o r fictional character. Young playwrights with and without disabilities ar e encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration by a group or class of students.\n\nThe winnin g play will be professionally produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for t eh Performing Arts. The winning playwright receives $2\,000 and a trip to Washington\, D.C. to see his/her play performed.\n\nAny student with or w ithout a disability is eligible to submit an entry. Authors must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and be students in grades 6 to 12 (or the equivalent). Complete program guidelines and application mate rials are available at the VSA arts website: \nhttp://www.vsarts.org/x244. xml#maincontent LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:216 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:217 SUMMARY:Power Up 2008 Assistive Technology Conference and Expo STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080423 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 21-22\, 2008. Tan-Tar-A Resort\, Osage Beach\, Missouri.\ n\nLearn about hi-tech and low-tech assistive technologies and effective p ractices in education\, therapies\, home and the workplace. Explore and n etwork with Venders in the Expo!\n\nJoan Brock\, Keynote Speaker\, will ca ptivate and educate the audience. She was a teacher of the blind when she lost her sight as an adult and was able to apply those skills she had bee n teaching to her own circumstances. Her life story has been portrayed in a Lifetime TV network movie\, "More Than Meets the Eye." Closing session will include a performance by youth of the "Great American Singers" club. Scholarships to attend are available for parents and self-advocats.\n\nC ontact Brenda for more information: (800)647-8557 or (800)647-8558 (TTY). E-mail: \n (mailto:bwhitlck@swbell.net) bwhitlck@swbell.net
\nTentati ve \nagenda is available at: (http://www.at.mo.gov/powerup/index.shtm) \n www.at.mo.gov/powerup/index.shtm \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:365 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:383 SUMMARY:Power Up 2009 Conference & Expo STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090429 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 27-28\, 2009\, Holiday Inn Select\, Columbia\, Missouri\n \nPower Up has a mission of strengthening the capacity of people with disa bilities\, educators\, independent living staff\, occupational therapists\ , speech language pathologists\, physical therapists\, information technol ogy technicians\, librarians and media specialists\, and service providers . Power Up features a variety of sessions that provide up-to-date informa tion on disability-related policy\, assistive technology services and devi ces\, independent living issues\, educational policy and practices\, and i nformation technology accessibility to enhance and promote independence of people with disabilities. See details at: (http://www.at.mo.gov/powerup/ index.html) \nwww.at.mo.gov/powerup/index.html. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:431 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:449 SUMMARY:Prevent Child Abuse Iowa: Building Healthy Families STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090422 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:April 20-21\, Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel\, West Des Moines\ , IA\n\n8:00-4:30 (Day 1)\; 8:00-2:15 (Day 2)\n\n (http://www.regonline.co m/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=685831) \nwww.regonline.com/builder/si te/Default.aspx?eventid=685831\n\n\n\nPrevent Child Abuse Iowa's 28th annu al spring conference focuses on preventing child abuse in Iowa by assistin g professionals\, parents\, advocates\,and volunteers in their work to hel p families have stronger\, more nurturing relationships and avoid child ab use.\n \n\nWorkshop topics this year will include: evaluating empathy\, D HS centralized intake\, stress management\, serving parents of teens\, mat ernal depression\, barriers to service\, engaging fathers\, nurturing pare nting\, leadership building\, healthy marriages\, child abuse prevention m essaging\, group facilitation skills\, results accountability\, a sexual a buse survivor's story\, Iowa's 1st Five mental health initiative\, working with families in poverty\, positive behavior supports in the home\, and m ore.\n \n\nCEUs are available for social workers and for nurses\; foster p arent training approved. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:603 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--5d61076:125b0ed9cd4:-4a9b SUMMARY:Psychological First Aid - Des Moines STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Karen Hyatt X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us\; Fax 515-242-6036 ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Hyatt":MAILTO:khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART:20100217T150000Z DTEND:20100217T220000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Des Moines location to be announced \n\nThe Iowa Department of Human Services Mental Health and Disability Services Division announces th e following training: Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an emerging interve ntion that can be used during the immediate response phase of any critical incident or disaster. The primary objectives of PFA are to promote safety \, create calm\, connect to others\, self-efficacy and to instill hope. By completing this training\, participants will be able to: recognize opport unities to use PFA\, demonstrate active listening skills\, normalize psych ological reactions as appropriate\, teach stress management techniques\, r ecognize adaptive coping versus maladaptive coping\, identify sources of i nterpersonal support and use crisis communication techniques with individu al disaster survivors and disaster workers. \n\nThere is no cost to attend \; RSVP required. 6.0 CEUs of licensed mental health workers. LAST-MODIFIED:20100113T222056Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:602 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--5d61076:125b0ed9cd4:-4ade SUMMARY:Psychological First Aid - Waterloo STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Karen Hyatt X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us\; Fax 515-242-6036 ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Hyatt":MAILTO:khyatt@dhs.state.ia.us CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART:20100216T150000Z DTEND:20100216T220000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Waterloo location to be announced\n\nPsychological First Aid (P FA) is an emerging intervention that can be used during the immediate resp onse phase of any critical incident or disaster. The primary objectives o f PFA are to promote safety\, create calm\, connect to others\, self-effic acy and to instill hope. By completing this training\, participants will be able to: recognize opportunities to use PFA\, demonstrate active listen ing skills\, normalize psychological reactions as appropriate\, teach stre ss management techniques\, recognize adaptive coping versus maladaptive co ping\, identify sources of interpersonal support and use crisis communicat ion techniques with individual disaster survivors and disaster workers.\n\ nThere is no cost to attend\; RSVP required. 6.0 CEUs of licensed mental h ealth workers. LAST-MODIFIED:20100113T222212Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:645 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-4cb07208:12758d5ddd3:-70f5 SUMMARY:Read Me Differently STATUS:CONFIRMED CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.uiowa.edu/~cda DTSTART:20100406T210000Z DTEND:20100406T223000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Iowa Memorial Union Bijou Theatre\, University of Iowa\, Iowa C ity\n\nThe University of Iowa Council on Disability Awareness proudly pres ents a film by Sarah Entine:\n\nREAD ME DIFFERENTLY: EXPOSING UNRECOGNIZED AND MISUNDERSTOOD LEARNING DISABILITIES THAT BRIDGE THREE GENERATIONS WIT HIN A FAMILY \n\nIndividuals with a disability who require accommodation i n order to participate in this program\, please contact Carly Armour in ad vance at 319.335.1462 or carly-armour@uiowa.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20100318T195413Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:48 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:35 SUMMARY:Real Economic Tour Event STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070919 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 18\, United Way Building\, 1111 Ninth Street\, Des Mo ines\, Iowa\n\nThe purpose of this event is to provide workers with disabi lities access to free tax preparation assistance and other asset building strategies to increase their economic and social well being.\n\nContact Ju dy Stengel by e-mail: (mailto:Jstengel@ndi-inc.org) Jstengel@ndi-inc.org\ n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:628 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-1ea6566:12703fcb0bc:-5d14 SUMMARY:Reap What You Sow: Harvesting Support Systems (NC: Raleigh) STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Betsy Valnes X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:bvalnes@tie.net\; 1-866-480-6565 ORGANIZER;CN="Betsy Valnes":MAILTO:bvalnes@tie.net CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://www.nyln.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100801 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Raleigh\, North Carolina\n\nThis hands-on training for young pe ople with disabilities focuses on creating the individual's own support sy stem. Support systems are teams of people that help to make the individual 's goals reality. This event is created for young people\, parents\, sibli ngs\, friends\, allies\, teachers\, community support providers and more.\ n\nThe sponsoring body\, The National Youth Leadership Network is a youth- driven\, youth-led organization made up of young leaders with disabilities from throughout the United States and its territories. This non-profit is dedicated to making sure that young people with disabilities know how to set and reach their own goals. LAST-MODIFIED:20100309T152931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:327 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:339 SUMMARY:Reinventing Quality 2008 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080813 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:August 10-12\, Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel\, Baltim ore\, Maryland\n\nThis year's conference features numerous agencies that h ave implemented person-centered planning and individualized support struct ures to assist people in living the lives that they desire. Featured are agencies that have converted from congregate to individualized services\, those specifically designed for individualized support\, and those that h ave assisted individuals to experience true community membership. Find ou t how individuals have developed their own micro-enterprises. In addition \, innovations in policies\, systems issues\, and quality assurance method ologies will be presented. This conference is for people with development al disabilities\, family members\, direct support professionals\, administ rators of community support agencies\, advocates\, state and federal offic ials. Register online at (http://www.reinventingquality.org) www.reinven tingquality.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:287 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:297 SUMMARY:Risky Business STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080507 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 6\, 2008\, at the Scheman Center (Iowa State University) in Ames\, Iowa.\n\nThis one-day conference brings together adults and youth from Iowa and surrounding states to develop skills and increase knowledge of community youth development and the critical issues confronting youth a nd professionals who work with youth today.\n\n\nThe Risky Business Confer ence attracts 650 - 800 professionals and high school youth each year. Co nference participants choose from workshops designed to support youth deve lopment\, promote teen assets and character growth\, increase awareness of problems facing families and teens\, and provide professional development for adults who care for adolescents.\n \n\nFollowing the opening session s\, youth and adults combine to attend workshop sessions that built on iss ues and points raised by the keynote speakers. The general movement of the day advances from competency-building and skill development in the mornin g toward a more practical application of knowledge and skills in the after noon sessions.\n\n \nThe conference goals include promoting Community Yout h Development\, informing communities about the value of increasing develo pmental assets of youth\, increasing awareness of major problems facing Am erica's families and youth\, examining new ways to intervene earlier in th e lives of at-risk families and promoting partnerships between youth and a dult.\n \n \nYouth Development strategies focus on giving young people the chance to build skills\, exercise leadership\, form relationships with ca ring adults and provide services to others. Further\, the Youth Developmen t approach acknowledges that youth are resources in building communities a nd have much to contribute.\n\nFor more information visit: (http://www.ys s.ames.ia.us/riskybusiness) www.yss.ames.ia.us/riskybusiness LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:49 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:36 SUMMARY:Satellite Broadcast - Supporting Caregivers Across the Lifespan STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070920 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 19\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time\, Satellite Broadcas t\n\nThis broadcast is designed to bring awareness to the range of program s and services the Department of Health and Humand Services offers that su pport caregivers across the lifespan. A panel of experts will provide inf ormation about these programs to increase knowledge of partners and provid ers\, and improve service delivery for caregiving Americans.\n\nTo registe r and find more information on the broadcast and where it can be viewed\, please go to: \nhttp://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/events/event.asp?id=378 Or e-m ail:\n (mailto:caregivers@cms.hhs.gov) caregivers@cms.hhs.gov\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:343 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:360 SUMMARY:Social Justice in the 21st Century STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081207 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:December 3-6\, 2008. Nashville\, Tennessee\n\nHighlights: Over 200 exciting peer-reviewed sessions\, posters\, federal policy discussions and Town Hall Meetings.\n\nFull-day and half-day pre-conference TASH TECH workshops led by experts in the field.\n\n40+ exhibitors featuring practi cal products and services to enhance your work and life.\n\nSpecial events including: Night in Nashville\, a Silent Auction and many more networking opportunities!\n\nWorkshop topics include: Advocacy and self-advocacy\, a utism\, adult transition\, community living\, early childhood\, employment \, IEP planning\, inclusive education and environment\, literacy\, positiv e behavior supports\, post-secondary education\, response to intervention\ , rural issues\, wellness and more.\n\nFor more information visit: (http: //www.tash.org/2008tash) www.tash.org/2008tash LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:443 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:461 SUMMARY:Southwest Conference on Disability STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091003 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 30-October 2\, Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuqu erque\, NM\n\nhttp://cdd.unm.edu/swconf/\n\n\n\nConference Theme: Disabili ty in America: Inalienable Rights for All\n\nSpecial Emphasis Themes:\n \n -Addressing the Long-Term Challenges Faced by Wounded Warriors\n \n-Improv ing Quality of Life of People with Disabilities Through Evaluating Disabil ity Programs\, Policies\, and Services\n\n\n\nContinuing education units w ill be applied for from the following professional organizations. CEUs/CRC s are available only for persons attending all three days of the conferenc e: \n\n\nVocational Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs)\n \nSocial Work\n \nC ounselors / Therapists\n \nSpeech / Language Pathology\n\nNursing\n \nOccu pational Therapy\n \nRegistry for Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)\n \nPhys ical Therapy\n \nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES)\n \n\n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:641 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04-4cb07208:12758d5ddd3:-745b SUMMARY:Southwest Conference on Disability STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Daisy Rosero\, Conference Coordinator X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:505.272.6247 CONTACT:Daisy Rosero\, Conference Coordinator\, 505.272.6247 CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://cdd.unm.edu/swconf DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101009 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM\n\nConference themes:\n-The ADA at Forty: Looking Ahead to 2030\n-Improving the Quality of Life of Children with Disabilities\n-The Impact of Technology on Improv ing the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities LAST-MODIFIED:20100317T195751Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:249 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:254 SUMMARY:Special Camp Fair 2009 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090201 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release\n\nContact: Gary Shulman\, 212-677-4650\ nSPECIAL CAMP FAIR ON SATURDAY\, Jan. 31\, 2009 \nPresented by Resources f or Children with Special Needs\, Inc.\n212-677-4650 www.resourcesnyc.org \n Parents and caregivers of children and teens with disabilitie s can plan ahead for summer with the wealth of information offered at the 24th annual free Special Camp Fair on Saturday\, January 31\, 2009 from 11 AM to 3 PM. at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle\, (Entrance to Fair on Columbus Ave. near W. 60th St.) NYC . The Fair is presented by Resources for Children with Special Needs\, Inc.\, (212) 677-4650. www.resourcesnyc .org\n Representatives from 70 New York City day camps and sleepaway camps in the northeast will be on hand to help parents and professionals plan p roductive summer experiences for children with disabilities. The Fair wil l also feature information on travel programs\, remedial education progra ms\, volunteer and job opportunities and early childhood programs. Spanis h and sign language interpreters will be available.\n Visitors to the Fair will receive a free copy of the Camps 2009 Directory. The Camps 2009 Dir ectory (publication date January 2009) is also available by sending a che ck for $25 plus $8.00 postage and handling to Resources for Children wit h Special Needs\, Inc.\, Dept. PR1\, 116 E. 16th St.\, 5th Floor\, New Yor k\, NY 10003. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:411 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:429 SUMMARY:Special Needs Planning Seminar STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090226 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:February 25\, 6:00-8:30 PM CST\, live\, one-way audio/video str eam (also archived after the event). Register online at: (http://www.epli veonline.org/ep_20090225_reg.html) \nwww.epliveonline.org/ep_20090225_reg. html\n\nListen to a discussion on the financial\, legal\, and social chall enges faced by families of children with disabilities\, and discover strat egies to protect quality of life for the child with special needs. The pa nel will consist of: a third-party special needs trust attorney\, a repres entative from a third-party disability organization\, and an advisor from Merrill Lynch Financial Services\, co-sponsor of the event along with Exce ptional Parent magazine.\n In addition to families and caregivers\, this training is suggested for nurses\, educators and school administrators\, p hysicians\, allied healthcare professionals\, and military healthcare pers onnel. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:43 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:30 SUMMARY:Stop Abuse & Sexual Assault Against Older Individuals & Persons Wit h Disabilitie STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071102 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 31-November 1\, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (10/31) & 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (11/1)\, Drake Legal Clinic Courtroom 2400 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, Iowa\n\nParticipants will gain accurate information on how t o recognize\, intervene\, and work with prosecutors in providing assistanc e in crimes against older individuals and persons with disabilities. There is no charge for attending the sessions\, however registration is require d. Presenters include: John Judisch\, Polk County Attorney's Office\; Mike Nehring\, Iowa Enforcement Academy\; and Adam Stark\, Iowa Coalition Agai nst Domestic Violence. To register\, contact: Linda Hildreth\; Department of Elder Affairs\; 510 E 12th St.\, Ste.2\; Des Moines 50319. Mail to:\n ( mailto:Linda.Hildreth@iowa.gov) Linda.Hildreth@iowa.gov\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:42 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:29 SUMMARY:Stop Abuse & Sexual Assault Against Older Individuals & Persons Wit h Disabilties STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071017 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:October 15-16 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (10/15) & 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m . (10/16)\, Western Iowa Tech Community College 4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City \, Iowa\n\nParticipants will gain accurate information on how to recognize \, intervene\, and work with prosecutors in providing assistance in crimes against older individuals and persons with disabilities. There is no char ge for attending the sessions\, however registration is required. Presente rs include: John Judisch\, Polk County Attorney's Office\; Mike Nehring\, Iowa Enforcement Academy\; and Adam Stark\, Iowa Coalition Against Domesti c Violence. To register\, contact: Linda Hildreth\; Department of Elder Af fairs\; 510 E 12th St.\, Ste.2\; Des Moines 50319. Mail to:\n (mailto:Lind a.Hildreth@iowa.gov) Linda.Hildreth@iowa.gov\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:506 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--1c77efab:1222adc4c90:-7f1c SUMMARY:Systems Advocacy Task Force Training STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Carrie England\, Director\, The League of Human Dignit y\, Southwest Iowa Center for Independent Living X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:712-323-6883 V/TDD \; cinfo@leagueofhumandignity.com ORGANIZER;CN="Carrie England\, Director\, The League of Human Dignity\, Sou thwest Iowa Center for Independent Living":MAILTO:cinfo@leagueofhumandigni ty.com CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:cengland@leagueofhumandignity.com DTSTART:20090827T150000Z DTEND:20090828T210000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Southwest Iowa Center for Independent Living\, 1520 Ave. M\, Co uncil Bluffs\, Iowa \nThe Systems Advocy Task Force is made up of people w ith disabilities who work for change locally\, in the state\, and national ly. It was formed by the League in an effort to create an accessible socie ty\, one in which people with disabilities can become\, and remain\, indep endent and productive citizens. LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T155215Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:82 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:69 SUMMARY:TASH 2007 Conference: Equity\, Opportunity and Inclusion STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071208 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:December 5-7\,Washington State Convention and Trade Center\, Sh eraton Seattle Hotel & Tower\, Seattle\, Washington\n\nFor more informatio n contact Barbara Trader (206)263-5600 ext. 1\, e-mail: \n (mailto:brtrade r@tash.org) brtrader@tash.org or visit \n (http://www.tash.org) www.tash. org\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:559 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--69f893b2:12343a070c2:-7217 SUMMARY:TASH 2009 STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:866-748-9564 CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.tash.org/2009tash DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091122 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Westin Convention Center\, Pittsburgh\, PA\n\nTheme: If Not Us\ , Who? If Not Now\, When?\n\nThis year's conference will focus on how we c an act now to disseminate information\, facilitate change\, and empower th ose with significant disabilities to direct their own lives. Over 150 pee r-reviewed sessions. Sessions on advocacy/self-advocacy\; inclusive schoo l practices\; post-school transition\; Universal Design for Learning\; Tea cher preparation\; community living\; home ownership and housing issues\; employment\; community participation\; assistive and instructional technol ogy\; children in complex/difficult circumstances\; friendship and relatio nships\; positive behavior supports\; parenting and family issues. LAST-MODIFIED:20090827T200156Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:479 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:498 SUMMARY:Tennessee Disability MegaConference: Sharing Our Strength 2009 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090531 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 28-30\, Nashville Airport Marriott\, Nashville\, TN\n (http ://www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org/) \nhttp://www.tndisabilitymegaconfe rence.org/\n\n\n\nHighlights include:\n \n- World-Class Speakers\n \n- Int eractive Workshops\n \n- Educational Sessions\n \n- Exhibits of Disability Products and Services\n \n- Fun Evening Events\n \n- Awards Banquet and D ance\n\n\n \nFeatured speakers: Norm Kunc\, Dohn Hoyle\, Michael Smull\, E ddie Tuduri\, Michael Hingson\, Carlton Horbelt\, and Thomas Pomeranz. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:497 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:516 SUMMARY:Test event STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090501 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:This is a test LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:567 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--393231eb:123c696ce7f:-7b1c SUMMARY:The 26th Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Charmaine Crockett X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:cccrocke@hawaii.edu/808 956-7539 ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Crockett":MAILTO:cccrocke@hawaii.edu CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.pacrim.hawaii.edu DTSTART:20100412T130000Z DTEND:20100413T220000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:This is an annual conference but it occurs on different dates e very year\n\nThe 26th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disab ilities on April 12th and 13th\, 2010 at the Hawaii Convention Center in H onolulu\, Hawai‘i. We have a new Conference Design. The 2010 Pacific Rim I nternational Conference program design has been reorganized into three bro ad\, thematic areas: Foundation\, the topical areas the Center for Disabil ity Studies has been or is currently engaged in\; Exploration\, probing to pics that CDS has not previously addressed but have impact on the security and well-being of all people with disabilities\; and Innovation which see ks to showcase new ideas\, concepts\, solutions\, ideas and applications t hat can benefit people with disabilities during this economic downturn. Pl ease visit www.pacrim.hawaii.edu. LAST-MODIFIED:20090918T192106Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:196 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:195 SUMMARY:The 4th International Conference on Technology\, Knowledge & Societ y STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080121 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:January 18-20\, 2008. Northeastern University\, Boston\, Massac hussetts.\n\nThis Conference will address a range of critically important themes in the various fields that address the complex and subtle relations hips between technology\, knowledge and society. Main speakers include som e of the leading thinkers in these areas\, as well as numerous paper\, col loquium and workshop presentations.\n\nFor more information visit: http:// t08.cgpublisher.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:456 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:474 SUMMARY:The Arc National Convention 2009 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091115 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:November 11-14\, David L. Lawrence Convention Center\, Pittsbur gh\, PA\n\n (http://www.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?&pid=411&srcid=1 83) \nwww.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?&pid=411&srcid=183 LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:277 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:287 SUMMARY:The Arc of Iowa 55th Annual "ArcAbility" Conference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080606 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:June 4-5\, 2008. Ames\, Iowa\n\nThe Arc of Iowa 55th Annual "Ar cAbility" Conference hosted by The Arc of Story County will take place Jun e 4/5th at the Hickory Hall Event Center in Ames\, IA. The presession on June 4th will feature a free session presented by The Arc of Aurora (CO) s taff "Recognizing and Responding to the Vulnerability Trail for People wit h Disabilties." June 5th will feature keynote speaker Kathie Snow presenti ng "Disability is Natural" which will be sure to challenge conventional wi sdom and thinking and inspire others to embrace new ways of thinking!\n\n\ nTarget audience: Professionals\,Providers\, Family Members\, People with Disabilties and Advocates\n\n\nGo to (http://www.thearcofiowa.org) www.th earcofiowa.org or call 1-800-362-2927 to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:413 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:431 SUMMARY:The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates\, Inc. (COPAA) 11th A nnual Conferen STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090309 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:March 5-8\, 2009 at the Capital Hilton in Washington\, DC\n\n ( http://www.copaa.org/conference/index.html) www.copaa.org/conference/index .html\n\n\nCOPAA is a national voice for special education rights. This c onference provides unique opportunities for training and networking with e xperienced and\nknowledgeable attorneys\, advocates\, and parents. Sessio ns promote excellence in special education advocacy and participants gain information and strategy\nto deal with such issues as placement\, educatio nal methodology\, effective IEPs\, evaluation\, dispute resolution and mor e. The COPAA conference is of most\ninterest to parents of special educati on students and attorneys and advocates who represent such students. Regis tration is NOT open to anyone who is employed\nby or receives more than 50 % of his or her income from state\, local\, or intermediate education agen cies\, or\, in the case of an attorney\, who represents\nor has represente d such an agency or school district within the past five years. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:240 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:245 SUMMARY:The Eight National Early Childhood Inclusion Institute STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080725 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:July 22-24\, 2008. The William and Ida Friday Center for Contin uing Education. Chapel Hill\, North Carolina.\n\nSupporting Natural Envir onments and Inclusion for Children (Birth - Age Five).\n\nFor more informa tion visit: \n (http://www.nectac.org/~meetings/inclusionmtg2008/splash.ht ml) www.nectac.org/~meetings/inclusionmtg2008/splash.html LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:177 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:171 SUMMARY:The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080119 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:January 13-18\, 2008. Center for Disabilities Studies\, Univers ity of Delaware\, Newark\, Delaware.\n\nThe course is a week-long\, intens ive leadership development program for those identified by their organizat ions as emerging leaders. Participants may work in areas of management or program leadership in organizations that provide\, advocate for\, or fund community-based services and supports for people with developmental disabi lities and their families.\n\nInstitute participants will come away with d emonstrated leadership ability and a firm grasp of the values that are cri tical for quality\, individualized supports. Both current executive-level leaders and those who anticipate filling these leadership roles in the fut ure are invited to apply.\n\nTo learn more about the Leadership Institute\ , e-mail Nancy Weiss at \n (mailto:nweiss@udel.edu) nweiss@udel.edu or cal l Mary Thomas at 302-831-2940. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:73 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:60 SUMMARY:The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) 2007 Annual Con ference STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071001 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:September 28-30\, The Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center\, Rockville\, Maryland\n\nFor more than 20 years\, the Nati onal Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has been recognized as the pre mier organization representing individuals and families affected by rare d iseases. Its annual conference\, co-sponsored by the NIH Office of Rare D iseases\, provides a unique opportunity to hear the latest from the resear ch community\, explore available resources\, and network with others affec ted by rare diseases.\n\nTo learn more visit: (http://www.rarediseases.or g) www.rarediseases.org\, call: (203) 744-0100\, or e-mail: (mailto:orpha n@rarediseases.org) orphan@rarediseases.org\n\n\n \n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:262 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:269 SUMMARY:The New Professional: Leadership in Science\, Practice\, Policy & A dvocacy STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080531 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 28-30\, 2008. L'Enfant Plaza Hotel\, Washington\, DC.\n\nTh ere will be four plenary sessions: Are Genes Destiny? Living a Real Life\, The New Professional\, and It's a New World! Each Plenary Session will b e followed by several breakout sessions that will elaborate on the respect ive issues and challenges. In addition to having the opportunity of netwo rking with your old friends and colleagues\, this meeting will be a wonder ful opportunity to welcome students and new disability professionals to ou r Association.\n\nFor more information visit: (http://www.aaidd.org) www. aaidd.org LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:581 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--2583b963:123f83a9ef6:-66f8 SUMMARY:The Pacific Rim International Forum on the Rights of Persons with D isabilities STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Charmaine Crockett X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:cccrocke@hawaii.edu ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Crockett":MAILTO:cccrocke@hawaii.edu CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.pacrim.hawaii.edu DTSTART:20100410T140000Z DTEND:20100411T220000Z RESOURCES:Conference Room LOCATION:Conference Room DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:The Third International Forum on the Rights of Persons with Dis abilities\, April 10th – April 11th\, 2010\, Hilton Hawaiian Village\, Hon olulu\, Hawaii.\n\n - Resources -\nConference Room LAST-MODIFIED:20091008T204000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:195 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:194 SUMMARY:Transportation Research Board 87th Annual Meeting STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080119 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:January 13-17\, 2008. Washington\, DC.\n\nPlan now to attend th e TRB 87th Annual Meeting\, an information-packed program that will attrac t approximately 10\,000 transportation professionals from around the world to Washington\, D.C. The TRB Annual Meeting program covers all transporta tion modes\, with more than 3\,000 presentations in nearly 600 sessions ad dressing topics of interest to all attendees—policy makers\, administrator s\, practitioners\, researchers\, and representatives of government\, indu stry\, and academic institutions. The spotlight theme for 2008 is "Partner ships for Progress in Transportation".\n\nFor more information visit: http ://www.trb.org/meeting/ LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:576 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--393231eb:123c696ce7f:-5fce SUMMARY:University of Iowa 2nd Annual Disability Summit: Barrier-Free Acces sibility STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:diversity@uiowa.edu\; 319-335-0705 CONTACT:Guest User for Public Calendars CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:www.uiowa.edu/~eod DTSTART:20091006T170000Z DTEND:20091006T223000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Van Oel Multi-Purpose Room\, Currier Residence Hall\, Universit y of Iowa\, Iowa City\n\n12:00-3:45 PM\nFeatured luncheon speaker: Andrew Imparato\, President and CEO\, American Association of People with Disabil ities\, addressing "Building Disability Confidence on Campus: How to Creat e a Truly Welcoming Environment for Students\, Faculty\, Staff and Alumni with Disabilities."\nRSVP to: www.uiowa.edu/~eod\n\n4:00-5:30 PM \nVoices on Disability Writing Contest Kick-off Event LAST-MODIFIED:20090925T213915Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:264 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:271 SUMMARY:Vissions of Hope and Oppportunity in Developmental and Learning Dis abilities STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080510 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 5-9\, 2008. New York City\, New York.\n\nThere will be a s pecial focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. More than 300 speakers and 180 breakaway sessions are available. One of the keynote presentations will b e done by Dr. Temple Grandin.\n\nFor more information visit: (http://www. yai.org/conference) www.yai.org/conference LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:554 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--69f893b2:12343a070c2:-765f SUMMARY:When Autism Gets TOO BIG! STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Course #9455-09-01 CONTACT:Course #9455-09-01 CATEGORIES:Advocacy URL:http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/profdev/exceptlearners.html#_9188 DTSTART:20100209T143000Z DTEND:20100209T220000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Grant Wood AEA\, 4401 6th St SW\, Cedar Rapids \n\nIndividuals on the autism spectrum tend to have high levels of social anxiety as well as rigid and inflexible ways of processing social problems. This can lead to troublesome or even explosive behavior. This presentation will include a discussion on learning theories that relate to the specific social learn ing disability in ASD and the impact such a social disorder has on a perso n's ability to function effectively in social settings. Issues of social a nxiety\, rigid thinking and relationship building will be discussed along with specific strategies for successful teaching.\n \nAudience: PK-12 Admi nistrators\, General and Special Education Teachers\, Paraeducators\, Coun selors\, Social Workers\, Speech Language Pathologists\, Early Childhood S taff\, Psychologists\, Consultants\, OT/PT\, Audiologists\nFormat: Lecture /Discussion\n\nInstructor(s): Kari Dunn Buron\, Autism Education Specialis t LAST-MODIFIED:20090826T185204Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:494 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:513 SUMMARY:Whispers & Screams are Hard to Hear: Creating an Audience for Girls ' Voices STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090506 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 4-5\, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.\, Hotel at Gateway Center\, Ames\, I A\n\nIowa Gender-Specific Services Task Force: (http://www.women.iowa.gov /girls) www.women.iowa.gov/girls\n\n\n\nMonday's program features day long intensive workshops:\n\n-Attachment & Trauma: Strategies for Positive Cha nge\n\n-The (super) Secret Life of the Female Brain\n\n-Feminists Don't Ha ve a Sense of Humor: Full Immersion Gender\n\n-Working with Lesbian Girls in Academic and Agency Settings\n\n\n\nTuesday will feature keynote speake r\, Dr. Kesho Scott\, on "Beyond Whispers and Screams\," examining the suc cess of the diversity movement\, its ideology and praxis on our efforts to meet the gender specific needs of girls in the juvenile justice system. A variety of breakout sessions will be offered on Tuesday on the topics of transition\, prescription drug abuse\, leadership\, sexual assault\, gend er-specific services\, teen dating violence\, "sexting\," mentoring and mo deling\, and rites of passage.\n\n\n\nSocial work CEUs will be offered. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192933Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:290 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:300 SUMMARY:Who Decides: Guardians\, Conservators and Other Decision Makers Tra in the Trainer STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080516 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:May 14-15\, 2008. North Iowa Area Community College/Regional H ealth Education Center - Mercy Medical Center North Iowa\, West Campus\, r oom 1\n\nIn this 2 day workshop attendees will be trained to present infor mation from the Iowa Department of Elder Affiars curriculum on substitute decision making. Attendees will then be requested to make at least two pr esentations from the materials by 2009. These presentations could be 30 m inutes to several hours but would not be this 2 day train the trainer cour se\, as only the Department of Elder Affairs can certify trainers.\n\nCour se number 58006\n\nTo register call 1-888-466-4222 ext. 4358 LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192932Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:577 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:2 UID:56580cf738426b8e11f66a370853ae04--393231eb:123c696ce7f:-5fc9 SUMMARY:Why No One is Normal Anymore: An Introduction to Disability Studies STATUS:CONFIRMED X-CDAILY-CONTACTNAME:Brenda Nosbish X-CDAILY-CONTACTINFO:brenda-nosbish@uiowa.edu\; 353-6008 ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Nosbish":MAILTO:brenda-nosbish@uiowa.edu CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART:20091002T130000Z DTEND:20091002T140000Z DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:Center for Disabilities and Development Grand Rounds\, Room 102 \, University of Iowa\, Iowa City\n\nPresenter Stephen Kuusisto\, Professo r in the UI Graduate Program in Creative Nonfiction Writing\, and in the U I Carver College of Medicine\, will speak on the emerging inter-disciplina ry field of Disability Studies. Attendees will be introduced to the follo wing concepts:\n- A brief history of the term disability\n- How the medica l model of disability and the social model of disability are defined and s tudied by contemporary scholars\n-Resources and publications in Disability Studies\n\nAmple opportunity will be provided for dialogue and questions at the conclusion of prepared remarks. LAST-MODIFIED:20090925T215819Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:136 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:129 SUMMARY:Workshop on Powers of Attorney\, Living Wills\, and Other Advance D irectives STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071108 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:November 7\, 2007. Iowa City Public Library\, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p. m.\, Iowa City\, Iowa.\nStudent Legal Interns Ross Binder\, Abby Lemek\, a nd Liz Nemo will help people understand\, prepare\, and use medical powers of attorney\, living wills\, general powers of attorney\, and other metho ds to appoint someone to make decisions in the event of incapacity -- or t o provide instructions regarding end of life. LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT X-CDAILY-CALENDARID:2 X-CDAILY-CALITEMID:79 X-CDAILY-OWNERID:3 UID:66 SUMMARY:You Are The Expert Conference 2008 "Families and Professionals\, Th e Heart of Suc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER;CN="Customer Administrative Account":MAILTO:mary-hubbard@uiowa.ed u CATEGORIES:Advocacy DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080406 DTSTAMP:20100319T075453Z DESCRIPTION:\nApril 4 - 5\, 2008\, Lynnwood Convention Center\, 3711 196th Street S.W.\, \nLynnwood\, WA 98036\n\nSave the date and join us for learn ing and discussion opportunities that will include:\n\nParent and professi onal partnership Transition\; State and federal laws and law changes\; Res ponse to Intervention\; Behavior Procedural Safeguards\;\nAdvocacy and sel f-advocacy\; Strategies and remedies in education\; Writing effective IEPs \; Youth Activities (12 and older)\; Birth to three services\, \nand MORE. \n\nCost: $125.00 per person for adults\, free to youth 18 or younger atte nding with \nadult. Includes breakfast and lunch both days\, reception and silent auction \nFriday night plus a youth dance Friday night.\n\nFor mor e information contact Washington PAVE at 1-800-572-7368 (v/tty) or email a t\n (mailto:wapave9@washingtonpave.com) wapave9@washingtonpave.com\n LAST-MODIFIED:20090602T192931Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR