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FYI Newsletter November 17, 2008
Quick Scan
- Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
- November ADA-Indiana Audio Conference
- Funding for Local ADA Implementation Projects Announced
- Family-Focused Autism Modules
- Library Corner
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
The Bloomington community is invited to dine out at local restaurants during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Sunday, November 16th through Friday, November 21. A 10% (or more) portion of the participating restaurants' sales will be donated to Shalom, Martha's House, Stepping Stones and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard. So, spread the word. We all have to eat sometime, might as well support a great cause while you're at it!
Participating Restaurants:
· Laughing Planet - Sunday
· Bloomington Sandwich Company - Monday thru Friday
· De Angelos - Monday 5 p.m. til close (tell them you are with Shalom)
· Village Deli - Monday
· Soma - Tuesday
· Limestone Grille - Tuesday
· Mother Bear's Pizza - Wednesday
· Truffles - Wednesday
· Max's Place - Thursday
· Anatolia - Friday
November ADA-Indiana Audio Conference
ADA-Indiana will host its free audio conference on Tuesday November 18 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST entitled Everything You Need to Know about the Enforcement of the ADA but Were Afraid to Ask.
In this session, guest speakers will answer some of the many questions asked about the ADA and the enforcement process. Additionally, they will review the enforcement options available to individuals and explain the various methods for pursuing a complaint under the various titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Service providers, disability advocates, individuals with disabilities, and other interested community members are encouraged to attend. The audio conference will be held at seven Indiana locations.
Bloomington, Indiana (2:00-3:30 p.m. EST)
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community,
2853 East Tenth Street, Building L
(812) 855-6508
Indianapolis, Indiana (2:00-3:30 p.m. EST)
Indiana Government Center, Conference Room 2
402 West Washington Street
(317) 232-4145
Gary, Indiana (1:00-2:30 p.m. CST)
ARC Bridges
2650 West 35th Ave
(219) 884-1138
Corydon, Indiana (2:00-3:30 p.m. EST)
The Harrison County Community Foundation
Conference Room 1523 Foundation Way
(812) 738-4196
Columbus, Indiana (2:00-3:30 p.m. EST)
123 Washington Street
Meeting Hall
(812) 376-2570
Richmond, Indiana (2:00-3:30 p.m. EST)
IU East
2325 Chester Blvd.
Hayes Hall Room 254
(765) 973-8308
Terre Haute, Indiana (2:00-3:30 p.m. EST)
The WILL Center
4312 South Seventh Street
(812) 298-9455
For more information about this session or the upcoming 2008-2009 ADA Audio Conference Season, visit http://www.adaindiana.org or contact Matt Norris at 1-800-825-4733 or e-mail adainfo@indiana.edu. The audio conference series is co-sponsored by ADA-Indiana, the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities, and the DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center
ADA Funding Available
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 2009 Keith Coros Community ADA Implementation Projects.
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 ADA in Indiana's local communities. Funding up to $1,500 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.
Proposals are due Monday, December 8th, 2008. The Request for Proposal is available at ADA-Indiana's website http://www.adaindiana.org. To receive information on how to apply for the grants, contact Vicki Pappas, Fiscal Agent of ADA-Indiana, at (812) 855-6508 or e-mail adainfo@indiana.edu.
This year, ADA-Indiana is giving priority to proposals that result in specific and measurable Changes. Projects should target one or more of the Titles of the ADA. This may include training employers to increase their knowledge about the ADA and reasonable accommodations; working with local governments to make their programs, services, and activities accessible to people with disabilities; helping business and non-profits become more accessible; or making sure people with hearing and speech impairments have access to information.
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.
Autism Modules
Family-Focused Autism Modules: The Institute's Indiana Resource Center for Autism is pleased to provide online access to modules designed for family members as they search for problem solving and program development regarding autism spectrum disorders. These modules are downloadable and may be reproduced as you choose. These modules were produced through support from the Indiana Department of Education, Center for Exceptional Learners, Office of Special Education. Visit http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/fmodules.html to download these modules.
Additionally, the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) website contains Autism Internet Modules (AIM) that have been developed by a consortium of professionals and organizations across the U.S. and Canada. IRCA staff have also been involved in the development of these modules. Visit http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/ for more information.
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.
Cooper, B., & Widdows, N. (2008). The social success workbook for teens: Skill-building activities for teens with nonverbal learning disorders, Asperger's disorder, and other social-skill problems. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Kenney, J. M., & Collins, P. (2008). Nana, can you hear me?: A guide for families and children. Jupiter, FL: Merit Pub. International.
Kumin, L. (2008). Helping children with Down syndrome communicate better: Speech and language skills for ages 6 - 14. Bethesda: Woodbine House.
Skallerup, S. J. (2008). Babies with Down syndrome: A new parents' guide. Bethesda: Woodbine House.