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- Note to subscribers from the Editors
- Coping. . . in the Disability Resource Library
- Education & Training Events
- Quotation
Note to subscribers from the Editors
Due to budgetary constraints, this will be the final print edition of Possibilities. We enjoy producing this publication, and would like to continue doing so by converting to an online format. Three years ago, when we tried this approach, it was only mildly successful.
It will be up to you to let us know whether an online version will meet your needs. If you would like to see us publish Possibilities electronically, please email michael-hoenig@uiowa.edu If the decision is made to discontinue publication due to lack of interest, let us take this opportunity to tell you how much we have enjoyed sharing information with you about community transitions, exemplary programs, and training events. We greatly appreciate the positive feedback which so many of you have shared over the years.
The Possibilities Editorial Team: Mike Hoenig, Mary Hubbard and Loretta Popp
Coping. . . in the Disability Resource Library
1. To contend or strive, especially on even terms or with success.
2. To contend with difficulties and act to overcome them.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Autism: the musical /
director and cinematographer, Tricia Regan.
Docurama Films: distributed in the U.S. by New Video, [2008].
1 DVD (93 min.) #4566
Follow the extraordinary acting coach and founder of the Miracle Project musical theater program, Elaine Hall, five autistic children, and their parents as they improbably mount a full-length original stage production and learn to communicate their feelings in song and performance.
The sandwich kid: a film about siblings of people with disabilities
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produced and directed by Keri Bowers.
[Calif.]: Normal Films, [2007].
1 DVD (73 min.) #4324
Jace King, is a “sandwich kid,” whose life is a bit complicated – and enriched – by having an older brother with a disability; a brother who makes autobiographical films, no less. Not to be outdone, Jace takes his turn in front of the lens to talk about what it’s really like for a 12-year-old kid to have a sibling with autism. Other brothers and sister, running the age gamut from 6 to 59, inhabit the film along with Jace. They address the subjects that one would expect: teasing from peers and attention deficits from preoccupied parents. The ultimate question for many is their involvement in the lives of their brothers or sisters when their parents are gone.
Social skills training and frustration management: a dynamic and comprehensive presentation for parents and professionals working with individuals with social difficulties
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Jed Baker.
Arlington, TX: Future Horizons Inc., ©2007.
#2132: [DVD] 27 min.
Jed Baker draws upon more than 20 years clinical experience and lecture circuit success to create this workshop on social-emotional vulnerability. Be it the autism spectrum, attention deficit disorders, learning disabilities, mood or anxiety disorders, Baker addresses the root of challenging behavior, and builds the case for positive turnaround through behavioral intervention, self control awareness and social skills training.
BeCool: Losing it! Talk yourself out of it / designed and written by James Stanfield. Editor, Dan Fouts.
Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield Co., ©2000.
1 DVD (20 min.) + 1 teacher’s guide (Grades 5-7) #4735
The BeCool series is America’s leading elementary and secondary education conflict resolution program. This particular module deals with a very important aspect of psychological development: dealing with rejection. Two age-appropriate scenarios depict proven self-talk techniques to avoid overreacting to disappointment, frustration, or jealousy. An essential life skill to address a common problem for adolescents and for less socially adapted teens.
S.A.F.E.: safety awareness for empowerment: a training guide for safety at home, work, and in public
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developed by Dedra Hafner.
Madison, WI: Waisman Center University of Wisconsin, 2008.
1 CD-ROM (8 modules + handouts + board game) #4509
A training guide developed to address safety and self-care issues of youth with special needs -- particularly those with cognitive disabilities -- who are transitioning to adult life. Topics include staying home alone, safe relationships, avoiding victimization, sexuality, first aid, and self defense.
Depression: out of the shadows
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produced by Larkin McPhee; a production of Twin Cities Public Television and WGBH Boston. Distributed by PBS Home Video.
United States: PBS Home Video, ©2008.
1 DVD (120 min.) #4600
Depression is a complex disorder requiring individualized approaches to treatment. A one-on-one look at eight individuals who give this illness a painful reality that you will not soon forget. DVD added feature:
Take one step: caring for depression, with Jane Pauley.
Everyday heroes: building direct support leadership for community inclusion
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director, Anthony Trama; executive producer, Dana Barakat. Developed for and produced by the State of New York and the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
Pleasantville, NY: Creators Video Production, ©2006.
1 DVD (15 min. [short version]) (30 min. [long version]) #4758
This curriculum defines community inclusion and identifies three key values for staff to take on behalf of people whom they support: building community presence, participation, and contribution. Everyday Heroes recognizes the contributions of direct support professionals in their commitment to inclusion through person centered practices. All Disability Resource Library services are free to people with disabilities in the Center for Disabilities and Development service area and to members of their families. Other individuals and community service providers are asked to pay a per item fee to borrow materials, or they may purchase an annual subscription. There is no charge to anyone for assistance with finding information. To contact the Disability Resource Library at the Center for Disabilities and Development, phone
(800) 272-7713; (319) 356-1345: email disability-library@uiowa.edu, or visit on the web at
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2008 Mental Health Conference Recovery
October 7-8, Iowa State Center, Scheman Building, Ames, Iowa.
Consumers, advocates, and professionals are encouraged to learn about the latest trends, issues and research in mental illness while taking advantage of networking opportunities.
26th Annual Closing The Gap Conference: Assistive Technology in Special Education
and Rehabilitation
October 14-18, Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Bloomington, MN
Learn about the latest in assistive technology through 25 pre-conference workshops, over 200presentations, and over 100 exhibits. For more information, call 507-248-3294, email
info@closingthegap.com, or visit
www.closingthegap.com.
The Inclusive Fitness Conference: Exercise is for Everybody
October 15-18, 2008 McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL
Held in conjunction with the Club Industry 2008 conference, this event will assist owners and operators of health and fitness centers in making their programs and facilities more accessible to individuals with disabilities. For more information and to learn about discounted registration fees, email ncpad@uic.edu. Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy ConferenceEducation & Training Events
October 16, Meadows Events and Conference Center, One Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, Iowa
One-day special education law program focusing on education law, tests and measurement of progress and regression, smart IEP’s, and advocacy strategies. Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. .6 CEU’s have been approved. Contact Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, 800-779-2502 or visit www.wrightslaw.com/speak/08.10.ia.htm.
Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa 37th Annual Conference
October 19-21, Holiday Inn-Airport, Des Moines, Iowa
“Creative Minds Working Together” is the theme of this conference featuring the best practices of Iowa educators, professionals, and agencies. Keynotes for the conference are inspirational speaker and artist, Ben Glenn, and Dan Reschly, professor of education and psychology at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, who will anchor the Tuesday program on Response to Intervention (RTI). Visit www.lda-ia.org for complete registration information.
Council for Exceptional Children/Iowa Residential Educators Annual Conference
October 23-24, Embassy Suites on the River, Des Moines, Iowa
The October 23 keynote presenter will share her personal experiences living with autism, while the October 24 presenter will discuss strategies for working with students living in poverty. For more information, contact Bob Howlett at 319-334-5370.
20th Annual International Conference on AD/HD
November 12-15, Anaheim, California
This conference offers camaraderie, education, and the chance to talk directly with renowned experts on attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder. Olympian Bruce Jenner, the 1976 Gold Medal Decathlon champion, will be this year’s featured keynote speaker. For more information visit: http://www.chadd.org/Content/CHADD/Conferences_Training/2008_Conference/Registration2008/RegistrationFees/default.htm
For more conference and training opportunities, see the Disability Training calendar.
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“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing's going to get better. It's NOT. ”
- Dr. Seuss
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How to get in touch with Possibilities:
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MAIL: Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Dr. Rm. S376
Iowa City IA 52242-1011
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PHONE: 319-353-6448
EMAIL: michael-hoenig@uiowa.edu
FAX: 319-356-8284
POSSIBILITIES is funded in part through a grant from the Iowa Department of Human Services to support the activities of the Iowa Training Consortium. Possibilities is designed by Loretta Popp.
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- Organizations by and for persons with disabilities
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- Comments and suggestions
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- Mail Office of Community Education, Center for Disabilities and Development, 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City IA 52242-1011
- Email information@DisabilityTraining.org
- Fax 319-356-8284
- Phone 319-353-6448
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