The OICA 2010 Legislative Agenda for Children and Youth was developed by over 500 advocates attending the Annual Fall Forum sponsored by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.
Four issues were prioritized by the group:
* Require health education
* Support efforts to provide health coverage for autism
* Address the needs of children of incarcerated parents
* Support a tobacco-free Oklahoma
All are welcome at the follow up event
In order to develop our strategies for advancing these important issues, OICA will host a follow-up event at the State Capitol on November 13.
The event is free and open to all interested parties (you need not have attended the Fall Forum to participate). But we do need to know how many folks to prepare for- so please click here to register for the event!
Click here for a more detailed, printable version of the 2010 Children's Agenda
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
2009 Assistive Technology Expo
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Click here for PDF registration form
2009 Assistive Technology Expo
December 8th, 2009.
Registration and Expo: 8:00 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Moore Norman Technology Center
South Penn Campus: Main Building, Conference Center
13301 South Penn Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Call: 405-809-3500 for directions to site only
December 8th:
The Expo The expo will showcase the latest technology currently available. Representatives from various assistive technology manufacturers will be scheduled for one-hour presentations and will also host exhibit booths showcasing their products. The expo is to provide parents of children with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, and professionals working in the special education, and rehabilitation fields an opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on experience with assistive technology products to include augmentative communication aids, positioning and mobility devices, computer software programs, daily living products, vehicle lifts, literacy and learning products, and many others.
For more info, contact:
Chuck Roberts, OUHSC/OATC, 1600 N. Phillips,
Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
Email: oatcreg@ouhsc.edu,
Phone: 1-405-271-8001; Ext. 47104,
Fax (405) 271-6268
Preconference Sessions Available Dec. 7th
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Trainings will occur simultaneously
1: LAMP: Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning ¬ John Halloran
This presentation discusses the use of sensory rich activities and augmentative communication to increase an individual¹s capacity for successful AAC device usage and spontaneous language production. It explores the correlation between the improved capacity for motor planning and the ability to use language, along with the necessary elements of effective therapy.
Videotaped materials of therapy sessions will illustrate how sensory integration can facilitate communication devices and, in some cases, natural speech. The videotaped material will include John working with students who have autism. Handout materials will focus on the practical aspects of therapy. Vocabulary appropriate for use with nonverbal children with autism will be explained in terms of traditional word usage models from language development studies.
2: Power To Go: Using power mobility to support children and adults with severe motor impairments ¬ Maria Jones
This course will provide an overview of the history of power mobility. Discussion topics will include who uses power mobility and how much, perceived and actual barriers to power mobility, and effects (or potential effects) of power mobility on children's development. The course will also discuss how to assess for and teach children and adults to use power mobility.
Click here for PDF registration form
2009 Assistive Technology Expo
December 8th, 2009.
Registration and Expo: 8:00 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Moore Norman Technology Center
South Penn Campus: Main Building, Conference Center
13301 South Penn Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Call: 405-809-3500 for directions to site only
December 8th:
The Expo The expo will showcase the latest technology currently available. Representatives from various assistive technology manufacturers will be scheduled for one-hour presentations and will also host exhibit booths showcasing their products. The expo is to provide parents of children with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, and professionals working in the special education, and rehabilitation fields an opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on experience with assistive technology products to include augmentative communication aids, positioning and mobility devices, computer software programs, daily living products, vehicle lifts, literacy and learning products, and many others.
For more info, contact:
Chuck Roberts, OUHSC/OATC, 1600 N. Phillips,
Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
Email: oatcreg@ouhsc.edu,
Phone: 1-405-271-8001; Ext. 47104,
Fax (405) 271-6268
Preconference Sessions Available Dec. 7th
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Trainings will occur simultaneously
1: LAMP: Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning ¬ John Halloran
This presentation discusses the use of sensory rich activities and augmentative communication to increase an individual¹s capacity for successful AAC device usage and spontaneous language production. It explores the correlation between the improved capacity for motor planning and the ability to use language, along with the necessary elements of effective therapy.
Videotaped materials of therapy sessions will illustrate how sensory integration can facilitate communication devices and, in some cases, natural speech. The videotaped material will include John working with students who have autism. Handout materials will focus on the practical aspects of therapy. Vocabulary appropriate for use with nonverbal children with autism will be explained in terms of traditional word usage models from language development studies.
2: Power To Go: Using power mobility to support children and adults with severe motor impairments ¬ Maria Jones
This course will provide an overview of the history of power mobility. Discussion topics will include who uses power mobility and how much, perceived and actual barriers to power mobility, and effects (or potential effects) of power mobility on children's development. The course will also discuss how to assess for and teach children and adults to use power mobility.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
October is LD Awareness Month
In the U.S. and Canada, October is dedicated to spreading awareness about learning disabilities. Find out more about the common signs of learning disabilities, how to get help early, and other LD Basics so you can pass the knowledge on to your friends and family by visiting the LD Online website.
Check out these articles on different types of disabilities:
• Reading
Dyslexia Basics by the International Dyslexia Association answers your questions about the causes, signs, and treatments of a reading disability.
• Writing
NCLD's What is Dysgraphia? offers specific ways to help students of all ages overcome their writing challenges.
• Math
Dyscalculia: A Quick Look is another NCLD goodie with basic facts about math disabilities and a list of warning signs.
• Nonverbal
Students With Nonverbal Learning Disabilities clears up some common misconceptions about NLD.
Especially for Parents
Parents play an important role in getting accurate information about LD out to the public. Check out our Parents section to learn more about identifying LD and supporting children with disabilities.
Self-Advocacy: A Valuable Skill for Your Teenager with LD
Teens can help spread awareness, too, by learning about their own needs and communicating them to other people.
Check out these articles on different types of disabilities:
• Reading
Dyslexia Basics by the International Dyslexia Association answers your questions about the causes, signs, and treatments of a reading disability.
• Writing
NCLD's What is Dysgraphia? offers specific ways to help students of all ages overcome their writing challenges.
• Math
Dyscalculia: A Quick Look is another NCLD goodie with basic facts about math disabilities and a list of warning signs.
• Nonverbal
Students With Nonverbal Learning Disabilities clears up some common misconceptions about NLD.
Especially for Parents
Parents play an important role in getting accurate information about LD out to the public. Check out our Parents section to learn more about identifying LD and supporting children with disabilities.
Self-Advocacy: A Valuable Skill for Your Teenager with LD
Teens can help spread awareness, too, by learning about their own needs and communicating them to other people.
Stand Up for Safe Schools: National Safe Schools Week
Stand Up for Safe Schools
National Safe Schools Week
October 18-24, 2009
This campaign, a joint initiative of the National PTA and Discovery Education, offers public service announcements featuring advice on how students, parents and families can stand up against school violence and bullying.
On October 24 at 10 p.m. EDT, Investigation Discovery premieres a one-hour special program, "Blackboards and bullies: Are your kids safe?".
For bullying prevention tip sheets to distribute during the observance and more free, research-based Stop Bullying Now!campaign resources, visit Stop Bullying Now!
For more information about the week's events and how to participate, visit http://www.safeschoolsweek.org/
National Safe Schools Week
October 18-24, 2009
This campaign, a joint initiative of the National PTA and Discovery Education, offers public service announcements featuring advice on how students, parents and families can stand up against school violence and bullying.
On October 24 at 10 p.m. EDT, Investigation Discovery premieres a one-hour special program, "Blackboards and bullies: Are your kids safe?".
For bullying prevention tip sheets to distribute during the observance and more free, research-based Stop Bullying Now!campaign resources, visit Stop Bullying Now!
For more information about the week's events and how to participate, visit http://www.safeschoolsweek.org/
12th Annual Turning Point Forum & Oklahoma Fit Kids Conference
12th Annual Turning Point Forum & Oklahoma Fit Kids Conference "Healthy Communities: Challenging Times"
When & Where: December 3, 2009 at the Nigh Univerity Center, Garland Godfrey Drive, University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Key themes include:
* Obesity Prevention
* Community Grocery Stores and Gardens
* Policy and Advocacy
* Tobacco Use Prevention
* Health Equity
* Teen Pregnancy Prevention
We are especially proud to have as our keynote speaker Nick Yphantides, M.D. Dr. Yphantides will be describing his journy with obesity and how he lost 270 pounds.
To register, simply go to:
http://www.okturningpoint.org/
Here you will find information on the conference and links to register online. There is a small $35 dollar registration fee, which can be paid securely online. If you prefer to pay via regular mail, simply complete and print the online registration. Checks should be made to:
Public Health Institute of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 60926
Oklahoma City, OK 73146-0926
When & Where: December 3, 2009 at the Nigh Univerity Center, Garland Godfrey Drive, University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Key themes include:
* Obesity Prevention
* Community Grocery Stores and Gardens
* Policy and Advocacy
* Tobacco Use Prevention
* Health Equity
* Teen Pregnancy Prevention
We are especially proud to have as our keynote speaker Nick Yphantides, M.D. Dr. Yphantides will be describing his journy with obesity and how he lost 270 pounds.
To register, simply go to:
http://www.okturningpoint.org/
Here you will find information on the conference and links to register online. There is a small $35 dollar registration fee, which can be paid securely online. If you prefer to pay via regular mail, simply complete and print the online registration. Checks should be made to:
Public Health Institute of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 60926
Oklahoma City, OK 73146-0926
Technology Donations for K-12 Schools
Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope Education Essay Contest Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope Education Essay Contest benefits U.S. elementary, middle, and high schools through the delivery of new digital technologies and software. Individuals throughout the U.S. are invited to nominate a public or state-accredited private K-12 school to receive Samsung and Microsoft product donations by submitting an essay on "How the consumer electronics, computer equipment and software awarded through Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope could benefit your school."
One Grand Prize winner will receive $100,000 in Samsung merchandise, $100,000 in Microsoft software, $5,000 in Best Buy @15 Gift Cards, and a $5,000 cash grant. In addition, fifteen First Prize winners will also receive donated software, merchandise, and cash grants. Nominations must be submitted by November 1, 2009. Nomination guidelines are available on the Samsung website.
One Grand Prize winner will receive $100,000 in Samsung merchandise, $100,000 in Microsoft software, $5,000 in Best Buy @15 Gift Cards, and a $5,000 cash grant. In addition, fifteen First Prize winners will also receive donated software, merchandise, and cash grants. Nominations must be submitted by November 1, 2009. Nomination guidelines are available on the Samsung website.
Grants for Pre K-12 School Libraries
NEA Foundation: Books Across America Library Books Awards The NEA Foundation advances student achievement by investing in public education that will prepare each of America's children to learn and thrive in a rapidly changing world. The Foundation's Books Across America Library Books Awards provide funds to purchase books for libraries in pre K-12 public schools serving economically disadvantaged students. The program will award approximately 50 awards of $1,000 each to schools across the country where at least 70 percent of the students are eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program. The application deadline is November 20, 2009. Instructions for submitting applications via email are available on the Foundation's website.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Do you know about these resources?
Ally¹s House
Providing support to Oklahoma children with cancer and their families
PO Box 722767, Norman OK 73070
405/733-2559
www.allyshouse.net
Provides financial assistance to children with cancer and their families. Can reside anywhere in Oklahoma. All applications are kept confidential. Ally¹s House
cannot meet every request and cannot provide large gifts for medical procedures. However, some assistance is generally available for things such as transportation, housing, medication, insurance premiums and other needs. Families may be prioritized by need, but no family will be ineligible because of their income level.
Infant Crisis Services, Inc.
"No baby should go hungry"
4224 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City OK 73105
405/528-3663, 528-1290
www.infantcrisis.org
Serves babies and children ages birth through 4th birthday. Can utilize service up to 4 times in lifetime. Can reside anywhere in Oklahoma. Requires referral from social service agency or DHS, WIC, doctor¹s office, hospital, etc. Infant Crisis Services provides formula, baby and toddler food, diapers, blankets, clothing and other basic necessities. Based on availability of items, Infant Crisis Services will provide your baby or toddler with:
* One weeks supply of diapers,
* 2 cans of formula
* Pack of baby or toddler food
* Seasonal clothing, 3 matching outfits
* A pack of wipes
* Sleeper, socks, blanket and other miscellaneous items
* Age appropriate toy
* Book
Requirements:
* The baby must be present at the time of the visit. Our loving volunteers will be on-hand to help take care of your children while you ³shop² for the items you need.
* A referral from another helping agency is required. If you need help obtaining a referral, please contact your WIC or DHS office.
* Services are provided a maximum of four times during the baby¹s first 48 months.
* We serve clients by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 528-3663.
The Children¹s Center
Donald W. Reynolds Complex, 6800 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany OK 73008
405/789-6711
www.tccokc.org
Offers in-patient, out-patient, and residential care.
The Children's Center is a private, nonprofit pediatric hospital serving children with complex medical and physical disabilities. Ranging in age from birth to 18, patients receive state-of-the-art medical and respiratory care, rehabilitative & habilitative therapies and education classes. Our physicians, consultants and allied health staff offer the highest level of pediatric care in an expanding list of subspecialities, programs and services, including:
1. Physical Therapy
2. Occupational Therapy
3. Speech-Language Pathology
4. Music Therapy
5. Aquatic Therapy
6. Assistive Seating Technology
7. Nutrition Services
8. Respiratory Therapy
9. Recreational Therapy
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Fighting Blood Cancers
500 N. Broadway, Ste. 250, Oklahoma City OK 73102
405/943-8888 888/828-4572
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Offers:
-Patient Financial Aid Program
-Co-Pay Assistance Program
-Family Support Groups (English and Spanish) OKC and Tulsa
-Parents¹ Support Group (English and Spanish) OKC and Tulsa
-First Connection: provides a newly diagnosed patient with a phone call from
a trained volunteer who has had a similar diagnosis and who "has been
there."
-Patient Education
-Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer
-Advocacy
-Information and Referral
-Research
Coffee Creek Riding Center, Therapeutic Horsemanship
17 E. Coffee Creek Rd., Edmond OK 73034
405/340-8377
www.coffeecreek.org
Provides free therapeutic riding to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, offering mental, physical, emotional, and social benefits. Primary focus age group is 2 1/2 to 12 years with some teens and some adults. Initial contact and assessments are done to determine our ability to serve each student and the class they will best work with and our availability of volunteers to assist in the class. When we are unable to fulfill a request for placement, students are on an "alternate" list riding when other students are unable to come to their class. When possible they are assigned to a regular class time.
Providing support to Oklahoma children with cancer and their families
PO Box 722767, Norman OK 73070
405/733-2559
www.allyshouse.net
Provides financial assistance to children with cancer and their families. Can reside anywhere in Oklahoma. All applications are kept confidential. Ally¹s House
cannot meet every request and cannot provide large gifts for medical procedures. However, some assistance is generally available for things such as transportation, housing, medication, insurance premiums and other needs. Families may be prioritized by need, but no family will be ineligible because of their income level.
Infant Crisis Services, Inc.
"No baby should go hungry"
4224 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City OK 73105
405/528-3663, 528-1290
www.infantcrisis.org
Serves babies and children ages birth through 4th birthday. Can utilize service up to 4 times in lifetime. Can reside anywhere in Oklahoma. Requires referral from social service agency or DHS, WIC, doctor¹s office, hospital, etc. Infant Crisis Services provides formula, baby and toddler food, diapers, blankets, clothing and other basic necessities. Based on availability of items, Infant Crisis Services will provide your baby or toddler with:
* One weeks supply of diapers,
* 2 cans of formula
* Pack of baby or toddler food
* Seasonal clothing, 3 matching outfits
* A pack of wipes
* Sleeper, socks, blanket and other miscellaneous items
* Age appropriate toy
* Book
Requirements:
* The baby must be present at the time of the visit. Our loving volunteers will be on-hand to help take care of your children while you ³shop² for the items you need.
* A referral from another helping agency is required. If you need help obtaining a referral, please contact your WIC or DHS office.
* Services are provided a maximum of four times during the baby¹s first 48 months.
* We serve clients by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 528-3663.
The Children¹s Center
Donald W. Reynolds Complex, 6800 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany OK 73008
405/789-6711
www.tccokc.org
Offers in-patient, out-patient, and residential care.
The Children's Center is a private, nonprofit pediatric hospital serving children with complex medical and physical disabilities. Ranging in age from birth to 18, patients receive state-of-the-art medical and respiratory care, rehabilitative & habilitative therapies and education classes. Our physicians, consultants and allied health staff offer the highest level of pediatric care in an expanding list of subspecialities, programs and services, including:
1. Physical Therapy
2. Occupational Therapy
3. Speech-Language Pathology
4. Music Therapy
5. Aquatic Therapy
6. Assistive Seating Technology
7. Nutrition Services
8. Respiratory Therapy
9. Recreational Therapy
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Fighting Blood Cancers
500 N. Broadway, Ste. 250, Oklahoma City OK 73102
405/943-8888 888/828-4572
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Offers:
-Patient Financial Aid Program
-Co-Pay Assistance Program
-Family Support Groups (English and Spanish) OKC and Tulsa
-Parents¹ Support Group (English and Spanish) OKC and Tulsa
-First Connection: provides a newly diagnosed patient with a phone call from
a trained volunteer who has had a similar diagnosis and who "has been
there."
-Patient Education
-Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer
-Advocacy
-Information and Referral
-Research
Coffee Creek Riding Center, Therapeutic Horsemanship
17 E. Coffee Creek Rd., Edmond OK 73034
405/340-8377
www.coffeecreek.org
Provides free therapeutic riding to children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, offering mental, physical, emotional, and social benefits. Primary focus age group is 2 1/2 to 12 years with some teens and some adults. Initial contact and assessments are done to determine our ability to serve each student and the class they will best work with and our availability of volunteers to assist in the class. When we are unable to fulfill a request for placement, students are on an "alternate" list riding when other students are unable to come to their class. When possible they are assigned to a regular class time.
How are local districts spending there Stimulas $$$?
If you are interested in knowing how much stimulus funding your school district received, what instructions they were given for spending it, or how it's use will be reported back to the public under the White House's new focus on transparency ----check out these website:
District Allocations: How much each district received...
http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Finance/Recovery/pdf/IDEAB/DistrictAllocations.pdf
Presentation from State Dept of Education Leadership Conference(for School superintendents, principals, etc) this summer regarding Special Ed Stimulus Funds: Their instructions & ideas provided for spending it ....
http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/SpecEd/pdf/Default/ARRA.pdf
More info regarding Stimulus Funding on State Dept of Ed Website:
http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Finance/Recovery/default.html
District Allocations: How much each district received...
http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Finance/Recovery/pdf/IDEAB/DistrictAllocations.pdf
Presentation from State Dept of Education Leadership Conference(for School superintendents, principals, etc) this summer regarding Special Ed Stimulus Funds: Their instructions & ideas provided for spending it ....
http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/SpecEd/pdf/Default/ARRA.pdf
More info regarding Stimulus Funding on State Dept of Ed Website:
http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Finance/Recovery/default.html
Including Samuel documentary to air Oct. 20th on OETA
Free toolkits for hosting an Including Samuel screening at:
www.includingsamuel.com
The nationally acclaimed documentary by photojournalist Dan Habib comes to public television in October (Disability Awareness Month) with support from the National Inclusion Project and CVS Caremark All Kids Can. The film is built on the efforts of Habib and his family to include Samuel, 9, in all facets of school and community. Including Samuel also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with dozens of teachers, young people, parents and disability rights experts.
Two NEW Including Samuel Screening Toolkits are available, one for adults and one for teens. The Toolkits provide all the information you need to host your own Including Samuel screening event or party. Toolkits contain discussion questions, actions for inclusion, a suggested agenda and much more! The Teen toolkit features a letter from Isaiah, Samuel's older brother. For a regularly updated list of broadcasts or to download the Toolkits, visit www.includingsamuel.com
www.includingsamuel.com
The nationally acclaimed documentary by photojournalist Dan Habib comes to public television in October (Disability Awareness Month) with support from the National Inclusion Project and CVS Caremark All Kids Can. The film is built on the efforts of Habib and his family to include Samuel, 9, in all facets of school and community. Including Samuel also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with dozens of teachers, young people, parents and disability rights experts.
Two NEW Including Samuel Screening Toolkits are available, one for adults and one for teens. The Toolkits provide all the information you need to host your own Including Samuel screening event or party. Toolkits contain discussion questions, actions for inclusion, a suggested agenda and much more! The Teen toolkit features a letter from Isaiah, Samuel's older brother. For a regularly updated list of broadcasts or to download the Toolkits, visit www.includingsamuel.com
White House encourages agencies to hire people with disabilities
For the first time, the White House is strongly recommending contractors and grantees join agencies in providing more employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
President Obama kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month by detailing several initiatives the federal government will lead.
"Across this country, millions of people with disabilities are working or want to work, and they should have access to the support and services they need to succeed," the President says in a statement. "As the nation's largest employer, the federal government and its contractors can lead the way by implementing effective employment policies and practices that increase opportunities and help workers achieve their full potential. We must also rededicate ourselves to fostering an inclusive work culture that welcomes the skills and talents of all qualified employees. That's why I've asked the responsible agencies to develop new plans and policies to help increase employment across America for people with disabilities." .
click here to read more
President Obama kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month by detailing several initiatives the federal government will lead.
"Across this country, millions of people with disabilities are working or want to work, and they should have access to the support and services they need to succeed," the President says in a statement. "As the nation's largest employer, the federal government and its contractors can lead the way by implementing effective employment policies and practices that increase opportunities and help workers achieve their full potential. We must also rededicate ourselves to fostering an inclusive work culture that welcomes the skills and talents of all qualified employees. That's why I've asked the responsible agencies to develop new plans and policies to help increase employment across America for people with disabilities." .
click here to read more
Monday, October 5, 2009
The Morgan project offers grants to individual families who are unable to purchase the following items through other means:
Mobility/Ride-ons
Special Tomato Jogger ■ Beach Baby Stroller ■ MacLaren Major Elite Positioning Push Chair ■ Drive Trotter Mobility Chair ■ Convaid Metro ■ Convaid Metro Bus Transport ■ Britax Traveller Plus ■ Snug Seat Hippo ■ Carrie Seat ■ Special Tomato for the Car ■ Amtryke ■ Kettrike Jumbo Adjustable Frame Tricycle ■ Junior Joyrider ■ Workman Port-O-Trike ■ Power Pumper ■ Maddacrawler ■ Tumble Forms 2 Scooter Board ■ Height Adjustable Crawler ■ Tumble Forms 2 Barrel Crawler/Roll ■ Tumble Forms 2 Scooter ■ Drive Crawl About Crawl Trainer ■ Tumble Forms 2 Ready Racer ■ Tumble Forms 2 Jettmobile Complete ■ Roll-A-Ramp ■ EZ-Access Suitcase Ramp ■ Snug Seat Gator Complete ■ Leckey Discovery Gait Trainer ■ Alvema Cricket Gait Trainer ■ Drive Comet Gait Trainer ■ Drive Star Gait Trainer ■ Snug Seat Crocodile Complete ■ Drive Nimbo Lightweight Posterior Safety Roller ■ Kaye Anterior Walker ■ Kaye Posture Control Walker ■ Mobi-Rover
Positional/Balance
Leckey Corner Sitter ■ Ableware Corner Seat ■ Tumbleforms 2 Universal Corner Chair ■ Tumble Forms 2 Feeder Seat ■ Platypus Feeder Seat Basic ■ Leckey Easy Seat ■ Functional Forms Floor Sitter ■ Skillbuilders Modular Seating System ■ Tumble Forms 2 Wedges ■ Tumble Forms 2 Adolescent Thera Wedge System ■ Tumble Forms 2 Therapist Starter Kit ■ Tumble Forms 2 Tadpole Pediatric Positioner ■ Tumble Forms 2 Universal Side Lyer ■ Cloud Nine ■ Universal Folding Exercise Mat ■ Incline Mat ■ Jumbo Mat ■ Gecko Upright Stander ■ Marvel Vertical Stander ■ Sensory Rocker ■ Southpaw Buddy Tub ■ River Path Set ■ Class-size Walking Board Set ■ Rocker Board
Vestibular/Sensory
Variable Axis Swing ■ Frog Swing ■ Tumble Forms 2 Tortoise Shell System ■ JennSwing ■ Acrobat Swing ■ Aerosling Support Seat ■ Flying Purple People Eater ■ The Buddy Boat ■ SensoryCritters Weighted Blanket ■ Tactile Solutions Box ■ Vibrations Solutions Box ■ Sound Solutions Box ■ Visual Solutions Box ■ Aroma Solutions Box ■ UV Solutions Box
Personal Care
Leckey Potty Trainer ■ Snug Seat Manatee ■ Drive Otter & Stand ■ Drive Dolphin Bath Chair ■ Leckey Advance Bath Chair ■ Leckey Basic Bath Support ■ Aquanaut ■ Rifton Toileting System ■ Leckey Potty Trainer
Creative/Adaptive Play
Sectional Raft ■ Quickstart Communication Kit ■ PowerLink 3 ■ Laureate Learning Systems Software: Creatures 6-Pack ■ 7-level Communication Builder ■ Boardmaker ■ Bowling Ramp ■ Complete Come Learn with Me Program ■ Sensory Learning Kit ■ Multisensory Motivational Center ■ Enabling Devices Sony CD Boom Box S,L,T ■ Basic Switch Assessment Kit
Support Group Travel
Airfare ■ Fuel ■ Hotel ■ Conference Fees
For the full eligibility criteria and application process, visit the Morgan Project website. Deadline for pre-qualification applications is 11/1/09.
Mobility/Ride-ons
Special Tomato Jogger ■ Beach Baby Stroller ■ MacLaren Major Elite Positioning Push Chair ■ Drive Trotter Mobility Chair ■ Convaid Metro ■ Convaid Metro Bus Transport ■ Britax Traveller Plus ■ Snug Seat Hippo ■ Carrie Seat ■ Special Tomato for the Car ■ Amtryke ■ Kettrike Jumbo Adjustable Frame Tricycle ■ Junior Joyrider ■ Workman Port-O-Trike ■ Power Pumper ■ Maddacrawler ■ Tumble Forms 2 Scooter Board ■ Height Adjustable Crawler ■ Tumble Forms 2 Barrel Crawler/Roll ■ Tumble Forms 2 Scooter ■ Drive Crawl About Crawl Trainer ■ Tumble Forms 2 Ready Racer ■ Tumble Forms 2 Jettmobile Complete ■ Roll-A-Ramp ■ EZ-Access Suitcase Ramp ■ Snug Seat Gator Complete ■ Leckey Discovery Gait Trainer ■ Alvema Cricket Gait Trainer ■ Drive Comet Gait Trainer ■ Drive Star Gait Trainer ■ Snug Seat Crocodile Complete ■ Drive Nimbo Lightweight Posterior Safety Roller ■ Kaye Anterior Walker ■ Kaye Posture Control Walker ■ Mobi-Rover
Positional/Balance
Leckey Corner Sitter ■ Ableware Corner Seat ■ Tumbleforms 2 Universal Corner Chair ■ Tumble Forms 2 Feeder Seat ■ Platypus Feeder Seat Basic ■ Leckey Easy Seat ■ Functional Forms Floor Sitter ■ Skillbuilders Modular Seating System ■ Tumble Forms 2 Wedges ■ Tumble Forms 2 Adolescent Thera Wedge System ■ Tumble Forms 2 Therapist Starter Kit ■ Tumble Forms 2 Tadpole Pediatric Positioner ■ Tumble Forms 2 Universal Side Lyer ■ Cloud Nine ■ Universal Folding Exercise Mat ■ Incline Mat ■ Jumbo Mat ■ Gecko Upright Stander ■ Marvel Vertical Stander ■ Sensory Rocker ■ Southpaw Buddy Tub ■ River Path Set ■ Class-size Walking Board Set ■ Rocker Board
Vestibular/Sensory
Variable Axis Swing ■ Frog Swing ■ Tumble Forms 2 Tortoise Shell System ■ JennSwing ■ Acrobat Swing ■ Aerosling Support Seat ■ Flying Purple People Eater ■ The Buddy Boat ■ SensoryCritters Weighted Blanket ■ Tactile Solutions Box ■ Vibrations Solutions Box ■ Sound Solutions Box ■ Visual Solutions Box ■ Aroma Solutions Box ■ UV Solutions Box
Personal Care
Leckey Potty Trainer ■ Snug Seat Manatee ■ Drive Otter & Stand ■ Drive Dolphin Bath Chair ■ Leckey Advance Bath Chair ■ Leckey Basic Bath Support ■ Aquanaut ■ Rifton Toileting System ■ Leckey Potty Trainer
Creative/Adaptive Play
Sectional Raft ■ Quickstart Communication Kit ■ PowerLink 3 ■ Laureate Learning Systems Software: Creatures 6-Pack ■ 7-level Communication Builder ■ Boardmaker ■ Bowling Ramp ■ Complete Come Learn with Me Program ■ Sensory Learning Kit ■ Multisensory Motivational Center ■ Enabling Devices Sony CD Boom Box S,L,T ■ Basic Switch Assessment Kit
Support Group Travel
Airfare ■ Fuel ■ Hotel ■ Conference Fees
For the full eligibility criteria and application process, visit the Morgan Project website. Deadline for pre-qualification applications is 11/1/09.
Autism Affects 1 In 91 Children
Michelle Diament of The Disability Scoop recently published this dramatic new statistic released by CDC researchers:
Click here to read more at Disability Scoop.com
Autism affects 1 in 91 children in the United States, government data published Monday shows, marking a dramatic increase over the previous estimate of 1 in 150.
The research published in the journal Pediatrics comes from a 2007 telephone survey of over 78,000 parents who were asked if they had ever been told by a health care provider that their child had an autism spectrum disorder.
Results from the survey show about 673,000 children diagnosed with autism, bringing the rate to 1 in 91 children, according to researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration who jointly conducted the survey.
Click here to read more at Disability Scoop.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
