Oct 8, 2015 - HDI Seminar - The Right to Make Choices: An Introduction to Supported Decision-Making

HDI Seminar Series Event

The Right to Make Choices: An Introduction to Supported Decision-Making

Date: October 8, 2015

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenters: Jonathan Martinis, Legal Director, Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities and Project Director, National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making. Jonathan Martinis has over 20 years’ experience representing people with disabilities in cases under the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Social Security Act and other civil rights laws. In 2013, he represented Margaret "Jenny" Hatch in the "Justice for Jenny" case, which held that Ms. Hatch has a right to use Supported Decision-Making instead of being subjected to a permanent, plenary guardianship.

Continuing Education Units: CEU’s pending in Rehabilitation Counseling, Effective Instructional Leadership, and Social Work

Registration Link: https://univkentucky-web.ungerboeck.com/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=IHDITRAIN&eventid=5780

Location: UK Coldstream Research Campus Human Development Training Room 1525 Bull Lea Road, Lexington KY 40511 with live videoconferencing to sites around the state

This seminar will provide an introduction to Supported Decision-Making (SDM) and an overview of the seminally important Jenny Hatch case. The presentation will include the theory and methodology behind SDM as well as its benefits and uses. Practical implications of SDM in employment, health care, education, and community integration will be emphasized. Discussion will include how SDM can fit into the CMS Final Rule and national SDM initiatives.

Learning Objectives:

1. Be able to define Supported Decision-Making, as an alternative to guardianship and a means of increasing
   self-determination of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
2. Understand the clinical support for and research-documented benefits of Supported Decision-Making and
   self-determination including improved life outcomes such as increased independence, employment, and
   community-integration;
3. Identify practical uses for Supported Decision-Making across the life course, including in education, vocational
   rehabilitation, medical care and planning, and end-of-life planning;
4. Understand efforts to access and implement Supported Decision-Making across the United States and
   internationally.

September 17 - Mayor’s Commission for Citizen’s with Disabilities - Town Hall Meeting

The Mayor’s Commission for Citizen’s with Disabilities is hosting a Town Hall Meeting this Thursday evening. Experts on various topics concerning individuals with disabilities will be present to address related issues including:

* Accessibility & Transportation
* Housing
* Healthcare
* Social Security & Employment
* Community Safety

When:  Thursday, September 17, 2015

Time:    6:30pm – 8:00pm

Where:  Police Academy Training Center at BCTC Campus

              Megowan Building

              500 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY

Clickhere to see the flyer (with map)

Star Angels Network Dare to Be Different Pageant

     At Star Angels Network, we host an annual fundraiser for the Special Persons Advocacy Network (SPAN).  SPAN provides education and support services for developmentally disabled citizens and their families. They offer recreational and social opportunities and provide funds for respite services. Long term goals for SPAN include assisting with housing for these individuals living in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, and Mercer Counties. SPAN meets monthly and now depends on us as one of their top yearly fundraisers!

      To show support for them, The Star Angels Network has initiated an annual pageant and talent showcase for exceptional children and adults.  This pageant provides a fun filled opportunity for each of these Exceptional Star Angels to shine and show off their talents at no cost to the contestants while they help raise money for a local agency which caters to their specific needs.  They feel valued, admired and have the enjoyment of performing for an audience who support and encourage them to excel despite their disabilities.

            Children and adults of all ages who live with a cognitive or developmental disability are welcome to apply. We provide everything free of charge excluding only shoes and transportation to tux and dress fittings, rehearsals, and other pageant related events.  All contestants receive an award which they earn through their individual talent and positive attributes.  Any and all profits made before the event go toward pageant cost with all proceeds the day of the event going straight to SPAN. All of the wonderful people who help make this happen work on a volunteer only basis. Volunteers can help by signing up in multiple ways including; donating services such as hair, gowns, photography, silent auction items, ect., recruiting sponsors, assisting in fundraising events, assisting with contestants during rehearsal times and pageant day, set-up and clean-up the day of the event, and so many other ways. Bring your heart and individual talent to this event and help us in our path to great positive change!

For more information about how you can join this group contact:

starangelsnetwork@gmail.com

Click here for the 2015 Exceptional Star Angels Contestant Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS Friday September 18th, 2015