http://disabilities.temple.edu/ Institute on Disabilities - News, Trainings, Events, Programs, Education, Research en-us Fri, 13 Nov 2009 2:35:26 GMT http://www.temple.edu/instituteondisabilities/images/logo_2005.gif http://disabilities.temple.edu/ http://disabilities.temple.edu/news/stories/atMonth2009.shtml Read the governor's proclamation http://disabilities.temple.edu/news/stories/atMonth2009.shtml Fri, 13 Nov 2009 2:35:26 GMT http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/ds/lectureseries.shtml Institute on Disabilities at Temple University Presents Fall 2009 Lecture Series "The Geo-politics of Disability" TIME: noon to 1:30 P.M. FREE and open to the public. LOCATION: 1810 Liacouras Conference Suite, Liacouras Walk, Temple University Main Campus. http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/ds/lectureseries.shtml Thu, 17 Sep 2009 2:14:26 GMT http://disabilities.temple.edu/media/ds/ Audio archive of Disability Studies lectures, text transcripts, and mp3 downloads. http://disabilities.temple.edu/media/ds/ Thu, 1 Oct 2009 1:09:07 GMT http://disabilities.temple.edu/news/stories/b2bworkshop2009.shtml Unique theatre company holds workshop after successful performance at the Philadelphia Live Arts/Fringe Festival. http://disabilities.temple.edu/news/stories/b2bworkshop2009.shtml Thu, 1 Oct 2009 1:09:07 GMT http://www.temple.edu/newsroom/2009_2010/07/stories/EndEra.htm Executive Director David Mitchell's perspective on the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. http://www.temple.edu/newsroom/2009_2010/07/stories/EndEra.htm http://disabilities.temple.edu/news/stories/emergencyAAC.shtml During an emergency, communication is vital. For that reason, the Institute on Disabilities has developed, and offers for download, a series "communication aids" for use in emergency situations. http://disabilities.temple.edu/news/stories/emergencyAAC.shtml http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/justice/bibliography.shtml Access a comprehensive list of resources including articles and journals, with a wide variety of titles and authors. After your visit, take our survey to help us serve you better! http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/justice/bibliography.shtml http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/ Choose from: Disability Takes on the Arts; Self Preservation - The Art of Riva Lehrer; Vital Signs: Crip Culture Talks Back; A World Without Bodies http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/ http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/ Self-Determination: In Search of Everyday Life. This video introduces four remarkable people, Giff, Carolyn, Cindy, and Richard, who have found real independence through self-determination. (VHS) Was $29 NOW $10. http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/ http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/ Emergency Communication Aids for people with significant communication disabilities or for people who do not speak English. Designed for use in emergency shelters and by first responders, these communication aids are invaluable in times of emergency or disaster. http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/ http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/topics/pds.shtml Based upon the principles of self-determination, Participant-Directed Services (PDS) offer an alternative to how supports are traditionally provided in the MR system. http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/topics/pds.shtml Thu, 1 Oct 2009 1:09:07 GMT http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/resources/odp/letters.shtml ODP Letters to Individuals and Families Regarding Changes in the System, from The Pennsylvania Training Partnership for People and Families http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/resources/odp/letters.shtml http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/resources/waiver/ Includes bulletin plus attachments, and ODP's Webinar on new service definitions. http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/resources/waiver/