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#653 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Thu Jan 8, 2009 1:59 pm
Subject: Fwd: FYI: Webinar "Students with Disabilities in Foster Care: What Special Ed Advocates Need to Know" 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:  Interesting webinar.
 
Mike

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From: Alling, Marcie (DLEG) <AllingM@...>
Date: Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Subject: FYI: Webinar "Students with Disabilities in Foster Care: What Special Ed Advocates Need to Know"
To: SE-MITRANSRES@...


Please share as appropriate.

Webinar Announcement:

FEB 18, 2009 "STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN FOSTER CARE: WHAT SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATES NEED TO KNOW" WEBINAR, 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET Sponsored by the Advocacy Institute. For more information go to

http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/shop/Webinars.html
 
Marcie Alling
State Coordinator, MiConnections
517-335-0390 (T)
517-373-0565 (Fax)
 
Mailing Address:
MI Dept of Labor & Economic Growth
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
PO Box 30010
Lansing, MI  48909
 



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Developmental Disabilities Institute
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#652 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:14 pm
Subject: Fwd: Amethyst Center's Annual Christmas Fund-Raiser 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:  The Amethyst Center is a nonprofit and hosts many fundraisers for people with disabilities and their families.
 
Thanks and have a Merry Christmas everyone!
 
Michael

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Date: Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Subject: Fwd: Amethyst Center's Annual Christmas Fund-Raiser
To: cmerrill@...


Hello and Happy Holidays,  Please feel free to forward these savings to all you know and don't forget the last minute shopping sales and sales with Audia De' Essa.
 
Thank You again for Helping Amethyst Center help those in need.
 
Have a Wonderful Holiday Season
 
 
Claudia Merrill
CEO and Founder
Amethyst Center, Inc.
Housing and Human Services
"We Care For Those In Need"
Phone/Fax: 734-729-2610
Phone/Fax: 877-369-1999
www.amethystcenter.org
 
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To: cmerrill@...
Subject: Amethyst Center's Annual Christmas Fund-Raiser

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WE ARE RAISING MONEY FOR AMETHYST CENTER NOW THRU CHRISTMAS EVE.  THIS IS A WEB SALE ONLY SO JUST GO TO THE WEBSITE at http://www.audiadeessa.com/  AND PICK YOUR PLEASURE.
 
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GET 30TO 75% OFF ON ALL ITEMS AT THE WEB STORE (IN STOCK ITEMS ONLY)
 
PROCEEDS FROM THIS SALE WILL BE DONATED TO AMETHYST CENTER, INC.  A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT PROVIDING HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.
PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE AT http://www.amethystcenter.org/
 
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND SEASON'S GREETINGS
                  
                 
 
Claudia and Odessa
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Phone/Fax: 734-729-2610
Toll Free: 877-369-1999
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Michael Bray
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Developmental Disabilities Institute
http://www.ddi.wayne.edu
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#651 From: "girlbhqblog" <girlbhqblog@...>
Date: Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:14 am
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#650 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:13 pm
Subject: Fwd: [NADSP_AFFILIATES] [Fwd: Fwd: Upcoming Webinar: Gas Prices and Other Transportation Challenges for Direct Service Workers] 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:  Looks like an interesting webinar.
 
Michael

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Date: Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Subject: [NADSP_AFFILIATES] [Fwd: Fwd: Upcoming Webinar: Gas Prices and Other Transportation Challenges for Direct Service Workers]
To: NADSP_AFFILIATES@...


Hey all get the word ou this could be good.
Mark

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Subject: Fwd: Upcoming Webinar: Gas Prices and Other Transportation Challenges for Direct Service Workers
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:51:05 -0500
From: Amy Hewitt <hewit005@...>
To: Mark Olson <olso4541@...>
References: <1102248221335.1101339257259.1591.6.12170559@scheduler>


Something to forward on to NADSP members?

Amy
Amy Hewitt
Senior Research Associate
150 Pillsbury Drive SE
214 Pattee Hall
Minneapolis, MN  55455
612.625.1098 (phone)
612.625.6619 (fax)



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From: DSW Resource Center Team <info@...>
Date: September 19, 2008 4:07:18 PM CDT
Subject: Upcoming Webinar: Gas Prices and Other Transportation Challenges for Direct Service Workers
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September 19, 2008
Upcoming Webinar: Gas Prices and Other Transportation Challenges for Direct Service Workers

The DSW Resource Center will host a webinar on the topic of high gas prices and other transportation challenges for direct service workers in home and community-based settings on September 23, 2008 at 3:00 pm Eastern.  This webinar will feature an overview of the problem, approaches that states and providers have used to help cover transportation costs for these workers, and information on related Medicaid reimbursement policies and options.

Reserve your Webinar seat now!

Attention Providers and States: If you have a transportation policy, please contact us in advance or contribute to the discussion during the webinar. We hope to have a lively discussion!

The DSW Resource Center was created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2006 to respond to the growing shortage of workers who provide direct care and personal assistance to individuals who need long-term supports and services in the United States.

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#649 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Tue Sep 2, 2008 1:09 pm
Subject: Fwd: Re: Internet Resources for Parents 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:  Here are some helpful internet-based resources for parents.  Please pass along to those you think could use it.

Thanks,
Michael

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Date: Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Subject: Fwd: Re: Internet Resources for Parents
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From: "Nancy Deising" <DeisingN@...>
To: "Victoria Meeder" <meeder_v@...>, "Lisa Cook-Gordon" <Cook-GordonL@...>, "Gina Gembel" <GembelG.CL2PO6.CL2DOMR2@...>, "Carrie Langbo" <LangboC.CL2PO4.CL2DOMR2@...>, "Mary Marin" <MarinM.CL2PO6.CL2DOMR2@...>, "Nancy Peeler" <PeelerN.CL2PO4.CL2DOMR2@...>, "Jean M. Rennie" <RennieJea.CL2PO4.CL2DOMR2@...>, "Dianna Rigato" <RigatoD.CL2PO4.CL2DOMR2@...>, "Sarah Wedepohl" <s.wedepohl@...>
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:57 -0400
Subject: Fwd: Re: Internet Resources for Parents
Hello everyone--

I am sharing something that you might helpful for the parents you work with.

Nancy

>>> Luanne Beaudry <pamcampaign@...> 8/21/2008 1:21 PM >>>
Hi Nancy,

I'm sorry to say we have not updated it. I've attached what we have in a
Word doc so you can click on the links. A PDF is also on our web site. I
was off work for quite some time due to my husband's illness (he is
coming along well), and working just part time for now. I will give this
to Jill in our office to update. Once updated we'll e-mail it to you.
She working on some urgent projects at this time, so it may take a week
or two.  Thanks for your interest.

Luanne

Luanne Beaudry, MS, CPC
Parenting Awareness Michigan Coordinator
Prevention Network
1-800-968-4968 ext 12
pamcampaign@...

"Parenting is for a Lifetime"
March is Parenting Awareness Month
www.preventionnetwork.org




Nancy Deising wrote:
> Hello--
>
> I am wondering if the "Internet Resources for Parents and People Who Work with Parents" list have been updated since 9/05?  If it has, please send me a copy.
>
>
>
> Nancy Deising, BS
> Birth Defects Care Coordination Specialist
> 201 Townsend Street
> P.O. Box 30195
> Lansing, MI 48909
> Phone: 517-335-9785
> Fax: 517-335-9790
>
> and
>
> CSHCS
> Lewis Cass Building
> 320 S. Walnut Street
> P.O. Box 30195
> Lansing, MI 48913
> Phone: 517-335-0407
> Fax: 517-241-8990
>
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Michael Bray
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Developmental Disabilities Institute
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#648 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Mon Sep 1, 2008 1:08 pm
Subject: Fwd: [NADSP_AFFILIATES] [Fwd: Contact Your Local News Reporters in Washington, DC] 		michaeljbray2
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From: Mark Olson <olso4541@...>
Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 2:03 PM
Subject: [NADSP_AFFILIATES] [Fwd: Contact Your Local News Reporters in Washington, DC]
To: NADSP_AFFILIATES@...


NADSP Board and Affilliates,

Please get this out to your local contacts, the more media coverage we can get on HR 1279 . ANCOR is leading the charge as you can see with other organizations including NADSP in alliance. Board member Jennifer Adams and I will be representing NADSP at this DC event and would love to know if local chapter members will be in attendance. If you are able to get a local media outlet to cover your story as described in the ANCOR brief below let me know and I will do whatever I can to support that story as your Board President.

Mark Olson
NADSP Board President.

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Subject: Contact Your Local News Reporters in Washington, DC
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:35:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: ANCOR National Advocacy Campaign <ancor@...>
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To: olso4541@...


nac banner

Is your agency sending a representative to Washington for DSPs to DC?

Washington Bureau journalists are always on the hunt for a good story to send back home.  If your agency is sending a DSP or representative to the ANCOR National Advocacy Campaign DSPs to DC rally and Congressional visits on Sept. 9, here's a story idea.

 

Local media outlets may be interested in following a DSP from their home state to the Hill. A person who has never traveled to DC before to meet their member of Congress undoubtedly shows a courage and tenacity that would be refreshing to a journalist. This could be pitched as a "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" type story and provides a face and personal tie-in.

 

What:               DSPs to DC Rally

Where:          Upper Senate Park bounded by Constitution Ave., Delaware Ave., C St. NE/NW, New Jersey Ave. NW (look for fountain)
When:             Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 1:30 - 2:15 PM

Why:                Seek co-sponsorship of HR 1279

Background

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), often referred to as caregivers, personal assistants or home care aides, are the lynchpin to the ultimate success or failure of community based long-term supports for the elderly and people with disabilities. Inadequate wages, a national average of around $9.26 dollars per hour, have led to high turnover (as high as 86% in some residential settings) and ongoing vacancies in the direct support workforce.  In comparison, the national average wage for a U.S. worker is nearly $17 per hour. H.R. 1279, theDirect Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007would amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide funds to states to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals who are providing services to seniors and individuals with disabilities under Medicaid.

 

Some Tips

Here are links to major news outlets' Washington, DC bureaus.  Please check with the news outlet for your local paper and investigate to find a suitable journalist for your story. It might take some digging, and here are some links to help. QUESTIONS? Contact Denise Patton-Pace or Jocelyn Breeland.

 

Media List Assistance

For help creating your media list, take a look at Capwiz. 

News Watch lists other major news outlets and DC bureaus.

 

Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau

400 North Capitol St., N.W., Suite 750

Washington, DC 20001-1536

Cox list of newspapers

 

Hearst News Service

700 12th St., NW Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20005 Telephone

(202) 263-6400

Chuck Lewis, Bureau Chief

Hearst list of newspapers

 

Tribune Company

435 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60611

Washington Bureau Correspondent

Washington Bureau National Correspondent

Copy Editor of National/Foreign News

 

The McClatchy Company

DC Bureau

700 12th St., NW, Suite 1000

Washington, D.C., 20005-3994

202-383-6000




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#647 From: "janet_jeanne2000" <janet_jeanne2000@...>
Date: Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:15 am
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#646 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:09 pm
Subject: Fwd: [NADSP_AFFILIATES] August 2008 NADSP e-Flash! 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:  Frontline Initiative Newsletter from the NADSP.
 
Have a great weekend!
 
Michael

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From: Meredith Salmi <salmi030@...>
Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Subject: [NADSP_AFFILIATES] August 2008 NADSP e-Flash!
To: NADSP_AFFILIATES@...


NADSP Friends:

Attached you will find the August 2008 NADSP e-Flash! as a PDF.

I encourage you to pass this e-Flash! onto your chapters and any DSPs that you know.

Thank You,
Meredith



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Developmental Disabilities Institute
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#645 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:21 pm
Subject: Fwd: PHI's Health Care for Health Care Workers 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:

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Subject: PHI's Health Care for Health Care Workers
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Health Care for Health Care Workers banner
  August 12, 2008
MAINE -- Coverage Models Presented to Summer Working Group
On July 30, the summer working group heard presentations on four models for health care coverage, three for members of a specific workforce and one for employees of small businesses.

It also heard an argument for tailoring a health care plan to address obstacles encountered by all low-wage workers...

Read more and comment
National Group Unveils Key Messaging Tools
The Herndon Alliance has developed a package of very short papers to help health care reform advocates shape their messages. The documents discuss strategies and language to be used or avoided when communicating with the public, working with the media, or otherwise advocating for better health coverage...

Read more and comment
IOWA -- Digging Into Health Care Design
On August 11, the Iowa Choice Health Care Coverage Advisory Council, which is charged with designing a comprehensive plan to cover all children and adults in the state without health care coverage, held its first meeting...

Read more and comment
Got News? 
If you have something to share with other people who care about health coverage for direct-care workers, we can help you reach them...

Read more and send us your news
 
carol pic Carol Regan, National Director
PHI's Health Care for Health Care Workers

Health Care for Health Care Workers is an initiative of PHI, a national nonprofit working to improve long-term care-by improving the jobs of those that provide that care.  
 
We also recommend PHI's Quality Care/Quality Jobs newsletter.
 
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#644 From: "matchdwlfriends" <matchdwlfriends@...>
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Date: Sun Jun 8, 2008 12:45 pm
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#642 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Wed May 28, 2008 7:47 pm
Subject: Fwd: [NADSP_AFFILIATES] [Fwd: NADSP May e-Flash!] 		michaeljbray2
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Date: Wed, May 28, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Subject: [NADSP_AFFILIATES] [Fwd: NADSP May e-Flash!]
To: NADSP_AFFILIATES@...


NADSP State Contacts & Chapters,

Here is May's edition of the NADSP e-Flash!.

Please feel free to forward this e-Flash! on to your state's members and affiliates.

Thanks,
Meredith Salmi





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Michael Bray, MA
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Developmental Disabilities Inst.
Wayne State University
4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684
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#639 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:08 pm
Subject: Train the Trainer Event May 12th 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:
 
 
Hello,
 
The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) will be hosting a "Train-the-Trainer" event on Monday May 12, 2008 from 10am-3pm at its office located at 4809 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI.  The event will be used to train those interested in becoming trainers for the Empowerment Education: Consumer-Driven Training for Michigan Direct Support Professionals Project (www.ddi.wayne.edu/empowerment_education.php). 
 
The deadline for registering for this event has been extended to Wednesday April 30th.
 
Since 1997, Empowerment Education has provided free training to over 15,000 direct support professionals and consumers in almost every county in the state.  This outreach is only accomplished with the help of our trainers.  Empowerment Education trainers reside throughout the state of Michigan and conduct training opportunities in their hometowns and surrounding area.
 
We are looking for individuals interested in becoming trainers for their area or region.  You will find a save-the-date flyer, an invitation letter, trainer description and application attached to this email.  Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone you feel would be interested in becoming an Empowerment Education trainer.
 
For more information, please email or call Michael Bray at mikebray@... or (313) 577-6684.
 
Thank you,
Michael

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Developmental Disabilities Inst.
Wayne State University
4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684
Fax: (313) 577-3770
http://www.ddi.wayne.edu



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Michael Bray, MA
Research Assistant
Developmental Disabilities Inst.
Wayne State University
4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684
Fax: (313) 577-3770
http://www.ddi.wayne.edu

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#637 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Mon Apr 7, 2008 7:16 pm
Subject: Empowerment Education Train the Trainer Event 		michaeljbray2
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(Please forward this to any listservs or individuals that you feel would be interested.  Thank you!)
 
Hello,

 

The Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) will be hosting a "Train-the-Trainer" event on May 12, 2008 from 10am-3pm at its office located at 4809 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI.  The event will be used to train those interested in becoming trainers for the Empowerment Education: Consumer-Driven Training for Michigan Direct Support Professionals Project (www.ddi.wayne.edu/empowerment_education.php). 

 

Since 1997, Empowerment Education has provided free training to over 15,000 direct support professionals and consumers in almost every county in the state.  This outreach is only accomplished with the help of our trainers.  Empowerment Education trainers reside throughout the state of Michigan and conduct training opportunities in their hometowns and surrounding area.

 

We are looking for individuals interested in becoming trainers for their area or region.  You will find a save-the-date flyer, an invitation letter, trainer description and application attached to this email.  Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone you feel would be interested in becoming an Empowerment Education trainer.

 

For more information, please email or call Michael Bray at mikebray@... or (313) 577-6684.

 

Thank you,
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Michael Bray, M.A.
Research Assistant
Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
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#636 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Wed Apr 2, 2008 6:15 pm
Subject: Fwd: LeaderLINKS - statewide leadership opportunities! 		michaeljbray2
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Please distribute widely!!!   (If you would like flyers to distribute, see attached documents or contact us).

 

Connections for Community Leadership announces LeaderLINKS!!!!!!!!!

 

LeaderLINKS is a statewide database used to link emerging leaders with each other and leadership opportunities throughout Michigan.  LeaderLINKS is a unique tool that allows people with disabilities to learn about leadership

opportunities, supports, and organizations as well as for leadership

organizations to promote their programs to emerging leaders in Michigan.

 

Currently we have over 2,000 leadership opportunities in the database

including:

Conferences

Workshops/Trainings

Online Courses/Seminars

Groups/Clubs

Camps

And much more

 

Accessing the database is simple.  You can call us toll-free and we will do the searching for you or you can search the database online at www.copower.org/leader/leaderLINKS.htm

 

Benefits of LeaderLINKS membership

By becoming a member of LeaderLINKS, you receive several benefits

including:

 

Access to search the database of leadership opportunities

Access to search the database of leadership resources

Receive our quarterly newsletter

Ability to network with other leaders in your community

Assistance with finding and securing supports to attend opportunities

 

Joining is free!  Visit www.copower.org/leader/leaderLINKS.htm

 

 

If your organization would like to list a leadership opportunity in LeaderLINKS, please contact us and we would be happy to add your program to our growing list of Michigan leadership opportunities.

 

For more information contact us:

 

Connections for Community Leadership

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition

780 W. Lake Lansing Rd., Suite 200

East Lansing, MI  48823

1-866-532-2669

leadership@...

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"With Liberty and Access for All"

 

 

 




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Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI)
"to increase employment opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities"

NTAC e.News — April 1, 2008

Asian/Pacific Islander Words of Wisdom


"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop!"
CONFUCIUS
Source: http://www.mccoyescapes.com/uplifting_quotes/

Announcements: NTAC


NEW! Abilities at Work DVD now available!

A new DVD is available for employers, career counselors and transition specialists in schools & universities. In this DVD, you can watch four compelling stories of Asians or Pacific Islanders with disabilities who have successful lives and careers. Order your copy now via the order form: [Doc Format | PDF Format]

NEW! Earn 10 CEUs online

The ninth offering of the online course, "Introduction to Disability/Rehabilitation with Asian/Pacific Islander Americans" is right around the corner. It is set to begin on April 7th 2008 or shortly thereafter, and will conclude approximately one month later. For a nominal tuition payment of $20, you can complete this popular course while earning 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to apply to your CRC.

Each offering of this month-long course has been facilitated by NTAC-AAPI, with Paul Leung, (Professor and Director of the Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work, and Addictions at the University of North Texas) and Nan Zhang Hampton (Associate Professor of the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education at San Diego State University) serving as professors.

For more information, or to preview the required readings before the next course begins, please go to the following website: http://www.ntac.hawaii.edu/AAPIcourse/. To get on the mailing list for future offerings or find out where to send the tuition, please send an email to James D. Brightman, NTAC-AAPI Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator, at jamesdb@.... A tenth offering is planned to begin in August of this year.

NEW! Register on-site for PacRim 2008

Preregistration for PacRim is closed, but you can still register on-site for the 24th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities to be held April 14th and 15th of this year at the spectacular Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Please go to http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/registration/ for more information, hope you can join us.

NEW! CEUs available for PacRim 2008

If you are in need of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and are attending the 24th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, and/or the pre-/post-conference sessions, CEUs will be available. Please see James D. Brightman, Ed.S., C.R.C., as he will have copies of the form you need to earn them. Ten CEUs will be awarded for individuals attending PacRim and five each for the pre- and post-conference days. Please email jamesdb@... for more information.

Announcements: National and International


Database of Job Candidates with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Labor has made available to employers nationwide a free database of 1,769 new job candidates with disabilities seeking work in a wide variety of fields. Click here to read more.

Positions Available


Mao Farms - Youth (17-24) - GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Mao Farms in Waianae (Oahu) is recruiting for our College Internship Program - it's a 2-year commitment for youth from the Leeward Coast ages 17-24. We send them to Leeward Community College (all tuition expenses paid) to earn their AA degree, provide them with tutoring and mentoring, and provide them with employment - they work at our organic farm 17 hours/week and get paid $500/month. It's a great place to reconnect with their culture, the 'aina and their understanding of kuleana to taking care of their community. We're looking for good kids with lots of heart and potential to succeed in higher education (they don't have to be A students).
Applications to the internship are downloadable off our website: http://www.maoorganicfarms.org/

Director of Center for Disabilities Studies, University of Delaware

The University of Delaware is seeking a Director of the Center for Disabilities Studies, Delaware's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Research, Training, and Service. This is a senior, full time position with faculty rank in the Department of Individual and Family Studies at Associate Professor or Full Professor and a member of the senior management of the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy.
Please visit http://www.aucd.org/template/opportunity. cfm?opportunity_id=191 for more information.

Director of Clinical Training, Center for Autism Research - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The Director of Clinical Training will report to the Director of the Center for Autism Research (CAR). The Director will have a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be licensed or license-eligible in Pennsylvania and hold a doctoral level degree in psychology, developmental pediatrics, or child psychiatry.
Please visit http://www.aucd.org/template/opportunity. cfm?opportunity_id=190 for more information.

Recent Products


For a complete list of NTAC products, please visit the Products section of our Web site.

Resources


Physical Activity for People with Disabilities Information Resource Center

Grant announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on funding for a program to operate a National Information and Resource Center on Physical Activity for Persons with Disabilities. Application deadline is April 28, 2008. More information can be found here.

DisabilityInfo.gov Grants & Funding in Education Update: New Grant Opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education

Several new grant opportunities from the Department of Education, including funding to promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities and projects or demonstrations that provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to individuals with disabilities who are migrant or seasonal farmworkers. This information can be accessed by visiting this link.

Building Your Network and Workforce Readiness!

Funding is available to help your local or state workforce area reach out to your community through new, strategically designed networking events. The project is designed to support events that promote and facilitate partnerships between Workforce Boards, the One-Stop system, and new faith-based and community partners; for the purpose of preparing individuals for successful employment in local businesses and industries. Reimbursement up to $5,000 for a local event, up to $10,000 for regional/state events. No more than $15,000 will be awarded per state. Click here to download information document.

Institutes / Conferences


Workforce Innovations 2008: Success Decoded

July 15 - 17, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Registration and housing are now open for Workforce Innovations 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration's premier national conference that promotes collaboration among leaders from workforce development, business, education, economic development, community-based organizations, and philanthropy. Click here to visit their website for more information.

All In The Family Autism Conference coming to Long Beach California on April 11 and 12th.

This is your opportunity to experience 2 incredible days that will immediately give every parent and professional ways to enhance communication and social behavior in the home, classroom, or clinical setting. There is a nominal charge, but attendees will be accredited 12.5 CEU's. Click here to visit their website for more information.

Perspectives on Employment of People with Disabilities in the Federal Sector

This annual training conference, which is co-sponsored by 8 federal agencies and chaired by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, brings together federal EEO officials and personnel representatives who deal with issues that affect the employment of people with disabilities within the federal government. The 2008 conference will be held December 10-12, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bethesda, MD. For agenda information and online registration, please visit this website.

Research / Publications


EEOC Addresses Employment of Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued two new question-and-answer (Q&A) guides providing technical assistance for employers and veterans on workplace issues affecting veterans with service-connected disabilities. Click here to learn more.

"Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team"


Amanda

Growing up in a small Virginia community, Amanda C. was the only deaf member of her family and in her high school. She often found herself up against attitudinal barriers, but they didn't put any boundaries on this young woman. She graduated as salutatorian of her class of more than 600 students and became the first member of her family to graduate from college. She earned a bachelor of science degree in business management from the Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Read More - Click here to read her full story.

Jessica

As a high school dropout with a troubled past and a learning disability, Jessica D. of Michigan faced many obstacles that she thought would be impossible to overcome. Loving support from her grandparents put her back on the path to education. She re-enrolled, graduated with honors and started college. There, she learned about the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). Read More - Click here to read her full story.

NTAC-AAPI maintains an email list of persons in the disability-related fields that will remain private. This information has been sent as a courtesy. If you would like to make news contributions to the next issue (deadline: March 25, 2008), please contact the editor at david.baker@.... If you wish to stop receiving these messages, you may send an email to listserv@... with the subject line blank and signoff ntac-l@... in the body of your message.

Copyright 2008. National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI).

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Michael Bray, M.A.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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#634 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:56 pm
Subject: Fwd: Stimulus package information and people on SSI and SSDI 		michaeljbray2
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FYI concerning the Economic stimulus package to be released and folks using SSI and SSDI.
 
Michael

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Date: Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Subject: Stimulus package information and people on SSI and SSDI
To: "Dr. Barbara LeRoy" <b_le_roy@...>, Angela Martin <Angela.M.Martin@...>, Barbara Lee Jones <jonesy811@...>, Claudette Cameron <claudettewcameron@...>, Elizabeth Janks <e.janks@...>, Julia Hernandez <JuliaPHernandez@...>, Latosha <du8586@...>, Michael Bray <mikebray@...>


For your information.

Judy

Judy Cerano, MPA
Public Policy Coordinator
Developmental Disabilities Institute at
Wayne State University
313.577.6389 or
248.330.8191



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Michael Bray, M.A.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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#631 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:37 pm
Subject: Fwd: rescheduled 3/27/08, WSU career development workshop 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:  very good career development workshops for persons with disabilities being held on WSU campus in March.  originally rescheduled from February.  please see below.
 
Michael

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Date: Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:13 AM
Subject: rescheduled 3/27/08, WSU career development workshop
To: Megan Sargent <SargentM1@...>, Alex Gossage <agossage@...>, Ed Wollman <edwoll@...>, Al Swain <aswain@...>, Kathy McCreedy <kmmccreedy@...>, Tara Gilman <GilmanT@...>, William Milzarski <milzarskiw@...>, Duncan Wyeth <wyethd2@...>, Jeanine Yard <YardJ@...>, Mike Bray <mikebray@...>
Cc: Paula Kaiser Van Dam <KaiserP@...>


Hi all,

We have rescheduled the workshop! Please pass onto any college students with
disabilities in the Detroit Metro  area!



The information is attached and below my signature.

Cathy

Consultant DiverseAbility, LLC
Cathy McAdam, ACSW
Phone: 313-563-1412
Email:
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www.diverseability.com
http://home.comcast.net/~mcmcadam/index.html


The Career Development Workshop
That Helps You Prepare for the Job
You Always Wanted


Thursday, Mar. 27 - 3:00-6:00 pm

Wayne State University

Sign Up Today!



Do you worry your disability may hurt your chances of getting the job you
want?



Do you wonder whether you should disclose your disability?


Do you need a work experience that will make a difference?



Come to the career development workshop to discuss career issues on your
mind



Learn about opportunities in Michigan's AmeriCorps and Michigan corporations



Any college student with a disability is invited to attend





Email or phone today!



Ms. Jane DePriester-Morandini

aa7740@...

313-577-1851



Give your name, phone number, email address, school, and required
accommodations





Thursday, Mar. 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Wayne State University

1339 Faculty/Administration Building

656 W. Kirby (Reuther Mall) Detroit, MI 48202



Best Parking is Structure #5  www.campusmap.wayne.edu

Cost: $2.50 with WSU OneCard or $3.75 cash



Workshop presenters are Kathy McCreedy and Cathy McAdam
www.DiverseAbility.com

Sponsored by  Michigan's AmeriCorps

Supported by WSU Educational Accessibility Services and Career Services






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Michael Bray, M.A.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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#626 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:59 pm
Subject: Fwd: Direct Care Alliance: Launching a National Direct Care Movement 		michaeljbray2
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Direct Care Alliance E-News
Leading the Way to Quality Care Through Quality Jobs
September 2007 - Vol 1, Issue 1

Welcome to the first Direct Care Alliance E-Newsletter.  We plan to develop this format to build and communicate with the growing network of associations, coalitions and individuals who share our of goal creating a high quality long term care system.  Creating a powerful nationwide alliance of consumers, direct care workers and their employers, policy makers and advocates is our goal.  Please share this newsletter with your friends and colleagues and let us know what you think.

  • Leonila Vega, Executive Director - lvega@... / (718) 928-2063
  • Roy Gedat, Field Coordinator - rgedat@... / (207) 739-9179
  • Don Pirozzoli, Field Coordinator - dpirozzoli@... / (608) 354-8973
First National Convention of Direct Care Worker Associations
LogoDes Moines, Iowa :  On August 15-17, 2007, the DCA sparked a national movement of direct-care activists-a strong and caring core group of individuals committed to working together to
improve the quality of long-term care for consumers by
improving the quality of the direct-care job. One of the outcomes of this event, the launch of the Voices Institute, will
continue to energize this new national network of worker associations, workers, employers, and consumers.
What's Next?
The Iowa convention has informed us in a number of exciting ways.  Compiling the results of our time together has been a wonderful activity affording incredible visioning and goal setting.  Thanks for your ideas and PLEASE keep them coming.

Priority One:  Nurture the development of a national network of direct care worker associations and coalitions to amplify our message and advocate for policy change to provide quality jobs, long term care reform, and quality care.   This will be accomplished through education, effective communication and collaboration, and DCA provided services, tools and products. A steering committee of current association and worker leaders is be ing formulated to move forward on what is expected to be an ongoing initi ative of the DCA.  Call or email us if you want to join!

Priority Two:  Launch the Voices Institute to expand the knowledge and skills of workers, consumers, employers, labor, advocates and policy makers who support the mission and principals of the DCA.  A reputable and prestigious oversight committee to help plan and organize the institute as an integral and ongoing component of the DCA is being recruited as staff and consultants begin planning and delivering specific programs and activities.  Share your opinions and recommendations please!

Priority Three:  Strengthen the DCA's and allied state based worker associations and advocacy coalitions communications and messaging capacity to provide an effective national voice to the Quality Care through Quality Jobs campaign.

New DCA Website!  Please help
We are looking for workers and association leaders who what to join a special planning/review committee to re-design the DCA website.  We want to create an interactive network of our essential partners including workers, consumers, employers, labor, advocates and policy makers.  New media like videos, messaging, and on-line tools and services will be utilized.  YOUR IDEAS AND INVOLVEMENT ARE SOUGHT!  Call or email Roy if you want to help.
AARP Foundation offers scholarships to help "mature" women discover new lives and new futures

The AARP Foundation is dedicated to creating new opportunities for individuals to re-enter the workforce or obtain better employment so that they will be more financially secure in the second half of life.  New job opportunities, however, often require additional skills, time and money. The right education and training can sometimes be out-of-reach, especially for individuals with limited financial resources.

The Women's Scholarship Program is accepting applications until October 31st to help women 40+ overcome financial and employment barriers by allowing them to participate in education and training opportunities they could not otherwise afford.

For more information click here!

Thank you for your time and attention.  We hope you found this interesting and worthwhile.  If you want to see some more photo's of DCA Convention in Iowa click here.

Sincerely,

Leonila, Don & Roy

Direct Care Alliance

Our Mission:  We are a nationwide and statebased alliance of direct-care workers, employers, and people of all ages and disabilities who use long term services, care and supports. We are united to build an empowered and valued professional direct care workforce essential to ensuring high quality services, a life of dignity, respect, autonomy and opportunity for all to participate in community life.
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Direct Care Alliance | 349 East 149th Street, 10th floor | Bronx | NY | 10451


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Michael Bray, M.A.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
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Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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#625 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:25 pm
Subject: Fwd: FW: 6th Lillian and James Portman Conference for Direct Care Workers 		michaeljbray2
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FYI:  Please see the attached flyer for the Direct Care Worker Conference coming up.
 
Thanks,
Michael

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Subject: FW: 6th Lillian and James Portman Conference for Direct Care Workers
To: Mike Bray <michaeljbray2@...>

 

F.Y.I, Michael…pass on to interested parties.

EJ

 

From: Ramsdell, Rae H [mailto: rhramsd@...]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 6:32 PM
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Subject: 6th Lillian and James Portman Conference for Direct Care Workers

 

This is an announcement of the Lillian and James Portman Conference for Direct Care Workers which will be held on November 5.  Please share this announcement with any individual or agency that would be interested.  It would be a great way to acknowledge the importance of the direct care worker.

 

Thank you




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Michael Bray, M.A.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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#624 From: "Kathy McGeathy" <kathym@...>
Date: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:11 pm
Subject: FW: Community Choice Act Hearing 		chattycathy31
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fyi
 

Kathy McGeathy
The Disability Network
810-742-1800

 

From: Judy R. Roy [mailto:bhamilc1@...]
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:55 AM
To: Kathy McGeathy (E-mail)
Subject: Community Choice Act Hearing

Dear Independent Living Advocate,

 

The Community Choice Act of 2007, amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to make community- based attendant care services an alternative for Medicaid recipients who are "institutionally eligible."   On Tuesday, September 25 the Senate Finance Committee will conduct a hearing on Community Choices Act.  NCIL is collecting testimonies from across the nation that will be entered into the record of the hearing and serve to establish the depth of need and support for this legislation.

 

A member of NCIL's PAS Subcommittee may have already contacted you asking you to submit written testimony or identify someone from your state to submit testimony to the Senate Finance Committee.  If you have already done that, thank you.  If you haven't, there is only six day until the hearing. 

 

Elizabeth Leaf at the NCIL office and I are ready to answer questions and provide assistance if you need it.  Attached is an outline for preparing testimony and talking points.  These may be helpful.  

 

Judy Roy

PAS Subcommittee Chair

Judy R. Roy
Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham
206  13th Street S.
Birmingham, AL  35233-1317
Phone  205.251.2223  ext 102
Email  bhamilc1@...
There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers; those who are currently caregivers; those who will be caregivers; those who will need caregivers. - Rosalynn Carter

 

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#623 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:41 pm
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Contact:  Susan Turney

                        517.241.8631

www.michigan.gov/dleg

www.michigan.gov/mcb

E-mail: mediainfo@...

 turneys@...

 

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm Proclaims October 2007 as

Investing in Abilities Month

 

September 18, 2007 – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed October 2007 as Investing in Abilities Month in Michigan. 

 

The proclamation is to encourage employers to hire qualified people with disabilities, focusing on workers' abilities.  This is the third year that Governor Granholm has designated October as a time to recognize the important role of workers with disabilities in Michigan 's economy.  As stated in the proclamation, "The vitality and diversity of the people of Michigan have made this state a leader in business and employment opportunities by blending the talents and skills of all Michigan citizens."

 

This proclamation carries on the work done by many public and private disability organizations in Michigan to promote Investing in Abilities activities over the past 19 years, in order to increase accessibility to the workplace and shatter stereotypes which create barriers to employment.

 

The proclamation is online on Governor Granholm's website at www.michigan.gov/gov under Proclamations.

 

Investing in Abilities Month

Whereas, The vitality and diversity of the people of Michigan have made this state a leader in business and employment opportunities by blending the talents and skills of all Michigan citizens and allowing each individual to achieve success in the workplace; and,

 

Whereas, Through the hard work and dedication of citizens with disabilities throughout this state, individuals have greater access to opportunities in the workplace where their talents and abilities are recognized and rewarded; and,

 

Whereas, Many public and private disability organizations in Michigan have promoted Investing in Abilities activities for the past 19 years to increase accessibility to the workplace and  shatter stereotypes which create barriers to employment; and,

 

Whereas, A growing number of Michigan employers are recognizing the abilities of people with disabilities and demonstrating that employing persons with disabilities makes good business sense; and,

 

Whereas, Many activities and events will be conducted in October to advance the "Investing in Abilities" theme to promote the employment of people with disabilities and encourage employers to focus on people's abilities; and now therefore be it,

 

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 2007, as Investing in Abilities Month in Michigan , and encourage all citizens of the Great Lakes State to recognize the great contributions made by people with disabilities.



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Michael Bray, M.A .
Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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#621 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:40 pm
Subject: Fwd: AAUP Newsletter: Freedom in the Classroom 		michaeljbray2
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Subject: AAUP Newsletter: Freedom in the Classroom
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The intellectual independence and integrity of higher education's classroom faculty have been under attack for some time—by the press, by conservative commentators, and by politicians. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is convinced that it is time take back the classroom on behalf of academic freedom. In a clear and carefully reasoned historic new report, we counter these attacks and lay out the principles of responsible college pedagogy. The full report, Freedom in the Classroom, is available in the September–October issue of Academe , our journal of record, and online.

The report differentiates instruction from indoctrination. It addresses demands for "balance" in the classroom and offers a very specific and limited disciplinary rationale for the relevance of balance. It argues forcefully that college instructors have the right—and, some would argue, the responsibility—to challenge their students' most cherished beliefs.

The report also takes up the most controversial issue, politics in the classroom, and offers an analysis for your consideration. We adapt an example from a 2007 New York Times column: "Might not a teacher of nineteenth-century American literature, taking up Moby Dick , a subject having nothing to do with the presidency, ask the class to consider whether any parallel between President George W. Bush and Captain Ahab could be pursued for insight into Melville's novel? Might not an instructor of classical philosophy, teaching Aristotle's views of moral virtue, present President Bill Clinton's conduct as a case study for student discussion?"

No matter what the discipline, no matter what subject matter or historical period a course description defines, we suggest, the field of contemporary culture and politics is available for comparison, analogy, and contrast. To say this is to reaffirm the life of the mind, to assert that in human culture anything may potentially be connected to anything else.

This e-mail is being sent to more than 350,000 faculty and academic professionals in the United States and to tens of thousands in other countries. Not all faculty and academic professionals have the sort of academic freedom we value, but they all need to hear these principles articulated and affirmed. We encourage you to read the full report, discuss it with your students and colleagues, send us your comments, and join our efforts to disseminate this message.

See Michael Bérubé's essay "Why the AAUP's New Statement 'Freedom in the Classroom' Matters" online in the September 11 issue of Inside Higher Ed.

Cary Nelson
AAUP President

The AAUP Online is an electronic newsletter of the American Association of University Professors.  For more information about the AAUP, visit http://www.aaup.org/aaupportal.htm.

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Michael Bray, M.A.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
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#620 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:00 pm
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Lori Schulze
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Center for Educational Networking

2007-08 NASDSE Satellite Conference Series

The National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE), with support from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), presents its 11 th Annual Satellite Conference Series. Experts will provide important information on high-interest topics from nationally recognized experts.

The Center for Educational Networking, a mandated activities project of the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, has purchased the rights to bring this satellite conference series to Michigan.

School personnel at the intermediate, local, and public school academy levels, as well as parents, and organizations, can view the four-part series during the 2007-08 school year via satellite or streaming media at no cost.

Districts and organizations that have the capacity to receive a C-Band satellite signal are encouraged to become a downlink site.

2007-08 Conference Schedule:

Wednesday, October 3, 2007  :: 1-3 pm ET

High School Redesign: Expanding Resources and Opportunities through School/Business Partnerships

Wednesday, November 14, 2007  ::  1-3 pm ET

Redesigning Teacher Preparation: Collaborative Programs in General and Special Education

Wednesday, March 5, 2008  ::  1-3 pm ET

Redesigning Instructional Delivery: Co-Teaching as a Strategy for Success

Wednesday, May 7, 2008  ::  1-3 pm ET

Moving from High School to Post-School Opportunities: Transition Components and Strategies for High School Redesign

The above dates and times are for the live satellite feed. Each of the four programs will also be available via streaming media five days after each satellite broadcast.

To serve as a downlink site or to receive access to the streaming media broadcast, you must complete a request form. Satellite information and streaming media passwords will be provided prior to each broadcast.

For more details on each topic, including presenters, please download the series brochure. Conference participants can earn SB-CEUs for participating in the conference series. For additional information regarding SB-CEUs, please contact your SB-CEU Coordinator.

Please return completed forms to:

Lori Schulze, NASDSE Satellite Series Coordinator for Michigan

Center for Educational Networking

224 S. Cochran

Charlotte, MI 48813

(517) 541-1318 x16

(517) 541-1351 (fax)

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2007-08 NASDSE Satellite Series

High School and Beyond: Strategies and Opportunities for Positive Results

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Michael Bray, M.A.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
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Detroit, MI 48202
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#619 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:41 pm
Subject: Fwd: FW: Free PCP Workshop 		michaeljbray2
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Here is aan email regarding free Person Centered Planning workshops going on in Eaton County.
 
Mike

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Forwarded from Maria Peak.
 
 
 
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From: Maria Peak [mailto: mpeak@...]
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 1:42 PM
To: Laurie Bradley
Subject: Free PCP Workshop

Laurie,
Could you forward this to the TOPS and Transition Listserv?  I'm having trouble getting it to go through.
Thanks,
Maria
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Eaton Intermediate School District is once again offering a FREE Person Centered Planning Workshop on October 3, 2007 from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m.
 
We'd love to have you come!  Please RSVP by September 27th.
 
Maria
 
 
Maria Peak
Transition Coordinator
 mpeak@...
Eaton Intermediate School District
1790 E. Packard Hwy.
Charlotte, MI  48813
(517) 543-5500 or (517) 484-2929 ext. 1132



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Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
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#618 From: "Kathy McGeathy" <kathym@...>
Date: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:02 pm
Subject: FW: Life Without Limits: Direct Support Professionals Rally on Capitol Hill 		chattycathy31
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Kathy McGeathy
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Direct Support Professionals Rally on Capitol Hill

Capitol BuildingDirect support professionals (DSP) are an irreplaceable part of the services and supports we provide to individuals with disabilities. Wages and benefits are too low to keep workers in the jobs.

Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) and Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE) introduced legislation to provide more federal funds to state Medicaid programs to improve wages. The bill is called the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279 ).

UCP is doing all it can to generate support for the bill. Over 200 direct support professionals will be attending a rally on Capitol Hill September 11th to lobby their representatives to co-sponsor the bill. The rally and Hill visits are being sponsored by UCP, The Arc, ANCOR and Lutheran Services in America. Many thanks to the UCP affiliates who are sending DSPs to DC to participate.

To further raise awareness about this issue and generate co-sponsors for the bill, we are sponsoring a national call-in day to coincide with the Washington DC rally. On September 11th we are asking people to call your representative and ask that they co-sponsor H.R. 1279. Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-225-3121 and ask for your Representative. We need your help to show that people care about this issue and want Congress to act. Please call on September 11th.

UCPWA Mixes Dancing and Dining at 18th Annual Taste of the Town

Attendees enjoy the array of food options at the 18th annual Taste of the Town
Attendees enjoy the array of food options at the 18th annual Taste of the Town. Photo by Piel Photography
United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama (UCPWA) has added a new twist to "Dancing with the Stars!" On August 14, UCPWA held the 18th annual Taste of the Town. For the first time in its 18-year history, the event featured a dancing extravaganza with local celebrities showcasing their best moves. Over 30 restaurants and 20 vendors participated in the event to raise money for UCP.

Attendees had the opportunity to see fancy footwork in action, sample some of Tuscaloosa's finest foods, and enjoy a silent auction that included items such as a Wynona Judd autographed guitar, Nick Saban and Shaun Alexander autographed footballs, a Freddie Kitchen's coaching team autographed football, and a Kenny Stabler autographed print.

UCPWA serves a 16 county area, providing a wide array of supports and services to over 600 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Community involvement in fundraising and special events is critical to the success of these services as the funds raised are used to match other grants and funding sources.

"The 18th Annual Taste of the Town proved to be a very successful opportunity for our agency to provide awareness to the general public about supports and services provided to our community. We love our food in West Alabama and this event provides us with an opportunity to showcase local favorites while supporting a very worthy cause at the same time," says Toni Franklin, Executive Director at UCPWA.

For more information about United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama, visit http://www.ucpwa.org.

Indian Uprising All Pontiac Car Show Benefits UCP of Will County

UCP of Will County clients enjoying the car showThe largest all Pontiac Car show in the Midwest took place Sunday, August 5, 2007, at the Kane County Events Center in Geneva, Illinois. For the second consecutive year, the show benefited the day school and children’s programs at United Cerebral Palsy of Will County. This year's 17th annual show, hosted by the Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, exhibited more than 275 cars from across the United States and Canada, and even as far away as Puerto Rico.

The event featured Pontiac GTOs, vendors, raffles, a wide variety of food, games, entertainment (including a DJ and clowns), and more than 125 awards for the exhibitors, such as Best in Show and Winners’ Circle. In addition to the more than $1,000 raised in individual donations from various exhibitors and spectators during the day, the club presented UCP of Will County a check for $5,000.

In its first two years benefiting UCP of Will County, the event has raised approximately $14,000 for the purchase of therapy equipment for the affiliate’s Reedswood day school. The school provides a formal school program for 62 children, aged 3 to 21, with profound developmental disabilities and other various medical impairments.

“Once again, UCP is the beneficiary of the incredible generosity of the Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club, who have donated $14,000 for our UCP Day School Program, along with countless classroom supplies, books, games, and electronic appliances. We thank them for this wonderful support, and for welcoming and embracing our clients who have attended their shows during the last two years,” said Samuel Mancuso, President and Chief Executive Officer of UCP of Will County.

For more information about UCP of Will County, visit their Web site.

Be Part of an Online Auction to Benefit UCP

Beginning September 10, you can bid on items featured in a United Cerebral Palsy online auction. The online auction is part of the 2007 United Cerebral Palsy Life Without Limits Gala. Visit http://ucp.cMarket.com to view and bid on auction items.

Interested in donating an item to the auction? Contact Emily Dolenz at 202.973.7100 or edolenz@....

This year's Gala will be held on October 4th at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, DC, and will be hosted by UCP Board members William H. Macy and Cheryl Hines. That morning, Mr. Macy and Ms. Hines will be lobbying on the Hill on behalf of UCP, and later that afternoon, a corporate CEO roundtable will discuss forecasted trends in the area of disabilities impacting employers and consumers.

For more information on the Gala, please visit www.ucp.org.

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#617 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Wed Sep 5, 2007 1:10 pm
Subject: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Event 		michaeljbray2
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Here is the announcement regarding the FASD event going on in Detroit:
 
"Hello All,
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day is Sunday, September 9, 2007.  The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project staff at the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion (DHWP) invite you to visit and take part in a 2-Day Exhibit to be held at the DHWP on Thursday, 9/6/07 and Friday, 9/7/07.  Please see the attachments for details.
    We hope you are able to stop by!"
 
Yours in Good Health,
Sandra L. King, MSA
Project Coordinator
FAS Prevention Project
 
 
Sandra L. King, MSA
Project Coordinator
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project
Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion
1151 Taylor Street, Rm 235-C
Detroit, Michigan  48202
(313) 876-4733 (Phone)
(313) 876-4658 (Fax)
kingsa@...

"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"


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Michael Bray, M.A.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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#616 From: "Mike Bray" <michaeljbray2@...>
Date: Tue Sep 4, 2007 6:13 pm
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Hey Everyone,
 
I have pasted a link to a brochure for a series of workshops regarding Universal Education.  For more inormation, please feel free to contact Karen Hobden at DDI by phone at 313-577-7980 or email at khobden@...
 
Brochure link:
 
Thanks!
 
Michael

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Developmental Disabilities Institute
4809 Woodward Ave, Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-6684

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