Friday, June 22, 2018

Opportunities: Instructor Development Training Week - October 14th – 20th. Center for Domestic Preparedness.


Exciting training event coming up!!   




The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host an INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT THEME WEEK, 14 October – 20 October 2018, on the CDP campus in Anniston, AL. CDP training is completely funded for state, local, tribal and territorial emergency responders to include roundtrip airfare, meals, lodging, training and any equipment required during training.  Select learn more about the Instructor Development Theme Week:   https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/week/theme/trainers

As you may know, the CDP offers Train-the-Trainer courses, which recognizes those who graduate as Indirect Trainers for their home state in accordance with the State/Territory/Tribal Training point of contact directive. The Indirect Training Program (ITP) provides Indirect Trainers with administrative support to deliver the specific course(s) linked to each Train-the-Trainer course. This administrative support is at no cost to trainers nor their organization, and includes student training materials and certificates of completion. Select to learn more about the ITP:  https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/indirect

Training provided within states and local jurisdictions by state and local trainers is not only a force multiplier but also a critical component in helping to build a culture of preparedness in communities, as this training is delivered by trainers who work and know their community/organizational needs. 

Instructor Development Training Week - October 14th – 20th.




Thursday, June 21, 2018

Calling on the global community. A major march and rally on Saturday, June 30, 2018 beginning at 10 am at the St. Helena Elementary School



Gullah/Geechee Nation posted: "In spite of numerous dialogues with the staff and board of trustees of Penn Center, Inc., a fence is currently being erected at the national landmark historic district which is part of the Reconstruction Era National Monument.  The Gullah/Geechee communit"

New post on Gullah/Geechee Nation


Penn Center Drives a Stake Through the Heart of the Gullah/Geechee Community

In spite of numerous dialogues with the staff and board of trustees of Penn Center, Inc., a fence is currently being erected at the national landmark historic district which is part of the Reconstruction Era National Monument.  The Gullah/Geechee community and residents of St. Helena Island repeatedly stated that they did NOT want Penn Center gated off from the community and wanted it to remain an open and welcoming public historic area.  The board of trustees and staff have made statements in the media about reasoning for a fence which has been accurately refuted by the community, yet Penn Center has begun placing stakes in the ground to erect a fence and gate out the community.
Anyone that has learned the history of the displacement of Gullah/Geechee communities are well aware of the fact that gated areas are the primary mechanism used against the community.  The gates promote exclusion no matter what reasoning may be provided about them.   The native Gullah/Geechee family of St. Helena Island, SC in the Gullah/Geechee Nation has made it clear that fences and gates are in opposition to their culture and their lifestyle.  Yet, an institution that their ancestors built is now becoming a gated area.
In response to the stakes that have been driven through the heart of the community, protesting has begun.
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There will be a major march and rally on Saturday, June 30, 2018 beginning at 10 am at the St. Helena Elementary School.  The St. Helena Island family is calling on the global community to stand with them and refuse to go through the gate.
They are also calling on those that support building community and not fences to sign this petition that the Concerned Citizens of St. Helena Island has launched:
#EliminatetheGate





Monday, June 18, 2018

Free and for District of Columbia residents only. June 18, 2018

Is a similar program in your community?

BEMA International



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SPARK Summer Coding Program Starts July 16! Apply Today!

woman teacher with students
Connect.DC is launching a SPARK summer coding and entrepreneurship program* for DC students. We hope the program—delivered in partnership with Clearly Innovative—sparks an interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) for DC students who have had limited exposure to tech programs or want to learn more about potential tech careers. 
For more information and to apply, please visit connect.dc.gov/spark.
*These programs are free and for District of Columbia residents only.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

FREE.....Course: Culture\Empathy\Cognitive\Outrospection. June 14, 2018



Professional Effectiveness

 

The Power of Outrospection

When was the last time you walked in someone else’s shoes to understand their beliefs, fears, and experiences? “Outrospection”, also known as cognitive empathy, may be the secret to understanding global challenges and driving social change. This short animation will inspire you to step outside yourself and discover other people’s lives.
 



Monday, June 11, 2018

Now Seeking New Members. Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities June 2018


 

Community Advisory Council

COMMUNITY ADVISERS

We work in partnership with a Community Advisory Council, (CAC) advisers who represent the voice of the disability community, advising and supporting the Center in meeting its responsibilities to the citizens of Maryland in accordance with the DD Act. The Council is led by CAC chair and vice chair:
Elizabeth Benevides
Hussman Foundation



Advisory Council Seeks New Members! 

  • Are you interested in supporting Maryland citizens with developmental disabilities through advocacy and improved services?
  • Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and experiences with the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities to set priorities and assist in its mission?
  • Are you committed to advancing the concerns and needs of people with developmental disabilities?
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities is seeking new members.

The CAC brings together people with diverse perspectives, experiences, and knowledge to assist the MCDD in meeting its responsibilities to the citizens of Maryland. View the position description. Positions are currently open for:
  • siblings
  • direct care providers, and
  • provider agency representatives.
You can print the application or complete it online. Click below to find out more information about CAC roles and responsibilities, meeting schedules, and requirements.

Questions? Please contact Tylea Powell at MCDD, 443-923-9594. 

Sincerely,

Beth Benevides
Chair, Community Advisory Committee
Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities
Associate Director
Hussman Foundation
Hussman Institute for Autism
 



About Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute (MCDD)

The MCDD links the community to vital research and information to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Our mission is to provide leadership that advances inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. The Center is one of a national network of University Centers for Excellence funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 


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