Are you a graduate student in the Allied Health Professions and considering work in a school system after graduating? Get acquainted with this unique environment by participating in the Interprofessional Preparation Program.
Deadline to apply is May 31st.
The Louisiana Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program is now seeking family mentors for the 2021-22 cohort.
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From the National APSE (Association of Persons Supporting Employment First):
The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA, HR2373) was reintroduced by the House Committee on Education & Labor.
TCIEA will provide states and employers with resources to transition workers with disabilities into fully integrated and competitive jobs while phasing out the subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities.
| Transformation Bill Schedule | Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 603) Minimum Wage Levels | 14(C) if Raise the Wage Act is Enacted/Passes | 14(c) Phase-out under a $7.25 minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 percent of the wage upon the effective date | $9.50 per hr. | $5.70 per hr. | $4.35 per hr. |
| 70 percent of the wage 1 year after the effective date | $11.00 per hr. | $7.70 per hr. | $5.08 per hr. |
| 80 percent 2 years after the effective date of the wage in year 3 | $12.50 per hr. | $10.00 per hr. | $5.80 per hr. |
| 90 percent 3 years after the effective date | $14.00 per hr. | $12.60 per hr. | $6.53 per hr. |
| 100 percent 4 years after the effective date | $15.00 per hr. | $15.00 per hr. | $7.25 per hr. |
For a fact sheet on the TCIEA which includes the information in the image above, click here. For the bill text, click here. For a section-by-section summary, click here.
Read more >Trainees in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program are generally knowledgeable about their respective disciplines. However, many don’t realize the ways in which public policies directly affect families and individuals with disabilities (IWD). As the Policy Coordinator for the Human Development Center and Louisiana LEND program, Liz Gary educates LEND trainees on policy and helps them feel comfortable connecting with elected officials and policymakers. Liz teaches trainees to remain neutral while educating elected officials and policymakers about the perspectives and priorities of the disability community. That is, LEND trainees do not directly advocate; rather, they provide elected officials and policymakers with the information related to how public policies and/or legislation may impact members of the disability community.
Big news for those transitioning to community living! Money Follows the Person (MFP) was extended for three years and has two significant changes. Read more at the link below. The Money Follows the Person (MFP) program has helped states expand community living opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults. Since first authorized in 2005, MFP has helped more than 100,000 people move out of institutions and into the community.
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The BBC has posted an article on “ableist” language. We at HDC believe in educating the community when it comes to things they say or do and how it can help or harm the people around them. To learn about ableist language, click the button below.
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Action Alert? What is that?
Join Nicole Williams of Families Helping Families NOLA and formerly of LaCAN Region 1 on Monday, April 19, at 6:30 PM to talk about Action Alerts: what they are, what to do when you receive one of them, and other advocacy topics.
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As part of the Family Mentoring Experience, LEND trainee Olivia Price created this New Orleans guide full of summer camps and activities for her host family. The guide includes information about COVID-19 precautions as well as supports and accommodations for children with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Any family with elementary school-age children in the Greater New Orleans may find it useful!
View the 2021 Summer Guide for Families here:
HKNC South Central, North Central, and New England Regions are collaborating on hosting a FREE Virtual Youth Peer Learning Group for ages 16 – 23.
Dates: April 21st – May 26th, on Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM CST / 7:00-8:00 PM EST
Purpose: A socialization platform for DeafBlind youth to meet peers across the country. Each week incorporates Pre-Employment Transitional information for youth to explore educational and vocational goals.
Read more >Now in its third year, the TDI Communication Access Scholarship Program is accepting applications. This program is available to all deaf and hard of hearing students graduating from high school this year. The scholarship application encourages deaf and hard of hearing students to innovate and bring forth ideas for addressing the communication challenges that the deaf and hard of hearing community faces.
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