Accessibility Resource Center

January 25, 2013 

Aging and Disability Forum

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services is pleased to announce a new website find.bchumanservices.net featuring on-line directories of health and human service resources. The Directories are a compilation of local resources organized around areas of critical need such as food, housing, mental health services, energy/fuel assistance, and services for seniors and people with disabilities. Find.bchumanservices.net is a valuable resource now available to Barnstable County residents and human service organizations. This new on-line tool is an effective and efficient way to make local information available on a 'simple to search' website. For more information view press release in its entirety.

If you believe your organization should be included in any of the new Directories or have any other feedback on how to improve the on-line directories, call the Department of Human Services at 508/375-6628.

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The Community Health Network Area (CHNA) 27, has released a Request for Proposals from non-profit and public entities proposing to address issues that eliminate health disparities, promote wellness, and prevent/manage chronic disease for individuals who are elderly and/or persons with disabilities. During 2013, $70,000 will be distributed across the geographic area of CHNA 27 to selected eligible organizations through grants ranging from $15,000 to $40,000.  Funding for this grant is made possible by Cape Cod Healthcare through the Department of Public Health's Determination of Need (DON) process.  

Applications must be postmarked by February 22, 2013. The Cape Cod Foundation is serving as grants manager for the project. The full announcement and a link to the application can be found at www.capecodfoundation.org, under Grant Information, CHNA 27. For more information or questions about the application, please contact Kristin O'Malley, Manager of Community Investment Services for the Cape Cod Foundation, at (508) 790-3040 or komalley@capecodfoundation.org. Please reference CHNA 27 Application in subject line.

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Community Action Committee's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is offering FREE tax help to low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages.  They will help prepare both federal and state 2012 tax returns and help claim tax credits including: Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, Child & Dependent Care Credit, and Education credits. View flyer.  Clients seen by appointment only and during tax season only.  FAST, EASY and FREE!  Call today ... contact Melissa at 508/771-1727 ext. 132.

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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has received reports of some people who were vaccinated against influenza becoming ill and testing positive for influenza. This occurs every season.  It's not possible at this time to say whether or not there is more of this happening this season than usual.  This is an early season, with more influenza activity being reported at this time than has been seen during recent flu seasons.  CDC is watching the situation closely and will provide additional information, including interim vaccine effectiveness (VE) estimates, as it becomes available.  There are, however, a number of reasons why people who got an influenza vaccine may still get influenza this season.  Read more ...

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Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled will be holding a Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 106 Basset Lane in Hyannis.  Doors open at 6:00 PM, games start at 6:30 PM.  Space is limited to the first 60 people.  Bingo chips will be available and daubers will also be available for $1.00.  Admission is $5.00 for one card.  Extra cards and specials (3 cards on a sheet) $5.00 each.  Refreshments for sale during intermission.

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Say YES to Youth Education Support about current teen topics young people want to discuss and know more about.  Barnstable Youth Services invites all teens to the next Youth Education Support program for an open and educational discussion with your friends about "The Positives and Negatives of Teen Dating" on Thursday, February 7th, 2-3:15 PM in the lower level of the Barnstable High School Library.  Late bus is available at 3:15 PM.  Conversation guidance with Lauren Titus of Independence House in Hyannis. 

For more information contact Sally-Ann Imes, M.Ed., Town of Barnstable Youth Services Division, at 508/790-6345 ext. 109 or by email at sally-ann.imes@town.barnstable.ma.us

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has been awarded funding by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). This award will fund the National Sexual Assault TeleNursing Project (NSATP) which will provide real time, audio and video 24/7 access to expert guidance and support by MA Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) to clinicians caring for adolescent and adult sexual assault patients/survivors in four underserved pilot sites across the nation. The four sites will include: (1) a tribal community, (2) a corrections setting, (3) a rural community, and (4) a U.S Navy setting

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for stakeholder input and commentary regarding a future Contract Award Opportunity (CAO) to recruit service delivery sites that will partner with the National Sexual Assault TeleNursing Project. The Project strives to develop a National TeleNursing Center that will meet the unique needs of the four pilot populations (tribal, rural, corrections and Navy). The MDPH and Project Team are currently seeking information about the needs and resources of potential pilot sites, and ideas and opinions regarding site selection criteria that will inform that future CAO. It is anticipated that the CAO will be released in February and it is expected that contracts will be active in June 2013. RFI attached includes a link to a Survey Monkey Questionaire.

Responses to questions should be submitted by February 7, 2013 to be considered. However, it is not required to respond to the RFI as a condition of future participation.  If you have any questions about any of the content of this RFI, please contact Joan Sham, Acting Director, MA SANE Program via email at joan.sham@state.ma.us prior to February 7, 2013.

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Two women who have spent decades working to ensure a more just and accessible Cape Cod will be honored for their work at the Human Rights Breakfast on Saturday, February 9, 2013.  Retired Cape Cod Community College President Kathleen Schatzberg and Eastham peace activist and advocate for children Barbara Steinau will receive the Cornerstone Awards, presented annually by the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission.  The breakfast will begin at 9:30 AM at the Holiday Inn, Route 132, Hyannis.

Keynote speaker will be Julian T. Tynes, Chair of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.  The event, which will also celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, is co-sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Cape Cod.  The breakfast is open to the public.  RSVP to hrc@barnstablecounty.org.  Read more ...

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The Eastham Senior Center is excited to announce the 2013 re-opening of the Friends of Eastham Council On Aging Thrift Shop! Stop by to see the updated building and new inventory. Plus, in celebration of our re-opening we will offer a special sale our opening weekend (February 7th-9th) . . . Enjoy � off men's and women's pants and jeans!The shop re-opens Thursday, February 7th, and will remain open Thursdays-Saturdays from 10:00AM-3:00PM. The Friends of the Eastham Council On Aging Thrift Shop is located at 580 Massasoit Road, North Eastham. For more information please call (508) 255-0264. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Need a little help paying your rent?  Let Harwich Ecumenical Council for Housing (HECH) help.  With funds from the Town of Dennis, HECH is currently accepting applications for rental assistance to income qualified households who live, work or have children who attend school in Dennis. MA.  Application deadline is February 12, 2013.  Lottery to be held February 21, 2013.

Funds are available to provide rental assistance for up to $350/month for up to 3 years.  For more information and an application contact visit HECH.org or 508/432-0015 ext 102 or pam@hech.org.  View flyer for income requirements and other restrictions.

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Low Vision Rehabilitation is the topic of the next Healthy Living Series presentation offered Tuesday, February 12th at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod (SCC), 311 Service Road, East Sandwich.  This FREE lecture will begin at 3:00 PM in the cafeteria.  Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.  Individuals may pre-register by calling 508/833-4210.  SCC is affiliated with Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals.

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ONE BILLION RISING is the beginning of the new world ignited by a new energy to end violence against women.  On February 14, 2013, one billion will RISE and DANCE to end violence against women and girls.  Choose a time during the day to take a moment, join together with your colleagues, fellow students, family members, and friends and stand and raise your hand in the air if you can for one minute.  Stop everything, look around, and know you are a part of a worldwide movement of 1 billion people standing together in solidarity to end violence against women and girls.  Risers are encouraged to wear red and black to honor those women and girls who could not be be here to RISE.  For more information visit http://onebillionrising.org/

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South Bay Mental Health will hold a FREE training on Treatment Planning for Consumers with SPMI (Serious Persistent Mental Illness) on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Holiday Inn, 291 Jones Rd., in Falmouth.  6.0 CE credits available to psychologists.  Applications have been made for continuing education credits (CEUs) for Social Workers, LMFTs and LMHCs.  For more details view flyer.  For more information or to RSVP contact Joan Baacke at 508/559-0473 or Katie McMakin at kmcmakin@southbaymentalhealth.com or 508/760-1475 by February 15, 2013.

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Cape Mediation's 2013 Intensive Mediation Skills Training will be offered April 1, 2, 8, & 9 and October 21, 22, 28, & 29.  Cost is $550 ($495 if payment received 30 days before training begins).  A limited number of partial scholarships available thanks to the Peter Regan Scholarship Fund.  To reserve your place email info@capemediation.org.  For more information visit www.capemediation.org or call 508/240-1717.  CEUs available.

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• Do you provide health or human services on Cape Cod or the Islands?
• Does the public know what services you provide?
• Do people know how to access your services?
• Do you need assistance in finding services for your clients?

The Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) is available 24/7/365 to provide confidential counseling and referrals for Veterans and their families.  This is an integrated national outreach effort to increase awareness and use of the Veterans Crisis Line, support and promote broader VA suicide prevention efforts, and promote help-seeking behaviors among Veterans at risk of suicide and other mental health problems.  For more information about the Veterans Crisis Line please click here.

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