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• The CED cosponsored the 2008 Families Conference at Stonewall Jackson Resort on November 14, 15 and 16. The CED, WVATS, PBS/Crisis Services, PNS, and TBI programs had vendor booths at the conference. This is the 17th year for the conference and is for any child or adult with a disability and their families.
  
  
• The CED presented three poster presentations, at the national Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD) conference and meeting. The accepted posters were "Implementing Innovate Uses of Assistive Technologies in the Classroom," "Using Electronic Portfolios to Showcase MCH/LEND Trainee Leadership Skills," and "Taking Charge: Activating Senior Networks in Rural Appalachia."
  
  
• The CED Feeding and Swallowing Clinic Team hosted 12 community-based clinicians at a 2 1/2 day intensive workshop on December 3-5, 2008 at the CED. The workshop, entitled "Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Dysphagia: A Team Approach," was designed to train teams of community-based clinicians how to provide interdisciplinary feeding assessments to children in their home communities. Participants came from hospital based clinics, the West Virginia school system and the WV Birth To Three program.
  
  The workshop included didactic presentations, demonstration clinics, and case study discussions. At the end of the workshop, participants asked the Feeding Team to schedule another date to demonstrate specific treatment procedures. The Team will look at ways to provide this kind of training in 2009. For more information, contact Monica Andis at 304-293-4692 x 1148 or e-mail her at mandis@hsc.wvu.edu.
  
  
• Jamie Hayhurst-Marshall and Melina Danko will co-present “The 411 on 211” with members of West Virginia Mountain AIRS on February 5, 2009 at the Jerry West Lounge at the WVU Colesium. The training will provide information about answering calls, providing information and locating resources in your community and state. For more information or to register, e-mail info@wv211.org or call 304-376-3102.
  
  
• In November and December, 2008 WVATS presented to the Lewisburg Rehabilitation Council group and the Ronceverte Seneca Health to discuss assistive technology devices and services and emergency planning for assistive technology. WVATS also provided a demonstration and training on accessible communication and assistive technology to WVU students in the Disability Studies Certificate program and to the Berkeley County Parkinson’s Support Group.
  
  WVATS also provided technical assistance for a paratransit drivers training program, sponsored by the Mountain Line Citizen Advisory Committee in Morgantown. The half-day training, based on the Easter Seals Project Action initiative, provided drivers, transportation coordinators and other interested individuals with information on sensitivity training, service animals, ADA regulations, vehicle safety checks and other issues to enhance the transportation experience for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
  
  
• The WIPA project welcomes a new staff member. Deborah Wanzer received her Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Marshall University. Deborah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). She is also a member of the West Virginia Rehabilitation Council. Ms. Wanzer has worked for many years placing individuals with developmental disabilities in community placements. She is a native of southern West Virginia and through her many years of social work experience has made valuable contacts throughout the state. Deborah’s office is in Beckley, and she will be covering an 11 county region of southern West Virginia. To contact her call 304- 680-4414 or e-mail her at dwanzer@hsc.wvu.edu.
  
  

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