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FNRC Art Exhibits Periodically, FNRC (in cooperation with other agencies) presents art
exhibitions featuring the work of our consumers. Exhibits usually feature an
opening reception with the artists. Photos from the opening events are posted on
our website and you can view them at: Art Exhibits.
Consumer Emergency Preparedness Materials
The DDS Consumer Advisory Committee has developed consumer friendly materials
for the development of personal emergency preparedness plans by consumers.
These materials consist of a workbook, magnet, and DVD to assist consumers to
identify things they need and are important to them in the event of an
emergency. The CAC is currently developing a train-the-trainers manual and
training many members to present the materials to other consumers so that they
may go on to train others. The goal is to distribute 250,000 packets of
materials to every consumer served in our system to enhance their personal
readiness.If you are interested in seeing the DVD, it is featured on
You Tube at the following link:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=PUfyE6QT2ns.
Ready, Willing, & Able - Disaster Preparedness and Response
Course on Meeting the Needs of Persons with Disabilities
The Public Health Foundation is offering a free
Internet course for health professionals who may work with people with
disabilities in times of disaster. The course has twelve objectives focusing on
the needs of, and communicating with, individuals with disabilities. The course
also has a component requiring creative problem solving in responding to
possible scenarios a person may face when assisting people with disabilities
during an emergency.
This is a two hour course sponsored by the
University of Kansas Research and Training Center on Independent Living and the
Kansas Department of Health Education. The course is available at:
Public Heath Foundation, Ready Willing and Able Online Training (#1010882),
A New Day is coming…
The Association of Regional Center Agencies Proudly
presents: A New Day 2009 - Living and
Working in California
February 5 – 6, 2009
San Francisco Marriott 55 Fourth Street San Francisco, California
Join us for our third conference on transforming services and supports to
meet the goals and needs of people with developmental disabilities. This
conference will be focused on employment and housing.
Breakout sessions will include
Transition from school into adult life
Understanding non-profit housing corporations
Best practices and corporate culture for companies employing people with
disabilities
Establishing Special Needs Trusts
Updates on Senate Bill 1270
Update on Agnews housing models
Role of post-secondary education for consumer job training and workforce
development
... and more!
Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this exciting event in
beautiful San Francisco!
To get on the mailing list for a registration packet, contact ARCA at (916)
446-7961 or arca@arcanet.org.
