Showing posts with label residential. Show all posts
Showing posts with label residential. Show all posts
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Sunday, August 5, 2012
...Are you Really Done at 21?!
Adults - Ongoing Services Throughout The Lifespan: Are You Really Done at 21
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| Suzanne Grimshaw MSW, LCSW |
Your children were most likely diagnosed when they were young. Now, they are becoming an adult or soon will reach that age where they might need ongoing services throughout their lifespan. While some adults with autism will likely live in homes of their own with only a little support, many more will require a range of ongoing and even intensive services throughout their lifespan. The sad reality at this time is that there is a tremendous lack of adult residential supports and pro...
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| Suzette Bartlett MSW, LCSW |
Suzette Bartlett, MSW, LCSW and Suzanne Grimshaw, MSW, LCSW present, "Adults - Ongoing Services Throughout The Lifespan: Are You Really Done at 21", Thursday evening, September 6 at 7:00pm at the USAAA 2012 World Conference.
| more » For adults with Autism and Asperger's transitioning into adulthood can be very difficult.
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
P2P USA Joins APRAIS | TASH
Parent to Parent becomes the latest member of APRAIS TASH network of advocates! The Alliance to Prevent Restraint, Aversive Interventions and Seclusion (APRAIS) was created in 2004 to protect children with significant disabilities from abuse in schools, treatment programs and residential facilities.
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| Equity, Opportuniy and Inclusion for People with Disabilities |
P2P USA has provided support to families of children with disabilities for more than 36 years. They match those seeking information and support with experienced, trained parents who can offer their time and guidance.
Parent to Parent USA becomes latest member of APRAIS | TASH
"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."
Monday, June 20, 2011
Artist Lois Curtis & ADA Olmstead Ruling
1982 - Since childhood, Lois Curtis forced to live in institutions because she has a disability
1995 - Lois Curtis ascended the numerous steps of the U.S Supreme Court building to present her case: the choice to live in the Georgia community instead of a Georgia institutions
She is accompanied by advocacy Attorney Sue Jamieson, as disability rights supporters cheer her to hopeful victory.
1999,June 22 - The Olmstead Decision: SCOTUS rules in favor of Lois Curtis, People With Disabilities and upholds the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Six of the nine Justices decided the 'Integration Mandate' overrules unjustified, force institutionalization.
2007, Summer - Lois Curtis art is a solo presentation 'Looking Over Her Shoulder' at VSA Arts of Georgia.
2011, June 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama celebrates the 'Champions of Olmstead'(Act) at the White House. As an original Plaintiff, Lois CURTIS presents POTUS Obama with an original piece 'Girl in Orange Dress', a self-portrait.
For more info., visit th following entities and websites:
~WhiteHouse.gov/Disability
~loiscurtisart.org
~vsaartsga.com
~SCOTUS.gov
~aapd.org
'EnjoyHi5Autism' believes "Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable." Lois Curtis is enjoying life as an artist living independently in her community with the guidance of a microboard. 12 year ago, Ms. Curtis advocated for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Today, she embraces and epitomizes the principles of intellectual and developmental disabilities concepts of Intergration, Inclusion, Self-Determination and Productivity and Independence.
1995 - Lois Curtis ascended the numerous steps of the U.S Supreme Court building to present her case: the choice to live in the Georgia community instead of a Georgia institutions
She is accompanied by advocacy Attorney Sue Jamieson, as disability rights supporters cheer her to hopeful victory.
1999,June 22 - The Olmstead Decision: SCOTUS rules in favor of Lois Curtis, People With Disabilities and upholds the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Six of the nine Justices decided the 'Integration Mandate' overrules unjustified, force institutionalization.
2007, Summer - Lois Curtis art is a solo presentation 'Looking Over Her Shoulder' at VSA Arts of Georgia.
2011, June 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama celebrates the 'Champions of Olmstead'(Act) at the White House. As an original Plaintiff, Lois CURTIS presents POTUS Obama with an original piece 'Girl in Orange Dress', a self-portrait.
For more info., visit th following entities and websites:
~WhiteHouse.gov/Disability
~loiscurtisart.org
~vsaartsga.com
~SCOTUS.gov
~aapd.org
'EnjoyHi5Autism' believes "Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable." Lois Curtis is enjoying life as an artist living independently in her community with the guidance of a microboard. 12 year ago, Ms. Curtis advocated for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Today, she embraces and epitomizes the principles of intellectual and developmental disabilities concepts of Intergration, Inclusion, Self-Determination and Productivity and Independence.
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