Riley Child Development Center presents:Understanding the Funding Maze
On August 27, the Riley Child Development Center will present “Understanding the Funding Maze”, a training designed to help parents and professionals understand the variety of public and private health and support resource programs available to families in Indiana. The training will cover what programs are available, who is eligible for each program, how to apply, and where to learn more.
Thursday August 27
First session: 9:00 am to noon
Second session: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
(Sessions are the same – Pick the time that works best for you)
IUPUI Campus Center
420 University Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
The training costs $50.00 per person. For more information and to register, see the registration form: http://tinyurl.com/mnwlyb .
Parents of children with disabilities under twenty-two may be eligible to have their fee covered by the Family Involvement Fund. For information, visit http://www.inf2f.org.
Making Businesses Accessible Workshop on July 28-Aug. 19th, 2009
On July 28 and August 19, the City of Bloomington will be presenting a free workshop on making businesses accessible. The law requires new and renovated businesses to be accessible to people with disabilities, and this workshop will help attendees make that happen.
This will help architects, builders, contractors, and government building inspectors understand how to be in compliance with Indiana and federal accessibility laws.
July 28 – for government building inspectors
8:30 am to 2:00 pm (Lunch provided)
City Hall, Council Chambers
401 N. Morton Street
Bloomington, Indiana
August 19 – for architects, builders, and contractors
8:30 am to 2:00 pm (Lunch provided)
City Hall, Council Chambers
401 N. Morton Street
Bloomington, Indiana
For more information and to reserve a space and lunch, contact Craig Brenner, Special Projects Coordinator. Phone: 812-349-3471. Email: Brennerc@bloomington.in.gov .
Peru Indiana-Vehicle for Sale with Wheelchair Lift!
For sale a 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. It has 105,000 miles. It seats 5 people. It has a rear wheelchair only lift in the back. Asking price $8,000.00. If interested, please call Pam at 765-252-7024 or Harvesting Capabilities at 765-472-1902.
Harvesting Capabilities Scheduled “Fun Night” Each Month
Beginning June 23, 2009, Harvesting Capabilities will be replacing the regular attendee meeting with a “Fun Night”. This will be the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Ivy Tech on Main Street in Peru.
There will be games, including Scrabble, Euchre, Backgammon and other board games. Bring your family and come out for a great night of fellowship. Leave all the whining at the door! 
If you have any questions, please call the office.
Learning to Use People First Words
| Say: | Instead of: |
| People with disabilities | The handicapped or disabled |
| Paul has a cognitive disability | He’s mentally retarded |
| Kate has autism | She’s autistic |
| Ryan has Down’s Syndrome | He’s Downs, mongoloid |
| Sara has a learning disability | She’s learning disabled |
| Bob has a physical disability | He’s a quadriplegic/is crippled |
| Mary’s a little person | She’s a drawf/midget |
| Tom has a mental health condition | He’s emotionally disturbed/mentally ill |
| Nora uses a wheelchair | She’s confined to…is wheelchair bound |
| Steve receives special ed | He’s in special ed |
| Children without disabilities | Normal, healthy kids |
| Communicates with her eyes | Is non-verbal |
| Accessible parking, etc | Handicapped parking, etc |
| Brain injury | Brain damaged |
| Congenitial disability | Birth defect |
| Tonya has a developmental delay | She’s developmentally delayed |
