Come join the DETAC as we celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness month in March with our partners from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD). This webinar will provide an overview of the role DD Councils play in leading systems change within communities across the country. Additionally, we will drill down to learn more about the innovative employment initiatives from DD Councils in the states of California and South Carolina. Participants will learn the value of partnering with a DD Council in your state as we work together to advance employment opportunities and outcomes for people with DD.
Presenters:
Cherie Moon TA Manager, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Donna Meltzer CEO, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Registration is required. Please register for this webinar here.
HDC extends condolences to the family of Lynette Fontenot, who passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023. Lynette served as a member of HDC’s Constituent Advisory Council (CAC) for many years. We are very grateful for her contributions and she will be deeply missed.
Lynette was a self-advocate whose advocacy interests include housing, education, community supports, employment, and training the next generation of professionals. She was an advocate, motivational speaker, and artist. In addition, Lynette served on many boards and advisory councils in Louisiana, including as chairperson for the Louisiana DD Council and as a member of LaCAN (Louisiana Council’s Advocacy Network). In her free time, she enjoyed going out to eat, going to the movies, and spending time with her husband and niece and nephew. Lynette said that serving on the HDC’s CAC was important to her because she enjoyed working with individuals with disabilities and other advocates. She wanted to use her voice to make a difference and be an example for others.
Key points in plain language Here is a brief description of big ideas coming up in this article.
The National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana (NFBL) will award three scholarships to blind scholars. A scholar is someone who is taking classes at a college, university, or trade/technical school.
A scholarship is money you are given to attend school.
The scholarships are merit-based. This means that the scholarships will be awarded to scholars based on their accomplishments in school and life.
The scholarship award will range from $1,500 to $2,000 per winning scholar.
Each year at its State Convention, the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana (NFBL) awards merit-based scholarships to recognize the achievement of blind scholars. This year, we will be awarding up to three scholarships of equal value, ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 depending on the number of scholarships awarded.
HDC’s Employment First Trainings teach Louisiana employment vendors the Universal Employment Competencies through a 40-hour core training. Upon completion, employment support professionals have fulfilled the initial training requirements to provide employment services and supports in Louisiana.
We spoke with Employment First’s Laura Stazio, MS, CESP and Sue Killam, M.Ed., CWIC, CESP to learn more about the trainings. Read on to hear what they had to say!
The next Employment First Training is coming up March 28-30, 2023 via Zoom. If you’re interested in taking the course, please register here.
Are you a family member of somebody with a disability or somebody who wants to age in place? The Administration on Community Living (ACL) has released the 2022 National Strategy to Support Caregivers. The strategy provides a roadmap for a variety of entities, including individuals, to recognize, include, and support family caregivers more effectively.
Lois Curtis smiles during a “micro-board” meeting.
HDC joins the disability community across the United States in mourning the loss of Lois Curtis. Lois Curtis is remembered as the “L.C.” in Olmstead v. L.C., the Supreme Court decision thatprotects the right of people with disabilities to live in their own homes and receive services in their own communities. Read the Administration for Community Living’s statement on the passing of Lois Curtis here.
Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments Off on Remembering Disability Advocate Lois Curtis, the “L.C.” in the Olmstead Decision | Posted November 7, 2022 by Laura Stazio
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