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ADA-Indiana Webinar

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 and plan to participate in ADA-Indiana's webinar entitled 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. 

Listen to Jim Tobias from Inclusive Technologies who will provide an overview of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, including the legislative history and rulemaking.

This webinar runs from 2:00-3:30 p.m. (Eastern). Registration is free but you must register for the event! Participants can also receive continuing education units (CEU’s) for professional development (through the University of Illinois) or a certificate of attendance at no cost. Information about continuing education options will be included in your registration materials.

ACROSS THE COURTYARD

Communities for a Lifetime Initiative Moves Forward

With support from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities, three communities to participate in a new planning grant program were announced. 

The Communities for a Lifetime initiative will support Huntington, Linton and Valparaiso with small grants to identify a district, conduct assessments, and engage people of all ages and abilities in  creating a more livable environment that supports social, mental, and physical health, and independence across the lifespan.

The three communities will have approximately six months to conduct their planning activities and develop an implementation plan for additional funding from the IHCDA and other potential sources. Eligible projects will include affordable housing, home repair and modification and economic development activities. The Governor’s Planning Council intends to support training for planning advocates among the older adult and disability community.

The Institute’s Center on Aging and Community has been working to foster this program for several years. Director Phil Stafford and Research Associate Jennie Todd will be providing significant technical assistance to the grantee communities. For more information about the program, e-mail Stafford at staffor@indiana.edu.

KUDOS

Congratulations to Dr. Jim Ansaldo

The Indiana Institute extends our congratulations to the Center on Education and Lifelong Learning's Jim Ansaldo on receiving his doctorate this spring from Indiana University. Ansaldo, who is a Research Associate with the Center and serves as Project Coordinator for Instructional Consultation Teams training in Indiana, received his Doctorate in Education, specifically Curriculum Studies. Ansaldo’s doctoral dissertation examined a collaborative services learning effort in two urban high schools. Congrats Jim!

IN INDIANA

INDATA Training

INDATA at Easter Seals Crossroads, is hosting a one-day workshop entitled Assistive Technology and Cloud-Based Computing on Friday, June 29, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

This free assistive technology training program will educate participants about the basics of assistive technology and cloud-based computing. Attendees will learn about different mainstream cloud-based options that are available. This workshop will also discuss cloud-based  computing options for literacy, vision impairments, and students with special needs.

This event will be held both in person or online. For questions or accessibility information, contact Nikol Prieto at nprieto@eastersealscrossroads.org or call (317) 466.2013.

LIBRARY CORNER

New Library Acquisitions

The Center for Disability Information and Referral strives to be the primary disability library for residents of Indiana. Each week, the FYI Newsletter lists new materials that may be borrowed by Indiana residents. See this week's listing of new acquisitions below.

Burton, D., & Kappenberg, J. (2012). The complete guide to RTI: An implementation toolkit. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. (Call Number: 32 .B8)

Lane, K. L. (2012). Systematic screenings of behavior to support instruction: From preschool to high school. New York, NY: Guilford. (Call Number: 53 .L26)

Luiselli, J. K., & Sturmey, P. (2012). The handbook of high-risk challenging behaviors in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co. (Call Number: 53 .L85)

Wilson, G. L., & Blednick, J. (2011). Teaching in tandem: Effective co-teaching in the inclusive classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. (Call Number: 31 .W4)