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FYI Newsletter December 13, 2010
Quick Scan:
- Ziggurat and C.A.P.S. Model Workshop
- Funding for Local ADA Implementation Projects Announced
- Help Shape Indiana’s Disability Policy
- INSOURCE Workshops
- Indiana Governor’s Council Offices Moving
- Library Corner
UPCOMING
ZIGGURAT AND C.A.P.S. MODEL WORKSHOP: The Institute’s Indiana Resource Center for Autism will host a two-day workshop, March 17-18, 2011, at the School City of Hammond Area Career Center, focusing on the Ziggurat Model which is a guide for designing comprehensive behavior interventions for individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorders. The Ziggurat model is then applied to creating a plan involving evidence-based practices to create a Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS).
This workshop is geared for general and special education teachers, administrators, autism consultants, speech therapists, psychologists, counselors and families. It is suggested that participants come in pairs or small groups for the training; however, individuals are welcome. Bring a student case to apply and work through the process while at the training.
Registration fee is $200.00 per person and is limited to 50 attendees. Certificates of Attendance will be provided at no charge. CEUs (general education) will be available on-site for a fee of $15.00 per person. Contact Melissa Dubie for content questions at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail mdubie@indiana.edu. For registration questions, contact Donna Beasley at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail dbeasley@indiana.edu.
Visit the Indiana Resource Center for Autism’s website at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=32 to download a registration form. Contact the Indiana Governor’s Council for Consumer Investment Funding at (317) 232-7770.
FUNDING FOR LOCAL ADA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS ANNOUNCED: ADA-Indiana, in conjunction with the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, is pleased to announce that funding is available for the 2011 Keith Coros Community ADA Implementation Projects.
Funding up to $2,500.00 is available for projects submitted by social service agencies, local government entities, schools, businesses, or other community organizations interested in increasing implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In keeping with the advocacy efforts of former ADA-Indiana member, Keith Coros (1946-2008), the purpose of this program is to promote increased implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Indiana’s local communities.
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Proposals are due Wednesday, December 29th, 2010. The Request for Proposal is available at ADA-Indiana's website at http://www.adaindiana.org. For more information, contact Vicki Pappas, Fiscal Agent of ADA-Indiana, at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail adainfo@indiana.edu.
The mission of ADA-Indiana is to serve as a statewide resource for promoting the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Founded in 1991, ADA-Indiana is part of the six-state consortium that comprises the DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center. Visit http://www.adagreatlakes.org/ for more information.
HELP SHAPE INDIANA’S DISABILITY POLICY: Add your voice! Help identify priorities for improving services and supports for people with disabilities and their family members. The Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, Indiana Protection & Advocacy Services, and the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community invite you to complete this year’s survey.
For Alternative Formats, call (812) 855-6508, Toll-free 800-825-4733, TTY: 812-855-9630, e-mail cpps@indiana.edu.
ACROSS THE STATE
INSOURCE WORKSHOPS: During the month of December, INSOURCE will offer a series of special education workshops for parents and professionals who work with children who have special needs. Three training events remain.
December 14, 2010
Effective Communication for Your Child’s Special Education
INSOURCE and the Anderson Community School Corporation Special Education Department will provide training in the area of effective communication for your child’s special education.
This training is free and open to the public and will be presented by Maggie Mattingly, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist. The training will be held at the Anderson Community Schools, Administration Building, Room 111, 101 West 29th Street from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
December 15, 2010
Understanding Article 7: Indiana’s Special Education Process
This session covers basic information about Indiana’s special education law and is designed to help parents, teachers, teacher aides, and others involved in the education of children with disabilities understand Article 7 and how to apply it to their specific situation.
Information covered includes referral and the evaluation processes, the individualized education program, procedural safeguards for parents and skills for effective communication.
This training is free and open to the public and will be presented by Jane Fuentes, INSOURCE Regional Program Specialist. The training will be held at the Peabody Public Library, 1160 East S.R. 205, Columbia City, IN from 10:00–1:00 p.m.
December 16, 2010
Fairs/Exhibits (Adult Transition) – Riley Hospital Transition Planning Fair
Materials and information will be available to assist parents in learning about INSOURCE services and programs, general basic special education rights and responsibilities, and transitioning students and children to adult services.
The Fair is free and open to the public. Jennifer Littlefield will be representing INSOURCE. The Fair will be held at Riley Hospital-Edward Block Library, ROC 1st Floor Commons, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN from 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Visit http://www.insource.org/ for additional event information.
INDIANA GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL OFFICES MOVING: The Governor's Council for People with Disabilities is in the process of relocating the office. Because of the move, staff will not be able to respond to phone calls, e-mail, faxes, or mail during the period of December 13-21, 2010.
The new address for the Council is:
Governor's Council for People with Disabilities
Indiana Government Center South
Room E145
402 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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, visit us at 2853 East Tenth Street in Bloomington, or on the Web at http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=34.
Aune, B., Burt, B., & Gennaro, P. (2010). Behavior solutions for the inclusive classroom. Arlington, Tex: Future Horizons.
LIBRARY CORNER (cont.)
Leach, D. (2010). Bringing ABA into your inclusive classroom: A guide to improving outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co.
Notbohm, E., & Zysk, V. (2010). 1001 great ideas for teaching and raising children with autism or Asperger's. Arlington, Tex: Future Horizons, Inc.