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Transition Conference Tampa
Hosted By:  TILES

 


 Here is Map of where to find the center at USF:
  You will not have to pay for parking, PARKING is Free!

 

 

Heart and Hope is Coming Back to Pinellas County!

 

Saturday, August 25th 2012

Location: Dunedin Highland Middle School
70 Patricia Ave Dunedin, FL 34698
8:00 am to 4:00 pm


 

 

Ticket to Work for People Who Have a Mental Illness:
Support on Your Journey to Employment

 

Register Now!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 3:00 PM, EDT

 

If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary and want to make more money through work, Ticket to Work can provide the support you need to transition to greater financial independence and self-sufficiency.

The May 9 national WISE webinar will present information about special Social Security programs and rules that may apply to you! We will share a success story of an individual with a mental illness who found employment through Ticket to Work, and you will also learn from experts about:

  • Ticket to Work & Work Incentives
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where to find more information

 

Date: May 9, 2012

Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT

 

Register online at http://www.choosework.net/wise

or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD).

 

Approximately 2 days before the event, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in to the webinar. The instructions will also include a link and access code for closed-captioning and a link to download the presentation materials in fully accessible PDF and text-only versions. Please be sure to check your spam folder. Registration information will also be available online the day of the webinar.

 

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD).

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Watch Ticket to Work Success Stories!

 

This is the first time anyone has tried to compile a national survey on abuse of people with disabilities. I hope you'll take 5 minutes, at most, to fill out the brief survey below. It's critically important that we have accurate data on abuse because it is such a wide spread occurrence in the disability population.  

 

This is the first national survey of its kind -- one that focuses on incidents of, response to, and attitudes about, abuse or crime victimization of children and adults with disabilities.

 

The purpose of the survey is to seek input from the public, especially from persons with disabilities or those who interact with them, such as family members, caregivers, service providers, and advocates. Our intention is not to create a scientific research project, but rather a robust survey, the results of which may be used for research, education, and advocacy.

 

We also invite those who investigate or respond to complaints of abuse to take the survey, such as social workers, administrative agencies, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, SANEs and victim assistance program personnel.

 

The survey, which takes just a few minutes to complete, gathers information about actual incidents of abuse as well as attitudes regarding the adequacy and effectiveness, or not, of official responses to such victimization.

 

The results will be shared with those who shape public policy and fund abuse-response programs (legislators), those who investigate and prosecute complaints of abuse (law enforcement), those who promote more effective protection and response systems (nonprofit advocacy groups), and most importantly, people with disabilities and their families.

 

To Take the Survey Now   CLICK HERE

In This Issue
Transition Conference Tampa
Heart and Hope is Coming Back to Pinellas County!
Ticket to Work for People Who Have a Mental Illness
National survey on abuse of people with disabil...
To All the Moms with kids/Adults with Special
 
To All the Moms with kids/Adults with Special Needs:


You were there for me through thick and thin

 You never gave up when I was Sick

When you were told I had special needs

You knew I was Special, and you're Special to me

I know why you were chosen for your capabilities

You are my teacher, advocate, and taught me many abilities.

You cry and smile when I succeed

I want to thank you for all you do for me

Because you Special, the most Special Mom for ME!!!

 


 
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Time to Sign is on Facebook Now!!!

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Two free sign language songs are on our page


The 2012-2013 schedule includes the following programs:  Click here

 

 

 

 

WIN FREE WRIGHTSLAW MATERIALS!!!!

 

As a thank you to everyone who attends a webinar hosted by the Parents of the Panhandle Information Network (POPIN), we are offering a prize drawing each month. For every webinar you attend in a month, your name will be added to the drawing. The more webinars you attend, the more chances you have to win.

 

May's prizes are a set of  

3 Wrightslaw books:

1. From Emotion to Advocacy

2. All about IEPs

3. Special Education Law, Second Edition

 

The winners names will be drawn May 31st. Good Luck!

To register for POPIN Webinars, Click here

 

Calling all self-advocates!

 

Are you a young adult with disabilities who has gone through the transition process while in school?

 

Would like to help others in developing their self-advocacy skills and self-confidence for that process?

 

If you answer yes, then we have the job for you!

The Parents of the Panhandle Information Network Program (POPIN) is currently seeking a 20 hour per week Youth Mentor to provide training and assistance to other young adults with disabilities on self-determination and self-advocacy.

This position involves public speaking and requires  

some light travel.  

 




 
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