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National Conversation on Advising Self-Advocacy Groups
What: Teleconferences on advising self-advocacy groups.
Where: The comfort of your office or home
Teleconference #2: The Advisor – Coach, Guide or Doer?
May 5, 2008 – 90 minutes (3pm ET)
Teleconference #3: Growing with the Self-Advocacy Movement
June 2, 2008 – 90 minutes (3pm ET)
Registration Deadline: May 26, 2008
Contact: For registration and other details visit: http:tinyurl.com/2l9djv

The Midwest Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Forum
What: The Midwest Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is pleased to invite interested persons to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for an informational forum about known challenges, opportunities, and resources for students with disabilities.
Where: The Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53703
When: Friday, May 9, 2008 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
From: From 1:00-2:30 we are offering optional tours of science, math, and engineering facilities on the UW-Madison campus.
Contact: For directions and other information please visit:http://tinyurl.com/2jf9lt

National ADA Symposium
What: Symposium. Hosted by the Network of DBTAC-ADA Centers. It brings together representatives from key federal agencies involved in implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Access Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission to provide comprehensive training and updates.
When: May 12, 2008 - May 14, 2008. Early-bird registration deadline: April 15, 2008
Where: St. Louis, MO
Contact: For registration and more information visit:http://tinyurl.com/487625

2008 Best Buddies Cycling Challenge
What: The 2008 Audi Bicycle race to raise money for Best Buddies International. Ride 20miles or 100miles and party to live performance of the B-52s!
When: May 17, 2008
Where: Hyannis Port, MA
Contact: For more information on how to register or sponsor a rider visit Kintera's Website


National Association of Workforce Development Professionals 19th Annual Conference
What: NAWDP 19th Annual Conference
WheN: May 18-21, 2008
Where: Virginia Beach VA
Contact: website- http://preview.tinyurl.com/32ezub, Email: info@nawdp.org



Education News Parents Can Use
What: A television series about ways to ensure children's educational success. Click Here for Schedule
Where: The comfort of your home
When: May 20, 2007-Third Tuesday of the month during the school year
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Contact: http://www.ed.gov/news/av/video/edtv/edtv.html for free e-mail information service promoting events and television programming produced by the U.S. Department of Education.

Summit on Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Online Learning
What: Summit hosted by Disability Compliance in Career and Online Learning (DCCOL) on Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Online Learning to discuss how institutions of higher education can and should meet the challenges presented in assuring full access to online educational programming for students with disabilities.
When: May 19-20, 2008,
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5, 2008
(After this date, registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis only)
Where: Columbus, Ohio
Contact: To receive registration materials, or for further information, contact: DCCOL info@dccol.net or 614-370-1780 or write to Jane Jarrow (JaneJarrow@aol.com

Building Skills for Participation in the Adult World: Transitions Conference 4
What: Professional Development Conference for health care professionals, community service providers, educators, researchers, caregivers, families and youth to participate.
When: Wednesday, May 21, 2008:
Pre-Conference at Bloorview Kids Rehab
Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23, 2008:
Conference at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Contact: For more information and registration visit:http:tinyurl.com/2mwltl

The Fourth Annual Chronic Illness and Postsecondary Education Symposium. Linking Clinical and Educational Perspectives in Service of Students who have Chronic Illness

What: Annual Symposium sponsored by DePaul University's Chronic Illness Initiative. This symposium is geared towards helping university administrators and others who work with students with chronic illness handle the complexities of developing policy and providing services for this population. Opportunities will be offered to interested individuals, academic programs and other organizations to form a coalition to work toward better services and more opportunities for those with chronic illness both pre and post graduation. Presenters will provide specific practical suggestions for academic success and clinical improvement.
When: May 22, 2008
Where: DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Contact: For registration and other details visit:http://tinyurl.com/3pf6mp

The Societal Cost of TBI

What: A Web Cast that will focus on the link between a previous brain injury and problems faced later in life. This will provide an excellent opportunity to collect information to describe the importance of identifying TBI and to illustrate the long-term cost to society. State agencies, Protection and Advocacy Systems, and Statewide TBI Advisory Boards/Councils will be able to use this information to capture the attention of State agencies to assist with raising brain injury awareness and securing funding.
Where: Comfort of your home or office
When: May 22nd from 2pm EDT to 3:30pm EDT
Contact: For registration and other details visit:http://www.mchcom.com

International Conference on Self – Determination
What: Conference - International perspectives on progressive notions of mental health recovery, family supports, community membership, ending forced impoverishment and system change requirements will be part of the focus of the conference. The meetings will feature leaders from across disability and aging and relate the efforts being made across the world to make freedom a reality for individuals with disabilities.
Where: Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI USA
When: May 27-29, 2008
Contact: For registration and other details visit http://tinyurl.com/2qxtfn

2008 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Meeting
What: Focus on The New Professional: Leadership in Science, Practice, Policy and Advocacy
When: May 28-29th, 2008
Where: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington
Contact: For more information go to the AAIDD Website



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