Wednesday, March 4, 2020

MCDD 2020 Summer Learning Series: Registration is now Open




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MCDD Announces its
2020 Summer Learning Series

Registration is now Open!

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Topics Include:
  1. Grief and Loss: Guiding and Supporting Individuals with Intellectual, Developmental and other Disabilities Through the Experience.
  2. Walking the Red: Working With Urban Native Americans.
  3. Promoting Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Black Youth: How Providers and Faith Community Can Help.
  4. What is Sexual Health? Understanding Healthy Relationships, Sexual Self-Advocacy and Making Informed Choices: A Workshop for People with Disabilities, Ages 18 Years and Up.
  5. Early Screening of Children for Developmental Delays: How Parents and Providers Can Help.
  6. Beyond Physical Inclusion: Strategies for Supporting Full Participation of People with Disabilities in Schools, Organizations and Communities.
  7. Understanding Neuropsychological Assessment and Developmental Disorders: Assessment and Treatment Considerations
  8. Preparing for the Unexpected: Helping Vulnerable Children in Disasters
  9. On the Road with MCDD: Join Us for a Tour of the Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP) Library
  10. Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom: An Introduction for Interdisciplinary Staff Members
  11. Parent Workshop: Being the Best Advocate for Your Child at School in the Community



Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for Category I continuing education units. Kennedy Krieger Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Kennedy Krieger Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 3.0 to 6.0 Continuing Education Credits (Category 1) will be granted to social workers and licensed psychologists. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines. Courses 002 and 003 reflect program content and are intended to meet the Maryland license requirement to enhance competence in the provision of psychological services to culturally diverse populations. No conflicts have been identified (this includes commercial support and research grants/funding). The registration fees include: $55 for half-day and $105 for full-day workshop registrations for professionals, $15 for half-day and $25 for full-day workshop registrations for parents/caregivers/individuals with disabilities, and $10 for students/trainees workshop registrations.

For more information about our Summer Learning Series or to request an accommodation or assistance for individuals with disabilities, please contact us by phone at 443-923-9555 or email at Training.MCDD@KennedyKrieger.org or visit MCDD.KennedyKrieger.org; requests should be made as soon as possible but at least seven days prior to the scheduled meeting.


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About

The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute 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 MCDD is one of a national network of University Centers for Excellence funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 





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Sunday, February 23, 2020

Team Rubicon’s Clay Hunt Fellows Program (CHFP). February 2020


True or false? Military service fully prepares us to take on the civilian careers we desire after our time in uniform.

If you said ‘true’, you’re among the few—congrats, keep crushing it.

If you said ‘false’, then, Team Rubicon’s Clay Hunt Fellows Program (CHFP)—a 6-month, paid, remote, fellowship for veterans might be for you.

Applications are now open for our Base Camp 3 cohort.

Transitioning from life in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard can suddenly feel daunting. Just know it doesn’t have to. In this fellowship, we’ll help you face the civilian world with your own unique mission.

As a CHFP Fellow:

  • You will receive mentorship
  • Read often and take part in discussions with your cohort
  • Embark on a self-discovery journey through the YouSchool
  • Identify your unique strengths (not to simply tack them on a wall but really get to know the areas where you excel)
  • Build a plan to obtain your goals within TR or on your own path
  • Enter into the CHFP alumni network of veterans and leaders

The application window for Base Camp 3 closes 2/28/2020. We look forward to reviewing your application.



Team Rubicon Headquarters
6171W Century Blvd., Suite 310
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310)640‑8787

Friday, February 21, 2020

Census. Veteran Participation and Job Opportunity. February 2020

An open letter to the Veteran community from the U.S. Census Bureau

As Article I Section II of the Constitution directs, every 10 years, we conduct a census to determine representation in Congress. JOIN OUR TEAM. We want to hire Veterans for temporary census jobs. Apply to work as a census taker at 2020census.gov/jobs. If you know others who are looking for work, please spread the word.

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Attention CERT Coordinators & Members: MD BWI Airport. Full Scale Exercise on May 2, 2020


Are similar events in your community?

Check with your local Emergency Management Office\Agency, Fire\EMS, or Police, public health, airport, or transportation agency.  Get involved.

Wonderful volunteering opportunity

Attention CERT Coordinators & Members:

The BWI Marshall Airport and Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is hosting the 2020 EPLEX Full Scale Exercise on May 2, 2020.

EPLEX is designed to test and validate the airport's ability to respond to an airplane crash.

Actors are being recruited to play the roles of plane crash patients, friends and family seeking information about plane crash victims, and to play the roles of media and "other" interested parties through the exercise sim-cell.

Actor's have the responsibility to make this exercise as realistic as possible by acting out their assigned role. Remember, emergency responders are depending on you in order to conduct training.  The most important thing about the volunteer program is to have fun. Volunteers will learn about emergency response and how Fire/EMS operations are conducted.  A lite breakfast and lunch will be provided for all volunteers.
  
Volunteer Participation
·         Participation is limited to those 16 years of age and older.
·         Anyone younger than 18 years of age must have a waiver form filled out and signed by a parent or guardian prior to the exercise. 

Registration/Check-In
·         All volunteers for EPLEX are required to pre-register using the provided link below.
·         Sign-in will begin at 6:00 AM at the Gold Lot of the BWI Marshall Airport.  Volunteers will receive specific instructions for parking through email.
·         Prior to the exercise MEMA will provide a volunteer waiver form to all registered volunteers via email. Please sign and bring this form with you to the exercise.

   

Volunteer Registration Form: https://forms.gle/hMTgRCmRNTkBU5QGA
Once your volunteer registration form is processed, you will receive an email with further directions and exercise waiver forms. 

Thank you again for your interest in volunteering for the BWI EPLEX!


Tasha McNutt
Communications Outreach Specialist
Disaster Risk Reduction
Maryland Emergency Management Agency



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2019-2020 DHS Announces Preparedness Grants Opportunity


DHS Announces Preparedness Grants Opportunity


On Feb. 14, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf announced the release of nearly $1.8 billion for preparedness.


The grant programs, which fund state, local, tribal and territorial governments, transportation authorities, nonprofit organizations and the private sector to improve the nation’s readiness in preventing, protecting against, responding to, recovering from and mitigating terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. 


The grants reflect the department’s focus on funding for programs that address our nation’s immediate security needs and ensure public safety in our communities. In 2020, DHS identified four critical priority areas for attention in the FY 2020 grant cycle: cybersecurity, soft targets and crowded places, intelligence and information sharing, and emerging threats.

Grant recipients under state homeland and urban area programs must dedicate a minimum of 20% of the award amounts to address the DHS priority areas by allocating no less than 5% to each category. Applicants will be required to submit investment justifications that address these priorities, and DHS will conduct an effectiveness review process to ensure grant funding is allocated to projects that most effectively address these priorities.


While several of the grant programs include changes from past practices, these changes also reflect comments and criticisms we have heard from stakeholder about the need for new ideas and new strategies in the following critical grant programs.


·       Homeland Security Grant Program - more than $1 billion including:

    - State Homeland Security Program: $415 million.
    - Urban Area Security Initiative: $615 million.
    - Operation Stonegarden: $90 million.

·       Emergency Management Performance Grants: more than $355 million.
·       Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program: $15 million.
·       Nonprofit Security Grant Program: $90 million.
·       Intercity Passenger Rail Program: Amtrak $10 million.
·       Intercity Bus Security Grant Program: $2 million.
·       Port Security Grant Program: $100 million.
·       Transit Security Grant Program: $88 million.


For 2020, the Urban Area Security Initiative will enhance regional preparedness and capabilities by funding 32 high-threat, high-density urban areas. This represents Congressional intent to limit funding to those urban areas that represent up to 85 percent of the nationwide risk, as stated in the Explanatory Statement accompanying the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 (Pub. L. No. 116-6).


All preparedness notices of funding opportunities can be found at www.grants.gov. Final submissions must be made through the Non-Disaster (ND) Grants system located at https://portal.fema.gov


Further information on DHS’s preparedness grant programs is available on the DHS and FEMA websites

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

CPR on Adults. DisasterReady. February 2020

Performing CPR on Adults 

Health



CPR is one of the most critical, lifesaving interventions that can be performed on a person who has lost a pulse. Refresh your CPR training or learn the basics of how to safely and correctly perform CPR on adults in a life-threatening emergency with this 10-minute guide.



Friday, February 14, 2020

K12 Schools....From Reactive to Proactive to..... Watch the weather. Free Training Opportunity. SkyWarn Basic Class



Training opportunity provided by the National Weather Service
This training not only teaches what types of incidents would be captured utilizing SkyWarn but also upon completion of the training you will be issued a SkyWarn ID# which will enable you to submit reports yourself.

The training is free and open to the public if you have an interest in being trained.

Attached is a link to the training to attend. 
Disperse this information to your team members and neighbors alike.






Thursday, January 30, 2020

FEMA Accepts Youth Preparedness Council Applications. February 2020

FEMA is now accepting applications through March 8 for its 2020 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) from students in grades 8-11. 


The YPC gives youth the chance to meet peers from across the county to work together on exciting projects. Members will also travel to Washington, D.C., for the annual YPC Summit. 


Since 2012, FEMA has brought youth together, nationwide, who are passionate about preparedness and community service. 

As part of the YPC, members can build leadership skills, represent their schools and communities, and share perspectives, feedback, and opinions with FEMA.

February 13, 2020. ADA National Network Learning Session: Inclusive Emergency Planning

ADA National Network:

Emergency Management and Preparedness-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

The following is provided by the
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Announcing a New Webinar -
"ADA National Network Learning Session:
Inclusive Emergency Planning"

February 13th, 2020

Webinars begin at ET: 2.30pm, CT: 1.30pm, MT:12.30pm, PT:11.30am, Hawaii: 9.30am during mainland Standard Time; 8.30am during mainland Daylight Savings Time.
Registration: Free on-line at http://adapresentations.org/registrationEM.php
Registration closes at midnight, February 12th, 2020.
All webinars offer captioning. For all other accessibility questions about Zoom webinar conferencing software, go to https://zoom.us/accessibility.
Inclusive emergency planning isn't as scary and out of reach as it sometimes feels. Local emergency managers and FEMA's Region IX Disability Integration Specialist will discuss how they were able to build better plans and engage with the disability community to achieve whole community all hazards emergency plans.
Presenter(s):
Roxann Crawford, Region IX Disability Integration Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Daniel Vasquez, Emergency Services Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services
Jeremy Hynds, Emergency Manager, City of Henderson, Nevada

To view upcoming sessions, go to http://adapresentations.org/scheduleEM.php
To see previous sessions, go to http://www.adapresentations.org/archiveEM.php
The information presented in this webinar is intended solely as informal guidance, and is neither a determination of legal rights or responsibilities by NIDILRR.

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