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FYI Newsletter October 10, 2011

Quick Scan:

• New ADA Regulations and the Arts: Focus on Ticketing
• Secondary Transition IEPS in the Spotlight for Fall Webinars
• Star Autism Training Program
• In-Depth: State Disability Planning
• Lofland Co-Presents at ICASE
• Council for Community Accessibility Annual Awards Ceremony
• Library Corner

Upcoming



New ADA Regulations and the Arts: Focus on Ticketing: The ADA National Network and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are partnering to host a special five-part webinar series focusing on the new ticketing regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact for arts organizations.



On September 15, 2010, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) published revised Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations to update and amend the provisions in the original 1991 ADA regulations. These regulations include brand-new language regarding ticketing that has changed the way that arts organizations need to shape ticketing policy.

This five-part webinar series will review and discuss best practices for implementing the new regulations in arts organizations with an up-close look at ticketing. Be part of the conversation about the many facets of good accessible ticketing policies, including pricing, hold and release policies, ticket exchanges and transfers, and the online sale of accessible seats.



Secondary Transition IEPS in the Spotlight for Fall Webinars: IIDC’s Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC) is offering two free webinars this season focusing on transition IEPs and assessments for students with disabilities.

In the October 5th webinar titled Transition IEP Review: Lessons from Across Indiana, Nicole Norvell, Director of Special Education from the Indiana Department of Education, and CCLC Director Teresa Grossi, provided schools and special education administrators around the state with the results of a recent review of a representative sampling of IEPs from around the state. The webinar, which addressed compliance, common challenges schools are facing, and possible solutions, is archived on CCLC’s Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center web page.

On November 1st, from 3:15-4:30 p.m., Eastern, James Martin, Director of the Zarrow Center at the University of Oklahoma, will present Transition Assessments for Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities. This webinar workshop will introduce a three-part transition assessment process and will offer free or inexpensive assessment tools to examine around self-determination, vocational, and independent living skills. Martin will also discuss the use of these assessments to develop postsecondary and annual transition goals. Participants must register for this webinar. Questions? Contact Susan Henning-Harris at the skharris@indiana.edu, or call (812) 855-6508 or TTY: 812-855-9396.



Star Autism Training Program: The Institute’s Indiana Resource Center for Autism will host a two-day training, November 9 and 10, 2011, focusing on the techniques of discrete trial training, pivotal response training, and teaching functional routines. Participants will receive examples of the STAR program lesson plans at each instructional level in order to practice their skills in implementing the program. This workshop is geared for parents, early childhood staff, general and special education teachers, administrators, autism consultants, speech therapists, psychologists, and any other professionals working with individuals with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder. Registration fee is $300.00. All registrations are now done online through Indiana University (IU) Conferences.

If you experience any difficulty with the online registration process, please contact Indiana University Conferences at 800-933-9330, Melissa at iuconfs@indiana.edu, or Ginger at gscott@indiana.edu. If you have questions about the workshop content, please contact Kim Davis (davisk@indiana.edu) at (812) 855-6508. All other questions should be directed to Donna Beasley (dbeasley@indiana.edu) at (812) 855-6508.

Certificates of Attendance for 12 instructional hours will be available for free and can be used for Professional Growth Plan points and Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants licensing requirements. Request for Library Education Units have been submitted. CEUs (Continuing Education Units - general education) will be available on-site.

Across the Courtyard



In-Depth: State Disability Planning: The Institute’s Center for Planning and Policy Studies gathers information about disability-related policy issues and assists groups with planning activities that support inclusive communities.

Indiana’s Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities commissioned the Center to gather input from people with disabilities, family members, and community service providers to determine priorities for Indiana’s five-year state disabilities plan for 2012-2016. Data were gathered through regional Town Meetings, an on-line survey, and focus groups.

What People are Saying…

“I thought this was the most informative Town Meeting I have ever taken part in. It was a great experience - my greatest hope is that the ideas that we came up with are used!”

“It was great to have so many people in our community coming together. It needs to be done more often.”

“I hope that the efforts you all put forth bring results at the state level. Thank you again for the opportunity to be a part of it.”

Town Meeting Participants, Winter 2011

The Town Meetings and policy surveys gathered information on issues of concern and potential solutions in education, employment, housing, transportation, health care, access, long term care and supports, and service systems and quality assurance. More than 229 individuals and family members attended the Town Meetings and 1,300 Hoosiers responded to the survey. This input was used by the Council to formulate goals. Focus groups were then held to identify potential ways to move the goals and issues forward. For more on the work of the Center for Planning and Policy Studies, visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=33.

Comings and Goings

Lofland Co-Presents at ICASE: Kristie Lofland, Research Associate with the Institute’s Indiana Resource Center for Autism, co-presented with faculty of Creekside Middle School at the Indiana Council of Special Education Administrators (ICASE) Statewide Fall Conference held last week in Indy.

The presentation titled Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Autism in a Middle School Setting focused on providing resources, professional development, and technical assistance to increase the number of highly qualified personnel servicing children and youth on the autism spectrum. Five evidence-based strategies were introduced that addressed the needs of all learners in the classroom.

In Bloomington



Council for Community Accessibility Annual Awards Ceremony: The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) invites you to this year's Annual Awards ceremony.


Keynote Presentation will feature Sally Conway from the U.S. Department of Justice. Join the CCA for desserts, beverages, and music as they honor individuals, businesses, and organizations for their efforts on behalf of people with disabilities.

RSVP, or request accessibility accommodations, by Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 to Craig Brenner, (812) 349-3471 or brennerc@bloomington.in.gov. You can RSVP online at www.bloomington.in.gov/cca.


The CCA is also sponsoring a free workshop on Thursday, November 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Sally Conway will give a talk entitled, The ADA: How the New Accessibility Regulations Affect You! Conway will highlight changes in ADA regulations. People who have disabilities, advocates, those who work for governmental organizations, business owners, and employees should be familiar with the new regulations. Participants will learn the new definition of service animal, requirements for accessible seating and ticketing, definitions of wheelchairs and powered mobility devices, and how the ADA applies to new communications technologies. Barbara McKinney, Director of the Bloomington Human Rights Commission, will talk about local accessibility issues. The workshop includes a continental breakfast.

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.

Attwood, T. (2011). Asperger's, autism & girls [DVD]. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons. (Call Number: 20.3 .A85)

Kranowitz, C. S. (2009). Sensory issues in learning & behavior [DVD]. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons. (Call Number: 46 .K7)

Tilley, K. (2010). Active imagination activity book: 50 sensorimotor activities to improve focus, attention, strength, & coordination. Arlington, TX: Sensory World. (Call Number: 46 .T5)

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