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February / March 2008
- CED Specialty Clinic Dates
- Assistive Technology: February 25
- Feeding and Swallowing: February 7, 14, 21, 28 & March 6, 13, 20
- Autism Developmental: February 1, 8, 15, 18, 22, 29 & March 10, 14, 17, 25, 28
- Traumatic Brain Injury: Morgantown - February 20 & March 19
Big Chimney - February 20 & March 5, 12
- LEND: February 7, 14, 21, 28 & March 6, 13, 20
For more information about CED Specialty Clinics or to make a referral, call 877-724-8244.
- Jamie Hayhurst-Marshall presented “Integrating Assistive Technology into Regular Education Settings: One State’s Success,” at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference March 4-7 in Las Vegas, NV and at the 23rd Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference at CSUN March 12-25 in Los Angeles, CA.
- Positive Behavior Support Trainings:
- February 11, 2008 "Positive Behavior Support Plan Development- Part III: Teaching Alternative Skills" at Green Acres in Huntington, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
- February 13, 2008 "Ethics" at the Center for Independent Living in Morgantown, West Virginia - Barbara Blumish
- February 19, 2008 "Overview of Positive Behavior Support" at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities in Morgantown, West Virginia - Chris George
- February 27, 2008 "Ethics" at the Center for Execellence in Disabilities in Morgantown, West Virginia - Barbara Blumish
- March 10, 2008 "The Specialized Family Care Alternative to Institutionalization"in Oak Hill, West Virginia - Pat Nisbet
- March 31, 2008 "Positive Behavior Support Plan Development- Part I: Completing a Functional Assessment" at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities in Big Chimney, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
- Barbara Blumish and Jamie Hayhurst-Marshall presented at the “Early Childhood: A Time to Soar, Celebrating Connections 2008” conference in Charleston, West Virginia. Barbara presented a workshop titled “Early Intervention for Positive Behavior Support” on February 21, 2008 and Jamie presented a workshop titled “Assistive Technology for Youngsters-Exploring the Basics and Beyond” on February 22, 2008.
- Lori Risk, Melina Danko and Scott Davis presented information about disability awareness, person first language and including individuals with disabilities into volunteer programs at the Division of Rehabilitation Services in Institute, West Virginia on February 27, 2008. The training was replicated at the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol training facility for emergency preparedness and disaster organizations on March 17, 2008 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
- Milisa Cutlip, an undergraduate psychology student, gave a presentation on the research she been conducting for the Fine Arts Program on March 24, 2008 at the CED in Morgantown.
- The CED welcomes Tammy Hare, Rural Outreach Coordinator. Tammy, who has a farm background, will coordinate West Virginia AgrAbility, Green Thumbs Healthy Joints and Taking Charge of Your Health and Safety. To contact Tammy, call 293-4692 x 1185 or e-mail her at thare@hsc.wvu.edu.
- The CED would like to thank Barbara Blumish for donating 42 children’s videos to the CED Resource Center.
- In March, the Fair Housing Initiatives Program, was featured on “Access for All: Supports and Services in Your Community,” the Center’s TV show that is aired on the West Virginia Library Commission Network and throughout the state.
January 2008
- CED Specialty Clinic Dates
- Assistive Technology: January 25
- Feeding and Swallowing: January 10, 17, 24, 31
- Developmental Disabilities: January 4, 11, 18, 25
- Traumatic Brain Injury: Morgantown - January 9
Big Chimney - January 23
- LEND: January 10, 17, 24, 31
For more information about CED Specialty Clinics or to make a referral, call 877-724-8244.
- Children With Special Health Care Needs Nutrition Clinics will be held by Monica Andis, Program Manager, Nutrition & Dietary Services, on:
- January 28, 2008 - Morgantown, West Virginia
- Jamie Hayhurst-Marshall presented at the national Assistive
Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference held in Orlando, FL
January 30 - February 2. Jamie’s presentation focused on inclusive
classrooms and discussed research WVATS is doing in conjunction with
Cabell County Schools.
- Positive Behavior Support Trainings:
- January 7, 2008 "Person Centered Planning" at the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) in Lewis County, West Virginia - Barbara Blumish
- January 8-9, 2008 "Creative Facilitation: Futures Planning with MAPS and PATHS" at the Prestera Center for Mental Health Services in Huntington, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
- January 14, 2008 "Positive Behavior Support Plan Development Part II: Designing PBS Interventions" at the Green Acres Regional Center in Huntington, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
- January 17, 2008 - "Ethics, Clients Rights, and People First Language" at the Divison of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) in Huntington, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
- January 17, 2008 "Person Centered Planning" at Valley Healthcare in Morgantown, West Virginia - Barbara Blumish
- January 18, 2008 "Person Centered Planning" at RESCARE in Beckley, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
- January 23, 2008 "Person Centered Planning" at the Prestera Center in Huntington, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
- January 23, 2008 "Person Centered Planning" at the Grant County Public Library in Petersburg, West Virginia - Chris George
- January 30, 2008 "Person Centered Planning" at the Schoenbaum Center in Charleston, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
- The Region VII Workforce Investment Board, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College & the Disability Navigator Program are offering a five part series of trainings focused on the delivery of services to people with disabilities through the Workforce One-Stop System. The first training in the series, "One-Stop Systems; Legal Guidelines" was held January 10th, 17th and 24th at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. For more information, call Jesse Martin at 304-538-3176 ext. 237 or e-mail him at jmartin@hsc.wvu.edu
- CED welcomes new employees:
- Jennifer Dewitt is a new Family Based Care Specialist who will cover the northern part of the state. Jennifer’s previous work experience includes a background in vocational rehabilitation, case management and crisis counseling. To contact Jennifer, call 304-627-2106 or e-mail her at jdewitt@hsc.wvu.edu
- Marian Fisher is a new part-time secretary for the Fine Arts program. Marian worked for eight years at the Dominion Post where she was Coordinator of the "Newspaper in Education" program and has many years experience in office management and retail sales. To contact Marian, call the Morgantown office at 304-293-4692 or e-mail her at mrfisher@hsc.wvu.edu
- Scott Davis is the new Traumatic Brain Injury Coordinator for the TBI program. Scott is a former LEND trainee and CED employee with the Traumatic Brain Injury program and has just moved back from South Carolina where he worked as a counselor in the private sector. To contact Scott, call the Morgantown office at 304-293-4692 or e-mail him at sodavis@hsc.wvu.edu
- Theresa Shaw is a new Parent Network Specialist (PNS) with the Parent Network Project. Theresa previously worked at CED as a Parent Network Specialist for 5 years and is also employed with the West Virginia University Police Department. To contact Theresa, call the Morgantown office at 304-293-4692 or e-mail her at tshaw@hsc.wvu.edu
- Brenda Garlow is a new Behavior Management and Crisis Specialist with Positive Behavior Support project. Brenda’s past work experience includes twelve years experience working in mental health and developmental disabilities. To contact Brenda, call the Big Chimney office at 304-720-3200 or e-mail her at bgarlow@hsc.wvu.edu
- Jean Hardman is a new Autism Specialist in the Positive Behavior Support project. Jean’s previous work experience includes six years experience working at Marshall University’s Autism Training Center and she has 30 years experience working with individuals with disabilities. To contact Jean, call the Big Chimney office at 304-720-3200 or e-mail her at jhardman@hsc.wvu.edu
- The following books have been added to the CED Resource Center:
- "Raymond’s Room: Ending the Segregation of People with Disabilities" by Dale Dileo. Dale Dileo is the author or editor of seven books about community inclusion for people with disabilities. This book reflects the author’s journey through learning and applying best practice in a system that remains resistant to change.
- "Online Instruction for Distance Education Delivery: Preparing Special Educators in and for Rural Areas" by Barbara Ludlow, Belva Collins and Ronda Menlove. This publication combines knowledge, strategies, and program descriptions that integrate online distance education delivery with special education personnel preparation.
- "Technology for Communication and Cognitive Treatment: The Clinician’s Guide" by Joan Green, M.A. CCC-SLP. This book is a resource for busy professionals in the education, rehabilitation and wellness who want to learn to use technology to improve service delivery, outcomes, productivity, revenue, job satisfaction and the quality of care in a wide range of work settings.
For more information, call Linda Neathery at 304-293-4692 or e-mail her at mcalvert@hsc.wvu.edu
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