Current Community News
These are the most recent "Current News" items from our newsletter.
Webinar Explores Improvement of Children's Healthy Development
On Wednesday, November 19, a one-hour webinar entitled "Improving Children's Healthy Development Through Federal Policy Change" will discuss federal children health initiatives under the upcoming new U.S. presidency. This event is being cosponsored by The Commonwealth Fund, Voices for America's Children, First Focus, and the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP). You may register for this event on the Commonwealth Fund’s website.
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Last updated: 18 Nov, 2008
Program Supports Students’ Transition to Adult Life
The College Living Experience (CLE) program provides support to students with varying abilities in gaining a post-secondary education and transitioning into independent adulthood, Among other things, CLE assists with college application and enrollment and partners with local colleges and universities to help with decisions concerning courses of study and degree programs.
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Last updated: 04 Nov, 2008
Class Benefits Both Mentors and Students
High schoolers in Chicago have become mentors to students less than half their age. Two days each week are spent in a physical-education class geared towards helping young students with special needs. The class counts as an elective for the high school students, but parents and teachers say it has yielded positive results for both groups. Learn more in the Chicago Tribune.
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Last updated: 04 Nov, 2008
Webinar Discusses Pediatric Mental Health Care
The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) is conducting a webinar entitled Pediatric Mental Health Care: Strategies to Integrate Early Identification and Treatment into Primary Care. This webinar, held on December 4, 2008, will explore the current state of health care given to today’s children. This will also include a discussion of how mental health parity legislation will affect the future delivery of primary care services to children with a mental or emotional disorder. ....
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Last updated: 04 Nov, 2008
CEO of Special Olympics Calls for Medical Justice
An inspiring speech given by Timothy P. Shriver, chair and CEO of the Special Olympics, at the AAP Plenary Session called for change in both the medical and social environment for children with special health care needs. The article, which is included in the AAP Highlight (PDF), encourages pediatricians to help change the curriculum in medical school to focus on providing optimal care for children with special needs.
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Last updated: 21 Oct, 2008
Pacific Rim Conference Issues Call for Proposals
The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai‘i is issuing a call for proposals for the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities, being held May 4-5, 2009. Submissions will be considered for a variety of presentations and workshops. The conference will feature high-quality service-learning projects from across the country and around the world. Youth participation is strongly encouraged. The application deadline is November 3, 2008.
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Last updated: 21 Oct, 2008
New Law May Expand Mental Health Coverage
A new law signed by President Bush on October 3rd will expand mental health coverage for about 113 million people. The act, named the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, was part of the recent historic $700-billion plan. Under the legislation, insurance plans can no longer make enrollees pay more for mental health and substance abuse coverage than for physical issues.
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Last updated: 21 Oct, 2008
ADA Amendment Act Signed into Law
A victory was won for persons with disabilities on September 25, 2008, when the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA) was signed into law. It is hoped that the ADAAA will restore Congress' original intent to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The ADAAA was supported by more than 220 national organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Society of Employers, disability organizations, veterans' groups, church organizations, and the National Association of Manufac....
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Last updated: 21 Oct, 2008
HRTW Call with Epilepsy Foundation’s Youth Council
The Healthy & Ready to Work National Resource Center is holding a topical call focusing on the Epilepsy Foundation’s Youth Council. An invited panel from the foundation will describe the role they take in the community and how they are working to engage youth. The call will be held Wednesday, October 29 at 3:00 EDT.
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Last updated: 21 Oct, 2008
Sign Up for AMCHP’s 2009 Conference
The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) has released the dates and theme for the 2009 AMCHP Annual Conference. It will be held February 21-25, 2009, at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC. The theme is “Launching Maternal and Child Health: Opportunities for a New Era.” The conference promises to educate, motivate, and promote collaboration among the 600+ attendees and 40+ sponsors and exhibitors.
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Last updated: 07 Oct, 2008