Friday, August 28, 2009
Employment of folks with disabilities
http://www.ndsccenter.org/morealike/flash/
We're More Alike Than Different video dispels myth that people with down syndrome can't be valuable, productive workers.
JCDS in the news!
Above: Steve Vickers, JCDS consumer and TurnStyles employee poses with Channel 9 reporter Donna Pitman.KMBC Channel 9 in Kansas City just did a profile on Steve Vickers, "consumer" or adult with a developmental disabilities served by Johnson County Developmental Supports. Click on the link to watch the story!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Down Syndrome awareness video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_0K-gPlyb0
This is an up coming Traveling Gallery, promoting Down Syndrome awareness. Portrait photography by renown photographer Thomas Balsamo. Sit back and enjoy! I know I did!
This is an up coming Traveling Gallery, promoting Down Syndrome awareness. Portrait photography by renown photographer Thomas Balsamo. Sit back and enjoy! I know I did!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Get ready for National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
At JCDS, we are gearing up for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Oct.
For Americans with disabilities, employment is vital to independence, empowerment, and quality of life. Observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month highlights people with disabilities as a tremendous source of capable employees, and gives us all an opportunity to recognize the many contributions citizens with disabilities make to our community. Click HERE to view this year's poster!
For Americans with disabilities, employment is vital to independence, empowerment, and quality of life. Observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month highlights people with disabilities as a tremendous source of capable employees, and gives us all an opportunity to recognize the many contributions citizens with disabilities make to our community. Click HERE to view this year's poster!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Good Morning America report
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=8222023&page=
This is an interesting report from Good Morning America about a woman with Prader-Willi Syndrome. The report stresses how a good residential setting has helped to support healthy eating and exercise. The GMA staff were amazed that such a syndrome existed. We still have lots of educating to do!
This is an interesting report from Good Morning America about a woman with Prader-Willi Syndrome. The report stresses how a good residential setting has helped to support healthy eating and exercise. The GMA staff were amazed that such a syndrome existed. We still have lots of educating to do!
Check out the August 16th KC Star article about the Spurlock family. The family has one special needs child and just adopted another. "Babies with disabilities come prepackaged with a mighty strength. They peel away the clutter from life, showing what really matters" said the dad.
Anyone who has been around a special needs child can really appreciate the father's comment. Because of these children, we end up being a more patient parent, a more compassionate neighbor, a more thoughtful friend. The Spurlock children are indeed lucky to have caring parents, but in turn, the parents are lucky to have children who teach them about what is important in life.
Anyone who has been around a special needs child can really appreciate the father's comment. Because of these children, we end up being a more patient parent, a more compassionate neighbor, a more thoughtful friend. The Spurlock children are indeed lucky to have caring parents, but in turn, the parents are lucky to have children who teach them about what is important in life.
Friday, August 14, 2009
NJ passes legislation to aid with insurance costs for children with developmental disabilities
Yesterday, New Jersey became the 15th state to enact a law requiring insurance companies to cover the screening and therapeutic treatment for children up to age 21 who are diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.This legislation requires insurers to cover up to $36,000 annually for children with autism that are 21 years of age or younger. Coverage includes applied behavior analysis therapy, which is recognized as an effective, evidence-based treatment for children with autism.Keep educating your legislators about the need for a similar law in Kansas!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
iGive.com, A New Way to Give to Friends of JCDS!
An easy and free way to help Friends! iGive.com will give money to Friends of JCDS everytime you search or shop online!! CHECK OUT THIS LINK for more information!http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=48589
Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver
I can't pass up the opportunity to comment on the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, long-time champion of people with developmental disabilities. Long before it was acceptable (let alone fashionable) to promote a vision of diversity and interdependence, Mrs. Shriver remained steadfast in her conviction that every one of us has something unique and individual to bring to the world. Where others saw only limitations and lack of potential, she saw people with inherent gifts deserving of respect and opportunity. Eunice Kennedy Shriver was truly an inspirational figure - I salute her profound vision, compassion and can-do spirit. Thanks to her life's service, our communities are more enlightened and inclusive places to live, work and play.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
JCDS Director gets a call from the Feds
Check out the press release about JCDS Executive Director attending the Bernanke forum in Kansas City! Press release
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