2011

 

 

March

Race, Ethnicity, and Disability: State of The Science Conference 
Conference
Date: March 1, 2012 - March 2, 2012
Location: Arlington, VA
Website: www.rehabeducators.org/listserv/state_of_science.pdf
Abstract: The Race, Ethnicity, and Disability: State of The Science Conference, sponsored by NIDRR, will be held in Arlington, VA. The conference is intended for multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals, including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, psychologists, rehabilitation case managers, rehabilitation counselors, disability specialists, other professionals serving the field of rehabilitation medicine, and researchers studying minorities with disabilities. The conference’s purposes are to advance the science of disability research involving racial and ethnic minorities, build capacities of researchers, and foster networking and communication among researchers, students, clinicians, funders, journal editors, and consumers. Available in pdf (1.08 MB, 16 pp).

Finding Jobs for Students with Intellectual Disability: Where Do You Start? 
Web-based Event
Date: March 7, 2012- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern)
Website: www.thinkcollege.net/for-professionals/training-events
Abstract: Without strategies and structure, the process of finding jobs for students with intellectual disabilities can seem daunting. This webinar, sponsored by Think College, will offer information on the process of creating opportunities for students by. The first step is getting to know the students, with strategies for turning assessment and discovery options into skills for selling students to the perfect employer. Strategies for approaching employers, learning the skills to customize positions, and determining information needed to negotiate with employers.

Autism Works National Conference 2012
Conference
Date: March 6, 2012 - March 7, 2012
Location: St. Louis, MO
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-Works/136057253090452
Sponsor: Sponsored by the University of Missouri Health System, the Autism Works National Conference will be held in St. Louis, MO.

Using Data to Drive Innovation and Improve Services: Workforce Development in Chicago
Web-based Event
Date: March 8, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Central)
Website: tinyurl.com/7tc2g3n
Abstract: During the recent recession, cities and towns across the United States experienced high levels of unemployment. Now they are striving to ensure their workforce development system is meeting the needs of struggling individuals seeking employment. Policymakers and practitioners need reliable data and information about how to improve workforce programs and services, as well as to understand which workforce development programs are successful, helping better direct resources within the system. This forum will focus on exemplary workforce programs in Chicago that use data to pursue innovative efforts to provide training and place people into employment, and will also examine the current workforce development landscape, describing some of the national and local workforce policies aimed at providing services to job seekers and recent research on the factors that influence success among community-based workforce programs.

National ADA Symposium
Symposium
Date: March 12, 2012 - March 14, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL
Website: www.adasymposium.org
Sponsor: Sponsored by the ADA National Network, the first of two 2012 ADA Symposia will be held in Orlando, FL.

Building a Grad Nation Summit
Summit
Date: March 18, 2012 - March 21, 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Website: www.americaspromise.org/Our-Work/Grad-Nation/Summit.aspx
Abstract: The Building a Grad Nation Summit is free and open to the public. The Grad Nation campaign has two specific goals: to increase the national graduation rate to 90% by 2020 with no school graduating less than 80&, and to regain America's standing as first in the world in college completion. The summit brings together community organizations, educators, local and state leaders, national nonprofit organizations, businesses, youth and others to share progress and catalyze additional action. America's Promise Alliance hosts the Summit in partnership with the Alliance for Excellent Education, Civic Enterprises and the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University. Premier Sponsors for the Summit are Grad Nation Presenting Sponsor State Farm, AT&T, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Target. Signature Sponsors are Casey Family Programs, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Ford Foundation, Ford Motor Company, Lumina Foundation and Pearson Foundation.

ASCD 67th Annual Conference
Conference
Date: March 24, 2012 - March 26, 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Website: www.ascd.org/conferences/annual-conference/2012.aspx
Abstract: The ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show is a professional development event for education, where attendees can explore new ideas in education, examine developments in content areas or grade levels, stretch their professional development learning into new areas, and focus on issues of concern to examine in depth.

April

Our World Our Future 
Conference
Date: April 11, 2012 - April 14, 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: nslc.nylc.org
Abstract: Registration is open for “Our World, Our Future,” the 23rd Annual National Service-Learning Conference and Youthrive PeaceJam Leadership Conference. The conference will examine how youth passion, creativity and innovation can address world issues, a vision of a future where all young people – both with and without disabilities – can become effective and visible leaders in their schools, communities and the world. Application deadlines for participants: for Service-Learning Showcases, November 14, 2011; for Youth Emcees, November 18. 2011; for Exhibitors, December 15, 2011.

ILLOWA AHEAD Regional Conference 
Conference
Date: April 12, 2012 - April 13, 2012
Location: Champaign, IL
Abstract: The ILLOWA Association on Higher Education and disability (AHEAD) Regional Conference will be held April 12-13, 2012, in Champaign, IL. For more information contactsaddlerryanc@sau.edu

Disability Policy Seminar
Conference
Date: April 23, 2012 - April 25, 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Website: www.thearc.org/Page.aspx
Abstract: Hosted by the Arc of the United States and held in Washington, DC, this annual conference agenda of those in the movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is a forum for the exchange of information about issues and preparing for face-to-face meetings with elected officials on Capitol Hill. From self-advocates to family members, caregivers, and organizations serving individuals with I/DD, this is a large bloc of advocates who have the potential to change how the government views and interacts with people with disabilities.

Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, & Disability: Experience Understood in Image, Poetry, Narrative, and Research 
Conference
Date: April 24, 2012 - April 25, 2012
Location: Columbus, OH
Website: ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm
Abstract: The 12th Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, & Disability: Experience Understood in Image, Poetry, Narrative, and Research, sponsored by ADA OSU, is a catalyst for positive change and for collaborations with partners in education, business, public and social service. The workshops bring a diverse audience together to discuss the full spectrum of disability issues and experiences. To ensure broad participation from the university community, business, state and local government, educators, advocacy organizations, social service agencies, and individuals with disabilities sponsors are sought each year to subsidize conference participants.

MAY

Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
Workshop
Date: May 3, 2012 - May 4, 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: www.youthchg.com/live.html
Abstract: The "Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth" workshop will look at 200 answers to turnaround problems like delinquency, violence, apathy, truancy, defiance, ADD, school failure, bad attitudes, and poor motivation, with a special focus on children with challenges and disabilities. The workshop is sponsored by Youth Change Workshops and is intended for teachers, youth workers, counselors, psychologists, court workers, social workers, justice workers, foster parents, and school administrators. (The workshop will also be presented October 11-12, 2012, in Portland, OR.)

2012 National Transition Conference: College and Careers for Youth with Disabilities
Conference
Date: May 30, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Website: www.transition2012.org
Abstract: The National Transition Conference: College and Careers for Youth with Disabilities will provide a forum for developing an action agenda, bring together partners in the transition community to exchange ideas and approaches, share knowledge gained from policy implementation, discuss transition practices and research findings, and promote the development of networks and relationships. It will bring together youth and young adults, family members/advocates/caregivers, educators, vocational rehabilitation professionals, employment and training professionals, researchers, state and federal officials, leaders in the transition community, disability service staff, student development personnel, and behavioral health professionals.

JULY

PEPNet 2.0 Training Institute
Training Institute
Date: July 9, 2012 - July 14, 2012
Location: New Orleans, LA
Website: www.pepnet.org/pti/
Abstract: The PEPNet 2.0 Training Institute (PTI) will be held in conjunction with the Association of Higher Education and Disabilities (AHEAD) 2012 Conference in New Orleans, LA, July 9-14, 2012 and focus on issues related to enrolling, retaining, and instructing students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their varying communication needs and methods used, such as oral transliteration services, cued language transliteration services, sign language transliteration and interpreting services, and transcription.

Improving Children's Mental Health Care in an Era of Change, Challenge, and Innovation
Training Institute
Date: July 25, 2012 - July 29, 2012
Location: Orlando, FL
Website: gucchd.georgetown.edu/training/88504.html
Abstract: The National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development is offering Training Institutes on improving mental health services for children and adolescents with or at risk for mental health challenges and their families. The biennial Training Institutes are organized in partnership with the Child, Adolescent and Family Branch of the federal Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and The Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 2012 Training Institutes will focus on innovative approaches, and how lessons learned from systems of care can guide efforts to improve children's mental health service delivery.