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Tag Archives: psychiatric disabilities
Sensory Stimulation and Snoezelen
Sensory stimulation refers to interventions designed to stimulate one or more of the five senses. These interventions are designed to provide a relaxing and soothing activity which is failure free, responsive to the individual, and is enabling. Sensory stimulation interventions … Continue reading
Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion Announces Research Study Opportunity for Mothers with Psychiatric Disabilities
The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion has launched a new research study examining the effectiveness of an Internet parenting education and social support program for mothers with a psychiatric disability. The TU Collaborative is looking for women who are … Continue reading
TU Collaborative is Recruiting Eligible Participants for an Internet Education and Social Support Research Study!
The NIDRR-funded Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities is conducting a study on Internet education and social support for mothers with mental illness. The study is recruiting mothers who are interested in participating in an … Continue reading
12 Years after the Olmstead Decision, Olmstead Champion Lois Curtis Meets the President
On Monday, June 20th Olmstead champion Lois Curtis visited with President Obama in the Oval Office marking the 12th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court discussion in the Olmstead v. L.C. case in 1999. The Olmstead decision helped to … Continue reading
Shining a Light on Psychiatric Disabilities: Bipolar Disorder
After recently checking into a mental health facility for the treatment of bipolar II disorder a famous entertainment celebrity is now shining light on bipolar disorder. The article featured on CNN Health from Health.com provides an extensive overview of the … Continue reading
Just Added to the NIDRR Calendar of Events! PAS Webinar on April 7th featuring presenter Renee Wohlenhaus
On April 7th, 2011 the PAS will host a webinar where presenter Renee Wohlenhaus discussing “The Department of Justice and Olmstead: Current cases and decisions.” The 60-minute webinar will begin at 2.00pm Eastern; 1:00pm Central; 12:00pm Mountain; 11:00am Pacific; 10:00am … Continue reading
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Tagged Department of Justice, intellectual disabilities, Olmstead, PAS, psychiatric disabilities, webinar
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Call for Papers: Second International Research Conference on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities has announced its “Second International Research Conference on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities” to be held Sept. 19 – 21, 2011 in Philadelphia, P.A. Community inclusion … Continue reading
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Tagged community integration, conferences, psychiatric disabilities
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Fighting Prejudice and Promoting Inclusion: Two New Resources
The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University has two new curricula available. This first is for their PhotoVoice program designed as a participatory research tool. The second is a technical assistance guide for promoting inclusion at work. Both are … Continue reading
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Tagged attitudes toward disabilities, curricula, employment, guides, inclusion, PhotoVoice, psychiatric disabilities
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Show Initiative: Help the UPenn Collaborative Identify Asset Building Initiatives
The UPenn Collaborative and the National Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Psychiatric Disabilities at the University of Illinois are searching for new and innovative programs that help individuals with psychiatric disabilities to become financially independent: The University of Pennsylvania … Continue reading
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Tagged asset building, financial capacity, independent living, psychiatric disabilities
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Participate: Help Identify Transportation Initiatives To Promote Community Integration!
The UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration is seeking your help in identifying initiatives aimed at increasing access to transportation and increasing transportation options for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. We are looking to hear about any initiatives/programs to address transportation issues. … Continue reading
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Tagged NIDRR projects, psychiatric disabilities, transportation
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