Institute for Disability Studies
Family Health Notes
February 2018
Inside this issue:
1) Free Nutrition Education Workshop – Feb. 16, Long Beach
2) Mental Health Day at the Capitol – Feb. 15, 1-4 p.m., Jackson
3) 2018 Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol – Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Jackson
4) Residential and Respite Care Services Study
5) Mississippi Head Start Association 2018 Spring Conference – March 26-28, Biloxi
6) Save the Date – Family Voices of Mississippi Partners in Health Care: Advocacy and Leadership Summit – June 14, Pearl/June 28, Belden (Tupelo)
7) Supporting Kids with Autism
8) Disability Stigma and Your Patients – Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers
9) Head Start Resources Supporting individualization
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1) Free Nutrition Education Workshop – Feb. 16, Long Beach
Want to eat healthier in 2018? Attend a free Nutrition Is for Everyone education workshop for people with disabilities, their families and friends in Long Beach on Fri., Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus at 730 East Beach Boulevard in Long Beach. During the workshop, participants will learn about the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables, cooking more meals at home and making activity part of their lives. There will be a hands-on food preparation activity. Interested in learning more, drop by a come-and-go recruitment event on Fri., Feb. 9, at IDS. For more information or to register, email Alma Ellis at alma.ellis@usm.edu or call her toll-free at 1.866.883.4474.
2) Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol – Feb. 15, 1-4 p.m., Jackson
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mississippi will host Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Mississippi State Capitol on Thurs. Feb. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. Hear personal stories and participate in wellness activities. For more information, call 601.899.9058 or email stateoffice@namims.org.
3) 2018 Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol – Feb. 21, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Jackson
Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol will be held Wed., Feb. 21, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Hosted annually by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities, this event offers people with disabilities, family members and advocates an opportunity to learn about current disability issues, network with others in the disability community and speak with decision makers who can preserve or expand services that make a critical difference in the lives of Mississippians with disabilities. Scheduled activities include displays and a legislative breakfast in the rotunda, a bill update, lunch and learn, and the recognition of disability groups in the House gallery. For more information or to register, call 601.969.0601, or register online at www.tinyurl.com/Capitol2018. Please register by Feb. 10.
4) Residential and Respite Care Services Study
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is conducting a survey of families of adults with disabilities to explore the factors associated with different types of residential placement and respite care services for adults with disabilities. The survey is anonymous and will take less than 30 minutes to complete. Ten participants will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card to the store of their choice. Questions can be addressed to Maria Mello by email, Maria.p.mello@Vanderbilt.edu or by telephone, 615.669.2581. To participate in the survey, go to https://is.gd/residential_respite_survey.
5) Mississippi Head Start Association 2018 Spring Conference – March 26-28, Biloxi
The Mississippi Head Start Association’s Spring Conference is a prime opportunity for both emerging and seasoned leaders and parents to expand their understanding and application of best practices, management principles, and quality initiatives to achieve a high standard of excellence today and tomorrow. The conference experience is a unique blend of pre-conference events, speaker expertise, learning tracks, and presentation formats to encourage breakthrough thinking and collaborative problem-solving. The conference will be held at the Imperial Palace Casino and Resort in Biloxi from March 26-28. For more information or to register, contact Felicia Thompson at feliciadthompson@gmail.com.
6) Save the Date – Family Voices of Mississippi Partners in Health Care: Advocacy and Leadership Summit – June 14, Pearl/June 28, Belden (Tupelo)
Family Voices of Mississippi (FVMS) will present Partners in Health Care: Advocacy and Leadership Summit, an interactive mini-conference in two locations in June. The summit will focus on helping participants learn the importance of partnership/collaboration within the health care transition process for individuals with disabilities and their family, friends, service providers, and professionals. FVMS wants to share the “how, when, and why” of the health care transition process and help families to understand that the goal is not about total independence, but rather effective interdependence. For information, visit the FVMS website www.familyvoicesofms.org. For questions, call Keishawna A. Smith at 601.432.6929 or send an email to info@familyvoicesofms.org.
7) Supporting Kids with Autism
Education Week, a print and online education news publication, has produced a video with psychologist Laura Anthony from the Center of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children's National Health System explaining ways that teachers can support young children with autism in the classroom. Meet "Julia", Sesame Street's newest muppet, depicting a 4-year-old girl with autism interacting with classroom peers. To view the video, visit http://bit.ly/2Ftf9nh.
8) Disability Stigma and Your Patients – Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers
For people with disabilities, stigma can be a major barrier to participation. Stigmatizing attitudes about disabilities can also affect relationships between patients and providers. However, health care providers can be allies with their patients and help reduce the impact of stigma. “Disability Stigma and Your Patients” was developed by Arielle Silverman, PhD, and published by the University of Washington Aging Rehabilitation Research and Training Center. For a copy of the fact sheet, visit http://agerrtc.washington.edu/info/factsheets/stigma.
9) Head Start Resources Supporting Individualization
Head Start's Children with Disabilities webpage provides a compilation of resources for supporting individualization for children ages birth to 5. The evidence-based resources align with the eight Division for Early Childhood (DEC) recommended practices' topic areas (Assessment, Environment, Family, Interaction, Instruction, Teaming and Collaboration, Transition, and Leadership) and are organized by knowledge level for educators and families. Visit the webpage at http://bit.ly/2E9pmoP.
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Family Health Notes is sponsored by the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS), Mississippi’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at The University of Southern Mississippi. IDS provides university training, community service activities, research and information that promote the independence, productivity, and community inclusion of individuals with disabilities and their families. For more information about IDS, visit http://www.usm.edu/disability-studies or call 1.888.671.0051 (TTY). To make a tax-deductible gift to IDS, visit http://www.usm.edu/disability-studies/support-ids.
The Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center (F2F) is a family-focused, family managed resource center that empowers families of Mississippi children with special health care needs to be partners in the decisions made concerning the health of their children. F2F is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (GR#H84MC07948).
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