Free Home Based....CME/CEU-Accredited Training for Nurses, PT, OT and Speech Language Pathologists

New online training specifically for nurses, OT, PT and Speech Language Pathologists.

On February 12^th, Attorney General Maura Healey and Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program announced the launch of  “Serving Those Who Have Served: Practical Approaches to Addressing the Invisible Wounds of War in Post-9/11 Service Members and Veterans Trainings.”   Home Base works to heal the invisible wounds of war for Service Members, Post-9/11 Veterans and their Families through clinical care, wellness, research and education. The purpose of this initiative is to give first responders tools to identify critical issues unique to our veterans and gain basic skills to help them.

For this initiative, Home Base is now offering FREE online, on-demand, trainings in five areas:  post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse, identifying suicide risk, and understanding how the unique, post-9/11 military culture impacts care. 

These trainings all include firsthand accounts from Veterans who have faced an invisible wound of war. They were specifically created for health professionals and are accompanied by additional resources. 

All training’s are CME/CE/CEU certified and can be found here:         

                                 http://www.homebase.org/healthprofessionals

Their Mission Is Complete. Ours Has Just Begun.

Home Base is honored to be part of CFC giving. Please help our mission and donate to Home Base (CFC #12288).

Over Age of 55? Discounts and other offers.

Shopping​

• Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
• Bealls: 15% off every Tuesday (50+)
• Bed Bath and Beyond: 10% off mailing club (55+)
• Belk: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
• Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days with a BonTon credit card. (55+)
• C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Clarks: 10% off (62+)
• Dress Barn: 10% off (55+) (varies by location)
• Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Hancock Fabrics: 15% off on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. (55+) In-store only.
• Kohl's: 15% off  (60+) on Wednesdays
• Lens Crafters: 30% off for AARP members
• Michael's: 10% off on Tuesdays with AARP card
• Modell's Sporting Goods: 10% off
• Rite Aid: 20% off on the first Wednesday of the month for wellness+ members (65+)
• Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
• Tanger Outlets: Free coupon book for AARP members
• The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
• TJ Maxx: 10% on Tuesdays, varies by location.
• Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)
• Walgreens: "Senior Day" once a month. (Balance Rewards members 55+ and all AARP members). Day of the month varies by location. Discount is 20% off Walgreen brands and 15% of most everything else.

Grocery store discounts over 50

• Albertsons: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +)
• American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50 +)
• Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55 +)
• Get free printable coupons now from Coupons.com
• Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Harris Teeter: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
• Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Kroger: 10% off 5% off as of May 2014 (Wednesdays only, 60+)
• Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Pathmark: 5% on Monday (60+)
• The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50 +)
• Publix: 5% off every Wednesday only in Tennessee, North Carolina and the northern portions of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia (55 + 60+)
• Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
• SuperFresh: 5% off on Tuesdays on purchases over $30 (55+)
• Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+ on Wednesdays)
• Waldbaum’s: 5% off Tuesdays on purchases over $30 (55+)

Restaurant discounts over 50

Here are some of the restaurants that offer discounts to seniors. 

Over 50 or AARP membership

• Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
• Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off for seniors (60+)
• Bennigan’s: discount varies by location (60+)
• Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
• Bonefish Grill: 15% off for AARP Members
• Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
• Burger King: 10% off (60+) plus additional discounts on coffee and soft drinks
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co: 10% off for AARP Members
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 20% off on Wednesdays to AARP Members
• Carrows Restaurants: Golden 55 Menu offers discounted bfast, lunch & dinner (55+)
• Country Kitchen: Great Senior Menu (55+)
• Dairy Queen: 10% off for seniors (15% for coaches) varies by location (free small drink at some locations)
• Denny’s: Exclusive menu for guests over 55, and 15% off for AARP members
• Dunkin’ Donuts: AARP members receive a free donut with the purchase of a large hot coffee (at participating restaurants)
• El Pollo Loco: 10% off senior discounts varies by location (55+)
• Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
• IHOP: Great discounts on senior menu items (55+)
• Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
• Kagle’s Barbecue: 10% off (50+)
• KFC: Free small drink with any meal (55+)
• Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+) (discount and age vary depending on location)
• Long John Silver’s: Various discounts at locations (55+)
  McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
• Old Country Buffet: Daily discounts for seniors (55+)
• Outback Steakhouse: 15% off AARP members for meals Monday through Thursday (alcohol excluded)
• Papa John’s: 25% off (55+) for online orders. Enter the code “AARP25” when placing your order
• Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
• TCBY: 10% off (55+)
• Tea Room Cafe: 10% off for seniors (50+)
• Traditions Restaurant (East TX): Senior platter meal for $4.71 (50+)
• Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)  Senior age and special offer will vary depending on the restaurant location. Please ask the restaurant for details.
• Whataburger: Free drink w/ purchase of a meal- varies by loc. (55+)

Over 60

• Applebee’s: 10-15% off senior discounts (varies by location) MAY require Golden Apple Card (60+) Update 3/16/15- We have heard rumblings that Applebee’s has discontinued this program- will update once we can verify.
• A&W All American Food: 10% Senior discount varies by location
• Backyard Burger: free drink with purchase
• Captain D’s Seafood: “Happy Wednesday Offer” choice of 8 meals + drink for $4.99 or less- varies by loc. (62+)
• Chili’s: Senior discount offers vary by location
• CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
• Culvers: 10% off senior discount (60+)
• Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
• Friendly’s Restaurants: Breakfast discount varies by location (60+) Senior List readers to confirm
• Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
• Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
• Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
• Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
• Ponderosa Steak Houses: Senior Discounts Vary- Senior menu available (60+)
• Shoney’s: 10% off Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
• Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+) varies by location
• Subway: 10% off (60+)
• Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (60+)
• Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
• Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
• Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
• White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Tax savings over 50

These tax-saving strategies can make saving a little easier as you near retirement. 

• IRA deduction: If you're 50 and over, you can contribute an additional $1,000 to an IRA! 
• 401(k) catch-up contributions: If you're working and 50 or over, you contribute an additional $6,000 tax-deferred to a 401(k). 
• No early withdrawal penalty for IRA accounts: Once you turn age 59 1/2, you can withdraw money from an IRA for any reason without incurring the 10 percent tax. Income tax will be due on withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts at any age, however.
• Bigger standard deduction: In 2016, the standard deduction is $7,850, which is $1,550 more, and for married couples the standard deduction increases to $15,100 for married couples age 65 or older. 
• Higher tax filing threshold: The threshold for being required to file a tax return increases to $11,850 ($23,100 for couples) age 65 and older. 
• Property tax breaks: You may qualify for property or school tax deferrals or exemptions, depending on where you live and your age and income.
• Tax on required minimum distributions: Since after age 70 1/2 you are generally required to withdrawal money from traditional retirement accounts and pay the tax or pay a penalty, if you don't need the money, why not give it to charity? If you are retired and at least age 70 1/2, you can transfer any amount up to $100,000 from an IRA to a qualified charity and avoid income tax on the contribution. If you would give a certain amount to a charity anyway, this is one great way to avoid the tax! 
• HSA contributions: You can transfer $1,000 more a year (a total of $4,350) to a health savings account once you reach age 55 on a high-deductible health plan.
• Medical expenses: A taxpayer who is under 65 can deduct medical expenses exceeding 10% of their AGI, but once you reach age 65, this threshold decreases to 7.5%. Plus, if you are married, if only one of you is over 65, you both get to use this deduction.

Training Opportunity. EMS STUDENTS NEEDED FOR HEALTH CARE AND EMS COURSE

STUDENTS NEEDED FOR HEALTH CARE AND EMS COURSE

The National Fire Academy is recruiting students for its mediated online course August 28 – September 24, 2016. 

The course, M0564 – Challenges for the Future III: Health Care and EMS, is a 4 week EMS/healthcare-focused mediated online course designed to explore the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the evolution of healthcare systems have on their organizations. Students will evaluate the historical formation of modern EMS and the societal safety nets of Social Security and Medicare resulting in the current healthcare system. 

They will evaluate the impact that PPACA has on the emergency services system. Finally, students will evaluate the impact that the PPACA has on the workforce, and consider the implications healthcare innovations will have on their organizations.

The primary audience for this course will include (but not be limited to) experienced company officers and new chief officers.  The secondary audience may be personnel who are involved in the strategic planning process.

Interested applicants should submit FEMA Form 119-25-1, General Admissions Application available for download from http://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/admissions/apply.html   

Complete the form, scan it and email it to netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov or fax it to 301-447-1441. The application period will close July 1, 2016.

If you do not have a Student ID (SID) number, you can get one by registering at:  http://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/admissions/apply.html.


When you are filling out your application, use M0564 – Challenges for the Future III: Health Care and EMS for the title.


For details on this course including course requirements, please view the course syllabus at:  http://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/misc/M0564_Syllabus_Aug_2016.pdf


You will be notified of your acceptance or rejection to this course via email from the NETC Admissions Office.

Event: May 10, 2016 1-5pm Can A City be Sustainable? The Worldwatch Institute

Join the Worldwatch Institute for the launch of State of the World: Can a City Be Sustainable Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | 1:00-5:00 PM EST Reception to follow 1400 16th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Near Dupont Circle Metro

RSVP for the DC Event

RSVP for the Live Webcast

Cities are the world's future. Today, more than half of the global population---- 3.9 billion people---- are urban dwellers and that number is expected to double by 2050. Will the world invest in the physical and social infrastructure necessary for livable, equitable, and sustainable cities?  Join us to discover the most pressing challenges facing cities and the most promising solutions currently being developed.

Confirmed Speakers: Garrett Fitzgerald | Strategic Partnerships Advisor, Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) Hilari Varnadore | Executive Director, STAR Communities  Gregory Kats | President, Capital E | Managing Director, ARENA Investments LLC Bill Brower | Manager of Biosolids Operations, DC Water

Annual 7th Annual National Hmong American Farmers (NHAF) National Conference

Dear Friends of NHAF,

On April 29, 2016 in Fresno, CA at the Ramada Inn located at 324 East Shaw Ave, NHAF will be hosting our Annual 7th Annual NHAF National Conference. Participating will be many of the USDA National State Department Appointees and employees, agency leaders, CBO leadership was well as farmer leader members representing the Hmong, African American, Latino, Filipino and other farming communities. Last year's event included four farmers from Laos. There are many hands on activities designed for the ESL participants including USDA-SNAP-EBT sign up, loan application, programs share, and others.

NHAF is the first Hmong Community Based organization to solely focus its mission on the subject of Farming. As you know the Hmong people settled in the USA after assisting the American's during the Vietnam War. As our first generation parents were scatters across this great land many did not have the educational background, job training skills and spoke English well enough to enter the mainstream workplace and true excel and achieve the American Dream. In the 1980's many, many Hmong families settled in the Central of California, Fresno and began farming on .5-1 acre and since then our Hmong refugees have been feeding the world with the many locally Hmong/Asian Specialty Crop.

NHAF was founded in 2003 as the lone Hmong CBO to assist our community achieve the American Dream through agriculture/farming while assisting the elected officials, USDA and other governmental and CBO better understand the many positive contributions from the Hmong and the Hmong farming community as their have been many misunderstands that have escalated into troublesome times for both parties involve when their intentions are positive

If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at 559-313-3339 or email at cxthao05@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Chukou Thao, E.D.

National Hmong American Farmers, Inc.

6366 N. Fig Garden Dr. Ste. 101A 

Fresno, CA  93722

559/313-3339

webpage: www.nhaf.org

Homeland Security Hiring Veterans - April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir

Homeland Security Hiring Veterans

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting veterans and promoting on-the-spot job offers to qualified veterans looking for jobs in law enforcement, mission support, program and budget analysis, contracting and chemical security. 

The National Protection and Programs Directorate hiring event is scheduled for April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. 

A flyer promoting the event is available online. 

DHS is hiring military veterans who are eligible under the following special hiring authorities: (1) Veterans Recruitment Appointment and (2) 30 percent or more disabled veteran. Learn more about federal hiring authorities for veterans at the Feds Hire Vets website. 

For more information, contact Ms. Laureen Dupree at (703) 805-2605/1836.

$45 dollar credit card-style gift card. Volunteers Needed for District-wide Emergency Management Exercise on May 18, 2016

Volunteer Role Players Needed –

Persons with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needs for District-wide Emergency Management Exercise

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the District will be host to the ‘District of Columbia 2016 Full- Scale Exercise.’ The exercise, which is designed to assess our emergency response capabilities, will simulate a train derailment and hazardous chemical spill. Several District agencies will exercise at multiple locations throughout the city and focus on first response capabilities, activating the District Emergency Operations Center, and conducting shelter operations.

Our goal is to make this exercise as realistic as possible and we would like to make sure that the players are a good representation of our whole community. As a result, we are asking individuals to volunteer as role players on the day of the exercise. These ‘actors’ will portray displaced personnel that need to seek refuge at a shelter.

Our total recruitment goal is 30 volunteer role players for persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. No experience required! All role players must be 18 years of age or older. All volunteer role players will receive morning refreshments, lunch, afternoon refreshments and a $45 dollar credit card-style gift card.  

For more information regarding the exercise and to register as a role player, please visit the following link: http://dcfse2016.eventbrite.com

For difficulties accessing the link and/or reasonable accommodations in support of registration please contact Sarah Kessler at 703-518-9982 or       skessler@olsongroupltd.com

  

Registering as a role player does not guarantee selection for participation in the exercise; all participants must successfully pass a background check and complete a DC HSEMA participant waiver form. 

Providing your date of birth is a requirement for the background check.

More information will be provided to individuals that pass the background check.

Internship with CDC’s Public Health Law Program. March 2016 Announcement

Thursday, March 31, 2016 Public Health Law Program Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Public Health Law News Announcements

Public Health Law and Administrative Communication Internship with CDC’s Public Health Law Program CDC’s Public Health Law Program (PHLP) is offering the Administrative and Communication Internship/Externship for motivated students enrolled in masters-level programs earning degrees in public health, public policy, public administration, communication, business, or similar disciplines. With rolling start and completion dates during the academic year, this internship/externship exposes students to high-level strategic planning and other program functions, including marketing, communication, project management, and partner engagement. The internship/externship is 9–14 weeks long in Atlanta, Georgia. Responsibilities Help write and research breaking stories and relevant commentary for PHLP publications and communications, including Public Health Law News Provide coverage highlights of state and federal congressional hearings, regulatory meetings, and other events driving news about public health Help maintain listservs, communications archives, and PHLP’s website content Help design and execute PHLP’s marketing and communication plans Coordinate webinars and trainings with partner organizations  Requirements and Skills Currently enrolled in a masters-level public health, public policy, public administration, communication, business, or other related program Excellent communication and time managements skills Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment Compensation These internships/externships are unpaid. Internships are not tied to academic credit. Externship and practicum opportunities are available for students seeking academic credit as authorized by law schools or schools of public health. Apply To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to phlawprogram@cdc.gov. PHLP accepts applications via email only. Deadlines Summer–February 28 Fall—May 31 Spring—November 1

Veterans Disability Rating. Congratulations you got rated 0%!

Congratulations you got rated 0%

Remember a 0% rating means 80% of your fight for that disability is over. 

The VA has acknowledged that disability is service connected!!!!!!

Now if it ever worsens provide "EVIDENCE' and if it is in compliance with the regulation that warrants a higher rating you should have no problem. Learn about the Rating tables, and how to read them.

Print out the impairment ratings for your service-connected conditions and be on the lookout for changes in your condition that fit those symptoms.
The VA publishes the Impairment Ratings at 38 CFR Table 4, which is known as the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. You can find it on the internet by doing a search for 38 CFR Table 4.

Revisit them every year, and file a claim for Increase IF you experience worsening symptoms or limitations.

So don’t despair when you get awarded a 0% award.....

White House Internship Program application cycle closes on Sunday, April 17, 2016

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR

THE WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND THE D.C. SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT THE WHITE HOUSE

IN THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION

Do you know leaders interested in interning at the White House for the Obama Administration?  Encourage them to apply today for the Fall 2016 White House Internship Program – the final internship opportunity in the Obama Administration.  This select group of young men and women from across the country dedicate their time, talents, energy, and service to better the White House, the community, and the nation.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older before the first day of the internship, and meet at least one of the following criteria:

·        Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution)

·        Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship

·        A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship

Every summer since the start of the Obama Administration in 2009, graduating high school seniors from public and charter high schools in the District of Columbia have been invited to apply for a part-time summer internship opportunity at the White House through the D.C. Scholars Program at the White House. 

Additional information on both programs, including eligibility requirements, application materials, and internship timelines are available on our website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships/about. 

How can you help?

·        Promote the White House Internship Program at your alma mater.  Email internship_info@who.eop.gov for more information.

·        Encourage eligible applicants to apply before the deadline – the final intern application cycle in the Obama Administration!  The Fall 2016 White House Internship Program application cycle closes on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 11:59 PM, EST and the application for the D.C. Scholars Program at the White House closes on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST.  Application questions should be directed to intern_application@who.eop.gov and DCScholar_Info@who.eop.gov.

·        Distribute the attached flyers to potential applicants and other contacts who may be interested in the program.

• DC Scholars Flyer 2016.pdf

WHIP Flyer_Fall 2016 White House Internship Program.pdf