Monday, May 7, 2012
Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) presents a Family Day of Self-Determination &Leadership Development Activity
Location: CADES, 401 Rutgers Avenue,
Swathmore, PA 19081
(2) Activities at 10 AM - 12 PM:
- Self-Determination Training:
- Have you thought about how you want ot live and the services you need? That means you want to use Self-Determination! In this free training, you will learn from people with disabilities about:
- the fight for people's rights
- a way to think about how you want to live
- steps to become a self-determined person
- You will be able to ask questions and have fun as you learn about Self-Determination. Join us!
- Parents, brothers, sisters and caregivers will also learn about Self-Determination or their loved one.
FREE LUNCH will be provided in between Trainings 12-1 PM
Leadership Development Activity
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Learn about Self Determination, a way to think about how you want to live. Learn the principles of Self Determination and how you can have choice and control in your life. You will find out the steps to take to become a self-determined person.
- 1 - 2:30 pm: Everyone will come together to talk about self determination.
- Let's talk about:
- Making choices for myself and how can others help
- Supporting your loved ones to use their voice
- How to help me advocate independence
Registration Deadline: May 3, 2012
Contacts: Andrea Steckline or Teri Brewer
Email:asteckline@cadeservices.org or tbrewer@visionforequality.org
Phone: Andrea @ 610-328-5955 or Teri @ 267-702-1603
All training participants receive The Gold Book - Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs in Pennsylvania: Intellectual Disability and Autism Services - revised and updated
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Many Faces of Abuse
a FREE Family Training presented by Vision for EQuality, Inc.
Training provided by the PA Training Partnership for People with Disabilities and Families
Location:
OIM South Training Center, Southeast Area Staff Development: Rooms 2&3,
123 Boro Line Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Presenter: Bev Frantz, EdD
Vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities are disproportionately targets of abuse. Physical abuse. Emotional abuse. Financial abuse. Sexual abuse. This two-part training for family members will discuss the different types of abuse and warning signs. The goal of the training is to reduce the risk of abuse, any type of abuse, in the lives of people with disabilities. This interactive training will build awareness of the many faces of abuse, how to recognize abuse, and how to support someone who has been abused.
Schedule of Events:
9:30 am to 10am - Registration
10am to Noon - Part 1
Noon to 1 pm - Lunch (will be provided
1pm to 3 pm - Part 2
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 6, 2012
Contact: Emily Key
Email: ekey@visionforequality.org
Phone: 717-233-2424
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Wednesday, May 9, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Navigating the Future in Turbulent Times: Revolutionary Leaders of Our Time: The 2012 Webinar Series
Part 6 of Twelve (12) live video webinars by renowned and revolutionary leaders
Location: Vision for EQuality, Inc., 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Speaker: Karen Green-McGowen - Health Care for People with Disabilities: Best Practices
Limited seating. Registration necessary.
Register with Kathy Foy @ 267-773-5285
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Wednesday, May 9, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Live Webinar: Partnering to make services easier to use for Latino families with CYCHCN: An Example from Pennsylvania
Recent evidence from the 2009 - 2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs showed that children from monolingual Spanish speaking families are having more difficulty accessing services than their English-speaking counterparts. This presentation will highlight unique programs being used by Salud Para Ninos, American Academy of Pediatrics, PA Chapter, and Vision for EQuality and provide concrete examples of how partnering between these organizations has helped to deliver more efficient and effective community-based services for Latino families in Pennsylvania.
This webinar is a collaborative effort bvetween the National Center for Ease of Use and Community-Based Services, American Academy of Pediatrics, Salud Para Ninos, American Adcademy of Pediatrics, PA Chapter, and Vision for EQuality. The three presenters are speaking on behalf of the broader collaboration between PA Chapter AAP, PA Title V, and PA Family to Family guarantee (PEAL).
Funding for this webinar was provided by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau
To register, visit: https://connectpro97884399.adobeconnect.com/_a839220836/aap/event/event_info.html
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Friday, May 11, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Medical Assistanc Waivers and Affordable Care Act Workshop: Using Public Insurance to Get Services and Supports You Need
FREE Workshop Sponsored by Family to Family Health Inforamtion Project of the PEAL Center
David Gates, Esquire, Managing Attorney - Harrisburg, PA Health Law Project
Medical Assistance and Waivers are the most common funding sources for non-educational services and supports for children and adolescents with special health care needs and disabilities. Learn who can qualify, what's covered and what to do if coverage is denied. Learn about insurance changes in the Affordable Care Act.
Location: Vision for EQuality, Inc., 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Topics covered:
- Eligibility rules for Medical Assistance and "Loophole"
- How to apply
- Services and supports under Medical Assistance (MA) including EPSDT program
- What are "Waivers"
- Eligibility rules for Waivers and how to apply
- Services and supports under Waivers
- Appeal rights under Medical Assistance and Waivers
- Benefits of the Affordable Care Act
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Monday, May 14, 2012, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Crossing Systems 101
Presented by: Pennsylvania Families Inc.
and the Pennsylvania System of Care Partnership
Location: Child Welfare Training Center, 403 E. Winding Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has its own unique system of services. Crossing Systems 101 is an original curriculum writer for Pennsylvania regarding how all these systems that impact children, work in concert with one another. Individuals representing each of these systems will present and will have an open dialigue with the audience about the system they represent.
Attendees will receive information from teh following systenm representatives: Behavioral Health, Drug and Alcohol, Juvenile Justice, and the Office of Children, Youth and Families.
Registration Deadline: May 7, 2012
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Navigating the Future in Turbulent Times: Revolutionary Leaders of Our Time: The 2012 Webinar Series
Part 7 of Twelve (12) live video webinars by renowned and revolutionary leaders
Location: Vision for EQuality, Inc., 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Speaker:Michael Wehmeyer - Tranisition Planning and Instruction: Best Practices
Limited seating. Registration necessary.
Register with Kathy Foy @ 267-773-5285
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Friday, May 18 2012
36th Annual Philadelphia Regional Conference on Developmental Disabilities
A forum to discuss areas of mutual concern, foster partnerships and keep abreast of current programs.Location: 3535 Market Street; 16th floor, Philadelphia, PA
AGENDA
8:30-9:00: Continental Breakfast & Registration
9:00-10:00: Keynote Address:
Challenges and Triumphs:
Past, Present, and Future!
By: Audrey Coccia and Maureen Devaney,
Co- Directors, Vision for EQuality, Inc.
10:15-11:30: Session A: Workshops #1-5
11:45-1:00: Session B: Workshops #6-10
1:00-2:00: Lunch and Poster Presentations
2:15-3:30: Session C: Workshops #11-15
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 7, 2012
Register online at Event Website: http://philaddconference.eventbrite.com
Questions: Contact Julie Heir: heierj@email.chop.edu or 215-590-7466
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Navigating the Future in Turbulent Times: Revolutionary Leaders of Our Time: The 2012 Webinar Series
Part 8 of Twelve (12) live video webinars by renowned and revolutionary leaders
Location: Vision for EQuality, Inc., 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Speaker: Sue Jamison and Colleagues - The Supreme Court's Olmstead decision: How will it impact future community supports?
Limited seating. Registration necessary.
Register with Kathy Foy @ 267-773-5285
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Navigating the Future in Turbulent Times: Revolutionary Leaders of Our Time: The 2012 Webinar Series
Part 9 of Twelve (12) live video webinars by renowned and revolutionary leaders
Location: Vision for EQuality, Inc., 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Speaker: Michael Callahan - Assuring Access to Employment for All: The unique benefit of customized employment
Limited seating. Registration necessary.
Register with Kathy Foy @ 267-773-5285
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parent/Youth/Professional Forum Southeast Pennsylvania
Have your voice heard about issues that are important to you and your child. Find support and resources. Become part of a PYPF in your region. Call 1-800-986-5660 to learn more
Location: 307 Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA 19403 - On-Site & via WebEx
Contact:
Monika Antosy, Consultant mantosy@pa.gov 610-621-2775
Sue McAuliffe, Parent Lead sepypf@gmail.com 610-631-5622
Ask about travel/child care reimbursement.
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Wednesday, June 6, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Navigating the Future in Turbulent Times: Revolutionary Leaders of Our Time: The 2012 Webinar Series
Part 10 of Twelve (12) live video webinars by renowned and revolutionary leaders
Location: Vision for EQuality, Inc., 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Speaker: Al Condeluci - Social Capital: The Primise of Community
Limited seating. Registration necessary.
Register with Kathy Foy @ 267-773-5285
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Wednesday, June 13, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Navigating the Future in Turbulent Times: Revolutionary Leaders of Our Time: The 2012 Webinar Series
Part 11 of Twelve (12) live video webinars by renowned and revolutionary leaders
Location: Vision for EQuality, Inc., 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Speaker: David Wetherow - Star Raft: A New Method for Building Enduring Circles of Support
Limited seating. Registration necessary.
Register with Kathy Foy @ 267-773-5285
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Wednesday, June 20, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Navigating the Future in Turbulent Times: Revolutionary Leaders of Our Time: The 2012 Webinar Series
Part 12 of Twelve (12) live video webinars by renowned and revolutionary leaders
Location: Vision for EQuality, Inc., 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Speaker: David Pitonyak - "Beyond Behavior: Supporting Competence, Confidence and a Sense of Well Being"
Limited seating. Registration necessary.
Register with Kathy Foy @ 267-773-5285
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