November 2006 is Assistive Technology Awareness Month !!!
Get out and join the celebration by:
1. holding or attending an Assistive Technology related event in your area. For example, there is a World Congress and Expo on Disabilities, November 17-19 in Philadelphia.
Assistive technology can help people with disabilities do the things they want to do!!!
Attention Boscov's Shoppers:
On December 5th 2006 from 9am to 11 am, the Granite Run Boscov's will be having a Special Needs Shopping Day for people with disabilities to enjoy a one-on-one shopping experience with the helpful Boscov's employees. Refreshments will be served.
Power Through Knowledge Conference 2006
INGLIS FOUNDATION
Employment Specialist
Inglis Foundation works with people with physical disabilities to create and provide practical solutions so they may pursue their life goals. We offer a wide range of services including employment for people with physical disabilities living independently in the community. Inglis Community Employment Services (ICES) is seeking an employment specialist.
Responsibilities include:
· Plan, supervise and provide employment readiness training and job coaching for participants, including recommendations of use of assistive devices
· Evaluate prospective and current program participants and maintain open communication and contact with them
· Forge strong relationships with new employers, area service providers and employment funding sources
· Provide back-up for employees as needed at contract sites
Qualifications:
Please send resume, cover letter with salary requirements and at least three references to Inglis Foundation, Attn: Human Resources, 2600 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 or via email to kimberly.schneider@inglis.org
Visit our website www.inglis.org for a full job description.
The following items have a
significant impact on Freedom Valley Disability Center and the folks that we
serve. Because these issues affect people with disabilities,
they may strike a chord in you or someone you know. If so .....
Don't just sit there, do something!!!
Call to Action for Pennsylvania
residents:
Governor Rendell’s budget
has been published and the funding
for Centers for Independent Living has been cut. This cut would
dramatically reduce the quality and quantity of services for people with
disabilities.
Also,
Governor Rendell's proposed budget includes major reductions in Medicaid
(also called Medical Assistance or MA) services that, if implemented, will
place people with disabilities in serious jeopardy.
Please
tell your legislators to restore the funding
for both NOW!
Click here for more information about the proposed budget impacting CILs.
Click here for information on stopping cuts to medical assistance.
Click here for more information on the proposed medical assistance CAP on durable medical equipment.
Click here for more information on how the MA cuts harm people with mental illness.
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