Other National Events Listed in Past IssuesEverything You Need to Know about the Enforcement of the ADA but Were Afraid to Ask
Audio Conference
November 18, 2008
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM (Central)
A few of the many questions people ask about the ADA and the enforcement process are: When do I file? What agency do I file with? What is alternative dispute resolution? Can I file at the state and federal level at the same time? What is a designated agency? What if I miss the 180 day filing deadline? This audio conference, sponsored by the National Network of DBTAC-Regional ADA Centers, will review the enforcement options available to individuals and explain the various methods for pursuing a complaint under the various titles of the ADA. PEN Annual Conference: Legacy, Focus, and Impact
Conference
November 16, 2008 - November 18, 2008
San Francisco, CA
Public Education Network (PEN) will hold its 2008 annual conference in the city where local education funds got their start 25 years ago. The conference will examine the legacy of Local Education Funds (LEFs), the focus of their work, and the impact their work has had on public education. LEF members and others will come together to recognize the historic contributions of LEFs to education reform, and to look to the future of the field.
Cornell University’s Employment and Disability Institute Webinar on the 2007 Disability Status Report
Webinar
November 12, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Eastern)
Cornell University's Employment and Disability Institute (EDI) will host an online webinar to present the findings of the 2007 Disability Status Report. The free webinar will explore recently released 2007 American Community Survey data related to disability and employment, education, poverty, household income and labor earnings. Cornell Research found that in 2007, 36.9% of working-age (21-64) people with disabilities were employed, compared with the 79.7% of people without disabilities; 24.7% of working-age Americans with disabilities lived in poverty, compared to 9.0% of those without disabilities. These dramatic discrepancies are longstanding and continue to separate Americans with disabilities from their peers without disabilities. To register for this free webinar, please go to the website. Igniting Sparks: Connect to Hope!
Conference
November 6, 2008 - November 8, 2008
Minneapolis, MN
The Healthy Youth, Healthy Communities Conference is sponsored by the Search Institute. Conference highlights include programming on asset-based community initiatives, juvenile justice, prevention, the public sector, service learning, spiritual development, and youth-serving organizations. Disability Inclusion & National Service: Acting Today to Shape the Future
Conference
October 16, 2008 - October 18, 2008
Alexandria, VA
This event invites the national service and disability communities to convene in a setting that fosters the development of innovative ideas and strong partnerships. With opportunities for learning, reflection and celebration, the conference will inspire current and tomorrow’s leaders to direct disability inclusion in national service and enhance the ethic of service and volunteerism in the disability community.
DCDT 2008: Brewing Best Practices in Transition
Conference
October 16, 2008 - October 17, 2008
Milwaukee, WI
The Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) is sponsoring “Brewing Best Practices in Transition” in Milwaukee. The conference features sessions on writing transition IEP’s, Indicator 13, effective transition curriculum, self-determination, transition assessment and other topics. More information or an electronic copy of the brochure and registration form are available at the DCDT’s Web site.
Promoting English Learners’ Success
Web-based Event
October 8, 2008 - November 18, 2008
No Location Specified
In October (8, 15, 22, 28, 29, 30) and November (5, 12, 18) SchoolsMovingUp will host nine webinars on the latest research and practice on the instruction of English learners. Their array of Reading Room resources on English learners complements this landmark series. Environmental Contaminants and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder AAIDD’s Environmental Health Initiative (EHI)
Teleconference Call
October 7, 2008
No Location Specified
Daniel Axelrad will discuss the studies on the relationship between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and environmental contaminants such as lead. The toll free number for the teleconference is 1.800.868.1837; pass code: 588 695#. Expanding Inclusion: The Business Strategy (USBLN Annual Conference and Career Fair)
Conference
October 5, 2008 - October 8, 2008
Portland, OR
Sponsored by the U.S. Business Leadership Network (BLN), this conference is a national event for business, community leaders, and BLN chapters that have an interest in hiring, retention and marketing to people with disabilities.
Employment First! A Manifesto for Change
Forum
September 17, 2008 - September 18, 2008
Kansas City, MO
Sponsored by the Institute for Community Inclusion, "Employment First!," the 5th Annual Organizational Change Forum, will discuss policy and system change, leadership and management, transition and career development, integrated employment and establishing a National Agenda on Organizational Change and Employment First.
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