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This page includes some of the many resources that are about and for youth and emerging leaders with disabilities. If you wish to recommend a site to us, please send us an E-mail at info@addyic.org. We appreciate your comments!
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Assistive Technology
| Title: | Digital Books Online | | | Link: | http://www.bookshare.org | | Description: | Bookshare.org dramatically increases the accessibility of books for people with visual or other print disabilities. Book scans are now shared through a special exemption in the U.S. copyright law that permits the reproduction of publications into specialized formats for persons with print disabilities. The Bookshare.org Web site allows individuals to access books that are stored online as well as add books to the collection. Students of U.S. schools can ask their school for a free membership through the new federal funding for student access to Bookshare.org. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | PDA Assistive Technology for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury | | | Link: | http://www.vcu.edu/partnership/pda/Jobcoach/index.html | | Description: | This step-by-step guide explores the many ways that handheld computers can be used as cognitive aids. The guide provides a history of computer use in cognitive rehabilitation, followed by tutorials on basic PDAs, the use of handheld devices as cognitive aids, and the use of disability-specific add-on software to provide additional support. A catalog of currently-available PDAs and software is included, along with resources and links for further reading. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | SA to Go Screen Reader | | | Link: | http://www.accessibilityisaright.org/ | | Description: | Through an Internet connection, users can access, free of charge, the System Access (SA) To Go screen reader, powered by Serotek's award-winning System Access. With SA To Go, users can browse the web, read web pages, fill out forms, and use applications that reside on the host computer. When the connection is terminated, there is no trace of the software remaining, thus delivering an efficient, nonintrusive way for people who are blind or have low vision to use computers in libraries, Internet cafés, and other public settings.
SA To Go is available in English. The first priority of the AIR Foundation is to develop a version in Mandarin Chinese, with other languages soon to follow. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | The Family Center on Technology and Disability | | | Link: | http://www.fctd.info/ | | Description: | The Family Center on Technology and Disability is a resource designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. They offer a range of information and services on the subject of assistive technologies, including a monthly newsletter and factsheets in English and Spanish. The Family Center on Technology and Disability operates entirely through program support from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Access E-Learning | | | Link: | http://www.accesselearning.net/ | | Description: | This tutorial is comprised of 10 modules that offer information, instructional techniques, and practice labs on how to make the most common needs in distance education accessible for individuals with disabilities, and enhance the usability of online materials for all students. This tutorial was developed by the Georgia Tech Research on Accessible Distance Education Project (GRADE) in partnership with IDET Communication Inc.(IDET). Funding for the project is provided by a grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) at the U.S. Department of Education to increase the accessibility of distance education for all individuals with disabilities. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Best Practices for One-Stop Centers
| Title: | Direct Support Professionals Code of Ethics | | | Link: | http://www.nadsp.org/library/code.asp | | Description: | The National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has identified the ethical situations that Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) face and have published this set of ethical guidelines. This Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a straightforward and relevant ethical guide, shedding light on the shared path to a self-directed life. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Quality Mall | | | Link: | http://www.qualitymall.org/main | | Description: | Quality Mall is a Web site where individuals can find free information about person-centered supports for people with developmental disabilities. Each of the Quality Mall stores has departments you can look through to learn about positive practices that help people with developmental disabilities live, work, and participate in our communities and improve the quality of their supports. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Resource Center's Effective Practices | | | Link: | http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/epicenter/index.php | | Description: | The Corporation for National and Community Service has an online Resource Center of Effective Practices. Topic areas include: Education, Environment, Human Needs, Program Management, Public Safety, and Volunteer Management. Recent documents include: 'Screening Potential Volunteers', 'Building Sustainable Partnerships with Schools', and 'Establishing a Cross-Age Peer Mentoring Program'. The Corporation for National and Community Service is part of USA Freedom Corps, a White House initiative to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility, and help all Americans answer the President's Call to Service. | | Source: | Project Triad | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Catalogs of Publications, Materials and Training Videos
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Civil Rights
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Conferences and Trainings
| Title: | Pac Rim Conference | | | Link: | http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/ | | Description: | With its beginnings dating back to 1985, the Pacific Rim Conference has evolved into one of the top rated international educational offerings for and from persons with disabilities, family members, researchers, service providers, policymakers and nationally recognized professionals in the various disciplines in the diverse field of disabilities.
Pac Rim continues to provide cutting-edge opportunities to learn from one another, share resources and ideas that support the quality of life, community inclusion, and self-determination for all persons with disabilities and their families and help shape our world community. The 25th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities sponsered by the Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa will be held on February 23 and 24, 2009. | | Source: | Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Workforce Innovations 2008: Success Decoded | | | Link: | http://www.workforceinnovations.org/About.cfm | | Description: | July 15-17, 2008 - New Orleans, LA. The Workforce Innovations 2008: Success Decoded Conference will bring together local, state and national-level strategic workforce investment partners to learn from successes and cultivate the talent development solutions needed in today's global economy. Co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), Workforce Innovations is an annual conference that promotes collaboration among leaders from workforce development, business, economic development, education, community-based organizations, and philanthropy. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Accessing Higher Ground Conference | | | Link: | http://www.colorado.edu/ATconference/ | | Description: | The 11th Annual Accessing Higher Ground:
Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference for Education, for Businesses, for Web and Media Designers, will be held November 11 - 14, 2008, at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of Assistive Technology in the university and college setting for sensory, physical and learning disabilities. Other topics include legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance, and making campus media and information resources - including Web pages and library resources - accessible. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Opening Doors Conference | | | Link: | http://www.openingdoorsforyouth.org/sos/ | | Description: | Date: November 10–11, 2008
Location: Bethesda, MD
Opening Doors is a State of the Science conference on accessing services for children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs from traditionally underserved communities. Topics will include:
- Early screening for disabilities and special health care needs
- Inclusive recreation
- Adolescent transition
Registration begins September 1, 2008. Submit paper proposals for the conference through June 30, 2008. Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Reinventing Quality Conference | | | Link: | http://www.reinventingquality.org/upcoming/ | | Description: | The 2008 Reinventing Quality Conference on developmental disabilities services will be held in Baltimore, MD on August 10-12. It will feature numerous agencies that have implemented person-centered planning and individualized support structures to assist people in living the lives they desire. Featured are agencies that have converted from congregate to individualized services, those which have been specifically designed for individualized support, and those that have assisted individuals to experience true community membership. One highlight is individuals who have developed their own micro-enterprises. In addition, innovations in policies, systems issues, and quality assurance methodologies will be presented. The Reinventing Quality Conference is sponsored in part by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Cultural Competency
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Curricula and Training Materials
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Disability-Related Organizations and Associations
| Title: | Family Voices | | | Link: | http://www.familyvoices.org | | Description: | Family Voices focuses on the issues of children and youth with special healthcare needs. Families throughout the United States that have children with special healthcare needs, as well as caregivers, professionals, and friends provide content for the Family Voices Web site. The Family Voices Web site also provides breaking news, data and research, and quick links. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities | | | Link: | http://www.nichcy.org | | Description: | The National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities (NICHCY) is an information center that provides resources on disabilities and disability-related issues. The NICHCY Web site offers information about specific disabilities, special education and related services for children in school, individualized education programs, parent materials, disability organizations, professional associations, education rights and what the law requires, early intervention services for infants and toddlers, and transition to adult life. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | National Service-Learning Clearinghouse | | | Link: | http://www.servicelearning.org | | Description: | The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse maintains a Web site with timely information and relevant resources to support service-learning programs, practitioners, and researchers. The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse operates national e-mail discussion lists for K-12, tribes and territories, and higher education service-learning to encourage discussion and exchange of ideas. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | National Youth Leadership Network | | | Link: | http://nyln.org | | Description: | The National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) is dedicated to advancing the next generation of disability leaders. The NYLN: promotes leadership development, education, employment, independent living, and health and wellness among young leaders representing the diversity of race, ethnicity, and disability in the United States; fosters the inclusion of young leaders with disabilities into all aspects of society at national, state, and local levels; and communicates about issues important to youth with disabilities and the policies and practices that affect their lives. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | TASH | | | Link: | http://tash.org | | Description: | TASH is an international membership association leading the way to inclusive communities through research, education, and advocacy. TASH members are people with disabilities, family members, fellow citizens, advocates, and professionals working together to create change and build capacity so that all people, no matter their perceived level of disability, are included in all aspects of society. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Education
| Title: | Check & Connect | | | Link: | http://ici.umn.edu/checkandconnect/default.html | | Description: | The Check & Connect model uses mentors to promote students' engagement with school, reduce dropout, and increase school completion. The Check & Connect Web site offers information regarding the Check & Connect model, current projects and initiatives, related publications, upcoming presentations and workshops, and staff.
The Check & Connect Web site contains information directed towards educators, researchers, administrators, and others interested in helping youth remain engaged in school and on track to graduate. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | National Center on Educational Outcomes | | | Link: | http://cehd.umn.edu/nceo | | Description: | The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) provides national leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements. The NCEO Web site provides links to publications related to educational outcomes and contains a link to the NCEO Data Viewer, which lets you view information related to students with disabilities and create individualized reports based on criteria that you can choose. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | NCLB and IDEA: What Parents of Students with Disabilities Need to Know and Do | | | Link: | http://cehd.umn.edu/nceo/OnlinePubs/Parents.pdf | | Description: | The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are two of the nation's most important federal laws relating to the education of children. While NCLB seeks to improve the education of all children - with an emphasis on children from low-income families - IDEA focuses on the individual child and seeks to ensure specialized services for children with disabilities so that they may benefit from education. This document describes the NCLB and IDEA and gives an overview of information that students with disabilities and their parents should know about the NCLB and IDEA. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Preparing for College | | | Link: | http://www.ncld.org/content/view/894/ | | Description: | This article, written by Liz Getzel and available on the National Center for Learning Disabilities Web site, discusses what high school students with disabilities need to know about preparing for college, including specific activities for academic preparation, tips on exploring college environments, and questions to ask regarding campus services and supports. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | ThinkCollege.net | | | Link: | http://www.thinkcollege.net | | Description: | The ThinkCollege.net Web site provides information and links to anyone interested in finding out more about the possibilities for youth with intellectual disabilities considering college. The Web site is divided into sections for students, family members, and professionals and features a searchable database of postsecondary education programs that support youth with intellectual disabilities, a discussion board designed by students - for students who are interested in sharing college experiences, the "Choice for Everyone" Listserv hosted by the Institute for Community Inclusion, and a resource section. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Emergency Preparedness
| Title: | Department of Transportation-Emergency Preparedness | | | Link: | http://www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov/asp/emergencyprep.asp | | Description: | The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Emergency Preparedness Web site contains basic information on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as transit and rail systems. The DOT Emergency Preparedness Web site is designed to be an emergency transportation preparedness resource for individuals with disabilities, their family members, and care givers. Additionally, this page includes useful information for transportation providers on addressing the unique needs of people with disabilities during an emergency. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Employment
| Title: | ETA DisAbility Online | | | Link: | http://www.doleta.gov/disability | | Description: | The Employment & Training Administration (ETA) Disabilities Program develops and implements workforce disability policy and program initiatives to address structural, programmatic, and systemic employment barriers for people with disabilities. The ETA Disabilities Program Web site provides links to employment and training resources and other employment-related information. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth | | | Link: | http://www.ncwd-youth.info | | Description: | The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) assists state and local workforce development systems to better serve youth with disabilities. The NCWD/Youth is composed of partners with expertise in disability, education, employment, and workforce development issues. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the NCWD/Youth is housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | National Youth Employment Coalition | | | Link: | http://www.nyec.org | | Description: | The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) is a non-partisan national organization dedicated to promoting policies and initiatives that help youth succeed in becoming lifelong learners, productive workers, and self-sufficient citizens. This site contains information on legislation, best practices, and leadership development, as well as a variety of projects and initiatives. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) | | | Link: | http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/pass.htm | | Description: | Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) is a Social Security Income (SSI) provision to help individuals with disabilities return to work. PASS lets individuals with disabilities set aside money and/or things he or she owns to pay for items or services needed to achieve a specific work goal. Items and services can include supplies to start a business, school expenses, equipment and tools, transportation and uniform requests. PASS lets people set aside money for installment payments as well as a down payment for things like a vehicle, wheelchair, or computer if these items are needed to reach their work goal. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Small Business Training Network | | | Link: | http://www.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses/index.html | | Description: | The Small Business Training Network (SBTN) is a customer-focused U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) strategy designed to enrich, educate and empower small businesses. It is an Internet-based learning environment - operating like a virtual campus - offering free online courses, workshops, publications, information resources, learning tools and direct access to electronic counseling, and other forms of technical assistance. Course topics include:
- Starting a Business
- Business Planning
- Business Marketing
- Financing and Accounting
- Government Contracting
- Risk Management & Cyber Security
- Federal Tax Training
- Small Business Retirement | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Ticket to Work Program | | | Link: | http://www.socialsecurity.gov/work/aboutticket.html | | Description: | The Ticket to Work Program is the key to unlocking vocational rehabilitation, training, job referrals, and other ongoing support and services to help you reach your employment goals. The program is available for people who are between the ages of 18 and 65 and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for people who are disabled or blind.
You can take your Ticket to any Employment Network (EN), State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, or Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Center (WIPA) to request assistance in job training, preparing materials to use to find a job, locating employers informing you about work incentives and other assistance in you may need to work. Go to https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/oesp/providers.nsf/bystate to view a list of WIPA providers by state. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Career Voyages | | | Link: | http://www.careervoyages.gov | | Description: | The Career Voyages Web site is the result of a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to provide information on high growth, in-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs. Information is available in English and Spanish. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Government Agencies
| Title: | ETA DisAbility Online | | | Link: | http://www.doleta.gov/disability | | Description: | The Employment & Training Administration (ETA) Disabilities Program develops and implements workforce disability policy and program initiatives to address structural, programmatic, and systemic employment barriers for people with disabilities. The ETA Disabilities Program Web site provides links to employment and training resources and other employment-related information. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | United We Ride | | | Link: | http://www.unitedweride.gov | | Description: | United We Ride is an interagency federal national initiative that supports states and their localities in developing coordinated human service delivery systems. In addition to state coordination grants, United We Ride provides state and local agencies a transportation-coordination and planning self-assessment tool, help along the way, technical assistance, and other resources to help their communities succeed. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | GovBenefits: Your Benefits Connection | | | Link: | www.govbenefits.gov | | Description: | GovBenefits.gov is a partnership of Federal agencies with a shared vision - to provide improved, personalized access to government assistance programs.
- Use the Internet to connect citizens to government benefit program eligibility information
- Increase access to information, particularly for people with disabilities
- Reduce expense and difficulty of doing business with the government
- Continue to add programs to become the single source for Federal, state, and local government benefit programs
Are there government benefit programs available to help you? GovBenefits.gov will help you answer that question. This online screening tool is free, easy-to-use, and completely confidential. They do not require your name, phone number, Social Security number, or any other information that could be used to identify you. You answer a series of questions about yourself, and then GovBenefits.gov returns a list of government benefit programs you may be eligible to receive along with information about how you can apply.
Whether it's a direct payment, loan, insurance, training, or other services - there may be government benefit programs available to help you. To get started, go to the Web site listed above, choose either Locate Federal or State Benefits, Browse by Category, or Get Results by Questionnaire. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Grant and Scholarship Alerts
| Title: | Doodle for Google Competition | | | Link: | http://www.google.com/doodle4google | | Description: | School Registration Deadline: March 28, 2008. Entry Deadline: April 12, 2008.
Google has announced the launch of Doodle 4 Google, a competition that invites K-12 students in the United States to design a Google logo on the open-ended theme "What If...?"
The winning design will be used as Google's logo on May 22, 2008, with the artist receiving $10,000 toward his/her college education.
The winning student's school will also win a $25,000 technology grant.
Visit the Doodle 4 Google Web page for further information and entry guidelines. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Entrypoint! Paid Summer Internships | | | Link: | http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/index.htm | | Description: | Through a program called Entrypoint!, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offers paid summertime internship opportunities for college students with disabilities who are pursuing degress in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business.
Through partnerships with IBM, NASA, Merck, NOAA, Google, Lockheed Martin, CVS, NAVAIR and university science laboratories to meet their human resources needs, AAAS identifies and screens undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities, who are full-time and with at least a B average, to place them in paid summer internships in both the private industry and government agencies. 2008 summer applications currently being accepted. The goal is to announce placements by April 30, 2008, or earlier. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Public Service Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities | | | Link: | http://www.twc.edu/disability_scholarships.shtml | | Description: | The Washington Center has announced their Public Service Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities. Students with disabilities who participate in The Washington Centers Internship Program for the summer, spring or fall term are eligible to receive a $2,500 scholarship to help cover the cost of housing fees. Students from all majors are eligible to apply and gain internship experience in their field. The Washington Center helps students develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in their field of interest. The Washington Center will complement students' professional experiences with solid academic training for credit from highly qualified instructors. In addition, students will be exposed to community, national and international leaders through workshops, seminars, lectures, embassy visits and networking events held throughout the duration of each semester. Vist the Washington Center Disability Services Web site for eligibility requirements, deadlines, an application, and further information. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Projects With Industry (PWI) Program | | | Link: | http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-6453.htm | | Description: | The PWI program creates and expands job and career opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the competitive labor market by engaging the talent and leadership of private industry as partners in the rehabilitation process. Projects identify competitive job and career opportunities and the skills needed to perform those jobs, create practical settings for job readiness and training programs, and provide training, job placements, and career advancement services.
Eligible applicants include employers, nonprofit agencies or organizations, designated State units, labor unions, community rehabilitation program providers, trade associations, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and other agencies or organizations, including faith-based and community organizations, with the capacity to create and expand job and career opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 27, 2008
- Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 28, 2008 | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Helping Schools Meet the Transportation Needs of Students with Disabilities | | | Link: | www.projectaction.org | | Description: | Easter Seals Project ACTION (ESPA) has posted a Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement for, “Project ACTION in Action Helping Schools Meet the Transportation Needs of Students with Disabilities.”
ESPA seeks school districts that will bring together a team of district employees and other community members to discuss problems and propose solutions for transportation services for students with disabilities. Applicants are expected to describe project plans that can realistically be accomplished within the contract term of June 1, 2008 to August 15, 2008. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2008. Further information can be found at www.projectaction.org on our request for proposals page.
If you have questions about this project, feel free to contact Ken Thompson, Technical Assistance Contract Specialist, Easter Seals Project ACTION, Tel: 202-347-3066. | | Source: | ADD | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | IES Research Funding Opportunities Webinars | | | Link: | http://ies.ed.gov/funding/webinars.asp | | Description: | The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) will host a series of Webinars to discuss research funding opportunities at the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) and the National Center for Education Research (NCER).
Three types of webinars are planned. Participants should pick only one session date under each type.
Basic Overview Session: During a Basic Overview Session, IES staff will provide a general overview of IES, NCSER and NCER research topics, the IES goal structure, and peer review process. These sessions are intended for researchers who are unfamiliar with IES or are novice applicants. Dates: May 7, 12, & 13, 2008.
Grant Writing Workshop: During a Grant Writing Workshop Session, IES staff will provide more in-depth information about requests for applications and the IES grant structure. Dates: May 15 & 20, 2008.
Application Process Session: During an Application Process Session, presenters will provide information regarding the grant submission process. Topics will focus on information in the application instructions package, including: content and formatting requirements, human subjects clearance, and application forms. Dates: May 28 & June 3, 2008.
Please visit the IES Funding Opportunities Web site (http://ies.ed.gov/funding/grantsearch/index.asp) for information on the types of grants they offer. | | Source: | Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007) | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Grants | | | Link: | http://www.meaf.org/grants.php | | Description: | The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation ( http://meaf.org/ ) is dedicated to helping young Americans (newborn to early 20s) with disabilities maximize their potential and full participation in society. The foundation supports organizations and projects within its mission that address important needs, have broad scope and impact, and demonstrate potential for replication at other sites.
A major program emphasis is inclusion: enabling young people with disabilities to have full access to educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities and to participate alongside their non-disabled peers.
Funding is available for both project costs and operating support, and is open to both disability-specific organizations and those that serve the general population. While requests from all parts of the United States will be considered, priority will be given to communities where Mitsubishi Electric US companies are located. Preference is given to organizations and projects that reflect collaboration among groups. Preference is also given to organizations and projects that actively involve people with disabilities in program planning and implementation.
Grants are made only to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status.
The foundation accepts and reviews concept papers throughout the year; however, concept papers should be submitted by June 1 to be considered for funding in the following year. If the concept paper is approved, the organization will be invited to submit a full proposal.
Visit the foundation's Web site for complete program information and application procedures. | | Source: | Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007) | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | State Implementation Grants for Improving Services for Children and Youth with ASD | | | Link: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=31F8668E-33F1-4047-914D-2FDFBCCA31E7 | | Description: | Qualified faith-based and other applicants may apply for the State Implementation Grants for Improving Services for Children and Youth with ASD grant. The purpose of this program is to improve access to comprehensive, coordinated health care and related services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Grantees will implement an existing state plan to improve the system of services for children and youth with special health care needs who have ASD and other developmental disabilities. Application deadline: Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM ET. Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Fred Fay Advanced Leadership Forum | | | Link: | http://www.bostoncil.org/fredfayleadership | | Description: | The Fred Fay Advanced Leadership Forum (FFALF) seeks to identify proven leaders from the disability community and bring them together with pioneers from the disability rights movement and key current figures for an informal, comprehensive weekend aimed at giving participants the background, training, information and expertise to return to their communities and organizations and lead successful advocacy efforts for disability rights. Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Fellowship | | | Link: | http://www.jpkf.org/ | | Description: | The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking candidates for one year fellowships in Washington, D.C. The application deadline for 2009 is August 15, 2008.
Information on the professional fellowship program can be found at: http://www.jpkf.org/Fellowship_guidelines/Professional_Fellow_app.html.
Information on the parents/family fellowship program can be found at: http://www.jpkf.org/Fellowship_guidelines/Parent_Fellow_app.html
Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | 2008 Rosalynn Carter Leadership Award in Caregiving | | | Link: | http://www.rosalynncarter.org/ | | Description: | Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Rosalynn Carter Caregiving Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize leadership in implementing innovative and creative partnerships between community agencies and caregiving researchers that bridge the gap between science and practice. The partnerships reflect best practices in providing effective caregiver supports to professional, family, and volunteer caregivers.
The award winning team will be announced at the RCI's Annual Conference: October 23 and 24, in Americus, Georgia. First Lady Rosalynn Carter will present the team with a cash award of $20,000, to support efforts in implementing effective caregiver interventions at the community level. Application deadline is August 15, 2008.
Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Health and Healthy Living
| Title: | Advocates for Youth | | | Link: | http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.htm | | Description: | Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates for Youth provides information, training, and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing world. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | American Association on Health and Disability | | | Link: | http://aahd.webchoices.us/page.php | | Description: | The American Association on Health and Disability's (AAHD) mission is to support health promotion and wellness initiatives for people with disabilities at the federal, state, and local level; to reduce the incidence of secondary conditions in people with disabilities; and to reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Substance Use Among Young Adults With Disabilities | | | Link: | http://ies.ed.gov/ncser/pdf/20083009.pdf | | Description: | This report was released by the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) on May 20, 2008. The report uses data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) to answer questions about the use of alcohol, cigarettes and illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and LSD among young adults with disabilities. The report compares substance use among this population with substance use in the general population, and compares different disability categories and demographic groups in substance use and in the receipt of substance abuse prevention education and services. The NLTS2 is funded by the National Center for Special Education Research at the Institute of Education Sciences, US Department of Education. NLTS2 was initiated in 2001 and has a nationally-representative sample of more than 11,000 students with disabilities. For further information please contact David Malouf at 202-219-1309 or david.malouf@ed.gov. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Health Resource Booklets | | | Link: | http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/Publications.cfm | | Description: | The North Carolina Office of Disability and Health has published several booklets on Health-related topics:
Health Promotion Resource Guide (http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/healthpromotionguide.pdf) This guide provides health educators, service providers, and program planners a carefully selected collection of resources that address accessibility, communication, and topic specific health promotion.
Partners in Health Care (English: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/partners.pdf, Spanish: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/partnerssp.pdf) This brochure is filled with tips for health care providers in promoting the health of people with cognitive and physical disabilities.
Removing Barriers to Health Care: A Guide for Health Professionals (http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/rbhealthcare.pdf) This booklet, developed by NCODH and the Center for Universal Design at N.C. State University, walks the health care provider through the process of making a medical facility physically accessible. It is complete with specific ADA requirements, picture illustrations, and some helpful tips on creating accessible environments and services.
Removing Barriers: Tips and Strategies to Promote Accessible Communication (http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/rbtipsandstrategies.pdf) This booklet is an easy-to-read, quick reference guide that addresses the basics on ways to effectively communicate and interact with people with disabilities. | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Independent Living
| Title: | Advancing Self-Sufficiency for Medicaid Beneficiaries | | | Link: | http://www.hcbs.org/files/137/6821/advanced.pdf | | Description: | This report was prepared by the National Disability Institute. For states that receive federal funding, the Olmstead decision confirmed the obligation to serve individuals with disabilities in more integrated settings rather than provide supports and services in institutional settings. As states move forward with strategies to support community living for individuals with disabilities and promote the principles of person-centered planning, these tools and strategies provide complimentary opportunities to accelerate the achievement of inclusive outcomes. Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Find, Choose, and Keep Great Direct Support Professionals Toolkits | | | Link: | http://www.ildspinitiative.com/ | | Description: | These kits provide strategic guidance and tools such as checklists and worksheets to help people recruit and retain quality direct support professionals. One version is designed for individuals with disabilities and the other is for their families and support team members. A hard copy with interactive CD is available at the Illinois Direct Support Professional Workforce Initiative Web site. Information provided by Monday Morning in Washington, D.C. (The Arc of the United States, 2007). | | Source: | EST | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
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Leadership Development
| Title: | Association of Youth Leadership Forums | | | Link: | http://www.montanaylf.org/?p=aylf | | Description: | It is the purpose of the Association of Youth Leadership Forums (AYLF) to improve employment and independent living outcomes of youth with disabilities transitioning from high school by promoting throughout the United States and its territories, the replication of the California Model: Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF). The AYLF Web site contains the contact information for AYLF state representatives. | | [ Printer Friendly Version ][ Provide Feedback on this Resource ] |
| Title: | Checklist for Enhancing the Participation and Input of People with Disabilities | | | Link: | http://www.hcbs.org/files/96/4767/ILRU_ACCESS_CHECKLIST.pdf | | Description: | In many ways, consumers are the best experts on their disabling conditions, including their own needs for support and the effectiveness and quality of programs. As a result, obtaining consumer participation and input at all stages of program design, implementation, evaluation and quality assurance is important. Effectively |
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