By Disabled World - 2008-10-17
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The United Spinal Association ( www.UnitedSpinal.org) in recognition of Disability Awareness Month, offers a free booklet, "Disability Etiquette", for anyone who wants to interact more effectively with people who have disabilities.
"Disability Etiquette" covers basic interaction principles as well as detailed information that apply to people with a broad range of disabilities including mobility and sensory impairments, developmental and psychiatric disabilities, HIV/AIDS, learning disabilities, Tourette's syndrome and many others. The Disability Etiquette booklet can be downloaded for free from the publications section of www.UnitedSpinal.org and is available in Spanish and English.
After three months, the Center for Student Success search committee has appointed a new Director of Disability and Learning Services.
Beginning in January 2009, Dr. Kristin Sagun will take over Shirley Deichert’s former role. Currently, the position is temporarily filled by Tammie Longsderff, who normally serves as Assistant Director of Learning Services. Shirley Diechert, who worked for the College as Learning Services coordinator, retired in June 2008 after serving students in many different capacities for over 25 years. As director of Learning Services, Sagun will not only be in charge of her specific service area but will also work with the other directors and her fellow staff members to run the Center. There are a total of five student support areas in the Center for Student Success: Academic Advising, Career Services, Counseling Services, Disability Services and Learning Services.
Approximately 115 students with disabilities and 35 Pratt sponsors took part this year in the second annual Prairie Independent Living Resource Center Disability Mentoring Day.
Students were invited from all area schools within the South Central Kansas Special Educational Co-operative. Expenses for Disability Mentoring Day were met by Pratt businesses and organizations through financial assistance and donations as well as providing one-on-one job shadowing mentors. Members represented local community leaders in the educational, business, medical, vocational, civic and religious fields.
As part of its annual review of Social Security benefits, the government said more than 55 million Americans will see a 5.8% boost in their benefits in 2009, the largest jump in 27-years. The increase is tied to the consumer price index increases from July through September from one year to the next. The typical retiree’s monthly check will go from $1,090 currently to $1,153.
The Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped hosted its 20th Products and Services expo to showcase the Works Wonders program Thursday in Austin. The program employs Texans with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to work for community rehabilitation programs. The TIBH has been operating for 30 years, and continues to grow every year. "During that time the program has grown to the extent that it is today, and the sole purpose to give these individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work," TIBH's Ron Bartels said.
Health and Disability News for US Seniors:
Within 10 to 12 years, the senior population could represent one out of every four people.
The Federal Administration on Aging has approved a new, four-year plan for Delaware. It sets ten goals for the state to assist the aging population. Those goals include informing seniors about services and care options available to them. Other goals include enabling seniors to live by themselves longer, ensuring their rights and increasing the state's capacity to respond to them in an emergency. In Delaware, one out of every five citizens are at least 60-years-old.
Plans are underway for a "Support Senior Housing Rally" to be held on October 21, 2008 at the Palermo Lakes site.
"We are bringing together leaders from the community, from state and federal government so that we can emphasize this 'silent crisis' and make sure that housing for seniors gets the attention it deserves," stated Protulis. Interested seniors can pick up an application at the property located at 5311 NW 7th Street, Miami, FL. Applicants must be 62 years of age and meet the HUD income guidelines. This new 109 unit building is expected to be completed in December of this year.
Senior citizens and caregivers living in DuPage County may receive information on services available in the county at the 2008 DuPage County Human Services “Seniors’ & Caregivers’ Fair” from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road in Wheaton. Free heath services will be available, including blood pressure checks, glucose (for which a two-hour fast from food is required), vision, hearing, podiatry, balance and bone density screenings, as well as brochures, giveaways, raffle prizes and refreshments. For more information, call DuPage County Senior Citizen Services at 630-407-6500 or 800-942-9412.
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