Showing posts with label inclusion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inclusion. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Apply for 5 Award Programs focusing on Inclusive Education, Integrated Employment, Significant Disabilities, Positive Images in Media and Supportive Relationships

TASH- Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities

Nominations for the 2012 TASH Awards Program are now being accepted. To ensure consideration of your nomination, please return the award form to TASH by Thursday, September 13, 2012.
Each year, TASH honors those whose contributions have advanced equity, opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities, and whose actions set a high standard for human rights every day. Recipients will be acknowledged during the 2012 TASH Conference, November 28-December 1, in Long Beach, California. TASH invites you to review the following award types and submit your nomination for consideration. The following award types are available, and descriptions and links to award forms are provided below:

The purpose this award is to honor the important and courageous contributions of individuals and school districts in advancing inclusive education and equitable opportunities for students pre-school through grade 12, particularly those with the most significant disabilities and support needs. Nominations are requested for individuals, schools and districts that are consistent with TASH’s mission regarding inclusive education. Awards categories include: School District, Administrator, Teacher, School, and Advocate/Family/Self-Advocate

This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to increasing access to community, integrated employment for persons with significant disabilities. The focus of the award may be related either to a lifelong body of work or to work performed within a current year. Recipients may include employment professionals, researchers, state agency personnel, professors, legislators, family members or employers.

This award is presented to a doctoral student enrolled in a program in education or a related field, and who demonstrates potential for leadership in teaching, scholarship, and service on behalf of people with significant disabilities. The individual needs to have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to working in partnership with people with disabilities.  The Alice H. Hayden Emerging Leader Award is available in the following award categories: Leadership in Teaching, Leadership in Scholarship and Research, Leadership in Service

The TASH Positive Images in the Media Award honors presentations in print, film or other forms of media that promote positive images of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. Awardees are recognized for their contribution to the elimination of stereotypes by portraying people with disabilities and their lives accurately with recognition of the complexities of being human. Awardees are requested to have their material available in alternative formats that are optimally accessible to all viewers and participants.

Larry J. Brumond Supportive Relationship -
This award annually honors two individuals who have maintained a mutually supportive relationship for at least five years in which the dreams and aspirations of the support recipient are supported in that person’s chosen home and community.



TASH shared a link.

Award Programs | TASH




Monday, June 4, 2012

ACT Today for Military Families - Support Military Families Impacted by Autism


Real Help      "Every military family makes special sacrifices...those families with children who have been diagnosed with autism have additional stresses as they cope with an extraordinarily complex bureaucracy to secure the support that these precious children deserve. Please support these children and their parents who have sacrificed so much.” ~ Major General Mike Lehnert, USMC (Retired)
ACT Today! for Military Families is making a positive difference in the lives of military families, one child at a time.
1 in 88 military children have autism.
Military families impacted by autism face extraordinary challenges.
Since July 2010, ATMF has helped many military children access effective treatments and quality of life supports which were previously unattainable.
Donate today and help a military child with autism
Watch a video highlighting Jimmy and Nicky


Your Donation pays for...

$100
Two hours of ABA therapy.
$1,000
Special needs summer camp: To teach a child to socialize and make friends; forms their first friendships.
$3,000-$5,000
Intensive behavioral therapy: Can teach a child to stop self-injurious behavior.
Every donation, both large and small, from corporations to individuals, is used to help make a difference in the life of a military child with autism. Thank you for your support!
See what else your gift can bring a child with autism!

Cox ATMF Inclusion Film Program
When: June 18 - June 29, 2012
Where: Cox Communications HQ in San Diego, CA
For more information, visit http://www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org/coxfilmprogram.aspx

6th Annual ACT Today! Charity Golf Classic
When: Monday, August 27, 2012
Where: North Ranch Country Club, Westlake Village, CA
For more information, visit http://act-today.org/golftournament/
7th Annual Denim & Diamonds
When: Saturday, November 3, 2012
Where: Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, CA
For more information, visit http://www.denimanddiamondsforautism.net/

3rd Annual ATMF 5k/10k Run/Walk and Family Festival
3rd Annual ATMF 5k/10k Run/Walk and Family Festival
When: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Where: Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA
Connect with us!


Thanks to the Fox Network Group, the ACT Today! for Military Families PSA is airing on the Fox Network. This Public Service Announcement features veteran actor, Joe Mantegna, and the theme song, "Maybe Tomorrow," written and performed by Robbin Thompson. Special thanks to Joe Mantegna, Read Jackson, Curtis Roen, and Loren Mendell for donating your time and talents to make this PSA possible.
ACT Today! for Military Families PSA features veteran actor, Joe Mantegna, and the theme song, "Maybe Tomorrow," written and performed by Robbin Thompson
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Your Child's Rights


It is IEP time!The Goodwin Procter IEP Guide -
Individualized Education Program
via Autism Speaks
Endeavor to KNOW Your Child's Rights
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Friday, October 7, 2011

Fun for October!

Fun for October!
designed for families with special needs

Hi5!
The holidays season is upon us!  If you don't think so, check the retail stores.  Then, check with 'EnjoyHi5Autism' for family fun activities and events throughout the holidays season.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Sensory Awareness Month.  'EnjoyHi5Autism' encourages  you to patronize businesses, services, products, events and organizations that support people with disAbilities.






Welcome to Squag™. A new application designed specifically for tweens and teens on the autism spectrum. We’ve created a fun safe place, free of outside noise, where users can self reflect, create original thoughts, and reach out to theair peers without being spoken for.


Family Fun and disability supports for the special needs family.

family tourClick the red bus (top right corner of every page) to take a tour of our website and discover family fun and recreation, family health and wellness, family life and relationships, and disability support for the special needs family.

This website is dedicated to my daughter Monica.    Read about this family's neuro-developmental miracle.  Learn how they are able to have and encourage other families with special needs to have FUN!  "Monica is now 22 years old. Monica struggles with multiple disabilities. 
family funClick the red tour bus (top right corner of every page) to start the family tour."   disability travel fun ; leisure-recreation sport;  developmental age-appropriate toys; adapted sports;  and fun games!


October is Sensory Awareness Month.



Morgan's Wonderland  'The World's First Ultra Accessible Family-friendly Park'
'A Place Where Everyone Can Play' 
Sign up -  'Hero's Club' Membership Levels: Jette, X-Ray, Rocket and Morgan via Online Registration System!

 Morgan's Wonderland is located in San Antonio, Texas; and designed specifically for children and adults with special needs, their family members, caregivers, friends and the entire community. This 25-acre park is a unique oasis, that through the spirit of inclusion, allows people of all abilities to play, learn and share life changing...

Including having great family fun, Here's are 2 good reason to support Morgan's Wonderland:
'Morgan's Wonderland creator plans special-needs school nearby'
Monarch Academy is on fast track to open in August.             
United Way

ENJOY!

References & Resources

'Think Beyond the Label' "Evolve the workforce."  Understand why 'disabilities rarely get in the way of work.'  Learn how businesses get a 'return on investment' by hiring individuals with disAbilities.

'Model Me Kids' - Autism Apps: Droid, iPhone, iPod, iPad

Autism Safety, Wandering, Elopment & Risk Management - Dennis Debbaudt

'My Kids Eat Free'

'My Kids Go Free'



SPD Blogger - personal stories like 'Who Knew It Was Sensory?' can give you insight on Sensory Processing Disorder during the holidays season

Aug 28, 2011 – If you're interested in creating a multi-sensory environment but don't have the funding for it at the moment, Daniela Baker, blogger from ...


EnjoyHi5Autism ‎ - Oct 7, 2011

'EnjoyHi5Autism' is excited to be sharing about Morgan's Wonderland and their special needs school endeavor. We will continue to highlight Morgan's Wonderland their foundation during holiday seasons. Enjoy! http://www.familyenjoyinghi5autism.blogspot.com ; http://enjoyhi5autism.wordpress.com
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Morgan's Wonderland | Facebook - Jette, X-Ray, Rocket and Morgan Online Registration System! 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic Benefit (Hyatt Hill Country Resort 11-1-2011);  Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Team (live music, cheerleaders and supportive spectators as you walk/run 11-13-2011)
Monarch Academy Enrolling Now!





 

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Happy VALUE Day! to Students receiving a very special Education!




Hi-5!


'Happy VALUE Day!' is the theme reflecting the inherent, innate, undeniable VALUE that is present in all people with a developmental disability, or disability in general.


We believe that our son is valuable to us, every day. We select Sunday's to honor the value in others, like him with Autism and other neurological, developmental conditions. Individuals with disabilities should be understood, accepted, and appreciated, too. So, we want to join others in celebrating the good ways that individuals with special needs contribute to their communities.

Victory
Already
Love
Unfolds
Eternally

Why do we VALUE our child learning from Special Education curriculum and techniques?*

We thought about this question as we shared with other Parents during our son's 'Meet & Greet' at his elementary school. He has a new teacher, old and new classmates, and a somewhat new classroom(shared in snack time, previously);and all at the same school.

We VALUE our son's special needs education because it is administered by trained professionals who compassionately help our son learn his academic lessons.

We appreciate our son's willingness to learn from several types of instructors EVERY school day.  In collaboration with his Teachers, our son learns from the help of special services professionals like: occupational therapists, speech language instructors, adaptive physical education specialists, etc... (we will discuss teaching aides as the school year progresses).

His Special Education Team help him embrace inclusion concepts while he plays in a least restrictive enviroment.

It is really helpful when schools implement the 'universal design' classroom components for teaching and learning throughout the entire school (regular and special education classrooms, cafeteria, libraries, playground, gym, computer lab, arts, music, sports,band, dance, the chest club and other extracurricular activities).

His elementary school is mindful of his need for specific accommodations and modifications that assist him with learning. For instance, our son uses adaptive scissors and visual aides to participate in assignments. 

Our son is not 'acting' like a baby at school.

Rather, our son is learning from his autistic perspective.

His Teachers do not allow him or his peers to focus on the 'dis'.

Instead, his Teachers show him and his peers how to target his ABILITIES!

Having a unique learning style is not bad or sad.

Skills for learning from within an autism spectrum presents innovative opportunities for his educators, him and his school mates.

Our son learns from his Teachers and peers how to communicate, socialize, share, laugh and play with his classmates.

Our son and his Teachers help his classmates understand, accept and appreciate him as a fellow student with VALUE!

Our son is learning how to understand, accept and appreciate his school, classwork, instructors and peers.  In other words, he is learning how to VALUE people who do not act, think, respond, or learn the way he does, too.

All of this reciprocal VALUE exchanging is very important because ...
{as we adults learned/sang in school and now our kids are learning/singing in school}...

"This land is your land, this land is my land

From California to the New York Island

From the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream waters

This land was made for you and me." 

So, 'Happy VALUE Day!' to all the Students who are receiving and enjoying a very special Education!

ENJOY!


Note: * Special Education (needs) Students include individuals who attend schools on a  full-time or amended schedule basis.  These Students may have physical, intellectual, emotional, motor, cognitive, visual,auditory,mental, developmental, and learning disabilities. These Students usually require enhanced, modified and/or accomodating teaching methods to successfully learn in their academic arenas. Thank you, too.


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