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FYI Newsletter April 13, 2009
Quick Scan:
- ADA-Indiana April Audio Conference
- Run with Me 5K
- Employment Specialist Training (EST) Workshops
- Library Corner
ADA-Indiana April Audio Conference
ADA-Indiana invites you to attend its April Audio Conference: Understanding Mental Illness: What does an employer need to know? The ADA is a legal obligation which HR managers, employers, and covered entities must adhere to. Many educational sessions focus on the "how to accommodate" or "what an employer can and can't do under the ADA." Few programs provide employers with the information they need to understand the types of disabilities they may encounter with their applicants and employees. Mental illness is one of the most prevalent disabilities in society, yet it is also among the most misunderstood.
In this session, guest speaker, Dawn Zak, Director, Way of the Willow, will discuss the impact mental illness can have on the lives of your employees. Enhance your understanding of the impact that mental health issues can have on the individual and in turn the workplace and strategies for creating a workplace environment that is supportive of all employees.
Except where noted, the audio conference will be held Tuesday, April 21st from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time at ten Indiana locations.
Bloomington, IN
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community,
2853 East Tenth Street, Building L
(812) 855-6508
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Government Center, Room 2
402 West Washington Street
(317) 232-4145
Gary, IN
ARC Bridges
(1:00-2:30)
2650 W. 35th Ave
(219) 884-1138
Corydon, IN
The Harrison County Community Foundation
Conference Room
1523 Foundation Way
(812) 738-4196
Columbus, IN
123 Washington St.
Meeting Hall
(812) 376-2570
Richmond
IU East 2325 Chester Blvd.
Whitewater Hall, DARS Committee Room
(765) 973-8308
Terre Haute, IN
The WILL Center
4312 South Seventh Street
(812) 298-9455
Muncie, IN
Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS)
1300 East Seymour Street
(765) 741-8332
Evansville*
1:00-2:30
University of Southern Indiana
Science Center Room 1212 (SC1212)
(812) 464-1863
West Lafayette*
Purdue University
Stewart Room
(765) 494-7253
Employers, human resource personnel, local government officials, advocates, people with disabilities, and other interested community members are encouraged to attend. If you would like additional information about the 2008-2009 Audio Conference series, or would like to request an accommodation, please contact Matt Norris at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail adainfo@indiana.edu. CRC credits for this session will be available. Except where noted, the audio conference series is co-sponsored by ADA-Indiana, the Governor's Planning Council for People with Disabilities, and the DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center. For more information about this or any other ADA training event, please visit the ADA-Indiana website at www.adaindiana.org. *Not sponsored by ADA-Indiana.
Run With Me 5K
Stone Belt will host its Fourth Annual Run with Me 5K fundraising event on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Check-in and event day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the 1-Mile Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please, only service animals permitted.
Entrants can choose to participate in the 5K or 1-Mile Walk. Individual and team entrants are welcome. All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt, with a limited number available on race day.
Be sure to stay after the race to celebrate with Stone Belt! Immediately following the conclusion of the 5K will be a post-race celebration. Door prizes will be drawn (must be present to win) and 5K awards will be presented. There will also be live music and complimentary food.
The goal of Run with Me is to raise awareness about persons with developmental disabilities and to promote community inclusion. The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. If you need special accommodations, please contact us. Visit http://www.stonebelt.org/runwithme/details.asp for more information. Run with Me is part of Stone Belt's 50th Anniversary Celebration of serving people with disabilities in Monroe and surrounding counties. Look for more celebratory events in the month to come!
Employment Specialist Training (EST) Workshops
The Indiana Supported Employment Training Team (ISETT) invites you to attend one of its three remaining Employment Specialist Training Workshops for 2009! EST is designed to provide basic skills training to service providers who have worked as employment specialists for less than one year. To date, EST has certified over 2,500 employment specialists in Indiana.
What do folks have to say about EST... "Speakers were very informative and easy to understand! They gave creative solutions to underlying issues we confront daily in this business. "The materials provide excellent resources for me to use in doing my job. I am so excited to go home and implement everything I've learned." And finally, "Hands down the best training and most practical program I've ever attended!"
Attendees learn best practice in job and career development, employment support planning, ecological analysis, follow-along, and emerging industry trends. EST is a six-day training split into two sessions which are held one month apart. An exit test is required for participants seeking certification. Individuals who attend all days of both sessions and successfully complete the exit test receive a competency-based certificate from Indiana University. CEUs and CRUs are available.
Training dates and locations include:
May 5-7 and June 2-4, 2009
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Bloomington, IN
August 4-6 and September 8-10, 2009
Easterseals Crossroads
Indianapolis, IN
November 3-5 and December 1-3, 2009
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Bloomington, IN
Act now and receive a $200.00 per participant discount toward the $300.00 registration fee. For more information or to register, contact Kay Moore at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail moorel@indiana.edu.
Library Corner
New Items: The following new materials may be borrowed by Indiana residents from the Center for Disability Information and Referral at the Institute. To check out materials, contact the library at 1-800-437-7924, send e-mail to cedir@indiana.edu, or visit us at 2853 East Tenth Street in Bloomington.
Disabilities and Differences series introduces children to the notion that all people are different and all people are special. The simple text explains common activities, while the clear images can stimulate thought and discussion about mental and physical differences.
Rissman, R. (2009). We all communicate. Chicago: Heinemann Library.
Rissman, R. (2009). We all learn. Chicago: Heinemann Library.
Rissman, R. (2009). We all move. Chicago: Heinemann Library.
Rissman, R. (2009). We all play. Chicago: Heinemann Library.
Rissman, R. (2009). We all read. Chicago: Heinemann Library.