Self-Determination Network News: July 2020
July 2020
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Exhibit at the 2020 Self-Determination Conference
Applications are now being accepted for organizations who support self-determination and self-direction and for micro-business owners to exhibit at the 2020 Self-determination Conference. Applications are due by August 1st. Apply today!
Check Out The Latest Videos!
The Self-Determination Channel is a YouTube channel by and for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Unlike other channels, the Self-Determination Channel stands stand out from other channels on YouTube because self-advocates host the videos, and decide and create the content. Videos are posted a couple times a month on a variety of topics self-advocates care about such as technology, employment, caregivers, independent living, and advocacy.
Check out the newest videos on the channel:
We encourage you to subscribe to the Channel (you can do by clicking the red Subscribe button on any of the video pages).
The Self-Determination Network includes some very talented members and we want to help you to get to know each other a little better. Member Spotlight is a great way for us to get to know each other better.
In July, we're shining the spotlight on Duane. When he’s not biking, kayaking, or playing hockey, he strives to assist people with disabilities have choices through the help of technology. Stop this month's Member Spotlight to get to know Duane.
Who should we shine the spotlight on next?
"With the ongoing pandemic colliding with the outbursts from the equity movement, 2020 will be read about in history books for years to come."
In this month's journal entry, Stacy shares some of her thoughts about what's going on in this country. Do you agree with her? What are some of your thoughts?
Take five minutes to check out what's happening on the Self-Determination Network:
- Innovative Assistive Technology Grants: The Administration for Community Living has opened up grant opportunities for to help state programs expand assistive technology through innovations. Applications are due September 15th.
- Social Security Disability Insurance Confusion: Recently, there has been some confusion about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin. Read about where the situation stands.
- Be Inspired: It's becoming increasingly popular for parents to start businesses so that their son or daughter with a disability will be able to work. Learn about a neat father-son duo that has not one, but three businesses going.
- Transit Woes Continue: After 30 years of the ADA, transit problems continue for people with disabilities. Find out what challenges people still face.
- Housing Disparity Brief: Housing security is vital for the health, wellbeing, and community integration of people with—and without—disabilities. Learn about some of the disparities.
- Employment First Partner Grants: Does your program, school or organization want to increase employment for people with disabilities? Applications for Employment First Partner grants are now available. Apply today!
- SPARKS Grants: Do you have an idea to make your community a better place for people with disabilities? Our SPARKs grant applications are now being accepted. Learn more!
- Partners in Policymaking: This workshop will train you how to advocate for policies and initiatives that support full participation and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. Apply today!
- ADA Online Exhibit: Check out this online exhibit that showcases some of the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- ADA Timeline: This is an interesting timeline depicting the key steps of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn about some of the legislation that went into it.
Here's a sample of upcoming events listed on the Self-Determination Network:
- BPDD Conversation Cafe: July 23rd, 6p.m. to 7:30p.m., Online
- BPDD Conversation Cafe: July 28th, 11a.m. to 12:30p.m., Online
- Online Forum For Electronic Visit Verification: July 29th, 1:30p.m. to 3:30p.m., Online
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Webinar: Using The ADA And ABA Standards-Communication Elements And Features: August 6th, 1:30 to 3p.m., Online
- BPDD Conversation Cafe: August 18th, 3p.m. to 4:30p.m., Online
Post your event on the Self-Determination Network and it can be included in future Network News emails to members! Questions? Suggestions? Contact Stacy Ellingen.
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