News & Events
The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games continue until September 17. Read the factsheet on the Paralympic Movement. Document is in .pdf format.
5th National Organizational Change Forum
This conference will take place September 24-25, 2008 in Kansas City, MO. Come find out more about systems change, customized employment and community based services and supports. Document is in .pdf format.
24th National Home & Community Based Services Conference
This conference, convened by the National Association of State Units on Aging and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, will take place September 28 - October 1, 2008 in Boston, MA. It offers professional and network opportunities for professionals who administer and operate home and community based services programs throughout the country. Document is in .pdf format.
2009 Paul G. Hearne Leadership Awards
Through the Paul G. Hearne Leadership Awards, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) recognizes outstanding individuals that personify leadership, advocacy and dedication to and for the disability community at large. Residents of the U.S. with any type of disability are eligible to apply, and are required to complete the Application Instructions and Procedures. The application deadline is September 30, 2008.
2008 Southwest Conference on Disability
Conference will take place October 1-3, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM and will allow people with disabilities, service providers, disability organizations and representatives from government agencies to network and discuss best practices.
National Council on Disability's (NCD) last quarterly meeting of the year will be held October 6-8 in Kansas City, MO. These meetings are open to the public and free of charge.
2008 Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) Conference
The 14th Annual National Conference on Rural Independent Living will take place October 11-13, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV.
2008 National Conference on Disability Inclusion & National Service
This conference is being sponsored by the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP). Through training and technical assistance, NSIP works to ensure meaningful volunteer service experiences for all Americans, regardless of their abilities. This year's conference, Acting Today to Shape the Future, will be held in Alexandria, VA from October 16-18. Click here to register for the conference.
Partnerships in Emergency Preparedness Workshops
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting workshops throughout the country to engage people interested in homeland security, including the private sector, governmental agencies and non-profit groups, in a partnership to develop a national culture of preparedness. These workshops are scheduled as follows: Washington, DC (June 24, 2008), Chicago, IL (July 2008), Los Angeles, CA (August 2008), New York City (September 2008), Columbus, OH (October 2008) and San Juan, PR (November 2008).
The Arc's 57th Annual Convention
The theme of this year's convention is "Telling our Story - Weaving our Future" and it will take place November 5-8 in Albuquerque, NM.
World Congress & Expo on Disabilities
Event will take place November 21-22, 2008 in Jacksonville, FL. See the latest products and services for people with disabilities at the Expo and learn about issues facing the disability community at the Conference.
The theme of this year's TASH conference will be "Social Justice in the 21st Century" and it will take place December 3-6 in Nashville, TN.
Disability & Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference
This conference, to be held on December 9-10, 2008 in San Diego, CA, will bring together Federal, State and local experts in emergency management to discuss the processes involved in the emergency management spectrum, and describe how special needs issues should be integrated into the four phases of emergency management. You may register online for this conference.
Interim Emergency Management Planning Guide for Special Needs Populations
A guide for state, territorial, tribal and local emergency managers to use in the development of emergency operations plans (EOPs) that are inclusive of the entire population of a jurisdiction of any size. This guide specifically provides recommendations for planning for special needs populations. The entire document can be downloaded in text or .pdf formats.
Access Currents - July/August 2008
Newsletter from the U.S. Access Board provides information and resources related to accessibility.
