On March 22, 2010 @ 5:22pm, Lynn U. Berman wrote:
Hi Saskia,
I thought your followers on Developmental Disabilities Exchange might be interested in the following information about our upcoming conference in New York City.
The YAI Network's 31st Annual International Conference: “Decade of Decisions: Moving Forward in Developmental and Learning Disabilities” will be held on April 26-29, 2010.
Designed for professionals at all levels, family members and individuals with developmental and learning disabilities.
Features hands-on trainings & extended sessions for in-depth training.
More than 120 seminars and workshop topics include: Advocacy, Aging, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Challenging Behaviors, Clinical Issues, Day Services, Early Intervention, Family Supports, Health Care, Inclusion, Positive Behavioral Support, Residential, Self-determination, Sensory Integration, Sexuality/Socialization, Workforce Issues, Employment, and Staff Training
The Premier HealthCare Training Institute will host its 9th Annual One-Day Conference on the Medical Home on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rooms available at special YAI conference price.
For more information, visit yai.org/conference. Brochure available. Online registration is open. Or contact Abbe Wittenberg at awittenberg@yai.org, or 212-273-6472.
For more information about the YAI/NIPD Network or to obtain services, call
1-866-2-YAI-LINK or visit www.yai.org.
Lynn U. Berman
Edited for publication by Saskia Davis
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Special Leg. Session: calls and emails
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WA. PEOPLE WITH DD NEED ALL 5 RHCS in the FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THEM.It's time to call & email your legislators, again. The more, the better.
Get friends and family to do the same. And, tomorrow, start over!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Kishorit Therapeutic Community: Israel
I've been reading a book, Rachel in the World - A Memoir; and the author took her daughter to this place in Israel. It is a self-sustaining community. I think this would be wonderful for some of our folks! Here is a link to it - http://www.kishorit.co.il/SiteFiles/1/1689/13030.asp -
Pandiecats
Pandiecats
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Discrimination by Arc Against RHC Residents?
This article was submitted by Pandiecats. In it, she elaborates on comments she made in response to the article entitled RHC &/OR Community" Arc & A Family Who Knows Both. (To read it, click article name in side list: 3/18/2010)
Pandiecats: The Arc of Washington has banned me from their Facebook group. They also won't post anything from me on their blog. I have been banned!
This is the ARC’s mission statement : " The Arc of Washington State has advocated since 1936 for the rights and full participation of all people with developmental disabilities. Along with our network of members and chapters, we support and empower individuals and families; connect and inform individuals and families; improve support and service systems; influence public policy; increase public awareness; and inspire inclusive communities. Our Vision is for a world where people with developmental disabilities are included in their communities and neighborhoods and where quality supports and services respond to their needs and personal choices."
This is the last letter that I posted and I think they just got sick of me talking about things that are not on their agenda - I wish they would stand behind their mission statement!
"I'm very frustrated by the tactics of some advocates for the disabled. I have sent this letter to several Senators regarding my opinion. Hopefully, some will see the discrimination tactics and think of real people and not politics.
I have attached a flyer regarding our son, Thomas. He is a resident at Frances Haddon Morgan Center. I understand there are a lot of issues and politics surrounding the use of RHCs for our disabled. The ARC has done a good job of focusing on our disabled family members that are able to live in a residential setting, but in advocating for those people, they have alienated the segment of the disabled community for which a residential setting is not safe or appropriate. The ARC has employed a divide and conquer strategy to advocacy for the disabled.
I used to be a supporter of the ARC until I realized the discrimination that they promote. Even prior to our son needing to live in a RHC and even before having a disabled child, I could see the benefits of maintaining RHCs, so my opinion is not based on the fact that our son lives there. I do not understand why people who are advocates for our disabled are trying to take away the very supports that are needed to help our family members be successful and part of the community.
Yes, even living in a RHC is part of the community! It actually enables many to be more active than if they lived in a group home."
Well, they have not heard the last of this - I am going to make this discrimination well known. I'm sick of people deciding what is best for others. I had written on the ARC blog and the policy person responded with a short-sighted posting about choices and in an "institution" people couldn't make choices like what they want to eat or what color to paint their room. I'm sorry but WHO CARES about that when safety is at stake. I wrote a response to her defensive posting but when I went to post it, my first one had been removed. I questioned the lady in a private email - this is her response:
"It was brought to my attention that the comments were not related to the blog article, which was focused on revenue options being considered by the legislature. In the future, please make sure your comments are about the blog article. Thanks!"
I then tried to post it to the next Blog article posting (which actually talked about Frances Haddon Morgan Center) and said that my letter did pertain to what the blog article focused on. It has not been posted (I'm not surprised)
So anyhow - on to more letter writing! We need to get the word spread about the discrimination against some of our disabled community members.
Pandiecats
Pandiecats: The Arc of Washington has banned me from their Facebook group. They also won't post anything from me on their blog. I have been banned!
This is the ARC’s mission statement : " The Arc of Washington State has advocated since 1936 for the rights and full participation of all people with developmental disabilities. Along with our network of members and chapters, we support and empower individuals and families; connect and inform individuals and families; improve support and service systems; influence public policy; increase public awareness; and inspire inclusive communities. Our Vision is for a world where people with developmental disabilities are included in their communities and neighborhoods and where quality supports and services respond to their needs and personal choices."
This is the last letter that I posted and I think they just got sick of me talking about things that are not on their agenda - I wish they would stand behind their mission statement!
"I'm very frustrated by the tactics of some advocates for the disabled. I have sent this letter to several Senators regarding my opinion. Hopefully, some will see the discrimination tactics and think of real people and not politics.
I have attached a flyer regarding our son, Thomas. He is a resident at Frances Haddon Morgan Center. I understand there are a lot of issues and politics surrounding the use of RHCs for our disabled. The ARC has done a good job of focusing on our disabled family members that are able to live in a residential setting, but in advocating for those people, they have alienated the segment of the disabled community for which a residential setting is not safe or appropriate. The ARC has employed a divide and conquer strategy to advocacy for the disabled.
I used to be a supporter of the ARC until I realized the discrimination that they promote. Even prior to our son needing to live in a RHC and even before having a disabled child, I could see the benefits of maintaining RHCs, so my opinion is not based on the fact that our son lives there. I do not understand why people who are advocates for our disabled are trying to take away the very supports that are needed to help our family members be successful and part of the community.
Yes, even living in a RHC is part of the community! It actually enables many to be more active than if they lived in a group home."
Well, they have not heard the last of this - I am going to make this discrimination well known. I'm sick of people deciding what is best for others. I had written on the ARC blog and the policy person responded with a short-sighted posting about choices and in an "institution" people couldn't make choices like what they want to eat or what color to paint their room. I'm sorry but WHO CARES about that when safety is at stake. I wrote a response to her defensive posting but when I went to post it, my first one had been removed. I questioned the lady in a private email - this is her response:
"It was brought to my attention that the comments were not related to the blog article, which was focused on revenue options being considered by the legislature. In the future, please make sure your comments are about the blog article. Thanks!"
I then tried to post it to the next Blog article posting (which actually talked about Frances Haddon Morgan Center) and said that my letter did pertain to what the blog article focused on. It has not been posted (I'm not surprised)
So anyhow - on to more letter writing! We need to get the word spread about the discrimination against some of our disabled community members.
Pandiecats
"Developmental Possibilities Awareness Month"
Here is some very tastey food-for-thought, from a lengthy report of a workshop presented by the New Mexico Center for Self-Advocacy in Albuquerque. The writer, Jaime Vergara, is the father of 2 children with autism spectrum disorder.
"Based on current wisdom that chaos is at the bottom of our physics, and individual diversity is the universal norm, the view that “disability” is just one's different ability, is ascending. Societal sensibilities looks on individual possibilities rather than on disabilities. "
"The insistence on an Individual Education Plan for every child in Special Education is on target; let us carry it to its logical implication-that every child in the education system requires an IEP of their possibilities!"
"The seed never explains the flower; nor the chrysalis, the butterfly! So it is with people perceived to have been born missing something from the so-called “norm.”
"a disability to be overcome is trumped any day by the affirmation of one's possibility fully embraced."
Quotes & info from SAIPAN TRIBUNE: "Opinion" Saturday, March 20, 2010, by Jaime R. Vergara http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=3&newsID=9808
"Based on current wisdom that chaos is at the bottom of our physics, and individual diversity is the universal norm, the view that “disability” is just one's different ability, is ascending. Societal sensibilities looks on individual possibilities rather than on disabilities. "
"The insistence on an Individual Education Plan for every child in Special Education is on target; let us carry it to its logical implication-that every child in the education system requires an IEP of their possibilities!"
"The seed never explains the flower; nor the chrysalis, the butterfly! So it is with people perceived to have been born missing something from the so-called “norm.”
"a disability to be overcome is trumped any day by the affirmation of one's possibility fully embraced."
Quotes & info from SAIPAN TRIBUNE: "Opinion" Saturday, March 20, 2010, by Jaime R. Vergara http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=3&newsID=9808
Thursday, March 18, 2010
RHC &/or Community: Arc & A Family Who Knows Both
Summarized, below, is an email exchange which vividly illustrates both sides of the dispute over RHCs. It was provided by the family of 2 people with dd: one, Jason, a child living at home with his parents, the other a sibling, David C., who lives successfully in an RHC. After the introductory note by the child's mother, the summary represents their correspondence with the Policy & Advocacy Coordinator of Arc of WA. state.
"Good Morning.
I am forwarding to you the following e-mail conversation that David C's family has had recently with the Arc in response to their “Call to Action” against this state's RHCs.
I am the mother of Jason, an eight and a half year old with Down syndrome, who is also in treatment for leukemia, and David C’s sister.
I know personally the differences in what was available to my parents (for David) and what my family has available for my son. My husband and I have received limited help from the State of Washington. Jason has had “birth to three,” preschool and now is in first grade/life skills at our local elementary school. Our average annual cost for his medical and therapy is approximately $15,000.00. Are we complaining? No. We are his parents and we gladly take on the responsibility. As a family, we know that keeping David safe and sound is worth the sacrifice.
It is hard to go to different local events and hear parents complaining that they only get 16 hours a week of personal care for their three year old with Down syndrome. Isn’t that covered under “parenting?” I asked one mom, who is a close personal friend and very active in the Arc of Whatcom County, "When is enough, enough? When your child receives a million dollars a year in programs?"
"I think my family will say “No Thank You” to their offer to help us "find appropriate community placement for David."
by Dorene M.
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The "call to Action," to which Dorene refers, referenced "compelling personal stories" to legislators by RHC families and guardians, describing the need for RHCs. The call to action exhorted readers to write their own stories of why the "community" is important to them and send them to Arc of Wa. for distribution to legislators.
Implying that RHC residents were utilizing more than their fair share of resources, the call to action referenced "18,000" people with dd, who, it claimed, receive no paid services and 940 people living in RHCs, leaving only 79% of the dd budget for 97% of the state's population with DD. (or 3% use 21%) It also claimed that "12" states had closed their "state institutions for DD" and predicted that all the others would be closing theirs over the next few years. Without context, it also referred to downsizing having been occurring since a 1970 "peak" of "4,200". Refuting RHC advocates' beliefs that RHCs are the only possible placement for current RHC residents, it stated without mentioning the cost, "Many individuals with more significant medical needs and disabilities are living fulfilling lives in the community."
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David C.’s brother, Dan, replied to the call to action.
"I was disturbed to read the call to action that was forwarded by an Arc member to my family. I believe my family has a unique perspective and opinion on the benefits of RHCs as well as the cost struggles for individuals with developmental disabilities who live in the community. I have a 40 year old brother who resides at Fircrest in Shoreline and an 8 year old nephew with Down Syndrome who lives in Bellingham. I represent my family.
The Fircrest of today and the last 25 years is not the Fircrest of the 1970s and 80s by the simple fact that those who are able to thrive in the community have been placed in the community. I have spoken with former residents who were placed there during that time period, and I agree that they are able to live and thrive in the community. That is not the state of the residents who live there today. Level of care, stability, and the safety of constant state supervision has been proven necessary. The disruption of consolidation and closure of RHCs in the last 10 years has even led to deaths in this very fragile population. Also, the number of individuals in RHCs has dwindled (only) because the state has not allowed new residents for years, even though there are individuals who could benefit from living in this type of environment.
On the other side of the spectrum, my sister's son, Jason, has Down Syndrome, receives no state/government assistance, and lives at home with his parents. Over the 8 years of his life, he has had heart surgeries, spent time in extensive therapy, and has battled leukemia. My sister and her husband spend thousands of dollars each year privately, but even with the personal struggle to their household, they understand and support the use of RHCs.
I struggle with the notion that the money saved from RHCs will be passed on to citizens with disabilities that live in the community. First, with a $1.5B budget deficit, any money the state saves by closing RHCs will go back into the general fund. Second, I have not seen data that supports the notion that the level of care that residents in RHCs require would be less expensive by moving them to the community. 24 hour supervision, daily medical care, room, board, and additional transportation services will be just as costly. Third, once the RHCs are closed, what is to stop community group homes and residences' employees from organizing into unions, thus increasing the cost to the state through increased benefits. Finally, over half of the cost of RHCs is provided by the Federal Government through Social Security. My brother, being one of the younger residents at 40, receives Social Security benefits through my parents. This is the case for many residents since their parents are older in age or deceased.
Over the years, my mother has met and spoken to many state legislators about Fircrest, even providing visits. These visits and conversations change opinions and attitudes. I extend the offer to you. Any one of us would be willing to talk and arrange a visit to Fircrest so that you can witness, first hand, the care, stability, and safety these very fragile state citizens receive. Again, I sympathize with struggles parents and loved ones with developmental disabilities endure, but taking needed benefits away from one, with no guarantee of giving it to another is not the answer. I and my family would appreciate a response to this e-mail.
Thank you.
Dan C (David C's brother, Jason M's uncle), Dean and Dorothy C (David C’s parents, Jason M's grandparents), Dorene and Dave M (Jason M's parents, David C's sister) and Deanna Z (David C's sister, Jason M's aunt)
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After 10 days, Dan wrote, again, requesting a response. In that letter, he said, "I don't dispute that there are severely disabled Washington State citizens that live in our communities (in fact some might even thrive in an RHC setting). My concern is that the call to action does not represent the reality of individuals living in RHCs TODAY, and the implied assumption that the funding issues can be addressed through a blanket 'everyone needs to/can fit into the community.' "
***
He received a reply from her that she was busy, but she was "more than willing to talk with" him and would reply. She also shared that she has a teenage son with autism and her perspective is that of a single mother..
***
She wrote again March 8, 22 days after Dan's original letter.
As had her preceding note, the end of her letter contained the following disclaimer: (Bold print by this editor)
"The information contained in this email is for informational purposes only and should be evaluated by each recipient for content accuracy and applicability. It is not intended to represent the viewpoint of The Arc of Washington State."
Her letter was prefaced as follows: (Bold print by this editor) "It may help to understand that The Arc of Washington follows policy guidelines set by The Arc of the United States. I am not responding to your letter with personal opinions, but rather with policies in place for our organization."
Some of what Dan had written was not addressed. She acknowledged Dan's views as his "perspective." Referring him to videos on the Arc web site, she told him that others who had had similar, strong feelings had changed their minds. Re: the disposition of any RHC closure savings, whether to the general fund or to service-deprived "community" residents with dd, she assured that the bills Arc supports would direct them to community dd residents. Without mentioning that the "community" matching federal funds are considerably less than to RHCs, she said that Home and Community Based Services Waivers also receive a federal match. Non-specifically, she also mentioned that documents produced by DSHS deny that there have been deaths resulting from "moves from an RHC."
She said, " We have worked for years to advocate for better services in the community and believe it is past time for our state to begin the process of closing an antiquated model in segregated living and focus more on the best practices of community living." (bold print by this editor) Also, saying that "adult family homes and group homes are not appropriate placements for the population we serve," she stated: "Those who tried community settings in the past that failed often had an inappropriate placement." She advocated SOLAs (State Operated Living Alternatives.)
She closed by saying the Action Alert that they had received had been intended to provide stories to convince families such as David C's of community successes even with the "most significant disabilities" and offered to help him find community placement for his brother!
In his reply, Dan thanked her and promised to compare Arc's website material with his personal investigation. Having already viewed some of the videos, he said, in his experience, they were not representative of people at Fircrest of today. He closed, saying, "Just be aware that the Arc does not represent all families with developmental disabilities and actually drives divisiveness. Imagine what could be accomplished if the Arc wasn't trying to rob Peter to pay Paul." (Bold print by this editor)
***
So, what do you agree or disagree with and why? .................Saskia
"Good Morning.
I am forwarding to you the following e-mail conversation that David C's family has had recently with the Arc in response to their “Call to Action” against this state's RHCs.
I am the mother of Jason, an eight and a half year old with Down syndrome, who is also in treatment for leukemia, and David C’s sister.
I know personally the differences in what was available to my parents (for David) and what my family has available for my son. My husband and I have received limited help from the State of Washington. Jason has had “birth to three,” preschool and now is in first grade/life skills at our local elementary school. Our average annual cost for his medical and therapy is approximately $15,000.00. Are we complaining? No. We are his parents and we gladly take on the responsibility. As a family, we know that keeping David safe and sound is worth the sacrifice.
It is hard to go to different local events and hear parents complaining that they only get 16 hours a week of personal care for their three year old with Down syndrome. Isn’t that covered under “parenting?” I asked one mom, who is a close personal friend and very active in the Arc of Whatcom County, "When is enough, enough? When your child receives a million dollars a year in programs?"
"I think my family will say “No Thank You” to their offer to help us "find appropriate community placement for David."
by Dorene M.
***
The "call to Action," to which Dorene refers, referenced "compelling personal stories" to legislators by RHC families and guardians, describing the need for RHCs. The call to action exhorted readers to write their own stories of why the "community" is important to them and send them to Arc of Wa. for distribution to legislators.
Implying that RHC residents were utilizing more than their fair share of resources, the call to action referenced "18,000" people with dd, who, it claimed, receive no paid services and 940 people living in RHCs, leaving only 79% of the dd budget for 97% of the state's population with DD. (or 3% use 21%) It also claimed that "12" states had closed their "state institutions for DD" and predicted that all the others would be closing theirs over the next few years. Without context, it also referred to downsizing having been occurring since a 1970 "peak" of "4,200". Refuting RHC advocates' beliefs that RHCs are the only possible placement for current RHC residents, it stated without mentioning the cost, "Many individuals with more significant medical needs and disabilities are living fulfilling lives in the community."
***
David C.’s brother, Dan, replied to the call to action.
"I was disturbed to read the call to action that was forwarded by an Arc member to my family. I believe my family has a unique perspective and opinion on the benefits of RHCs as well as the cost struggles for individuals with developmental disabilities who live in the community. I have a 40 year old brother who resides at Fircrest in Shoreline and an 8 year old nephew with Down Syndrome who lives in Bellingham. I represent my family.
The Fircrest of today and the last 25 years is not the Fircrest of the 1970s and 80s by the simple fact that those who are able to thrive in the community have been placed in the community. I have spoken with former residents who were placed there during that time period, and I agree that they are able to live and thrive in the community. That is not the state of the residents who live there today. Level of care, stability, and the safety of constant state supervision has been proven necessary. The disruption of consolidation and closure of RHCs in the last 10 years has even led to deaths in this very fragile population. Also, the number of individuals in RHCs has dwindled (only) because the state has not allowed new residents for years, even though there are individuals who could benefit from living in this type of environment.
On the other side of the spectrum, my sister's son, Jason, has Down Syndrome, receives no state/government assistance, and lives at home with his parents. Over the 8 years of his life, he has had heart surgeries, spent time in extensive therapy, and has battled leukemia. My sister and her husband spend thousands of dollars each year privately, but even with the personal struggle to their household, they understand and support the use of RHCs.
I struggle with the notion that the money saved from RHCs will be passed on to citizens with disabilities that live in the community. First, with a $1.5B budget deficit, any money the state saves by closing RHCs will go back into the general fund. Second, I have not seen data that supports the notion that the level of care that residents in RHCs require would be less expensive by moving them to the community. 24 hour supervision, daily medical care, room, board, and additional transportation services will be just as costly. Third, once the RHCs are closed, what is to stop community group homes and residences' employees from organizing into unions, thus increasing the cost to the state through increased benefits. Finally, over half of the cost of RHCs is provided by the Federal Government through Social Security. My brother, being one of the younger residents at 40, receives Social Security benefits through my parents. This is the case for many residents since their parents are older in age or deceased.
Over the years, my mother has met and spoken to many state legislators about Fircrest, even providing visits. These visits and conversations change opinions and attitudes. I extend the offer to you. Any one of us would be willing to talk and arrange a visit to Fircrest so that you can witness, first hand, the care, stability, and safety these very fragile state citizens receive. Again, I sympathize with struggles parents and loved ones with developmental disabilities endure, but taking needed benefits away from one, with no guarantee of giving it to another is not the answer. I and my family would appreciate a response to this e-mail.
Thank you.
Dan C (David C's brother, Jason M's uncle), Dean and Dorothy C (David C’s parents, Jason M's grandparents), Dorene and Dave M (Jason M's parents, David C's sister) and Deanna Z (David C's sister, Jason M's aunt)
***
After 10 days, Dan wrote, again, requesting a response. In that letter, he said, "I don't dispute that there are severely disabled Washington State citizens that live in our communities (in fact some might even thrive in an RHC setting). My concern is that the call to action does not represent the reality of individuals living in RHCs TODAY, and the implied assumption that the funding issues can be addressed through a blanket 'everyone needs to/can fit into the community.' "
***
He received a reply from her that she was busy, but she was "more than willing to talk with" him and would reply. She also shared that she has a teenage son with autism and her perspective is that of a single mother..
***
She wrote again March 8, 22 days after Dan's original letter.
As had her preceding note, the end of her letter contained the following disclaimer: (Bold print by this editor)
"The information contained in this email is for informational purposes only and should be evaluated by each recipient for content accuracy and applicability. It is not intended to represent the viewpoint of The Arc of Washington State."
Her letter was prefaced as follows: (Bold print by this editor) "It may help to understand that The Arc of Washington follows policy guidelines set by The Arc of the United States. I am not responding to your letter with personal opinions, but rather with policies in place for our organization."
Some of what Dan had written was not addressed. She acknowledged Dan's views as his "perspective." Referring him to videos on the Arc web site, she told him that others who had had similar, strong feelings had changed their minds. Re: the disposition of any RHC closure savings, whether to the general fund or to service-deprived "community" residents with dd, she assured that the bills Arc supports would direct them to community dd residents. Without mentioning that the "community" matching federal funds are considerably less than to RHCs, she said that Home and Community Based Services Waivers also receive a federal match. Non-specifically, she also mentioned that documents produced by DSHS deny that there have been deaths resulting from "moves from an RHC."
She said, " We have worked for years to advocate for better services in the community and believe it is past time for our state to begin the process of closing an antiquated model in segregated living and focus more on the best practices of community living." (bold print by this editor) Also, saying that "adult family homes and group homes are not appropriate placements for the population we serve," she stated: "Those who tried community settings in the past that failed often had an inappropriate placement." She advocated SOLAs (State Operated Living Alternatives.)
She closed by saying the Action Alert that they had received had been intended to provide stories to convince families such as David C's of community successes even with the "most significant disabilities" and offered to help him find community placement for his brother!
In his reply, Dan thanked her and promised to compare Arc's website material with his personal investigation. Having already viewed some of the videos, he said, in his experience, they were not representative of people at Fircrest of today. He closed, saying, "Just be aware that the Arc does not represent all families with developmental disabilities and actually drives divisiveness. Imagine what could be accomplished if the Arc wasn't trying to rob Peter to pay Paul." (Bold print by this editor)
***
So, what do you agree or disagree with and why? .................Saskia
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Seminar Notice: People with DD & Alzheimers
Press release submitted by Tami S Seitz 3/15/10 (Excerpted)
(http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=483980)
MOLINE, IL:
"Alzheimer's disease is increasing among persons with developmental disabilities, particularly those with Down Syndrome. It must be considered a terminal condition that presents numerous challenges to provider organizations, families and friends of those who are affected" explains WIU Special Education Professor Don Healy.
An educational seminar sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association–Greater Iowa and Illinois Chapters and the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities will be held at the Western Illinois University-Quad Cities campus Wednesday, March 24. Cost to attend the morning session is $30, while there is no charge for the afternoon session. CEUs (3.5) in continuing nurse education are available for an additional $10. The event, co-hosted by the University of Illinois, Chicago, is part of The Professional Training Institute 2010 Programs.To register, call (847) 933-2413.
(http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=483980)
MOLINE, IL:
"Alzheimer's disease is increasing among persons with developmental disabilities, particularly those with Down Syndrome. It must be considered a terminal condition that presents numerous challenges to provider organizations, families and friends of those who are affected" explains WIU Special Education Professor Don Healy.
An educational seminar sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association–Greater Iowa and Illinois Chapters and the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities will be held at the Western Illinois University-Quad Cities campus Wednesday, March 24. Cost to attend the morning session is $30, while there is no charge for the afternoon session. CEUs (3.5) in continuing nurse education are available for an additional $10. The event, co-hosted by the University of Illinois, Chicago, is part of The Professional Training Institute 2010 Programs.To register, call (847) 933-2413.
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