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• The CED was awarded several new grants starting October 1, 2008:
  
  
  • "The West Virginia LEND Autism Expansion Project (WV LEND/AEP)." The WV LEND/AEP will advance the knowledge and skills of pediatric providers to improve the screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to promote evidence-based treatment of these children in a primarily rural setting. It will promote innovative use of telehealth to improve screening, diagnosis and access to care for children with ASD and their families in rural, remote and underserved areas. For more information, call Maggie Jaynes, MD at 304-293-4692 ext 1130 or e-mail her at mjaynes@hsc.wvu.edu.
    
    
  • The "Higher Education Access: A Universal Design Demonstration" project will provide professional development, technical assistance and accessibility advice to faculty and administration at West Virginia University and its two satellite campuses Potomac State College and WVU Tech. The project’s main focus will be to ensure that students with disabilities receive a quality. For more information, call Jeanne Grimm at 304-293-4692 ext 1105 or e-mail her at jgrimm@hsc.wvu.edu.
    
    
  • Taking Charge - Activating Senior Networks in Rural Appalachia has received funding for the 2008-2009 fiscal year from the US Department of Agriculture. This program will collaborate with social and allied health networks in 17 rural Appalachian counties to educate and empower West Virginia seniors to self-manage chronic conditions, improve healthy lifestyles and enhance their independence. In addition, home assessments and assistive technology will assist seniors in making informed choices about remaining independently in their homes. For more information, call Tammy Hare, Rural Outreach Coordinator at 304-293- 4692 ext 1185 or e-mail takingcharge@hsc.wvu.edu.
    
    
  • Green Thumbs was awarded another year of funding from the Osteoporosis & Arthritis Prevention and Education Program, WV DHHR Bureau for Public Health. This program will continue to conduct outreach to raise awareness about the wide variety of ergonomic tools and gardening accessibility options available to persons with musculoskeletal conditions.
    
    The Green Thumbs program will provide accessible gardening grants that support gardening applicant groups to purchase materials to construct raised beds or otherwise modify gardens for greater accessibility. Such gardens may be at senior centers, public libraries, or other such community settings where seniors and those with arthritis can be actively engaged in the construction and maintenance. For more information please contact Tammy Hare, Rural Outreach Coordinator at 304-293- 4692 ext 1185 or e-mail her at agrability@hsc.wvu.edu.
  
  
• CED Specialty Clinic Dates
  
  Autism Clinic: October 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
  
  Assistive Technology Clinic - October 27
  
  Feeding & Swallowing Clinic - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  
  Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic - (Morgantown) October 1, 8, 20 & (Big Chimney) October 15, 29
  
  For more information about CED Specialty Clinics or to make a referral, call 877-724-8244.
  
  
• Children with Special Health Care Needs Nutrition Clinics will be held by Monica Andis, Program Manager, Nutrition & Dietary Services, on:
  • October 6-7, 2008 - Beckley, West Virginia
  • October 20, 2008 - Wyoming County, West Virginia
  • October 21, 2008 - Logan, West Virginia
  
  
• Scott Davis, TBI Coordinator, provided "Introduction to TBI, PBS and Emotional Issues," to in home care providers at the Coordinating Council for Independent Living at the Days Inn in Elkins, West Virginia on September 15, 2008.
  
  
• WVATS provided an "Access to the Computer" session for attendees at the 2008 People First Conference held at Jacksons Mill September 4-6, 2008. On September 8, 2008 WVATS provided augmentative communication training to teachers in Tyler County on the SpringBoard. WVATS also hosted a vender demonstration by Flagship Mobility on September 10, 2008. The demonstration showcased new equipment including lifters and an emergency evacuation system. WVATS also offered assistive technology demonstrations and device showcases during the "Day of Accessible Recreation" held at Adventure Pursuit on September 12, 2008. On September 30, 2008 WVATS provided a training for Marion County teachers on Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking and the Microsoft accessibility features.
  
  
• WVATS in partnership with PATHS, Inc. presented "Assistive Technology in the Workplace" at the WorkForce WV office in Parkersburg on October 6, 2008. This training included disability awareness, assistive technology and job site accommodation information. WVATS presented "Assistive Technology and RTI" at the WV CEC Annual Conference in Logan WV on October 8th. This presentation was designed to help educators incorporate assistive technology into the classroom and to help ensure teachers are including aspects of RTI (Responsiveness to Intervention) in their educational settings. WIPA and WVATS will also be participating in the Berkeley County Transition Summit on October 16, 2008. For more information, call Jamie Hayhurst Marshall at 304-293-4692 x 1141 or e-mail her at jhayhurst@hsc.wvu.edu.
  
  
• The Fine Arts program participated in the Different Voices, Common Experiences art show at the Monongalia Arts Center in Morgantown on September 5, 2008 and the Taking Part Art Show held in conjunction with the Office of Disability Services at WVU on October 14, 2008.
  
  
• WV AgrAbility is sponsoring a workshop presented by the American Chronic Pain Association on Pain Management. The workshop, "Growing Well with Pain" will be on October 16, 2008 from 1:00-3:00 at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia. For more information or to register, call Inetta Fluharty at 304-636-0143.
  
  
• Positive Behavior Support trainings:
  • September 4, 2008 "Dual Diagnosis: An Interdisciplinary Approach" at the Eastridge Health Systems in Martinsburg, West Virginia - Kathy Torsney
  • September 10, 2008 "Dual Diagnosis: An Interdisciplinary Approach" at the Potomac Center in Romney, West Virginia - Kathy Torsney
  • September 18, 2008 "Positive Behavior Support Plan Development - Part 1: Completing a Functional Assessment" in Charleston, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
  • September 23, 2008 "Overview of PBS" at the Try Again Homes in Fairmont, WV - Theresa Hedrick
  • September 24, 2008 "Positive Behavior Support Plan Development - Part 1: Completing a Functional Assessment" at Starlight Behavioral Health Services in Barboursville, West Virginia - Carol Newlon
  • October 9-10, 2008 "Creative Facilitation: Futures Planning with MAPS and PATHS" at ResCare in Beckley, West Virginia - Brenda Garlow
  
  
• The CED welcomes new staff:
  
  Karen Gerard, is a new Benefits Counselor for the Youth Transition Demonstration (YTD) Project. Karen obtained a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from WVU and has five years of experience working with children, families and people with disabilities. Most recently Karen worked at Human Resource Development Foundation and has already worked with the YTD Project as a Customized Employment Specialist. She assisted youth with disabilities reach their employment and independent living goals. Karen has also worked at the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services as a vocational specialist and at Way Station, a day habilitation program for people with psychiatric disabilities in Maryland. Karen’s office is in room 207 at the CED in Morgantown, to reach her call 304-293-4692 x 1136 or e-mail her at kgerard@hsc.wvu.edu.
  
  Valerie Utt is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who will be serving consumers in the Northern and Eastern panhandles. Valerie recently completed the Rehabilitation Counseling program with a master’s degree in May 2008 from West Virginia University and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in art at Fairmont State University in 2005. She has been fortunate enough to use her education and give back to her community through various volunteering opportunities with organizations such as the Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center and the V.A. Medical Center. Valerie is in room 207 at the CED in Morgantown, to reach her call 304-293-4692 x 1150 or e-mail her at vutt@hsc.wvu.edu.
  
  Karen Duckworth is a new Parent Network Specialist (PNS). Karen comes to us with a background in early education, knowledge of the Birth to Three program, and ties to the State Department of Education. Like all of our PNS, she is the mother/caregiver of a child with developmental disabilities. Karen will be working in Charleston out of the Diamond Building. To reach Karen, call 304- 558-5388 or e-mail her at karenduckworth@wvdhhr.org.

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