What's New at CED
June / July 2008
- The CED was awarded a three year grant, the West Virginia State Implementation Grant (WV SIG). The grant will provide $300,000 per year for three years to build a family-centered, culturally competent and community based system of care for children and youth with special health care needs that is supported and sustained through health information technologies.
The grant is a collaborative effort among the CED, WVU Department of Pediatrics, WV Primary Care Network, WVU Mountain Doctor Television (MDTV) with the WV Children with Special Health Care Needs Program (WV CSHCN).
WV SIG will develop a model of integrated services supported by health information technologies creating a virtual medical home. Telehealth clinics will provide a framework for community based partnerships and will improve access to specialty care. Using MDTV, specialty clinics will be available in the most rural, isolated parts of West Virginia. For more information, contact Maggie Jaynes, MD at 304-293-4692 or e-mail her at mjaynes@hsc.wvu.edu. - The CED launched its newly redesigned web site. The new site is designed to be a resource for disability information in addition to CED program information. The site is also a way to demonstrate that accessible web sites can be user friendly and visually appealing while integrating new technology. The site will continue to expand program pages and disability information in the upcoming months.
- The CED awarded a Certificate in Disability Studies to twelve graduate and undergraduate students for the 2007/2008 academic year. The certificate, recognized by the University and available for students from a variety of disciplines, is awarded based on completion of WVU coursework and a successful capstone that emphasizes the student’s own field and the field of disabilities.
The CED and the WVU Department of Special Education collaborated on the certificate program, which provides graduates with specialized knowledge and skills that can make them more competitive in the job market and in applying for graduate school. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Zeppuhar, EdD at 304-293-4692 x 1108 or e-mail her at mzeppuhar@hsc.wvu.edu. - The CED exhibited at the AmeriCorps Disability Day sponsored by the WV Commission for National & Community Service during an Appalachian Power Park ballgame on June 26, 2008. The goal of the day was to inform the public about AmeriCorps National Service programs and promoting the importance of disability inclusion.
- "Seasons of Change" a hardback, full color or black and white book highlighting twelve CED artists is now available. The book, a collection of poetry, prose and photography, was produced as a result of support (Grassroots Grant Program) from Chestnut Ridge Hospital, an affiliate of West Virginia University. To order, call Liz Ellis at 888-326-5327 ext 3.
- Chuck Andrews, one of CED's artists, will present his life and his work at the Monongalia Arts Center in Morgantown, West Virginia on Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Andrews works in oils, acrylics and watercolors and loves the teaching aspect of art. As he works on a current watercolor project, he will tell about his past and share his dreams for the future. To learn how he approaches a blank canvas, find out what thinking process he goes through when he begins to work, and hear what decisions he makes along the way reserve a seat by calling Debbie Brooks at 304-293-4692 x 1159 or e-mail her at dbrooks@hsc.wvu.edu.
- Four CED artists showed their art at the Arts on the River event at Hazel McQuain Park on Jun 21 & 23, 2008. Attendees enjoyed the jewelry, oil painting, wood sculpture and photography that was on display. The jewelry artist sold everything he had on Saturday so he had a successful day. The sculpture artist reported that many people looked at his work and seemed impressed. This event was a juried selection for our artists and was a tribute to their talents. For more information, contact Helen Panzironi at 304-293-4692 x 1159 or e-mail her hpanzironi@hsc.wvu.edu.
- Children with Special Health Care Needs Nutrition Clinics will be held by Monica Andis, Program Manager, Nutrition & Dietary Services, on:
- June 3, 2008 - Huntington, West Virginia
- June 24, 2008 - Flatwoods, West Virginia
- July 15, 2008 - Camp Gizmo in Romney, West Virginia
- July 21, 2008 - Charleston, West Virginia
- July 29, 2008 - Martinsburg, West Virginia
- The CED Feeding team will host its first training workshop July 23-25, 2008 at the CED in Morgantown. The workshop will train therapists on how to deal with common feeding problems within the context of community feeding teams. For more information, call Monica Andis at 304-293-4692 x 1148 or e-mail her at mandis@hsc.wvu.edu.
- WVATS collaborated with the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence to provide Assistive Technology trainings at each of the 14 regional Rape and Domestic Violence Information Centers around the state and the Coalitions main office.
- MCH/LEND trainee Anne Hardy was the recipient of the Angela Ball Student Clinician Award presented at the WVU's graduation ceremony on May 18, 2008. Anne was selected by the Speech Language Pathology faculty as the graduate student who demonstrated advanced clinical skills with her clients. All Speech graduate students are evaluated by the faculty and a vote taken to select the outstanding student.
Ms. Anne Hardy was an MCH/LEND trainee at the CED during the 2007-2008 school year. - Taking Charge completed train the trainer workshops in the 17 counties participating in the program for seniors. Several hundred seniors have since participated in learning about how to maintain or improve their health and safety.
- Green Thumbs awarded six minigrants to Master Gardener Clubs to create accessible gardening opportunities for individuals with arthritis and other neuromuscular health conditions.
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