Mental health services in demand
July 18, 2010
Source: News-Herald.com
Our behavioral health patients aren't bleeding, they're not having a heart attack, so that made them a lot further down on the medical priority list. ...
New Law to Protect Seniors and People with Developmental Disabilities
July 14, 2010
Source: WABI
A new law helping to protect seniors and those with developmental disabilities is now in effect. The Silver Alert law sets up a statewide alert for missing ...
Mini-grants enhance the lives of Nebraskans with developmental disabilities
July 6, 2010
Source:
Lincoln Journal Star
... of Health and Human Services, money that is being used to buy a little extra something for hundreds of Nebraskans with developmental disabilities. ...
Documentary addresses mental health stigma
July 6, 2010
Source:
Battle Creek Enquirer
The Battle Creek-based behavioral health care provider already is behind several area billboards and buses bearing humorous and eye-catching slogans about ...
Artwork by people with developmental disabilities shines in airport exhibit
July 1, 2010
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison
If there is evidence that each of us, in our mind's eye, has a unique and valuable take on the world, it hangs on walls of UW-Madison's Waisman Center. There, the Harvey A. Stevens International Collection of Art by People with Developmental Disabilities is a graphic reminder that artistic expression (and talent) can be viewed through many prisms.
'People' before disabilities
June 22, 2010
Source: The Journal News | LoHud.com
The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities will now become the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities...
Improving Home Health Care
June 17,2010
Source: ithicajournal.com
In preparation to meet the growing demand for home and community-based care, Community Health Care Services Foundation, Inc. has embarked on a demonstration project to help preserve and enhance access to home care services by improving retention of the home care workforce ("Tompkins targets more nursing aides for aging population," May 31).
First State Community Action Agency Joins Fight Against Poverty
June 15, 2010
Source: Cape Gazette
This year during National Community Action Month - a commemoration held in May to highlight the anti-poverty work of Community Action Agencies across the county - First State Community Action Agency and Community Action Agencies across the country celebrated their history of partnering with other organizations to address poverty-related issues in their communities.
UNITED STATES PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION (USPRA)
ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD AND OFFICERS
June 14, 2010
Source: USPRA
Linthicum, MD—The membership of the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA) elected three Board of Directors in its spring election.
Name Change at Agency to Remove ‘Retardation’
June 7, 2010
Source:
The New York Times
For the second time in a year, New York legislators are considering changing the name of one of the only state agencies in the country with “retardation” still in its title.
Thousands of nonprofits may lose tax-exempt status
May 16, 2010
Source:
Associated Press, Yahoo News
More than 200,000 small nonprofits across the nation are days away from losing their tax-exempt status because they haven't filed a new form with the Internal Revenue Service.
May Is Mental Health Month: Hospital Encourages Community Members To Get Connected
May 3, 2010
Source: NJ TODAY
The Behavioral Health Network at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center hopes to build community awareness about getting the support to manage challenging ...
Garden center provides jobs for people with disabilities
May 2, 2010
Source:
ABC7Chicago.com
(CHICAGO) (WLS) -- A horticultural therapy program for people with developmental disabilities helped created a new business venture for their ...
A Brighter Future: Sunshine creates new jobs for people with disabilities
May 2, 2010
Source:
Toledo Blade
"Developmental disabilities," says the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions that are due to ...
Patient Voices: Autism
April 13, 2010
Source: The New York Times
The autism-spectrum disorders encompass a wide range of symptoms, from social awkwardness to a complete inability to interact and communicate. Here, six men and women speak about living with an autism-spectrum disorder. (Join the discussion here.)
NADO 2010 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award
March 17, 2010
Source: www.ruraltransportation.org
The Excellence in Regional Transportation Award, a program of NADO’s RPO America and the NADO Research Foundation’s Center for Transportation Advancement and Regional Development, recognizes noteworthy projects and practices in rural and small metropolitan transportation planning, programming and service delivery.
2010 National Conference on Developmental Disabilities
March 16, 2010
Source: http://www.mb.com
The 2010 National Conference on Developmental Disabilities opens Thursday with the theme “Going Beyond Barriers: Bringing People Together.” It is being hosted and organized by the Department of Education through the Special Education Division-Bureau of Elementary Education, in coordination with the Foundation for Advanced Professional Development, Inc., and the Portage Association of the Philippines for Early Intervention, Inc.
2010 NAATP Annual Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference May 22-25, 2010
March 16, 2010
Source: www.naatp.org
"The NAATP Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference is an annual event where the leadership of premiere addiction
treatment providers come together to discuss the important issues, showcase innovative resources and programs and
network with the decision makers of addiction treatment. This conference offers an Annual Golf Outing, Continental
Breakfasts, Luncheons, 2 Evening Receptions, Entertainment and many educational and networking opportunities!"
Irwin Siegel Agency: Creates Online Connections
March 12, 2010
Source: http://www.insurancejournal.com/
"To the 77 percent of independent insurance agencies that don’t have a social media presence, creating a profile and trying to form “friendships” via a computer can be daunting. ISA recently spoke with Insurance Journal about forming connections online, and the importance of incorporating social media tools into a broader company marketing strategy."
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Free Fire Safety Seminar for NY NonProfits
March 1, 2010
Source: www.nynp.biz
"Charles Kearly, Director of OMRDD's new Office of Safety and Security Services will speak about the agency's new initiatives in the area of fire safety at a free half-day conference being co-sponsored by NYNP at 1:00 p.m. on March 10th. In addition to the new OMRDD initiative, the conference will address general fire safety issues confronting nonprofits in a variety of programs, including the new Amanda's Law and the NYFD Certificate of Fitness Holder requirement."
Generation 2 Worldwide and “ChildESIGNS” Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported
February 16, 2010
Source: http://cpsc.gov/
"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing the recall of all Generation 2 Worldwide and “ChildESIGNS” drop side cribs. CPSC is warning parents and caregivers who own these drop side cribs that infants and toddlers are at risk of serious injury or death due to strangulation and suffocation hazards presented by the cribs. CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Do not attempt to fix these cribs."
Initiative launched to employ people with developmental disabilities
February 1, 2010
Source: www.mywebtimes.com
"During the next 18 months, Streator Unlimited, Horizon House and Friendship House will work with national level consultants to master the process of customized employment while assisting participants with developmental disabilities to find jobs or develop their own businesses."
