Newton celebrates 30 years of understanding differences Nov 18, 2009
WICKED LOCAL PHOTO BY MARK THOMSON Wellesley restaurant owner and celebrity chef Ming Tsai addresses the crowd at the Disability Awareness Institutes Understanding Our Differences Night at Brae Burn Country Club on Nov. 10. Tsai was given an award for his work on behalf of people with food allergies. (Newton Tab, MA)
A life's vision Nov 18, 2009
He and Gabrielle are members of the Disability Awareness and Action Working Group at KSC, which works with disabled employees. Crosby has been a speaker to the group, and has been receiving more speaking engagement invitations. (Florida Today)
Photo Gallery: DASH Program at Spofford Pond School Nov 14, 2009
Brian Cummings and Hope Roberts (both 10 years old) learn about 'depth perceptions with a head injury' with their altered glasses at Boxford Spofford Pond School on November 5 as part of D.A.S.H. (Disability Awareness Starts Here)- a two week parent-teacher run program for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to help students learn an appreciation for disabilities ... Boxford's D.A.S.H. (Disability Awareness Starts Here) is a two week parent-teacher run program for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders that... (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Disabled students' road to transition can be a bumpy one Nov 7, 2009
That is why the Ballingers attended the Disability Awareness Day Conference on Transition Friday at Lake Land. They wanted to learn what the future can hold for Gunner after he leaves high school. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mixed message on grants Nov 4, 2009
Speaking at the launch of disability awareness month in Lenesia, Mayende-Sibiya indicated that the number of disabled people accessing grants increased from 694000 in 2002 to 1. 287 million in 2008. (iAfrica.com)
Disability Awareness Day planned Nov. 6 Oct 16, 2009
MATTOON The keynote speaker for the Disability Awareness Day-Transistions at Lake Land College will be Sandy Martin ... Disability Awareness Day will begin at 8 a.m. and will provide an opportunity for parents, teachers, special education instructors, counselors, future teachers and anyone interested in learning more about and discussing challenges associated with students with disabilities. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Poll site training at CO-ARC Oct 15, 2009
Poll site specialist Dale Snyder assists Lee Stone while he uses a ballot marking device Wednesday as part of Disability Awareness Day for the county's 22 new poll site specialists ... Disability Awareness Day, held at Columbia County COARC, brought specialists together with ballot marking devices (BMDs) and the people who will benefit most from learning how to use them. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Humorous Hollywood actress 'heard loud and clear' Oct 15, 2009
October is also disability awareness month. Matlin's roles include parts in films and television shows, including "What the Bleep Do We Know," "Children of a Lesser God," "The West Wing," "The L' Word," "My Name is Earl" and "Desperate Housewives.". (The University Echo, TN)
Diversity conference slated Saturday Oct 7, 2009
Topics for the diversity workshops include, Global Health Initiatives, Immigration Where Do We Fo From Here, Human Rights and Equality, Native Americans Community and Culture, Women s Issues and Disability Awareness. The workshops will start at 1:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Holliston PTSA news Oct 6, 2009
This forum is for parents and educators to help promote inclusiveness and disability awareness in our community. The discussion is designed to foster self-esteem among students, teach them how to plan for their future and overcome adversity. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Ellie Bloom Olympics in Needham raise disability awareness Oct 1, 2009
Wicked Local photo by Matthew Healey Michael Deeb, left, and Phil Hackett, contestants in the Ellie Bloom Olympics, race each other down the track at DeFazio Field. By Steven Ryan/Staff Writer GateHouse News Service Posted Sep 30, 2009 @ 11:25 AM Last update Sep 30, 2009 @ 11:31 AM. (Needham Tab, MA)
College Connection: Exploring diversity Sep 26, 2009
Workshops featuring discussions and presentations on global health initiatives, immigration, native American community and culture, women s issues and disability awareness will also be offered throughout the afternoon. For complete workshop descriptions and registration information, please see TVCC s Web site at , or call Cathy Yasuda, (541) 881-8822, ext. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Save-A-Date: Sept. 24 Sep 24, 2009
This event is presented in cooperation with the Wellesley Free Library in celebration of Disability Awareness Month. All junior high and high school students as well as parents are welcome. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Disabilities Commission seeks members for citizen advisory board Sep 24, 2009
They also teach disability awareness in the schools, businesses and city departments, and assist in reviewing development and construction plans from an access perspective. They also provide information, guidance and technical assistance to individuals and their families, employers and private nonprofit organizations. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Homecoming royalty announced at H-M-S Sep 20, 2009
Student council members will also participate in disability awareness day at the Clay County Fair. Hip hop day is Thursday. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Hobbyists snap up business Sep 3, 2009
The New York Times Magazine's Aug. 16 cover illustration was built on a photo of surf on a beach posted by B. Jefferson Bolender, a training coordinator for an Arizona state disability awareness program. She expects to make several hundred dollars from the surf shot and constantly hears from clients around the world who want to use her Flickr images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Kris Barbato sings at Fenway Aug 27, 2009
Barbato had hoped her son would one day be asked to sing at the Red Sox s Disability Awareness Day. She didn t know Autism Speaks had a special day at Fenway until Vin Goglia, executive director of the Massachusetts Chapter of Autism Speaks, called her. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Report urges overhaul of Medford TV3, citing failures as forum Aug 14, 2009
Thompson wrote that the board should strive to have a diverse membership reflecting the overall population of the city and that its members should be better trained in disability awareness. Record-keeping, including financials and minutes of meetings, must also be improved, she wrote. (Boston Globe)
Open skate: Ice Arena purchases ice sleds from NOWCAP funds Aug 13, 2009
NOWCAP recently put on a disability awareness walk to purchase two ice skating sleds. Story Tools. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
BREAKING NEWS: Judge issues recommendations for TV3 Aug 13, 2009
Require all individuals who serve as board members to participate in training in cultural and disability awareness as well as contract resolution. Seek as advisor to the board a PEG channel general manager from a comparable station such as Malden, Somerville or Reading. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Companies slated for Disability expo Jul 16, 2009
Private industry to participate in Disability Awareness expo - Tampa Bay Business Journal ... Private industry to participate in Disability Awareness expo ... Building Minds, Building Bodies, Building Communities will be the theme of the Disability Awareness Expo July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the in Tampa. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
At Harrington, a different sort of playground opens Jun 26, 2009
It was built into disability awareness. Parents, children and teachers watched with excitement as Superintendent Paul Ash cut the yellow ribbon in front of the playground last week. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Camp Bloomfield's family honored for longtime commitment Jun 20, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009 Edition. I am able to help keep and continue my grandfather's legacy. (Malibu Times, CA)
WFEE Grants Recommendations: Professional Development and Education Grants for 2009-10 School Year May 17, 2009
Disability Awareness Book Collection, Jenny Bove, Lynch, $225. Grant funds would be used to purchase books to be housed in the office of the Lynch school psychologist, who would use them to help teach lessons on disability awareness. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
More of this story May 16, 2009
Streetwise: Downtown Newport challenges participants of disability awareness tour. By James J. GillisDaily News staff. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Wakefield woman fatally injured in school parking lot accident May 14, 2009
She also loved animals and cooked skillfully, and she was an engaged member of her local and college communities, volunteering at Winchester Hospital in Winchester and serving as a member of the Assumption Disability Awareness Promotion Team (ADAPT). Alyssa leaves behind a wide circle of friends and an extended, caring family, all of whom love her and miss her very much. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Disability Awareness Week celebrated at Central Washington University May 9, 2009
ELLENSBURG Disability Awareness Week begins Saturday and continues through Friday, May 15, at Central Washington University ... Disability Awareness Week events. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Speaker to discuss deaf disability issues Apr 28, 2009
At North Dakota State College of Science, the Diversity Council is providing an informative session on the subject Thursday, April 30, for Disability Awareness Day. Lori Vigesaa, a certified sign-language interpreter who often interprets on campus, will discuss the impact of hearing loss on individuals and relate her own experience growing up with deaf parents. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Disability Takes the Stage on Ameri... Apr 9, 2009
With the success of a legally blind contestant on the country's biggest reality show, young people could be learning about disability awareness without even knowing it ... Whether it is intentional or not, Scott MacIntyre is now bringing a measure of disability awareness to millions of young people through his appearance on American Idol. (Suite101.com)
Buy a book, check your health, walk, ski, dance Mar 28, 2009
NOWCAP Services sponsors the fifth annual Wyoming Disability Awareness Walk at 9 a.m. at the Eastridge Mall. There is free food and awesome prizes for each pledge level achieved. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Dogs good therapy for residents Mar 26, 2009
Disability awareness training is included because of the settings the dogs will serve in once they graduate. After a year of training at the prison, the dogs move on to CPL to be trained. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Music in motion: UM students receive lesson in sign language from Expressions of Silence Mar 20, 2009
Those students, who perform around the state and country under the name Expressions of Silence, presented an interactive master class at the UM Music Building, as part of the school's activities during Disability Awareness Month. Formed 14 years ago, Expressions of Silence has gained national acclaim for its diverse performances of popular songs using American Sign Language. (Missoulian, MT)
Community Commendables for the week of March 5, 2009 Mar 7, 2009
The Kids on the Block is a puppeteer program designed to increase disability awareness. Life-sized puppets are used to act out differences among them. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Novice cyclist gears up for cross-country Journey of Hope Mar 6, 2009
Teams of riders will follow three different routes from west to east, covering an average of 75 miles a day and stopping off to promote disability awareness and present grants to community groups along the way. One of the things we ll do is Kids on the Block puppet shows at summer camps to educate kids about people with disabilities, Keough said. (Weymouth News, MA)
Puppets teach sensitivityto Southside students Mar 4, 2009
The purpose of this program is to enlighten children on the issues of disability awareness, medical-educational differences and social concerns. The program, sponsored by VSA Arts (formerly Very Special Arts) of Indiana, was especially relevant with March being Disability Awareness Month. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Committee hopes to highlight needs of disabled people Mar 3, 2009
A number of area advocates of people with disabilities are promoting March as Disability Awareness Month in Orangeburg County ... "Disability Awareness Month is all-inclusive, ranging from intellectual developmental to general physical disabilities," Bryant said ... Disability Awareness Month will conclude with an inaugural awards breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church on Columbia Road. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wellesley Parent Advisory Committee Thanks Wellesley Hills Junior Woman's Club Feb 28, 2009
The Kids on the Block is a puppeteer program designed to increase disability awareness. Life sized puppets are used to act out differences among them. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Mock disability brings empathy Healthy residents given a chance to experience life with handicaps Feb 22, 2009
Sponsored by the Mayor's Committee on Disability Issues as part of the city's annual observance of Disability Awareness Day, the exercise was designed to promote better understanding about disabilities and highlight the need for accessibility throughout the city and in workplaces ... Along with the disability awareness exercise, this year's event also featured information about diabetes. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
ISU sets awareness week Feb 20, 2009
Events for Disability Awareness Week are as follows: - Tuesday, Feb. 24 - College of Education Auditorium, 2 p.m., Mike O'Blenis, chief executive officer of Development Workshop, a man with learning disabilities and significant achievement, will present his journey. All students, faculty and staff in the education, counseling, social work, psychology and health-related professions are encouraged to attend. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
