Upcoming
Events
October
October
1-29
Partnerships
Art Exhibit
An art exhibit by talented artists with disAbilities who are supported
by Partnership Resources Inc., will be displayed (Monday - Friday,
8am - 4:30 pm) For more information, call 612-331-2075 or 952-925-1404.
October 9
Aware Fair
2004
An event designed to help deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind people
and their families learn about resources available to them. There
is no charge for admission. For more information, contact Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Services at 651-297-1313 (TTY) or 651-297-1316 (voice),
or send an e-mail to dhhs.metro@state.mn.us.
October 12
Tables for
Tasks
Tasks Unlimited. An exquisite one-of-kind Luncheon and Silent Auction.
Proceeds will benefit our newest lodge for moms and their children
whose lives are affected by mental illness. Price is $60.00 per person
and $30.00 is tax deductible. For more information contact Theresa
at 612-871-3320, ext. 224.
Successful Transitions for Youth with Emotional, Behavioral and
Mental Health Needs
A free workshop for parents of youth with disabilities ages 14-21
years old. Specific areas such as transition from school to adulthood
and transition to and from separation sites will be discussed. To
register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190
(TTY).
SEMCIL offers
Fall Conference: Life After Brain Injury
The Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living (SEMCIL)
is hosting the conference "Transitions: LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY" at
the Best Western Apache Mall in Rochester. The keynote speaker for
the event is Mike Strand, and break out sessions include Working
and Brain Injury (BI), BI Basics, Bridging the gap from Hospital
to School, Survivor/Family panel, TBI Waiver, Abilities Unlimited
and Guardianship/Conservatorship. The conference is geared towards
persons with brain injury, their family members and professionals
who provide direct, one-on-one service for persons with brain injury.
Registration is $50 for professionals, and $25 for persons with brain
injury and their family members with a $40 cap for families with
more than one person attending. For more information, contact Ann
Petersen at 507-285-3920 or Neva Stavlund at 507-535-7132.
October 14
Job
Bank/Resume Lab at the Workforce Center
Using our computer lab, learn how to register on MN Job Bank, how
to do job search and how to use the resume feature for employers
to view your resume. This is not a workshop to learn how to use computers.
Bring a hard copy of your resume to self-enter into Job Bank. No
Charge. To register call 952-346-4028.
October
14-15
Participation!
Creating and Sustaining Engaged Communities. Minnesota Council of Nonprofits - Eighteenth Annual
Conference. For more information on the conference, contact the
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits at 651-642-1904, 800-289-1904,
or info@mncmn.org.
October 15
The "Balkanization"
of Disability: Examining the Disparities
Persons with disabilities receive support through a fragmented
set of programs and services distributed across two axes: one
defined by age and one by etiology. There are historical reasons
and contemporary rationales for these differences. However, as
the demographic, social, and economic tides shift, it may not
be advantageous to preserve them. Robert Kane, Minnesota Chair
in Long-term Care and Aging, University of Minnesota will discuss “balkanization” of
disability, historical reasons, current rationales and patters and forecasted
trends. There will also be a debate entitled: Has the partitioning of disability
advocacy and programs helped or harmed people with disabilities. Following
the debate there will be panels discussions on the “Future direction
of disability advocacy and programs.” The afternoon will include small
group discussions on: “How do we achieve our goals? What are alternative
scenarios for reducing competition or maintaining it?” Registration is
due by October 8, 2004. To register or for more information, call 612-624-1185.
Take Back the
Media! Fair The event is sponsored
by the Counter-Propaganda Coalition and the Free Media Greens.
How is corporate control shrinking the quality and depth of the
news and information we rely on as citizens? This event is free
and no pre-registration is required. For more information, please
see www.counterprop.org or call Sue Ann at 612-827-1894.
October 17
The Raptor Center's
annual Fall Open House
Get the behind-the-scenes look at the Raptor Clinic, operating
room, and hospital, where hundreds of birds of prey are treated
each year. The event is free and open to the public. For more
information call 612-624-4745 or email raptor@umn.edu.
October 19
Workshop for
Managers and HR
Access To Employment's Business Advisory Council, the City of
Bloomington's Disability Employment Awareness Month Planning
Committee and the Rehabilitation Services Branch of Bloomington
will present a workshop. A panel of local employers will share
strategies on how they have increased employment opportunities
for persons with disabilities within their business and diversified
the workforce. This workshop will also show Managers and Human
Resource staff how to connect with agencies who may assist them
with disability related questions and resources. To register
call 763-543-6980 and ask for Becky Brink. No Charge.
October 21-23
The 22nd
Annual Closing the Gap Conference - Minneapolis, MN.
For complete conference and registration details go to their
website at http://www.closingthegap.com/conf/index2.html
October 22
How Swede is
it?
Mystery Dinner - Wings Fundraiser - Food! Music! Fun! For more information
contact 612-866-0462 ext. 130
October 23
Arc's Family
Fun Day At Sponsel's
There's no better place to enjoy a beautiful autumn day than
at an apple orchard B and you and your family can have a bushel
full of fun at Sponsel's Minnesota Harvest, where Arc Hennepin-Carver
will have a Family Fun Day from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sponse's
Minnesota Harvest. To register for Family Fun Day, call Arc at (952)
920-0855. Participants are encouraged to sign up by October 20.
October 26
More Than A
Mood: Challenges of Today's Youth
Minnesota Social Service Association
Are you a professional who works with adolescents? Are you a
parent struggling with today's issues? The workshop will feature
topics such as: Bullies, Their Victims and You; Cutting and Burning:
Understanding Injurious Behaviors; Dating Violence: Teen's Secret
Health Issues; Working Through Unhealthy Anger With Youth; Understanding
Eating Disorders. To register or for more information contact
Minnesota Social Service Association at 651-644-0556.
October 27
Job Seeking
Skills Training
Access To Employment and Penn Lake Library is hosting a job seeking
class. Employment Specialists from Access To Employment will address
interviewing, resume development, career exploration and professionalism.
There will also be a demonstration of library resources for job
searching by library staff. No charge. To register, call the
library at 952-847-5800.
Annual
Meeting and Celebration
For the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living will be held at
the St. Paul Travelers Building (formerly the St. Paul Companies).
The mission of MCIL is to work with people with disabilities in fulfilling
their desire to lead productive self-determined lives. For more information
about MCIL or the Annual Meeting contact 651-646-8342, 651-603-2001-tty
or by e-mail at mcil@mcil-mn.org
October 29
Support Group
Facilitators
If you are facilitating a support group, and would like to be
part of a great training opportunity, save Friday, October 29,
2004. Staff from the Brain Injury Association, Epilepsy Foundation,
the Minnesota Stroke Association, and the Parkinson Disease Association
are collaborating to plan the event. Watch upcoming Enews editions
for more details.
October 29-30
2004 Disability
Research Conference, Rock, Roll N Research
The Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland, OH.
Sponsored by Hattie Larlham Research Institute For more information
see their website at http://www.hattielarlham.org
November
Wednesday,
November 3
Social
Security and Ticket to Work for Youth with Disabilities
PACER Workshop topics include Social Security Disability, Supplemental
Security Income, Work Incentives, The PASS Program, Ticket to Work.
FREE - Advance registration is requested.
For more information, call PACER toll-free at 800-53-PACER or visit
the website at www.pacer.org
Minnesota Center for Independent Living, 1600 University Avenue
W., Suite 10, St. Paul, MN Time 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Housing: Where Will Our Children Live When They Grow
Up?
PACER This new workshop is an opportunity for families to begin to
explore their vision for their child or young adult and future housing
options.
FREE - To register
for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY).
PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437 Time
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Thursday,
November 4
Strategies
to Intervene Against Bullying
PACER has developed a nationally approved curriculum to help
parents address bullying at school and to help children with
disabilities learn strategies to protect themselves. FREE - To register
for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY).
Anoka (Contact PACER for exact location) Time 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Friday,
November 5
Charlie Smith Award Banquet
Sponsored by the Access Press Board of Directors
Como Pavilion, St. Paul, MN.
Saturday,
November 6
Ability Expo - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Call Scott Olson for more information at 612-335-7981 or 1-800-582-5296.
Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park.
Father's Workshop on IDEA
PACER A panel of fathers discusses IDEA and the involvement of dads
in their child's early intervention and education plans. FREE -
To register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190
(TTY). PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437
Time 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
Sunday,
November 7
2004
Fundraiser with Brunch and Silent Auction
Minnesota Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromalgia Association.To benefit
the needs of those with CFS, FM and related illnesses. To register
or for more information, contact 651-644-4975, toll free 866-644-4975
or email your request to dfsmn@visi.com
Monday,
November 8
Creating
and Using and Individualized Education Program (IEP)
PACER The interactive workshop provides parents an opportunity to
explore the essential part of IEP development. FREE - Advance registration
is requested. For more information, call PACER toll-free at 800-53-PACER
or visit the website at http://www.pacer.org
ADA and Postsecondary
Education
PACER Robins Jones, Director of the Great Lakes ADA and accessible
IT Center, University of Illinois - Chicago, will share you insights
and respected experitse on many issues affecting transition-aged
young adults with disabilities. FREE - To register for workshops,
call PACER Center at 952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237. PACER Center -
8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55437 Time 10:00 am to
Noon or 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
This workshop answers questions about the Americans with Disabiltiy
Act and how it affects disability-related accommodations in college
and other training facilitites.
Individualized
Education Programs
PACER The Individualized Education Program (IEP) workshop explores
the essential components of IEP development, including evaluation,
team planning, reaching agreements, and an expanded section on
writing measurable goals. FREE - To register for the workshop call
PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). St. Paul (Contact the
PACER Center for the exact location.
Is Your Child
a Target of Bullying?
PACER The workshop offers intervention strategies for parents of
children with disabilities who may be targeted by bullies at school
or other places in the community. FREE - To register for the workshop
call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). Alexandria (Contact
PACER for exact location) Time 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Saturday,
November 13
NAMI-MN Annual
Conference
Sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota.
There will be fifteen breakout sessions covering a variety of topics
that affect children and adults such as Evidence Based Practices,
medication, criminal justice system, children’s mental health
system in Hawaii, meeting the needs of young adults, life planning
and working with hospital staff. For more information, please contact
the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota at 651-645-2948
or check out the website at www.nami.org/manimn.
Earle Brown Center, 1890 Burford Avenue, St. Paul, MN.
Tuesday,
November 16
“How
I Found Hope on a Harley" or, "How Bowling
Saved Me from the Asylum" The
Minnetonka School District is pleased to invite you to a community-wide
event featuring Pete Feigal 2004 Courage Center Judd Jacobson Memorial
Award Winner and nationally-known speaker and trainer.. Pete
will share his personal story using humor and heartbreak to examine
insights gained from over 30 years of battling depression. "Conflict
and struggles are moments that define us. We need to focus not
on our wounds, but on what we LOVE." Small
donation requested. A mental health information resource fair
and door prizes of Pete's spectacular art work will be available.
This event is co-sponsored by Children's Mental Health Collaborative,
Americana Community Bank, Beacon Bank and First Minnesota Bank.
Sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Minnesota.
There will be fifteen breakout sessions covering a variety of topics
that affect children and adults such as Evidence Based Practices,
medication, criminal justice system, children’s mental health
system in Hawaii, meeting the needs of young adults, life planning
and working with hospital staff.
For more information, please contact the National Alliance for
the Mentally Ill of Minnesota at 651-645-2948 or check out the
website at www.nami.org/manimn.
Earle Brown Center, 1890 Burford Avenue, St. Paul, MN.
Wednesday,
November 17
The Hmong
in the American Workplace: Accommodating Culture, Ritual and Tradition
Multicultural Development Center (MCDC) and Seagate Technology. This
workshop is intended to provide in-depth information about Humong
traditions, cultural values and rituals. MCDC members $40, non-members
$50. Pre-registration is required by Monday, November 15, 2004. Call
MCDC at 952-881-6090 or info@mcdc.org Northwestern
Health Sciences University - Conference Room L2, 2501 West 84th Street,
Bloomington, MN 55431 Time 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Thursday,
November 18
Hmong
Workshops - Women's Iniative for Self-Empowerment (WISE)
The workshops and training will be for individuals and Hmong
parents who have children with developmental disabilitites. Contact
May Shoua Moua or Nancy Her at 651-646-3268. The goal is to connect
Hmong individuals and parents with resources that they may not have
the chance to access due to language and cultural barriers.
Getting Ready
for 2005: Nonprofits Public Policy Day
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)
A day all about policy: Who, What, Why, When and How! $80.00 for
members $120.00 for non-members. To register on-line visit www.mncn.org/events.htm.
Radisson Riverfron Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul. Time
9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Get insights about the newly elected House members.
What are the priorities for 2005 and where do the budget issues stand?
Saturday,
November 20
Project KITE
(#2)- Using Multimedia to Support Early Learning
PACER Kids Included Through Technology are Enriched interactive workshop
examines using multimedia technology to promote early learning
and inclusion for preschoolers. FREE - To register for the workshop
call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). PACER Center, 8161
Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437 Time 9:00 am to Noon.
Sunday,
November 21
“After
Hours” Shopping
Event to Feature The Minnesota Boychoir
The Seventh Annual Magical Evening of Giving “after hours” private
shopping gala and fundraiser gives patrons the opportunity to get
holiday shopping done early while raising money for their favorite
charity. Southdale Center is giving metro area charities, non-profit
organizations and parent-school associations the opportuntiy to raise
funds through ticket sales. Each group keeps 100% of the $5 ticket
proceeds. Participation is free for any 501 c)3 non-profit organization.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through any participating charity
or from the Southdale Customer Service Center in advance or that
night at the door. For more information, or to register, visit www.southdale.com or call 952-925-7852.
Tuesday,
November 30
Photography
Contest - International Library of Photography - FREE
ENTRY - Amateur Photo Contest is open to all St. Paul residents.
Everyone, particularly beginners are welcome to try and win their
share of over 1,300 prizes (60,000). For more information call
410-363-4800 ext. 121 or http://www.picture.com
December
Monday,
December 6
IBM Web Adaptation
Techology
PACER - This workshop offers a hands-on demonstration of Web software
that dynamically manipulates Web content to make websites more
accessible to individuals with disabilities. FREE - Register early
space is limited. To register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000
or 952-838-0190 (TTY). PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis,
Mn 55437 Time 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. PACER's Simon Technology Center
is piloting the IBM software.
2005
January
Monday,
January 10
Technology
for Girls - Engineering
PACER - For girls with disabilities in grades 6-8, the workshop follows
the same format as the forensic science event. Information about
the EXITE camp for summer 2005 will be available.
FREE - To register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or
952-838-0190 (TTY).
PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437 Time
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday,
January 15
Project
KITE - Using Visuals and Graphics to Support Inclusion
PACER
- This KITE workshop is the third of five series for parents
and professionals. It will teach learners to use images, graphics,
and text to support includive classrooms. FREE - To register for the
workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). PACER Center,
8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, Mn 55437.
February
Monday,
February 7
IBM Web Adaptation
Techology
PACER - This workshop offers a hands-on demonstration of Web software
that dynamically manipulates Web content to make websites more
accessible to individuals with disabilities. FREE - Register early
space is limited. To register for the workshop call PACER at 952-838-9000
or 952-838-0190 (TTY). PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis,
Mn 55437 Time 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. PACER's Simon Technology Center
is piloting the IBM software.
