Tamar Heller, RRTCDD director, gave testimony before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging on October 25, 2017. Her testimony addressed a number of issues facing older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including changes in health and health promotion, support for family caregivers, and retirement options. Download Full Testimony. For a video of …
Professionalism: Working and Training with a Disability Just How Far Have Attitudes Evolved? Source: Working and Training with a Disability Just How Far Have Attitudes Evolved: Neurology Today Professionalism: Working and Training with a Disability Just How Far Have Attitudes Evolved? Hurley, Dan Neurology Today: October 19, 2017 – Volume 17 – Issue 20 – p …
Article Citation: Matthew P. Janicki, Philip McCallion, Michael Splaine, Flavvia H. Santos, Seth M. Keller, and Karen Watchman (2017) Consensus Statement of the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Related to Nomenclature. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: October 2017, Vol. 55, No. 5, pp. 338-346. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-55.5.338 Source: Consensus Statement of the International Summit on Intellectual …
While there are many introductions to disability and disability studies, most presume an advanced academic knowledge of a range of subjects. Beginning with Disability is the first introductory primer for disability studies aimed at first year students in two- and four-year colleges. This volume of essays across disciplines—including education, sociology, communications, psychology, social sciences, and …
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XCEL is designed to give quick tips in an entertaining way to reception/support staff who interact with people with developmental disabilities in healthcare settings. It comprises of a 7 minute animated video, a fact sheet, and highlights other resources that are helpful. Source: Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC) XCEL Training
William H. Neumeier1, Christine Grosso2, James H. Rimmer1 1 University of Alabama at Birmingham and Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative 2 Association of University Centers on Disabilities Obesity is an increasingly common condition that is characterized by an increase in the number and size of fat cells in the body. Obesity is most commonly measured by …
On September 24, 2017, the Disability Visibility Project hosted a Twitter chat on the future of disability studies with guest hosts Lisa Diedrich, Anjali J. Forber-Pratt, Angel Miles, Adam P. Newman, Hailee Yoshizaki-Gibbons. Questions listed at the top. Source: #DisStudiesDVP chat: Future of Disability Studies (with tweets) · SFdirewolf · Storify
Better Health by Health Education & Sustained Employment September 28, 2017 Promoting Health and Leadership in Project SEARCH® Programs October 12, 2017 Integrating Technology to Increase Student Interns’ Health, Fitness, and Personal Responsibilities October, 26, 2017 Using the Health Matters Curriculum with the Project SEARCH® Program Model January, 18, 2018 Mindfulness: Strategies for Building Success and …
Source: YouTube Video: Using the Health Matters Curriculum with the Project SEARCH® Program Model Play recording (54 min) Download Transcript and PDF Description: Project SEARCH is committed to supporting health and fitness education during the transition to employment. Accordingly, Project SEARCH partnered with UnitedHealthcare last year to provide Project SEARCH sites with Health Matters: The …
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Play recording (51 min) Download Transcipt Download PDF and PowerPoint Slides Resources: Getting Fit with FitBits in Physical Education Health Matters Curriculum MapMyWalk App 101 Ways to Teach Children Social Skills Potential Funders: Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas Impact 100 Chicago The Prudential Foundation Grant Guidelines The Wallace Foundation Webinar Handouts: Employment Planning- Student …
