9/1/2015 - TACK Meeting - Updated Agenda

The Mission of The Arc of Central Kentucky is to serve persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Education and Advocacy

Presents

Services for Individuals with Disabilities Birth to Age 21

First Steps – Angie Casey

 Hands (Lexington Health Department)-Moni Shields

and

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services -Jeremy Thompson

September 1, 2015

BELL HOUSE

7:00 P.M.  to  9:00 P.M.

545 Sayre Avenue

Lexington, Kentucky 40508

Conversation Among Families Afterward

Light Snacks Provided

Refer any questions to (859) 351-0728

The Good Things in Life – 2015 Training Series

Location

The Mattingly Center

1520 Baxter Avenue

Louisville, KY  40205

Dates

Thur/Fri  -  August 27-28  - Darcy Elks

              Supporting People with Multiple/Severe Disabilities to Have a Meaningful Life During the Day

Wed  -  September 16  -  Tim Vogt

              Business as ‘Un’usual:  On Being a Conduit to Meaningful Relationships and Community Life

Tues  -  October 6  -  Patti Scott and David Hasbury

              Investing in a Life Worth Creating:  New Partnerships, Resources and Collaborations

Wed  -  November 11

              Moving From a Traditional, Legacy-based Day Service to One Focused on Helping People Obtain the Good Things in Life

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8/29 Life after High School workshop

Life After High School:
Building Inclusive Futures Based On Talents, Gifts, and Capacity
Typically graduation from High School is one of the most exciting times of life. However, for many young men and women with intellectual disabilities it can be a time of great vulnerability to being put into an adult service world of day programs apart from typical peers and /or staying at home all day. Instead life “opening up” it may become smaller and insular.
Fortunately, this does not have to happen. Many young adults with disabilities and their families have a big and positive vision of an interesting life – with lots of exploration and opportunities to grow, meet new people, and go new places – including attending post-secondary education, internships, employment, community living, etc.
This workshop will:

• Give participants an opportunity to think about typical pathways and experiences that are available to high school graduates within our culture
• Offer ideas on how to develop a vision of a big and exciting young adult life
• Share experiences that others have in pursuing a life of possibility after graduation
• Discuss practical ways of making a vision a reality e.g., funding, recruitment of others to assist – paid and unpaid supporters, etc.

Saturday, August 29, 2015 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tates Creek Christian Church
3150 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington KY
Who should attend?
This workshop is appropriate for parents and other family members, caregivers, case managers, educators and individuals with disabilities themselves. We encourage you to register several “team members” since developing a vision is a collaborative process and brainstorming possibilities with others opens up many options and connections that any one person may not come up with on their own. While most appropriate when planning for teens and young adults, it is never too early or too late to plan!
Fee: $25 for first team member; $10 for each additional team member. Includes a light lunch.

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PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!

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Autistic Scholars Fellowship  - Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) 

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is very pleased to announce the beginning 
of a new college scholarship program for autistic students, the Autistic 
Scholars Fellowship. 
 
The ASAN Autistic Scholars Fellowship program, a new ASAN project to advance 
campus leadership, will provide 3 to 5 autistic students $5,000 tuition 
scholarships each to create systems change on their college campuses. Fellows 
will be required to establish or participate in a leadership role within an ASAN 
campus chapter or a disability rights student organization, work to promote 
Autistic culture and community, and take steps to improve disability 
accessibility and inclusion on their college campuses. Fellows are also expected 
to check in with ASAN on a monthly basis to receive support in achieving their 
advocacy projects. Applicants must be Autistic, be willing to publicly identify 
as such and should have a strong interest in disability rights advocacy and 
activism. 
 
Scholarship applications can be found here.<http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/dia/trac
k.jsp?v=2&c=Dcba2C8k8bH6rcrJANTXh6qVoX%2F4d3T4> 
Completed applications for the January 2016 scholarship period are due on 
November 15. Application questions will ask students to describe the current 
problems for autistic and other disabled students on their college campuses and 
explain how their planned activities under the fellowship will enable them 
address these problems. ASAN staff will review completed applications and 
interview a select group of students starting in mid-November. We expect to 
inform fellowship recipients of their selection by mid-December. 
 
ASAN will look for the following indicators when screening applicants for the 
scholarship: 
 
  *   Strong interest in civil rights advocacy and activism for autistic people 
and other people with disabilities. If students are not yet involved in 
disability rights, involvement in or support for other causes can demonstrate 
potential for leading disability rights efforts. 
  *   A background in and experience with the values of the neurodiversity 
movement 
  *   A commitment to building Autistic culture and community on their college 
campus or in their local community 
  *   Commitment to working with all autistic people in an inclusive and 
welcoming fashion 
 
ASAN is able to offer this program thanks to the support of a generous donor. 
 
Questions about the fellowship program and the application process should be 
directed to Natalia Rivera Morales, Leadership Programs Coordinator for ASAN, at 
nriveramorales@autisticadvocacy.org<nriveramorales@autisticadvocacy.org>.
 
 
 

9/1/2015 - TACK Meeting - Services for Individuals with Disabilities from Birth to Age 21

 

                                                                                                                     

The Mission of The Arc of Central Kentucky is to serve persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Education and Advocacy

Presents

Services for Individuals with Disabilities From Birth to Age 21

First Steps – Angie Casey

Hands at the Lexington Health Department - Moni Shields

and

Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment 

(EPSDT) – Stephanie Bates

September 1, 2015

BELL HOUSE

7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

545 Sayre Avenue

Lexington, Kentucky 40508

Conversation Among Families Afterward

Light Snacks Provided

Refer any questions to (859) 351-0728

Survey Regarding Protection and Advocacy Services

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PandAPublicComment

It is that time of the year that P&A is seeking public comments about what we are doing for persons with disabilities.  Please complete this survey and tell us what you would like to see P&A work on in 2016! KY P&A promotes and protects the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities.   P&A is federally funded through Congress.  P&A’s grants are:

Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD)

Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Mental Illness (PAIMI)

Protection and Advocacy under the Help America Vote Act (PAVA)

Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights (PAIR)

Protection and Advocacy for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI)

Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS)

Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT)

Public input into our priorities is essential to ensure we are meeting the needs of all Kentuckians with disabilities.  Your responses are anonymous and no information about you will be shared. 

If you need assistance in completing this form, please call 1-800-372-2988 or 502-564-2967.  In addition, hard copies are available upon request. 

  

PLEASE forward to others who may be interested, especially INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES & FAMILY MEMBERS of individuals with disabilities.  Thank you for your input!

 

 

Camille Collins, Federal Program Coordinator
Protection and Advocacy
100 Fair Oaks Lane, Third Floor
Frankfort, KY  40601
(502) 564-2967
(800) 372-2988

The Parent Special Education Training Camps:

August 29 - Paducah, McCracken Co. Public Library

September 26 - Hopkinsville, Hampton Inn

October 24 - Somerset, Pulaski Co. Library

Who Should Come?

The target audience for this one day training camp are parents, grandparents, family members, guardians and others interested in learning about special education topics.

Why Should I Come?

This free workshop will help you understand the basic rights and protections of Special Education Law (IDEA) including how the Individualized Education Program is developed. Tips and strategies will be discussed to help you when working with the school as part of the ARC team.  You will leave camp with a better understanding of your rights as a parent and the rights of your child as a special education student. You will also learn tips and strategies on how

to work with the school so that you can become an effective part of the ARC team that plans your child’s education including what to do if things are not going well.

 

Camp Topics Include

• ·        Overview of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• ·        Understanding the IEP Process
• ·        KY-SPIN will present Kentucky Department of Education’s IEP Guidance Document Training
• ·        Working Effectively with Your School Team...tips and strategies
• ·        Preparing for Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings from a parent’s perspective
• ·        Understanding your rights as a parent and the rights of your child as a special education student.

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Workshop sessions are presented and sponsored by: The Arc of Kentucky, Protection and Advocacy and KY-SPIN

Contact The Arc of Kentucky

(502) 875-5225