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FYI Newsletter February 20, 2012

QUICK SCAN::

• South Central ArtsWORK Indiana Meeting
• ADA-Indiana Webinar
• Save the Dates for 2012 Indiana Benefits Information Network Training
• Disability Survey Seeks Input on Livable Communities in Indiana
• Celebrating Abilities Fair
• Indiana Special Education Law Working for YOU!  A Tool Kit for Success Workshop
• Library Corner
  

UPCOMING



SOUTH CENTRAL ARTSWORK INDIANA MEETING: Join us for the February monthly meeting of South Central ArtsWORK Indiana. The discussion agenda will address issues of interest to artists with disabilities and their supporters. Meetings are always free and open to the public.

When: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
   
Where: Bloomington City Hall, McCloskey Conference Room. The building is fully accessible. Free parking after 5:00 p.m. n the lot to the south of the building.
   
What: The City of Bloomington's Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is a volunteer group that advocates for the interests of people with disabilities. Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator in the Community and Family Resources Department, is the City's liaison     to the CCA. Craig will acquaint us with the activities of the CCA as we discuss collaborative opportunities for our group and its members.

Upcoming Meetings: Meetings are usually held at 5:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Bloomington City Hall. Each meeting includes open discussion, preceded by a presentation on some aspect of arts employment. These free events are open to artists of all disciplines (with or without disabilities) and their supporters. Help us set the direction of this group, share refreshments and make new friends. 

 

ADA-INDIANA WEBINAR: The ADA National Network and the U.S. Access Board are offering a free webinar on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. On or after March 15, 2012, the 2010 ADA Standards must be used for all new construction or alterations to facilities covered by the ADA.
   
This free online webinar will be an opportunity to better familiarize you with the new standards, and changes from the 1991 standards. Accessibility specialists from the U.S. Access Board will focus on more frequently asked questions about the 2010 ADA Standards, and other areas where guidance is often requested.



Do you have questions as to how the 2010 ADA Standards may apply to your organization? Call 800-949-4232 and talk with a Technical Assistance Specialist at the Great Lakes ADA Center. It’s a free service!
 
 

SAVE THE DATES FOR 2012 INDIANA BENEFITS INFORMATION NETWORK TRAINING: Coordinated by the Institute’s Center on Community Living and Careers and Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Benefits Information Network (BIN) improves the ability of people with disabilities to use and access federal and state work incentives by providing an informed, efficient network of Indiana benefits information counselors and organizations that provide disability support services.  BIN trainings give liaisons - employment specialists, social workers, and other staff - a comprehensive curriculum and ensure that they have a thorough understanding of both benefits and federal and state work incentive programs. 

Basic and Advanced training components include training exercises, competency tests, and field assignments. Registration fee is $210.00 per person. Registration fee is $210.00 per person.Training dates are:

Basic BIN (only those certified less than two years may attend). Note: Attendance at both rounds of training is required for certification.

Southern Indiana
Round 1 – April 18th and 19th
Round 2 – May 16th and 17th

Northern Indiana
Round 1 – July 25th and 26th
Round 2 – August 22nd and 23rd

Central Indiana
Round 1 – October 17th and 18th
Round 2 – November 14th and 15th

Advanced BIN (must take if certified two or more years)
Online Advanced BIN training will be offered twice in 2012.
June 11-22 and September 10-21

For information, contact Brianne Lott at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail brilott@indiana.edu.

ACROSS THE COURTYARD

 

DISABILITY SURVEY SEEKS INPUT ON LIVABLE COMMUNITIES IN INDIANA: How do people with disabilities in Indiana feel about the communities in which they live? Do communities strive to maximize independence, assure safety and security, promote inclusiveness and provide access?

The Indiana, in collaboration with the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities and Protection and Advocacy Services, is conducting a survey to answer these questions.

The 2012 Disability Poll: Livable Communities asks Indiana citizens to identify how they view their community's attention to livability especially independence, choice and control. The survey is framed around the National Council on Disability's definition of a livable community for adults with disabilities. According to the council, a livable community is defined as one that:

• Achieves affordable, appropriate, accessible housing
• Ensures accessible, affordable, reliable and safe transportation
• Adjusts the physical environment for inclusiveness and accessibility
• Provides work, volunteer and education opportunities
• Ensures access to key health and support services
• Encourages participation in civic, cultural, social and recreational activities

Survey outcomes will guide and promote the development of planning, programs, and policies as Indiana towns and cities explore how to make their communities more livable for all ages and abilities.
   
To request the Disability Poll in an alternative format or for additional information, contact Jeffrey Chait at 800-825-4733 or jchait@indiana.edu.

IN BLOOMINGTON



CELEBRATING ABILITIES FAIR: Down Syndrome Family Connection presents the 4th annual Celebrating Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, March 3, from 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church in Bloomington.

With around 50 exhibitors, this event features products and services of benefit to persons with disabilities and their families. Jodi Logman, Miss Wheelchair Indiana, will be the host, and there will be lots of fun for the whole family including live animal entertainment, games, face painting,     prizes, and more.

Informational break-out sessions on topics ranging from estate planning to behavior management will be offered. Childcare will be provided. The Fair is free and open to the public, but everyone is invited to bring donations of animal care products to be distributed to animal care and rescue groups. For more info, contact info@downsyndromefamilyconnection.org or (812) 720-9603.

IN INDIANA



INDIANA SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW WORKING FOR YOU!  A TOOL KIT FOR SUCCESS: The Riley Child Development Center will host a one-day workshop with presentations and break-out sessions on topics that include an Article 7 Overview, advocacy, educational programs available, transition IEPs, charter schools, accommodations, discipline and involving your medical home.  

The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2010 at the Riley Outpatient Conference Center, Indianapolis. Registration fee is $100.00 per person. NOTE: Parents of children and youth with special health care needs can attend at no cost.
   
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.

Carreker, S., & Birsh, J. R. (2011). Multisensory teaching of basic language skills activity book. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co. (Call Number: 42 .C28)

Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Lapp, D. (2012). Teaching students to read like detectives: Comprehending, analyzing, and discussing text.
Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press. (Call Number: 42.2 .F54)

Kelly, K. (2011). Teaching literacy to learners with dyslexia: A multisensory approach. S.l.: Sage Publications. (Call Number: 40.4 .K38)

Reid, G., & Green, S. (2011). 100+ ideas for supporting children with dyslexia. London: Continuum. (Call Number: 40.4 .R455)

Reid, R., & Johnson, J. (2012). Teacher's guide to ADHD. New York: Guilford Press. (Call Number: 40.4 .R456)

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