What is CarolinaLIFE? CarolinaLIFE™ is a two to four-year postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities. We offer students the opportunity to experience college life through inclusive participation in academic, social, vocational, and independent living activities. Applicants should be between 18 and 24 years of age and have a diagnosed intellectual disability. Students will (a) participate in an inclusive college experience with appropriate supports (b) be actively involved in planning their education based on their needs, interests, and preferences, and c) participate in university courses, vocational internships and work experiences, and work on individual academic, social, vocational, and independent living goals. On-campus housing is available to all interested students. OPEN HOUSE/INFORMATIONAL MEETING Learn about the program and meet faculty and participating students. WHO: Transition Coordinators, teachers, parents, prospective students WHEN: Friday, October 3rd, 2014 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. REGISTRATION: Please email registration to Jesslyn Lowell by Thursday, September 24th, 2014 PROGRAM: We will have a 60-minute program, followed by a social reception from 5:00 to 7:00. During the reception you will meet current students, mentors, faculty, and other applicants. If you can only attend the later part of the open house, we will be happy to review content presented earlier. Interested individuals who have applied to the program may want to schedule a program interview around their open house visit. Limited availability so please register soon. Learn more about CarolinaLIFE : For more information, please go to our website at http://www.sa.sc.edu/sds/carolinalife/ or by email: [email protected]. Information on our website includes a detailed description of the application process, details on types and levels of university, vocational and social experiences and supports, and complete information about tuition and housing costs. We are excited to inform you that, in addition to the Federal Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) programs, CarolinaLIFE students from South Carolina are now eligible to participate in the South Carolina College Transition Connection Need Based Grant program. For more information, please contact us! Anthony Plotner Director, CarolinaLIFE California Deaf-Blind Services
New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative Jump to English Version Conociendo los derechos básicos de Educación Especial FACEBOOK NCDB NYDBC NFADB CDBS Reserve esta fecha! Sábado, 8 de Noviembre de 2014 3pm ET/2pm CT/12pm WT Webinar Nacional para Familias de Habla Hispana Patrocinado por: National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative (NYDBC) California Deaf-Blind Services (CDBS) Es de extrema importancia para padres de niños con necesidades especiales que estén enterados de los derechos que tienen sus hijos para recibir una educación libre y apropiada. Es particularmente importante informar a familias minoritarias porque generalmente éstas no están familiarizadas con leyes estatales y federales. Por esta razón, NCDB, NFADB, NYDBC y CDBS se han unido para conducir una serie de webinars para poder ofrecerles mayores oportunidades de aprendizaje a las familias de habla hispana que tienen un niño que es sordo-ciego. Los participantes de estos webinars van a aprender acerca de los derechos educacionales que están garantizados bajo la ley, y esperamos poder reducir sus dudas o temores acerca de la educación de sus hijos. Este primer webinar de una serie de tres se va a concentrar especí ficamente en aprender acerca del proceso del IEP, sus leyes y tiempos. Los siguientes van a ser en intervención temprana y transición a la vida adulta. Presentadores: Myrna Medina, Especialista Familiar de los Servicios de Sordoceguera de California, Myrna es Mexicana del estado de Durango, tiene dos hijos, Deloris de 20 y Norman de 18 años, sordociego, quien fue el motivo de entrar en este medio. Myrna tiene 14 años de trabajar como Especialista Familiar para CDBS, entre otros compromisos pasados y presentes, pertenece al grupo de Birth to Five Vision Network como conexión entre los padres y el grupo desde el 2007, también fue la coordinadora del grupo de padres del programa de intervención temprana Centro de Niños y Padres, localizado en CSULA desde el (2001-2009 tiempo permanente y del 2009 al presente como consultora). Adicionalmente en el 2010 se unió al grupo asesor de Dicapta. Clara Berg, Especialista de Familias del Proyecto de Sordo-Ciegos de New York Clara oriunda de Uruguay, vive en New York más de 35 años con su esposo y sus 3 hijos. Su segundo hijo Kenny (34) es sordo-ciego debido a un nacimiento muy prematuro. Para aprender más acerca de sordo-ceguera comenzó trabajando como voluntaria en el Proyecto Estatal de Sordo-Ciegos en el que ahora ocupa su posición de Especialista de Familias por más de 25 años. Clara fue miembro fundadora del dos organizaciones para padres, primero en 1988 en el New York Parent Network con el que sigue muy involucrada, y en 1994 del National Family Association for Deaf-Blind, del cual es su actual Presidente. Este webinar estará disponible en distintos formatos:
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Save the Date! Saturday, November 8, 2014 3pm ET/2pm CT/12pm WT Learning Basic Rights about Special Education A National Webinar for Spanish Speaking Parents Co-Sponsored by National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative (NYDBC) California Deaf-Blind Services (CDBS) It is extremely important for parents of children with special needs to be aware of their child’s right to a free and appropriate education. Outreach efforts to minority families are particularly important, as they typically are not as familiar with state and federal laws. For this reason, NCDB, NFADB, NYDBC and CDBS are partnering to conduct a series of webinars to support learning opportunities for Spanish speaking parents who have a child who is deaf-blind. Participants of the webinars will learn the educational rights they are guaranteed under the law and, hopefully, will lessen any doubts or fears they might have regarding their child’s education. This first of three webinars will focus specifically on learning the IEP process, regulations and timelines. To be followed with topics on early intervention and transition to adult life. Presenters: Myrna Medina, Family Specialist for the California Deaf-Blind Services Myrna is from Durango, Mexico. She has two children, Deloris (20) and Norman (18) who is deaf-blind and her inspiration to work in the field. Myrna has been working as a Family Specialist for CDBS for 14 years. Among her past and current responsibilities she has been a Parent Liaison since 2007 to the Birth to Five Vision Network; a full time Parent Coordinator for the early intervention parent group Centro de Niños y Padres at CAL State LA from 2001 to 2009. She presently provides consultation services to the families. Additionally, in 2010, she joined the Dicapta Board of Advisors. Clara Berg, Family Specialist for the New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative Clara was born in Uruguay and lives in New York for over 35 years with her husband and 3 children. Her second son, Kenny (34) is deaf-blind due to prematurity. Willing to learn more about deaf-blindness, she volunteered at the State Deaf-Blind Project, where she now serves as the Family Specialist for more than 25 years. Clara is a founding member of two parent organizations, first in 1988 for the New York Parent Network, where she is still very involved, and in 1994, for the National Family Association for Deaf-Blind, where she currently serves as President. This webinar will be available in various formats.
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NCDB Home | Give us Your Feedback | [email protected] | Fax: 503.838.8150 The contents of this communication were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education #H326T130013. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Teaching Research Institute, nor the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Jo Ann McCann. -------------- This list is for Directors and Project Coordinators of State Deaf-Blind Projects. Contact Jay Gense if you have any questions. -------------- The SC Down syndrome conference is an annual event that provides SC families in the Down syndrome community the opportunity for networking while gaining vital information and support. For the past 28 years, the conference has provided information and resources targeted specifically to topics pertaining to the needs of individuals with Down syndrome. We strive to support all SC families in the Down syndrome community through education related to the health, wellness, social, and vocational needs of all individuals with Down syndrome.
The conference will be held on September 20,2014 at: Glenforest High School 1041 Harbor Drive West Columbia, SC 29169 For more information, visit: http://www.familyconnectionsc.org/south-carolina-down-syndrome-conference.html The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Program to Enhance the Health and Development of Infants and Children (PEHDIC) is hosting a Webinar series, “Motor Delays: Early Identification and Evaluation – Do you know what to look for?” the next session of which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26 at 3pm Eastern Time. A description of the Webinar and link to the registration page are below. Registration is open and space is limited, so sign up today!
Patient Care if Motor Delay is Identified – Do You Know the “Red Flags” to Look For? Faculty: Dipesh Navsaria, MD, MPH, MSLIS. This session will cover the care coordination and co-management of children who have or may have a Neuromotor diagnosis. At the end of the session attendees will be able to identify the “red flags” to look for to determine which children with Neuromotor delay need expedited referral to specialists. Other primary care considerations, such as medical, education, and other referrals, and chronic condition management, will also be discussed. Date/Time: Tuesday, August 26 at 3pm ET (60 minutes) Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/323495342 The USA today posted this article about apps and technology useful for individuals who are deaf-blind.
This week is National Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness week. The week is set aside to honor the achievements and capabilities of people who are deaf-blind, and coincides with birthday of Helen Keller (June 27, 1880). This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event's formal recognition by the Federal government in 1984. South Carolina Governor, Nikki R. Haley, signed this PROCLAMATION to recognize this week officially in our state. Some Current Statistics: Approximately 1.2 million individuals are deaf-blind More than 34 million Americans have hearing loss Approximately 21 million have vision problems and a total of 80 million have potentially blinding eye diseases More than 3.4 million Americans aged 40 and older are blind There are approximately 59,341 legally blind children in the U.S. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the accomplishments, big and small, of children and adults in South Carolina who are deaf-blind. Have a success story? A small triumph? A huge victory? Please send us your story and we will share it with the SCIDB community. Comments and stories can be emailed to [email protected] |
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