The Autism Society’s Safe and Sound™ Initiative
Register for this webinar and find out more about what The Autism Society of America is doing to promote the safety and well-being of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities!
Time: Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Jennifer Repella, Vice President of Programs, Autism Society of America Sergeant Jimmy Donohoe, Pensacola Police Department Captain Bill Cannata, Westwood Massachusetts Fire Department
Join us for this webinar to learn more about the Autism Society’s Safe & Sound™ initiative, which provides resources to communities about general safety, emergency prevention and preparedness. Speakers will discuss how this initiative provides information and trains first responders such as police, fire fighters, emergency medical technicians and others, on how to interact with and assist individuals with autism in times of an emergency. Listen in to find out how this initiative can help you promote safety for individuals with autism, their families and professionals in your community!
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the May 29, 2012 webinar.
Let’s Talk About Sex: Discussing the Topics of Sex, Protection, and/or Sexuality from Three Unique Viewpoints
Due to cultural taboos, sexuality is often a difficult topic of discussion for many people, especially individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members. Siblings of people with developmental disabilities can offer a unique pathway to provide important peer support and information on this topic. Register to learn more!
Time: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Regina Sullivan (Sibling Advocate), Bethany Stevens (Sex Expert), Ryan Mercer (Developmental Disability Advocate)
For this webinar, we have gathered a panel of individuals from three different perspectives: a sibling of a person with developmental disability, an advocate with a developmental disability, and a professional in the disability field. Listen in as they tackle the topic of sexuality, protection and modes to support people with developmental disabilities with relationships!
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the May 15, 2012 webinar.
A Case for Youth Leadership: Why and How Young People Can Drive Disability Organizations
Young people have been at the heart of every social justice movement. Register for this webinar to learn more about youth leadership in the Disability Rights Movement!
Time: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Cindy Singletary and Stacey Milbern, National Youth Leadership Network
Join Cindy Singletary and Stacey Milbern in this engaging presentation as they discuss youth leadership and how you can be an ally to youth with disabilities. These two youth experts will share the philosophy, various models, as well as best practices in the youth leadership development field. Both speakers bring spark, passion, and years of experience to the conversation so reserve your seat today!
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the May 8, 2012 webinar.
Autism and Neurodiversity: A Study of Views and Influence of a Rising Movement
The neurodiversity movement celebrates autism as an inseparable part of a person’s identity. This movement seeks to change the perception that autism is a “condition, disease, or disorder” that needs to be cured; instead, it emphasizes that autism is a natural difference that does not impact the person’s ability to live a fulfilling life. Register for this webinar to learn about the results of a recent survey conducted on autism and neurodiversity!
Time: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Steven Kapp, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, LA/UCLA Chapter
Hundreds of people with various relationships to autism (for example, individuals with ASD and friends/family of individuals with ASD) completed an online survey on autism and neurodiversity. The survey found that self-identification as “autistic” and awareness of the neurodiversity movement were associated with viewing autism as a positive identity that needs no cure…only necessary supports to build skills and mitigate challenges. This webinar will further discuss the survey’s findings, which will soon appear in the competitive journal, Developmental Psychology. Join us to learn more!
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the May 1, 2012.
Overview of Disability Services
It is important to familiarize yourself with the disability programs and services available. After all, they were created to make life a little easier on you and your family. Join us as our Co-Director offers information that may be helpful to you!
Time: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EDT
Speaker: Amy Goodman
This webinar will cover:
- the services/programs that are available to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
- programs as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).
- how to acquire these services!
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the April 24, 2012 webinar.
From Numbers to Action: Understanding the New Autism Prevalence Estimates & How YOU Can Help Families Take Action
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that 1 in 88 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). More people than ever before are being diagnosed with an ASD. Join us for this special webinar in which speakers from the CDC will discuss the new numbers, as well as what you can do to help! This is a webinar that you definitely do not want to miss! Register today!
Time: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Jon Baio, Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, CDC
Katie K. Green, “Learn the Signs. Act Early” Program, CDC
CDC recently reported the increasing prevalence of autism. By studying the number of people diagnosed with an ASD over time, we can find out if the number is rising, dropping, or staying the same. This also makes it possible to compare the number of children with ASDs in different areas of the country and different groups of people. Join us to hear about the latest findings from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network!
This webinar will also discuss:
- CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Program, which offers free tools and other educational materials to help parents and professionals monitor a child’s early development and take action on concerns.
- how you can use or help promote these free resources to help families in your community identify developmental delay and get their child the services and support they might need, at the earliest age possible.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the April 17, 2012 webinar.
People Taking Responsibility for Advocacy in Their Own Lives
Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), the presenters of our most popular webinar yet, is back on April 10th with a new webinar that you do not want to miss! Register today!
Time: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: SABE Leaders (Max Barrows, Betty Williams, Chester Finn, John Britton, Bernard Baker and Nancy Ward)
Hmmm….who is the boss in your life? It is amazing how many self-advocates lead the way by speaking up to legislators and serving on boards. When it comes to your life, are you really in charge? In this webinar, you’ll:
- learn how to ask for support to make changes in your life.
- hear stories from peer leaders who have struggled with this issue.
- come away with strategies to take responsibility for advocacy in your own life.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the April 10, 2012 webinar.
Autism 101
Time: Thursday, April 5, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Amy Goodman, Co-Director of Autism NOW
Autism Awareness has become a year-round mission for those of us here at the Autism NOW Center. By providing you with high-quality resources and information, we hope to inform not only family members and professionals in the field but also the general public about autism.
Listen in as Co-Director Amy Goodman discusses:
- the definition of autism.
- common characteristics found in individuals of different age groups.
- an overview of the possible causes and risk factors associated with autism.
Register today! Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the April 5, 2012 webinar.
Autism Awareness vs. Autism Acceptance: How Self-Advocate Groups are Challenging the Tragedy Model of Disability
Time: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Andee Joyce, Chapter Leader for Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
This webinar kicks off Autism Awareness Month, and will be led by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. In it, we’ll answer questions like:
- Are you aware of the difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance?
- Why is it important to accept autism?
- What is it like to lead a disability-focused group?
- What are some of the things groups can do?
- And more!
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the April 3, 2012 webinar.
Making Information Accessible
Time: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Max Barrows, Vice-President, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered
Kim Brittenham, Community Access Coordinator, Vermont Center on Independent Living
Hannah Bowen, National Technical Assistance Center on Voting and Cognitive Access
In this webinar, join the speakers to find out more about how to make information accessible to all people. The speakers will let you know more about:
- resources and tools that may help you adapt written information for all readers.
- meet requirements for people with auxiliary aids and services.
- make meetings accessible to all people.
- develop and follow a partner skills checklist to support people who have communication challenges.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the March 27, 2012 webinar.
