Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities and Other Special Needs - by Diann Jones

State Rental Assistance Program – from DSAAPD

diannjonesresources — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:29:33 +0000

Email to DSAAPD Staff:

We have housing vouchers through the Delaware State Housing Authority! The Program is called SRAP for State Rental Assistance Program. Please consider this a high priority request to assist all of our customers who are privately paying their rent in completing this application, NOW. Income verification is needed at the time that the application is submitted.

Targeted customers for SRAP: Clients who are at high risk of institutionalization if rental assistance does not continue.

Client’s who have children at risk of foster care placement if rental assistance does not continue.

Clients who are on a path to self-sufficiency that is likely to reduce future dependence on government systems. Clients need rental assistance to continue so that they may continue work towards education or vocational goals.

The bottom line is, if you know of any of our customers who are privately paying for their rental units, please assist them in submitting their application to Delaware State Housing Authority. http://www.destatehousing.com/Footer/contact.php

Crab Feast for Brain Injury Ass’n of DE on 8/6 in Dover, DE

diannjonesresources — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:12:16 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4th Annual Crab Feast Fundraiser to Support Brain Injury Programs

Dover, Delaware – The Brain Injury Association of Delaware (BIAD) is hosting its highly anticipated annual Crab Feast Fundraiser. The fourth year of this fundraising event represents a new start! The event is all-new this year from the venue to the menu!

Date:    August 6, 2011
Time:   4:00 to 8:00 PM
Menu:  All you can eat crabs, corn on the cob, chicken tenders, hush puppies, French fries, and non-alcoholic beverages (cash bar will be available)
Venue: New Leipsic Fire Hall, 318 Main Street, Dover DE 19901
Cost:    $30.00 per person / $7 for kids ages 5 – 12  

BIAD has teamed up with the Leipsic Fire Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary to produce this year’s event, which has also been sponsored in part by the Eastern Shore Seafood, Papen Farms, Inc., and Pepsi Co. Come to crack crabs and show your support for brain injury programs. Enjoy live entertainment, D.J., and assorted raffles. 

Buy tickets online at www.biade.org or call 1-800-411-0505 for more information! Tickets are also available at Pugh’s Service, 728 Leipsic Road, Dover DE.

Nationally, Traumatic Brain Injury has reached epidemic proportions, with more than 1.5 million Americans suffering a TBI each year. Brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in Delaware. In Delaware, more than 40% of all TBI-related hospitalizations are caused by falls, and the secondary is motor vehicle accidents. 

BIAD is the only charity of its kind in the state, and provides services within Delaware and parts of the Maryland. BIAD continues to serve a rapidly growing population of brain injury survivors with social and education programs, and multiple support groups. 

Funds raised for the Brain Injury Association of Delaware (BIAD), a nonprofit group, are used to further its mission to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy. To learn more about brain injury, visit www.biade.org or call 1-800-411-0505. 

Contact:           Esther J. Curtis
                        Executive Director
                        Brain Injury Association of Delaware (BIAD)
                        P.O. Box 1897
                        Dover, DE 19903
                        1-800-411-0505
                        director@biade.org

Art Therapy Express Inclusive Arts Program

diannjonesresources — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:35:30 +0000

Art Therapy Express presents an inclusive arts program for people with and without disabilities working side by side on a creative journey. We will explore 2D and 3D visual arts, drama music and creative movement.

“The YOU in Unity” Summer Art Sessions
Cost: $31.50 per class (includes visiting artist fees, supplies and daily snack!)
Ages: 12 and up
Max # Students: 12 per class
Instructor:Lisa Bartoliand visiting artists
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Class Dates:
7/8/11 7/15/11 7/22/11 7/29/11 8/5/11 8/12/11 8/19/11 8/26/11
Art Therapy Express presents an inclusive arts program at Kaleidoscope, that unites students with and without disabilities, working side by side on a creative journey!

(Includes 2D and 3D visual arts, drama, music and creative movement)
To register go to : http://www.nccde.org/artstudio
For more info contact : Info@arttherapyexpress.org
Or call Lisa @ (302) 584-4068
KaleidoscopeStudioArtStudio(AbsalomJonesBldg.), 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington,DE 19804

Class registration: http://tinyurl.com/3fps7jg

House Bill 91 – People First and Respectful Language: Hearing on Wednesday

diannjonesresources — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:38:59 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that H.B. #91 is on the agenda for the Senate Administrative Committee this Wednesday at 2:00 at Leg Hall. If you are able to be there, please do. This is the bill that would require People First and respectful language when referring to people with disabilities. Your support is very important.

$500 in Respite Care Assistance Available (Delaware)

diannjonesresources — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:19:22 +0000

$500 in financial assistance is available to families to help fund respite care. Go to www.delrespite.org to complete on online Financial Assistance application or call 302-324-4444 x 2087 (Erin) for a hard copy.

Fishing for Kids Day, Ocean City, NJ – June 5th

diannjonesresources — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:02:22 +0000

This is a free event for kids in Variety Children’s Charity programs. You can become a member to participate in this and other programs. ; The date will be June 5^th with a rain date of June 19^th. Please contact Meredith at mvivaldi@varietyphila.org or 610-584-4366 ext. 1029. More details will be given then. For more information and registration forms, go to http://www.varietyphila.org/events/details/fishing-for-kids-day-in-ocean-city-new-jersey/

June 2: Registration opens for free Aberdeen Ironbirds Event – hosted by Pathfinders for Autism

diannjonesresources — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:48:03 +0000

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=220494

6/7/11: CDS Lunch and Learn Series: Improving Health Care Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Care

diannjonesresources — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:24:41 +0000

http://www.picofdel.org/users_images/pdfs/_CDS_Flyer_Lunch-and-Learn_6-7-11.pdf

USA Today Reports 1 in 6 Children Have a Developmental Disability.

diannjonesresources — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:30:07 +0000

The number of children with developmental disabilities has increased by 17% in 12 years, driven largely by big jumps in diagnoses for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, research shows. See article here: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2011/05/One-in-six-children-have-a-developmental-disability/47467520/1?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4de3fd953f999616%2C0

Delaware Ranks 7th in UCP’s Annual “Case for Inclusion” Report

diannjonesresources — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:22:04 +0000

(Maryland ranks 31, New Jersey 40, Pennsylvania 15.)

See the full report of an Analysis of Medicaid for Americans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: medicaid.ucp.org/pdf/Case_For_Inclusion_Report_2011.pdf