Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day 2008 is Wednesday, March 5th, 10 a.m.State Capitol, south steps N.E. 23rd St., Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City. Join people from around the state for a rally on the south steps of the State Capitol to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day in Oklahoma.
This is the day that people with developmental disabilities, families, advocates, professionals and providers join together to make their voices heard. It’s a great showing of strength and unity and a time to meet with your legislators about the issues that are important to you. The day begins with speeches and a rally on the south steps at 10 a.m. Then you’re off to visit with your legislators. It’s a good idea to call your legislators now and encourage them to attend this event or schedule an appointment to visit with them sometime during that day. If you do not know who your legislators are, call your local county election board or visit http://lsb.state.ok.us/ and choose "Find Your Legislator".
Accessible parking is located at the base of the south steps of the capitol. Public parking includes the south lot of the capitol, a parking lot east of the capitol (across Lincoln Blvd. at 23rd St. and Phillips Ave) and at the neighboring Jim Thorpe Building. For more information on this event, call the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Division at (405) 521-3571.
Special security precautions to be observed: Please be aware that our state capitol may be placed at an increased level of security at any time. When entering the capitol building, you will be required to pass through a metal detector and run all purses and other bags through an x-ray scanner. You may also be asked to show a government issued photo I.D. For people who do not have a photo I.D., the I.D. of the group leader or personal assistant will suffice. Picket signs are allowed outside the capitol building but cannot be brought inside.
Supporters and participants in Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day are: The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Division, The Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council, Oklahoma Association of Persons in Supported Employment, Oklahoma Community-Based Providers Association, Oklahoma Network of Community Options and Resources, Oklahoma People First, TARC, and the Tulsa Community Services Council Alliance on Disabilities.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Empowering The Autism Community
AutismSpot.com is the fastest growing FREE online resource for the global Autism Community. AutismSpot uses streaming video to provide the latest in education and information to the global Autism Community. In the first 90 days, AutismSpot has changed lives in more than 20 countries and is growing daily. This is the first unbiased, complete online community providing expert videos, blogs, forums and the latest news dedicated to the Autism Community.
Please join us in sharing this FREE resource with your friends, clients, professionals, and others who will benefit from this extensive offering. Change a life by sharing the gift of AutismSpot with someone you know.
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Please join us in sharing this FREE resource with your friends, clients, professionals, and others who will benefit from this extensive offering. Change a life by sharing the gift of AutismSpot with someone you know.
If you would like AutismSpot informational material to distribute, please reply to: jeff@autismspot.com.
Sponsors and Partnerships are the key to making this valuable resource FREE. If you are interested in becoming a Partner or Sponsor please contact:
Jeffrey Smith
Director of Partnership Marketing
888.317.8074 x 701
jeff@autismspot.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Important Information from the Developemental Disabilities Council
The Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council has recently updated their website. They now offer several excellent publications in PDF format that can be downloaded or printed directly from their website.
Here are 3 Don't Miss Items:
The Consumer Involvement Fund - The Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council annually sets aside funds to assist advocates in the field of developmental disabilities to participate in conferences and short-term educational programs. That means that parents who want to attend educational workshops and conferences can apply for financial assistance to help cover the cost. Check out the brochure for details:http://okddc.ok.gov/council_publications.html
Watch Your Words - If you've ever gotten frustrated because someone spoke about your child or student with special needs in a disrespectful way ......this is the educational tool you've been looking for.
Click here for basic tutorial for People First Language: http://okddc.ok.gov/council_publications.html
Tips for First Responders - This file contains a set of cards designed specifically for police, fire and emergency medical personnel for use in their vehicles. The cards contain helpful information about how to recognize and respond appropriately to people with disabilities. This may be life saving information for someone you love....do the first responders in your community know what to do? Print them a copy here:http://okddc.ok.gov/council_publications.html
Friday, February 8, 2008
"On The Road" Family Perspective Conferences
OASIS is sponsoring the following one-day conferences about services available from Oklahoma social service agencies and organizations. Conference speakers will provide information about how to access services for individuals with disabilities and their families. There is no fee to attend the conference, but registration is required. For information about receiving a respite voucher to attend either conference, call Sally Selvidge with OASIS at 1-800-426-2747.
Tuesday, February 26 – Burns Flat, OK – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The conference will be held at the Western Technology Center-Burns Flat Campus, 621 Sooner Drive, Burns Flat, OK. The registration deadline is Friday, February 22, 2008. For more information or to register, call Jeanette Atha at (580) 323-2100 or Mike Kiser at (580) 832-3391 or Mike.Kiser@okdhs.org.
Tuesday, March 11 – Vinita, OK – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The conference will be held at the Emmanuel Temple Church, 437551 East Highway 60, Vinita, OK. The registration deadline is Friday, March 7, 2008. For more information or to register, call Jonnie Morse at (800) 572-6844 or (918) 713-5000.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Safety On The Internet Highway
Parents and Educators
Learn about the dangers and advantages
of Social Networking and other online Resources
Wesley Fryer—AT&T Educator
“Beyond the Fear Factor"
Friday, February 8, 2008 @ 4:00—5:00 pm
Watonga Public Library 301 N Prouty
Sponsored by Watonga Public Library, Friends of the Library,
Geary Public Library, OSU Extension , BCCHAT & Sooner SUCCESS
Geary Public Library, OSU Extension , BCCHAT & Sooner SUCCESS
“You Need to Know Me”
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day 2008
Wednesday, March 5th, 10 a.m.
State Capitol, south steps
N.E. 23rd St., Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City
Join people from around the state for a rally on the south steps of the State Capitol to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day in Oklahoma. This is the day that people with developmental disabilities, families, advocates, professionals and providers join together to make their voices heard. It’s a great showing of strength and unity and a time to meet with your legislators about the issues that are important to you.
The day begins with speeches and a rally on the south steps at 10 a.m. Then you’re off to visit with your legislators. It’s a good idea to call your legislators now and encourage them to attend this event or schedule an appointment to visit with them sometime during that day. If you do not know who your legislators are, call your local county election board or visit http://lsb.state.ok.us/ and choose "Find Your Legislator".
Accessible parking is located at the base of the south steps of the capitol. Public parking includes the south lot of the capitol, a parking lot east of the capitol (across Lincoln Blvd. at 23rd St. and Phillips Ave) and at the neighboring Jim Thorpe Building. For more information on this event, call the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Division at (405) 521-3571.
Special security precautions to be observed: Please be aware that our state capitol may be placed at an increased level of security at any time. When entering the capitol building, you will be required to pass through a metal detector and run all purses and other bags through an x-ray scanner. You may also be asked to show a government issued photo I.D. For people who do not have a photo I.D., the I.D. of the group leader or personal assistant will suffice. Picket signs are allowed outside the capitol building but cannot be brought inside.
Supporters and participants in Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day are: The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Division, The Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council, Oklahoma Association of Persons in Supported Employment, Oklahoma Community-Based Providers Association, Oklahoma Network of Community Options and Resources, Oklahoma People First, TARC, and the Tulsa Community Services Council Alliance on Disabilities.
Wednesday, March 5th, 10 a.m.
State Capitol, south steps
N.E. 23rd St., Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City
Join people from around the state for a rally on the south steps of the State Capitol to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day in Oklahoma. This is the day that people with developmental disabilities, families, advocates, professionals and providers join together to make their voices heard. It’s a great showing of strength and unity and a time to meet with your legislators about the issues that are important to you.
The day begins with speeches and a rally on the south steps at 10 a.m. Then you’re off to visit with your legislators. It’s a good idea to call your legislators now and encourage them to attend this event or schedule an appointment to visit with them sometime during that day. If you do not know who your legislators are, call your local county election board or visit http://lsb.state.ok.us/ and choose "Find Your Legislator".
Accessible parking is located at the base of the south steps of the capitol. Public parking includes the south lot of the capitol, a parking lot east of the capitol (across Lincoln Blvd. at 23rd St. and Phillips Ave) and at the neighboring Jim Thorpe Building. For more information on this event, call the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Division at (405) 521-3571.
Special security precautions to be observed: Please be aware that our state capitol may be placed at an increased level of security at any time. When entering the capitol building, you will be required to pass through a metal detector and run all purses and other bags through an x-ray scanner. You may also be asked to show a government issued photo I.D. For people who do not have a photo I.D., the I.D. of the group leader or personal assistant will suffice. Picket signs are allowed outside the capitol building but cannot be brought inside.
Supporters and participants in Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day are: The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Division, The Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council, Oklahoma Association of Persons in Supported Employment, Oklahoma Community-Based Providers Association, Oklahoma Network of Community Options and Resources, Oklahoma People First, TARC, and the Tulsa Community Services Council Alliance on Disabilities.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Family Members Welcome!
The term "family friendly" applies to how and to what extent organizations involve, welcome, and value the participation of family members in every aspect of the organization.
The Ohio Family Support Council developed two Family Friendly Check Lists: one for families and one for staff in organizations. The checklists can help organizations determine if they have adopted family friendly practices and may give their staff ideas for improving family friendly approaches in specific areas. Organizational administrators can compare staff perceptions to family member responses.
The checklists can be found at: http://http://olrs.ohio.gov/Other/checklistagency.pdf
and http://http://olrs.ohio.gov/Other/checklistfamily.pdf .
The Ohio Family Support Council developed two Family Friendly Check Lists: one for families and one for staff in organizations. The checklists can help organizations determine if they have adopted family friendly practices and may give their staff ideas for improving family friendly approaches in specific areas. Organizational administrators can compare staff perceptions to family member responses.
The checklists can be found at: http://http://olrs.ohio.gov/Other/checklistagency.pdf
and http://http://olrs.ohio.gov/Other/checklistfamily.pdf .
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