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April 25, 2006

COSD 7th Annual National Conference in Atlanta

“Maximizing the Talent Pool: Looking Below the Surface”

Dates: June 14 - 16, 2006

Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Read 2006 Conference Agenda

Registration Deadline Thursday, June 1, 2006.

Contact:

Alan Muir, Executive Director
Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD)
The University of Tennessee
100 Dunford Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-4010

865-974-7148
Fax: 865-974-6497
E mail: amuir@tennessee.edu
Website: www.cosdonline.org

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33rd Annual Public Awareness Showcase and Counseling Center

Sponsored by: National Association for Visually Handicapped (NAVH)

Date: May 21, 2006

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Einhorn Auditorium at Lenox Hill Hospital
131 East 76th Street, New York, NY

Free to the public

This Showcase features products and services for the hard of seeing.™ NAVH large print materials on vision and eye disease will be available. NAVH staff will be available to answer your questions about visual aids and lighting, which will be available to test and purchase.

In addition, ophthalmologists and low vision optometrists will be on site for mini-consultations. Representatives from various government and private organizations that serve the visually impaired will be present. Manufacturers of various products, such as nutritional supplements, CCTV’s and special lighting, will be showcasing their products.

This is a great opportunity to learn what's new for people with visual impairments.

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April 24, 2006

MY BODY POLITIC

"I read "My Body Politic" with admiration, sometimes for the pain that all but wept on the page, again for sheer exuberant friendships, for self-discovery, political imagination, and pluck. . . . Wonderful! In a dark time, a gift of hope."

-Daniel Berrigan, S . J .

SIMI LINTON, author of "My Body Politic," is a prominent activist and author of numerous articles about disability. She holds a Ph.D. from New York University and until 1998 taught at Hunter College. She is author of Claiming Disability: Knowledge and Identity and founder of Disability/Arts, an organization that works with artists and cultural institutions to help shape the presentation of disability in the arts and to increase the representation of works by disabled artists.

While hitchhiking from Boston to Washington D.C. in 1971 to protest the war in Vietnam, Simi Linton was involved in a car accident that paralyzed her legs and took the lives of her young husband and her best friend. Her memoir begins with her struggle to regain physical and emotional strength and to resume her life in the world. Then Linton takes us on the road she traveled—with stops in Berkeley, Paris, Havana, and back to her home in Manhattan, as she learns what it means to be a disabled person in this country.

Two Readings and Booksignings in New York in May:

  1. Columbia University
    Monday, May 1, 6–8 p.m.
    Introduced by Rosemary G. Feal
    Executive Director of the Modern Language Association
    Reception to Follow

    Alfred Lerner Hall
    115th & Broadway
    Party Room, C Level

    Enter the Columbia Campus at 115th & Broadway; follow path to building entrance on right; take elevator (not stairs) to C Level.

    Please RSVP (and/or request accommodations) by writing to dsseminar@gmail.com.

    This event is sponsored by the Columbia University Disability Studies Seminar and the Office of Disability Services.

  2. Marymount Manhattan College
    Wednesday, May 3, 7:30
    Introduced by Daniel Berrigan, S.J.,
    Jesuit priest, poet, and peacemaker

    Reception to follow

    Marymount Manhattan College Building
    221 E. 71st St.
    Regina Peruggi Room, 2nd Floor

    Please contact Jerry Williams at: 212-517-0604 for more information and to request accommodations.

    This event sponsored by the English Dept., Sigma Tau Delta, and the Literary Society Marymount Manhattan College.




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"Creating Our Future: On Campus and Beyond"

Come be part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)! The 2006 Conference Planning Committee invites expressions of interest by individuals interested in speaking on one of the four workshop panels at our biannual national conference, taking place November 10 - 12, 2006 at the Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites. The theme for this year's conference is Creating Our Future: On Campus and Beyond.

Our conference operates using a single-track format. This allows all delegates to participate in all four workshops. Speakers will therefore be required to present twice, once in the morning, and once in the afternoon, either Saturday or Sunday. Each speaker will have up to 20 minutes to present, and will then participate in a question and answer session along with their fellow panelists. Sign language and English/French interpretation will be provided.


Workshop Panels:

  1. Job Search Strategies: Competing in The Employment Market

    The future for many college and university graduates includes a desire to compete for the same employment opportunities as their non-disabled peers. Subjects to be addressed may include:

    • First-hand experiences of individuals with disabilities pursuing interesting careers (e.g., in the arts, media, sciences, etc.);

    • Disclosing a disability in the workplace;

    • Arranging for workplace accommodations;

    • Mentorship;

    • Opportunities for graduate students.


  2. Looking Into the Future of Post-Secondary Education

    Post-secondary education promises to offer a wealth of opportunities and challenges for students with disabilities. Topics to be addressed may include:

    • On-campus programs that deliver services to students with disabilities in innovative ways;

    • Impact of eLearning on students with disabilities;

    • New types of adaptive technologies used by students with disabilities;

    • Experiences of students with disabilities pursuing options such as distance education, vocational and trade skills.


  3. Creating Leaders for the Future

    The key to developing future leaders is to provide practical information that can be applied immediately. Our goal is to make this workshop skills-based, interactive and innovative, including opportunities for participants to practice skills and to get immediate feedback. Subjects to be addressed may include:

    • Experiences of students successfully advocating for change on their campus, including lessons learned;

    • Effective strategies for dealing with campus media, on-campus departments and organizations;

    • Working with the mainstream student movement;

    • Lobbying university/college administration;

    • Public speaking tips and tricks;

    • Negotiation skills;

    • Writing a press release.


  4. New Developments in Disability Studies

    Disability Studies is an important field experiencing growing interest on Canadian campuses. We invite students studying in this area to submit presentations on their completed research or research-in-progress that showcases new and emerging subjects in the field.


    Instructions and Deadline:

    Expressions of interest should be no more than 500 words in length and must include:

    • A title,

    • Name(s) of speaker(s),

    • The name of the workshop panel of interest,

    • The specific subject that the presentation will address, and

    • A description of the proposed presentation.

    In addition, each speaker is asked to include a résumé/CV. Deadline for receipt of material is Friday, June 2, 2006.

    Presentations are encouraged in either English or French, and we invite international submissions. We are able to accept material in print, on disk, online or by e-mail attachment. In case a speaker drops out, we will choose an alternate from the submissions received. The Conference Planning Committee will inform those selected no later than July 31, 2006. Please include any alternate contact details to reach you during the summer, where appropriate.

    Due to limited funding, only student panelists can be considered for financial support.

    Send your expression of interest and resume:

Deadline for receipt of material: Friday, June 2, 2006

If you have any questions about the event send them to conference2006@neads.ca,or call (613) 526-8008 (Voice or TTY).


Frank Smith, National Coordinator
National Educational Association of Disabled Students
Rm. 426 Unicentre, Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6
tel. (613) 526-8008

http://www.neads.ca/conference2006/en/

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The Chicago Disability History Exhibit

Date: April - August 31, 2006

Location: National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum Located at the corner of 18th Street and Indiana Avenue in a new gallery on the third floor. Parking on local streets and also available alongside alley-space. On accessible bus route line.

Description: Guiding visitors from the founding of the city and civil war pension policies, through institutional and eugenics eras, to the survival issues of today.

Exhibition includes posters, timelines, photos, artifacts such as 19th century "charity cards"; a cane of FDR's; a headstone from Manteno State Institution; braille ABC plates and many items from daily life; all the versions of "Accessible Chicago" put out in the 70s; prototype of the first Metra lift; and arrest warrants for some of our most esteemed leaders. 4 dvd screens with headphones. Culminating in the growth of the disability culture and arts scene in Chicago.

Exhibit done by, for, and about disabled people. All of the public is welcome.

Access Notes: Text is in 18 or 24 point font. There are many touchable items. Audio-described tours are available upon request. A full narrative, in large print font, of the print story that appears on the wall is available in advance of one's visit. Request from ssnyder@uic.edu for an e-version. Posters have simple language labels and large pictures. All video is captioned. Full braille text in process. There is no flourescent lighting. Seating in gallery. Fully accessible facilities on same floor as gallery space. If you prefer to use your own headphones you may bring them.

Sharon Snyder
Assistant Professor Department of Disability & Human Development University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 60608
312-413-1975
ssnyder@uic.edu

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April 19, 2006

P&G Virtual Campus

P&G Virtual Campus has 3 new classes starting on April 7, 2006:

  1. Balancing Act: Managing Time and Stress in a Busy World

  2. How to Give a Great Presentation

  3. How to Find Your Perfect Career

It's fast, free, and easy. Remember, P&G Virtual Campus is online 24/7, so it's easy to fit them into your busy schedule.

Enroll today at http://pgvirtualcampus.com/?mcID=blast041206.

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EASI Podcast Series

EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information's podcast series includes:

  1. Barrier-free IT Tips and Tricks

  2. It's About People, Not Technology

  3. Conference Podcast Series

You can subscribe at: http://easi.cc/podcasts/

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Two New Free EASI Web Conferences

EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information has 2 more free, live, voice chat Web conferences in the next month. You can register for them at: http://easi.cc/clinic.htm

  1. Creating Accessible Narrated PowerPoint on April 27

    Presenters, Dick Banks and Norm Coombs More and more teachers are using PowerPoint in class. Now, many are also using them in online classes. Frequently they want to add narration to them. First, this presentation will briefly discuss tips on making narrated PowerPoint which, without adequate planning can be very time-consuming. Second, it will focus on designing the presentation in advance for accessibility by all students especially those who are blind, deaf or who have learning disabilities.

  2. Using Authoring Tools to Create DAISY Documents on May 9

    Presenter, Karen McCall How can I create DAISY books and content for myself or my students? What is DAISY? How do I choose an authoring tool for creating documents? This web seminar explores the advantages of DAISY content, what type of information can be converted to DAISY and how to choose your authoring tool and player.

    How do you choose the best DAISY authoring tool for you or your organization? Knowing what's available is the first step!

Register for both at: http://easi.cc/clinic.htm

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Braille: Every Day, Every Way Web seminar hosted by Hadley School

Winnetka, IL. The Hadley School for the Blind will host "Braille: Every Day, Every Way," its first Seminars@Hadley to be broadcast over the Internet Wednesday, April 26, beginning at noon, CDT.

The seminar will last approximately 90 minutes and is open to Hadley students already enrolled in the Professional Education and Family Education programs or to professionals in the blindness field. Participants will learn how braille can positively impact the lives of family members who are blind, the importance and value of braille and how braille can be used in everyday life. This program is free, but registration is required for this interactive seminar. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. To register, email seminars@hadley.edu with your name and email address. Please put Braille Seminar in the subject line. You will receive a confirmation email containing your password to login to the seminar, as well as a review of technical requirements. Please note, registration will only be taken via email. If you are unable to participate in this seminar, please watch for future seminars covering a variety of topics.

Those who sign up may participate in an online discussion on better advocacy for braille in local communities. The seminar will cover topics like braille on maps, restaurant menus, labeling personal home items and note-taking. Also, included is how braille can benefit visually impaired people in the workplace, creative uses of braille and how to pass along the importance of learning braille to others. During the seminar, students will have the opportunity to present questions to the seminar instructors.

Technical requirements to participate in the seminar are: For Windows: Windows 98, ME, 2K, XP or 2003 (XP recommended) system, Pentium 3 500 MHz or better CPU, 512 MB RAM, Internet Explorer 6, or FireFox, JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser, 56K or faster Internet connection (broadband recommended), full duplex audio device, microphone and speakers.

For Macintosh: Mac OS 10.3 system or later, 512 MB Ram, Safari or FireFox browser, JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser, 56K or faster Internet connection (broadband recommended), full duplex audio device, microphone and speakers.

Hadley instructors Donna Hernandez and Sue Melrose will lead the Webcast. Donna Hernandez earned her B.A. in Special Education and is certified in visual impairment. She also received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Illinois State University and is certified in learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders and in teaching those with mental disabilities. Sue Melrose earned her B.A. in Psychology and her M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education from Stanford University.

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Editor's Note: The Hadley School for the Blind is the single largest worldwide distance educator of blind and visually impaired people. Since its founding by William Hadley and Dr. E.V.L. Brown in 1920, all of Hadley's distance education courses have been provided free of charge. Today, the school serves more than 10,000 students annually in all 50 states and 100 countries. Hadley relies on contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations to fund its programs. Visit us on the Web at http://www.hadley.edu

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Summer Youth Employment Program - 2006

Summer is fast approaching and there are again summer jobs available through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

Youths from 14 through 21 years of age can learn employment skills, work-related social skills, take advantage of educational activities, develop career awareness, understand money management... and earn some income too.

The SYEP is open to youth ages 14 through 21, living in NYC regardless of income level.

DEADLINE for submitting an application with required documentation is TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2006.

Visit the DYCD SYEP website for information and download the APPLICATION ...

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1st National Conference on Employment of Lawyers with Disabilities

The Early Bird Registration for the ABA 1st National Conference on Employment of Lawyers with Disabilities has been EXTENDED until 04/24/2006. You can register on-line.

Sponsored by ABA President Michael S. Greco, the ABA Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Date: