Call for Research Session Proposals, 2010 Developing Amazing Leaders Conference, April 30 - May 2, 2010, Colorado Springs, CO

Deadline: January 15, 2010

This 3rd Annual Conference is seeking quality proposals which meet the conference goals and objectives. The primary goal of the conference is to provide "key" Paralympic audiences including community leaders, military personnel, sport and recreation program specialists, coaches, therapists, researchers, educators, college students, and other interested parties from across the USA, the tools and the inspiration to implement and support successful Paralympic sport programs in their communities.

You can download the session proposal form and find out more information at the following link: http://paralympics.teamusa.org/pages/5125.

National Center on Accessibility (NCA) Training Course: Retrofitting for Accessibility, Lake Mead, Nevada, January 26-29, 2010

This NCA training course focuses on the application of the accessibility standards and proposed guidelines to the built environment and outdoor developed areas. The course is designed for planning, construction, and maintenance professionals responsible for making existing facilities accessible to people with disabilities. Curriculum emphasis will include application of the ADA-ABA accessibility standards, an introduction to the draft final accessibility guidelines for outdoor developed areas, barrier removal, safety issues associated with accessibility, and ongoing facility maintenance to assure optimum access for visitors, including those with disabilities.

To learn more about this new training course, go to http://incfit.org/node/278.

The Arc of Illinois and The Autism Program 6th Annual Convention, Lisle, IL, April 28-29, 2009
Submission Deadline: December 22, 2009

The Arc of Illinois and The Autism Program of Illinois are still accepting proposals for the 2010 Annual Convention.

Please submit your proposal to Janet Donahue at The Arc of Illinois, 20901 S. LaGrange Rd., Suite #209, Frankfort, IL 60426.

For questions, please call Janet Donahue at (815) 464-1832.

Research Experience for Undergraduates Programs in Quality of Life Technology (QoLT ERC) and Rehabilitation Engineering (ASPIRE)
Deadline: February 15, 2010

Pitt and Carnegie Mellon are recruiting for their 2010 Research Experience. This particular research focuses on assistive technology and devices designed to benefit individuals with disabilities. This research field attracts students of many different academic backgrounds such as engineering, computer science, rehabilitation science, and other physical sciences. Most importantly, Pitt and Carnegie Mellon offer a comfortable, inclusive environment for students with disabilities.

For more information, please go to http://www.herlpitt.org/internships/2010%20updates/2010%20programs.htm.

Free Ambulatory Running Clinic, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, December 27, 2009

Please join a free ambulatory running clinic at Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at McCormick Place from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This clinic has been adapted to accommodate individuals with the following impairments and conditions but people of all ages and abilities are welcome:

• Visually Impaired and Blind (guide runners provided)
• Amputees
• Cerebral Palsy
• Dwarfism
• Stroke/TBI

Please RSVP to Keri Schindler at (847) 283-0908 or email kschindler@glasa.org.

Call for Hosts, Inclusive Playgrounds Awareness Event, Inclusive Fitness Coalition (IFC)

The IFC is calling for advocates, community groups, families, and other related organizations to host awareness events focusing on inclusion at various playgrounds across the world. Plan an event in your community and help spread the word and educate others who may not be aware of the benefits of inclusive design and play. Inform the IFC of your plans and let it help disseminate this information. Participating playgrounds/groups will be submitted for possible inclusion in a series of articles for national magazines, in addition to the IFC website and newsletter.

If you would like to host an event, please contact Jessica Madrigal at jmadri1@uic.edu. To find out more about IFC's Inclusive Play Workgroup, go to http://www.incfit.org/node/169.

CEC 2010 Convention & Expo Conference, Nashville, TN, April 21-24, 2010

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Convention & Expo is the largest professional development event dedicated to special and gifted education. Catch up on what's happening in the field, broaden your perspective of special education, and further your professional growth through the more than 800 educational hours offered.

For more information, go to http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/ConventionExpo/ or call (888) 232-7733.

National Alliance for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) Events:

• 2010 International Congress & Exhibit Show: "Innovations and Interventions (MH/IDD)," Toronto, Ontario, April 14-16, 2010
  
  An exciting pre-conference agenda is planned with international presenters on psychological therapies, diagnostic systems, genetics and mindfulness.
  
  For more information, go to www.thenadd.org.
• Annual 27th Conference & Exhibit Show, Seattle, WA, November 3-5, 2010
  Submission Materials Deadline: May 1, 2010
  
  Submit a proposal for presentation at the National Alliance for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) conference. Presentation categories include:
  
  • Presentation/Skill Building Workshop
  • Research Symposia
  • Poster Session

For more information, go to http://www.thenadd.org.