Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism: A Very Necessary Book
Trying to find information about issues relating to autism and other developmental disabilities can be overwhelming and confusing. So many websites offer different perspectives, and often materials may conflict, leaving you unsure which information is correct. Join us to chat with the writers from a “Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism” to find out more about their work and the unique resources that they create!
Time: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Shannon Des Roches Rosa, editor, writer, and co-founder, Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
Jennifer Byde Myles, editor, writer, and co-founder, Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
Carol Greenburg, Executive Director, Brooklyn Special Needs Consulting
Join the writers of “Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism” to find out more about this one-stop resource for clear, thoughtfully presented, balanced, and referenced autism information. This guide and blog was written for and from people with autism, professionals, and parents to share information they wish that they had when autism first became a part of their lives as well as to promote the understanding that autism awareness and acceptance are necessary attitudes in society today.
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Involving Siblings in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Disabilities
Transition is an important and busy time in a young adult’s life. Having the support of a sibling can make all the difference. Register for this webinar to learn how to support your siblings through this critical process!
Time: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Tom Fish and Sarah Hall, Sibling Leadership Network
This presentation will discuss the important roles that siblings can play in helping their brothers and sisters be successful during the transition process from school to adult life. Join us for tips on how siblings can provide support and guidance in the areas of community living, employment, decision making and advocacy!
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Maximizing Quality of Life with Person-Centered Cognitive Support Technologies
With rapid changes in technology, it may be hard to keep track of the numerous support technologies available to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Register for this webinar to familiarize yourself with state-of-the-art technologies that are proving to be extremely helpful for individuals and caregivers. Reserve your seat today!
Time: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Daniel K. Davies, AbleLink Technologies, Inc.
Emerging cognitive support technologies are increasingly being used to facilitate independence and self-directed learning activities for individuals with cognitive disabilities, including those with autism. Visual supports resulting directly from evidenced-based research conducted over the last decade are available for multiple technology platforms to assist in skill development, community access, and communication. This webinar will illustrate state-of-the-art technologies for social connectedness, independent transportation, and self-directed supports developed specifically for individuals with cognitive disabilities to facilitate their independence. In addition, their symbiotic relationship with innovative Smart Living Technologies, i.e., cloud-based technologies for remote caregiving, will also be discussed.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the March 6, 2012 webinar.
Is Voting Important to You, If So, WHY?
Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Nancy Ward, Project VOTE
Exercising your rights and allowing your voice to be heard can be very empowering. Voting is one of the ways this can be achieved. Register for this webinar and learn why voting is such an important right! Join us as our speaker discusses the importance of voting and how all people can exercise their constitutional right to elect who they want to run their country. With the presidential elections right around the corner, this is a webinar you do not want to miss!
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Converting Sheltered Workshops to Employment Programs That Get People Real Jobs!
Time: Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Bryan Dague, Max Barrows and Alli Vercoe, Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
Under the principles of inclusion, employment for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities is currently shifting from sheltered workshops to community-based jobs. Join us to learn more about this transition and the resources available to you! Register for this free webinar today! Sheltered Workshops have been a hot topic lately. Many states are working hard to change their workshops to community-based employment. We can help you find information on how to do this! This webinar will share two important resources:
- Maine’s Peer-Support Training and Mentor Program, It’s Your Life: Building Connections Through Work. This program hired self-advocates who have community-based jobs to mentor and support people in sheltered workshops prepare for the transition into community work. Get tips on how to calm the concerns of people and their families who are worried about taking this big step.
- The Vermont Conversion Institute. This two-day training supports state teams to examine the issues of policy change, training, and culture-shift needed to foster the conversion of sheltered workshops to community-based employment services.
Space is limited. Reserve your seat for the February 21, 2012 webinar now.
AASPIRE and Community Based Participatory Research
Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Christina Nicolaidis
We are thrilled to come across initiatives that value inclusion just as much as we do. Register for this webinar to learn more about how AASPIRE encourages the inclusion of adults on the autism spectrum in research matters that directly affect them!
AASPIRE brings together the academic community and the autistic community to develop and perform research projects relevant to the needs of adults on the autistic spectrum. This partnership adheres to the principles of Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR or PAR), whereby researchers and community members serve as equal partners throughout the research process. Listen in to learn more about AASPIRE’s projects and how adults on the autism spectrum serve as equal partners in this research!
Space is limited. Reserve your seat now for the February 14, 2012 webinar.
Let’s Talk About Sex: Disability, Relationships, and Sexuality
Time: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Stacey Milbern
As a parent or family member of a young person with a disability, there are topics that you may feel uncomfortable bringing up with your child. If relationships and sexuality are among these topics, then you do not want to miss out on this upcoming webinar! Too often, conversations about sexuality and disability are swept under the carpet as if youth with disabilities do not think about these things. This webinar will focus on how adult allies can talk with youth with disabilities about sex, relationships, safety and more. Join us to learn a few new tips and strategies that may benefit your discussions with your child!
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Access to Autism Friendly Companies and Competitive Employment Opportunities
Time: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Jennifer Repella, Autism Society of America
Speaker: Andy Traub, SPHR, Director of Recruitment for AMC Theatres
There are many employment initiatives that exist across the country dedicated to increasing job opportunities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. In this webinar, the experience of one specific initiative, the partnership between the Autism Society and AMC Theatres, will be shared. Do not miss out! Reserve your seat today!
AMC Theatres and the Autism Society teamed up to provide equal opportunities in employment for individuals with autism. Join us for this webinar as the Autism Society shares the outcomes of this collaboration, as well as lessons learned. Other topics of discussion will include the efforts of essential local partners, the training process for managers, how hiring practices were improved and how real access to businesses and competitive jobs were provided.
Andy, one of the co-speakers, has worked in human resources with an emphasis in recruitment for the last 15 years. He has implemented a wide variety of strategic recruitment initiatives at AMC Theatres, including the creation of the AMC FOCUS program.
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Super Allies: The Real Role of Advisors
Time: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speakers: Betty Williams, President of SABE
Max Barrows, Vice President of SABE
Nancy Ward, SABE Co-Director of Project Vote
Chester Finn, SABE Advisor
Deb Kney, State Coordinator Advocates In Action
Vicki Turnage, SABE Advisor
Steve Holmes, Administrator Self Advocacy of New York State
Self-Advocacy groups are run by individuals with disabilities, but sometimes it can be a challenge because of the great demand when running an organization or committee. This is where the role of an advisor comes in because they believe in the same values as self-advocates. They give support by helping self-advocates better understand information and to be better prepared for the work at hand. Come join the leaders and allies of the self-advocacy movement for a rich discussion on how to use advisors effectively. The webinar will provide tips on how to train and give feedback to advisors and allies.
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“Shift” and Progress in Disability Rights and Awareness
Time: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST
Speaker: Mark Stairwalt, Shift
As individuals, family members, and professionals in the disability community strive for empowerment, rights and more knowledge about neurodiversity, it is important to recognize and use the power of press. Don’t miss this upcoming webinar to find out more about the role press can play in the disability rights movement!
Shift is a journal that focuses on neurodiversity, social change and disability rights. In this webinar, Editor and Publisher, Mark Stairwalt, shares the most compelling articles from the journal and the impact that they have made in furthering the cause of disability rights. He will also discuss Evolution, Autism, and Social Change, a book written by Shift’s founder, Andrew Lehman, as well as Julia Bascom’s recent viral success with “The Obsessive Joy of Autism.” Join us to find out more about Shift’s inception and the importance of press in the progression of disability rights and awareness.
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